Oldham Active

05/06/2026

Oldham Halloween Half 2026 🎃

Get ready, the Oldham Halloween Half Marathon is back for 2026 👻

Are you ready to take on the challenge? Visit the link below to sign up, if you dare!

https://www.oldhamactive.co.uk/news/oldham-halloween-half-marathon/

05/06/2026

Snack & Chat at Saddleworth 🧁

Our snack area is fully stocked and ready! Check out our display of items on sale at the reception. We currently have popcorn, wafers, biscuits, muffins, ice lollies, and much more!

Sit in our reception area and have a chat with your mates whilst having a snack after your activity with us, or pop in after the school run and treat your kids to an ice lolly for the walk home!

03/06/2026

⚠️ Important Notice – Online Sign-Ups Temporarily Unavailable

We are currently transitioning to a new payment system, and as a result, online sign-ups for Health & Fitness Memberships, Gymnastics Lessons, and Swimming Lessons are temporarily unavailable.

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. Online sign-ups will be back and fully operational from Monday, 8th June.

You can continue to pay Upfront cash payments on-site for health and fitness memberships.

In the meantime, if you’d like to register your interest or make a request, our Customer Service Team are happy to help:

📧 Email: [email protected]
📞 Speak to us in person on 0161 207 7000
We will be in touch as soon as we are able to process your enquiry.

Thank you for your patience and continued support.

02/06/2026

Meet Annie 👋

Annie's swim journey started with us at Saddleworth Pool and Leisure Centre back in 2020 as a complete beginner. Fast forward to today, and Annie has progressed her swim journey by joining Saddleworth Sharks swim club, which is also based at Saddleworth Pool & Leisure Centre.

Annie’s swim teachers have stated that she always came to her lessons with a smile on her face and a passion and love for swimming. Annie always put 100% effort into everything she did and pushed herself every week to be the swimmer she is today. We could clearly see the potential and signposted her to swimming clubs.

Annie is now making a splash and loving the next chapter of her swimming journey at the club.
Oldham Active have strong links to all the clubs at all our centres. We provide support and guidance, and always signpost potential children to all our clubs.

If you would like to know more about the Swim Clubs at Oldham Active, visit the link below.
🔗 https://www.oldhamactive.co.uk/swim-clubs/

02/06/2026

Swim England has put together a fantastic, informative post about water safety and how to help someone struggling in the water.

Know the Water Safety Code
🛑Stop and think; always swim in a safe place
🏊Swim in supervised, lifeguarded areas
🌊Enter the water slowly and carefully

Stay together 🤝
Stay within reach of others, and keep children in arms reach at all times

Float 🛟
If you fall in or become tired, float on your back, breathe, relax and call for help

🚨If you see someone in an emergency:
📞 Call 999 (If you're at the coast, ask for the Coastguard, if you’re inland ask for Fire and Rescue)
🗣 Tell the person in the water to float on their back, breathe, relax
🟡 Throw them something that floats

We want everyone to enjoy going for a swim, but with more and more people heading to the water and tragic drowning incidents once again highlighting the potential risks, below is some key water safety advice to help keep safe around the water:

Know the Water Safety Code

🛑Stop and think; always swim in a safe place
🏊Swim in supervised, lifeguarded areas
🌊Enter the water slowly and carefully

Stay together 🤝
Stay within reach of others, and keep children in arms reach at all times

Float 🛟
If you fall in or become tired, float on your back, breathe, relax and call for help

🚨If you see someone in an emergency:

📞 Call 999 (If you're at the coast, ask for the Coastguard, if you’re inland ask for Fire and Rescue)
🗣 Tell the person in the water to float on their back, breathe, relax
🟡 Throw them something that floats

To learn more about keeping safe around water, visit: https://www.respectthewater.com/campaigns-resources/phone-float-throw/

30/05/2026

Fundraiser for Dr Kershaw's Hospice 💜

Earlier in the year, the team at Saddleworth Pool & Leisure Centre took part in a fundraiser for Dr Kershaw's Hospice and raised a whopping £1,200!

Well done, team. This is a fantastic effort for such a worthy cause 💜

30/05/2026

Start the journey at Oldham Active today! 🌊

Our Rainbow Learn to Swim programme, designed to help children learn and develop across 7 levels of learning, is the perfect way to kick off your child's swimming adventure.

Complete with a different coloured hat to mark each exciting level of progress (free of charge!), this programme has helped over 4,000 swimmers grow and develop in the water. 🌈

For just £29 a month, will your child be next? 🏊‍♂️

You can also track your child's achievements in this programme through the GoLearn Home portal, plus, if you pay by direct debit, your child gets FREE access to all five Oldham pools!

Jump in today: https://oclactive.co.uk/childrens-swimming-lessons/

29/05/2026

💙 Celebrating Growth & Development at Oldham Active 💙

At Oldham Active, we’re passionate about supporting the growth and development of our people, and in the spotlight this week is Uzzy from Saddleworth Pool & Leisure Centre, who is taking the next step in his journey within the company after securing a new role as Facility Development Manager for Hathershaw and Grange.

After beginning his journey through the Trainee Duty Manager Apprenticeship back in 2022, Uzzy has gone on to achieve a distinction in his apprenticeship, become a valued Duty Manager at Saddleworth, and now progress into his latest role within the organisation.

Here’s what he had to say about his journey so far… 👇

“As exciting as this new challenge is, it also comes with mixed emotions as it means stepping away from my role as Duty Manager at Saddleworth Pool & Leisure Centre, a place that has truly moulded and shaped me into the person I am today.

When I first joined Oldham Active back in December 2022 as part of the Trainee Duty Manager Apprenticeship, I was completely new to the leisure industry. At the time, I saw it as an opportunity to challenge myself, transfer the skills I’d gained through previous academic and professional experiences, and step into completely uncharted waters.

Fast forward to today, and I can honestly say it’s been one of the most rewarding journeys of my life.

Successfully completing the apprenticeship before securing my Duty Manager position at Saddleworth in August 2023 gave me the platform to grow both professionally and personally. Every shift, every challenge, every conversation, and every experience has played a huge part in helping me achieve this next step in my career.

What makes leaving Saddleworth so difficult is the people.

I’ve had the pleasure of working alongside some truly incredible colleagues who supported, encouraged, and believed in me from day one. I also can’t thank our customers enough. Over time, the relationships built within the centre became so much more than just customer interactions, many became friendships and connections that genuinely felt like family.

To everyone who has been part of my journey so far, thank you. I owe a great deal to the experiences, lessons, and memories created at Saddleworth Pool & Leisure Centre, and I’ll always be grateful for the role it has played in my development.

While it’s goodbye to my current role for now...it’s definitely not a goodbye forever, and I’m excited to take on this new challenge and continue growing within such an amazing organisation."

27/05/2026

Happy Eid al-Adha 🌙

At Oldham Active, we wish everyone celebrating a very happy Eid al-Adha. We hope you have a joyful and peaceful time celebrating with family and friends.

27/05/2026

Whit Friday - Saddleworth Opening Times 🎺🎷

Due to Whit Friday, Saddleworth Pool & Leisure Centre will have reduced opening times. On Friday, the 29th of May 2026, the centre will close at 2 pm. This is due to the Band Whit Walks, and all the surrounding roads will be closed.

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