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We encourage you to have your say by commenting on our social media posts. We won’t censor comments - even if they are critical of Northern Roots. However, we do have a few rules everyone must follow and will remove posts that don't meet these standards. Monitoring

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tor posts 100% of the time. We will remove any content that doesn't fit within our guidelines as soon as we see it. Respecting others

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We reserve the right to block users, without notice if necessary, for seriously breaching or continually breaching these rules about acceptable use. We reserve the right to change these rules, without notice, to better align with our values and other online protocols.

🤖Tantalising technology, robots, AI. What is our future going to look like? And if we love and protect the natural world...
17/02/2025

🤖Tantalising technology, robots, AI. What is our future going to look like? And if we love and protect the natural world that is our home, what will the future look like then?

Into the Future will conjure a futuristic, fantastical and illuminating story, celebrating local artists, community talent and the spirit of Carnival, as night falls over the Northern Roots site🌕

Join us on Sunday 23rd February 6:30-9:30pm for a magical night, featuring, live music, dance, interactive puppets from Global Grooves - Manchester and free marshmallow toasting.

Plan your visit - https://northern-roots.uk/events/into-the-future/

at Northern Root, Kings Road, Oldham, OL8 2BJ. FREE and suitable for all ages.

Part of I love Oldham's annual Illuminate festival, funded by the - https://hla.oldham.gov.uk/illuminate/

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We’re researching local collections in preparation for our upcoming heritage project, funded by The National Lottery Her...
17/02/2025

We’re researching local collections in preparation for our upcoming heritage project, funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund.

The project is inspired by Oldham’s 18th and 19th century working class scientific and environmental movements, and individuals like James Neild (1825-1896). James, the son of an Oldham hatter, was a passionate advocate for nature conservation and a founding member of the Oldham Microscopical Society, which still meets today.

We want to build upon these legacies at Northern Roots. Soon we’ll be recruiting local people to join our project to help uncover, preserve and communicate the natural, social and industrial heritage of Northern Roots site, inspiring a new generation of Oldhamers to connect with and care for the natural world.

Sign up to our newsletter to be the first to hear of this opportunity – http://eepurl.com/iUqIx2

Thank you Gallery Oldham for giving us access to the Natural History collection. You can find out more about their collections at https://hla.oldham.gov.uk/gallery/collections/

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Tantalising technology, robots, AI. What is our future going to look like? And if we love and protect the natural world ...
15/02/2025

Tantalising technology, robots, AI. What is our future going to look like? And if we love and protect the natural world that is our home, what will the future look like then?

On Sunday 23rd February 6:30-9:30pm, join Global Grooves - Manchester and intergalactic snail riders Sleepy Pete, Rosemary Ripple and Gastro Flash on a journey into the future at Northern Roots!

https://northern-roots.uk/events/into-the-future/

Want to get involved in the creation of this fantastic event? Global Grooves are offering creative coding, poetry writing and costume creation workshops you won’t want to miss. Or you could be involved in the event itself, dancing, drumming, puppeteering, playing live music or being a crew member.

Register your interest on Global Grooves website – https://www.globalgrooves.org/get-involved/into-the-future-2025/

at Northern Root, Kings Road, Oldham, OL8 2BJ.

Part of I love Oldham's annual Illuminate festival, funded by the . Plan your weekend – https://hla.oldham.gov.uk/illuminate/

Gallery Oldham Oldham Libraries May Wild Studio Oldham College Mahdlo Youth Zone Oldham Athletic Oldham Tourism Oldham Theatre Workshop Oldham Coliseum Theatre Visit Manchester Oldham News & Media My Oldham - Manchester Evening News The Oldham Times Oldham Community Radio 99.7fm/DAB/Device/Online Oldham Pakistani Community Centre Oldham Business Edge Magazine All About Oldham Oldham - Important Announcements OTW Oldham Oldham Youth Mayor Hack Oldham Fatima Women’s Association Women's CHAI Project - Care, Help & Inspire Salvation Army Fitton Hill Medlock Valley Primary School Horton Mill Community Primary School Glodwick Nursery School Love Oldham South Love East Oldham Love Saddleworth and Lees Love Shaw and Crompton I LOVE ROYTON

📢New Opportunity - Learning Manager📢We’re looking for a enthusiastic, dynamic individual to connect a variety of learner...
15/02/2025

📢New Opportunity - Learning Manager📢

We’re looking for a enthusiastic, dynamic individual to connect a variety of learners to the heritage and nature on the Northern Roots site.

Our Learning Manager will work with our team of Heritage Champions, Citizen Researchers and Citizen Rangers to co-design a pilot programme of curriculum linked educational visits, with support from our friendly, dedicated team.

Specialist knowledge of the communities and heritage of Oldham, and an affinity for horticulture, ecology, arts and culture would be an advantage.

£30,000 - £32,000 per annum depending on experience, pro rate 3 days per week, fixed term contract from May 2025 to April 2026.

Applications close on Sunday 2nd March 2025.

For full details, job description and person specification, visit - https://northern-roots.uk/opportunities/jobs-volunteering/

This opportunity is made possible thanks to funding from The National Lottery Heritage Fund.

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Imbolc and Snow Moon walk at Northern Roots!Imbolc is a Gaelic tradition marking the start of spring, when the winter ch...
14/02/2025

Imbolc and Snow Moon walk at Northern Roots!

Imbolc is a Gaelic tradition marking the start of spring, when the winter chill starts the thaw and the days feel lighter.

To celebrate the changing seasons, our team, volunteers, and Natural Health Service participants from Turning Point Rochdale & Oldham gathered together to walk the Northern Roots site, sprinkling birdseed along the way, and setting positive intentions for the year ahead.

The 160-acre Northern Roots site has a diverse mix of woodland, moorland and meadows and is open 24/7, so why not visit and explore. See our website for directions - https://northern-roots.uk/visit-us/find-us/

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13/02/2025

Thanks to The National Lottery Heritage Fund we’re recruiting for a Learning Manager.

The role requires you to build partnerships with a broad range of education providers, and to design and deliver a creative programme of curriculum linked educational visits, placements and sessions at Northern Roots, Oldham.

£30,000 - £32,000 per annum depending on experience, pro rate 3 days per week, fixed term contract from May 2025 to April 2026.

Applications close on Sunday 2nd March 2026.

For full details, job description and person specification, visit - https://northern-roots.uk/opportunities/jobs-volunteering/

I love Oldham Gallery Oldham Oldham Libraries Action Together Get Oldham Working Hack Oldham Mahdlo Youth Zone Oldham News & Media My Oldham - Manchester Evening News Oldham Lifelong Learning Hathershaw College Oldham College Oldham Sixth Form College Fitton Hill Youth Centre Oldham Play Action Group Medlock Valley Primary School Horton Mill Community Primary School Glodwick Nursery School Oldham Business Edge Magazine Oldham Jobs Jobs in Oldham Love Oldham South Love East Oldham Love Shaw and Crompton Love Saddleworth and Lees I love Chadderton Life for a Life Memorial Forests Incredible Edible Saddleworth 1853 Studios

Tantalising technology, robots, AI. What is our future going to look like? And if we love and protect the natural world ...
10/02/2025

Tantalising technology, robots, AI. What is our future going to look like? And if we love and protect the natural world that is our home, what will the future look like then?

On Sunday 23rd February 6:30-9:30pm, join Global Grooves - Manchester and intergalactic snail riders Sleepy Pete, Rosemary Ripple and Gastro Flash on a journey into the future at Northern Roots!

https://northern-roots.uk/events/into-the-future/

at Northern Root, Kings Road, Oldham, OL8 2BJ.

Part of I love Oldham's annual Illuminate festival, funded by the . Plan your weekend – https://hla.oldham.gov.uk/illuminate/

Gallery Oldham Oldham Libraries May Wild Studio Oldham College Mahdlo Youth Zone Oldham Athletic Oldham Tourism Oldham Theatre Workshop Oldham Coliseum Theatre Visit Manchester Oldham News & Media My Oldham - Manchester Evening News The Oldham Times Oldham Community Radio 99.7fm/DAB/Device/Online Oldham Pakistani Community Centre Oldham Business Edge Magazine All About Oldham Oldham - Important Announcements OTW Oldham Oldham Youth Mayor Hack Oldham Fatima Women’s Association Women's CHAI Project - Care, Help & Inspire Salvation Army Fitton Hill Medlock Valley Primary School Horton Mill Community Primary School Glodwick Nursery School Love Oldham South Love East Oldham Love Saddleworth and Lees Love Shaw and Crompton I LOVE ROYTON

This week young people from Positive Steps Positive Futures programme gave our polytunnels a spring clean and collected ...
07/02/2025

This week young people from Positive Steps Positive Futures programme gave our polytunnels a spring clean and collected 15 bags of litter from part of our woodland and Tip Road.

We’re busy preparing our woodland for ‘Into the Future’ on Sunday 23rd February 6:30-9:30pm, our FREE, fantastical light-night event that explores a future of robots and AI, and a future where we love our world and re-connect to nature🌱

We hope to see you and your family there✨ Plan your visit - https://northern-roots.uk/events/into-the-future/

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"I wanted to volunteer somewhere local, so to have this project on my doorstep is amazing. Northern Roots helped me gain...
02/02/2025

"I wanted to volunteer somewhere local, so to have this project on my doorstep is amazing. Northern Roots helped me gain experience and learn about nature conservation, and now I work as a Ranger and help teach skills to new volunteers. The people are what makes this an amazing project." Simon, Ranger

We’re proud to have Simon as part of our hardworking Land Team. Simon is making a meaningful difference in a project that is close to his heart, and his home.

Visit our Stories page to read more of Simon’s journey - https://northern-roots.uk/our-nr/stories/

Want to get involved at Northern Roots? Keep an eye on our Volunteering and Jobs webpage - https://northern-roots.uk/opportunities/jobs-volunteering/

Or sign up to our email newsletter - http://eepurl.com/iUqIx2

Thank you Action Together for providing Safeguarding training for our team! As the Northern Roots project grows, so will...
31/01/2025

Thank you Action Together for providing Safeguarding training for our team!

As the Northern Roots project grows, so will our team. We’re searching for a Learning Manager to design and deliver curriculum linked educational visits for learners of all ages. Visit our Jobs page to learn more - https://northern-roots.uk/opportunities/jobs-volunteering/

📢Extended deadline📢We’re looking for an Evaluation Consultant with experience in participatory research and reaching div...
30/01/2025

📢Extended deadline📢

We’re looking for an Evaluation Consultant with experience in participatory research and reaching diverse communities.

Starting in February 2025, you will lead on training and supporting a team of local Citizen Researchers to design, conduct, and evaluate both qualitative and quantitative research, with support from our dedicated team. This detailed research will inform our next steps as we prepare to open as a visitor destination in 2026.

If you’re passionate about empowering communities and shaping impactful projects, we’d love to hear from you. Application deadline is now 12 midnight on Sunday 2nd February 2025.

Visit our website to read the full Evaluation Consultancy brief - https://northern-roots.uk/opportunities/jobs-volunteering/

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📢 Apply now 📢 We're seeking a marketing consultant or agency with expertise in audience analysis and marketing within th...
28/01/2025

📢 Apply now 📢

We're seeking a marketing consultant or agency with expertise in audience analysis and marketing within the cultural, heritage, and tourism sectors.

£25,000 contract from March 2025 - February 2026

You will work closely with our team to conduct audience and situational analysis and create marketing strategies that appeal to a wide range of local, regional and national visitors. You’ll then craft a detailed Marketing Plan to guide our small communications team and help Northern Roots become a thriving visitor destination.

Application deadline is 10am on Friday 31st January 2025. Visit our website to read the full Marketing Consultancy brief - https://northern-roots.uk/opportunities/jobs-volunteering/

Want to discuss this opportunity with us? Please reach out to [email protected]

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We're seeking a marketing consultant or agency to help Northern Roots become a thriving visitor destination. Based in  ,...
26/01/2025

We're seeking a marketing consultant or agency to help Northern Roots become a thriving visitor destination.

Based in , you will work closely with our team to conduct audience and situational analysis and create marketing strategies that appeal to a wide range of local, regional and national visitors. Marketing experience within the cultural, heritage, and tourism sectors is desirable.

Application deadline is 10am on Friday 31st January 2025. Visit our website to read the full Marketing Consultancy brief - https://northern-roots.uk/opportunities/jobs-volunteering/

Want to discuss this opportunity with us before you apply? Please reach out to [email protected]

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