Warm welcome for mums and toddlers

ANGELA and Steve Sinclair and Salvation Army major Jill

A MUMS and toddlers’ group which has seen generations of children pass through its doors has been nominated for a Pride in Oldham award.

The Pram Pushers mums and toddlers’ group has been meeting at the Salvation Army Citadel, in Roundthorn Road, for 16 years with the Sparklers mums and toddlers’ group created six years ago to open on different days. Both groups have gone from strength to strength and Lees mum-of-three Melanie Platt, who nominated them, said it was easy to
see why.

She said: “Both groups are run by volunteers and there is always someone to offer support and to listen to problems.

“If someone new turns up alone, the volunteers immediately introduce themselves and make them feel really welcomed.”

Group organiser Angela Sinclair, who runs the groups with husband Steve and a whole host of hardworking volunteers, was surprised by the nomination. She said: “We only do what we do — we don’t go out of our way but we are always there to listen.

“We’ve got a good number of volunteers who have brought their own children and stayed on, and they really enjoy it. “It feels great to be nominated for a Pride in Oldham award.”

To nominate someone for a Pride in Oldham award, tell us:

The name of the person or group nominated

A contact number for them, if known

Their job title and place of work, if relevant

Your reason for the nomination

Your name

Your contact number

Send your info by email to editorial@oldham-chronicle.co.uk, marked “Pride in Oldham Awards, 2008

Pride in Oldham is supported by:

Innovative Technology

J W Lees Brewery

Molnlycke Health Care

Northern Counties Housing Association

Oldham Council

University Centre Oldham

Warburtons