Support for local women’s charities by Oldham Theatre
Reporter Allan Roach
The town’s oldest amateur dramatics theatre, the Lyceum Theatre Oldham, thanks its audience’s continual support. This means that they able to donate to worthy charities in the community every year.
In 2017, they have chosen local charity Inspire Women, part of the Inspiring Futures Partnership CIC to receive £1000, whilst cancer charity Maggie’s Oldham receives £250. Ongoing plans to erect a statue of Oldham’s local suffragette Annie Kenney receives £50.
T
he main recipient is Inspire Women. Established in 2012 by a group of local women; Inspire have created a
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n empowering and nurturing space for women in the middle of Oldham. They have developed a beautiful space where women are not judged, don’t have to pretend that they are holding everything together, can be honest without fear and importantly feel connected, have a voice and are encouraged to become Leaders of their own lives.
Having met the women at Inspire Women, Ruth Blaszczok, Vice Chairman of the Theatre, said: “It was an absolute pleasure to come and present the cheque today, you are doing wonderful work with the centre!! It’s such a lovely
space!”
Maggie’s Oldham opened in June 2017 providing practical and emotional support to people living with cancer and their families and friends. Based in the grounds of The Royal Oldham Hospital Maggie’s is a warm and welcoming place, with a small team of qualified professionals on hand to provide people with the support they need to find their way through cancer and deliver a programme of support that has been shown to improve physical and emotional wellbeing.
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