People may recall that peak journeys were removed on this service in January 2018 because at that time their cost of operation could not be justified was the reason given.
I have raised this issue on a number of occasions.
I am now pleased to report the re-introduction of peak journeys on this service.
This will come at a cost but this will now be covered by savings achieved on changes to the 149/406 services.
Usage south of Oldham is low with Glodwick Road and Abbeyhills Road covered by service 425. So the service will now terminate in Oldham.
GOOD NEWS – ANOTHER PROPOSED CHANGE TO THE SUBSIDISED 408 SERVICE
In addition to the above changes the evening and Sunday service is to be revised to match the Monday to Saturday service – ie providing an hourly all day service running between Oldham and Shaw only.
Oldham Borough Council on 11th April 2019 made a Temporary Order under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, as amended, the effect of which is to prohibit vehicles from proceeding along the entire length of Chapel Street Shaw
The alternative
route is via Rochdale Road/Milnrow Road/King Albert Street – in both directions.
The Order is to
be made for public safety due to a collapsed roof and will be in force for a
maximum period of 6 months from 11th April 2019, or until the works have been
completed, whichever is the earlier.
Are you interested in learning new skills by getting involved in a Greater Manchester-wide campaign?
We are looking for individuals aged 50 and over who would like to get
involved in a campaign to inspire people that to believe they needn’t settle
for loneliness or boredom in later life – by showcasing people from across
Greater Manchester who have overcome challenges to keep active and social.
By joining the campaign, you will become a part of our monthly
meetings at our ‘newsroom’ in Greater Manchester, and will be able to take
advantage of skills workshops and one-to-one support to build your skills in
the types of media you are interested in.
Community Reporter Volunteers
will be official Age UK Oldham volunteers, and will work directly with our
campaign media partners, Yellow Jigsaw – an organisation who specialise in
community campaigns.
Role Aim:
The Community Reporter volunteer
at Age UK Oldham will support our media partners, Yellow Jigsaw, to create
content – from photography and video content to podcasts and newsletters – that
can be used to share stories of people aged 50 and over from across Greater
Manchester.
You will be upskilled and
supported to become a community reporter – assisting the media team, Yellow
Jigsaw, in a range of roles, including:
–
Interviewing people
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Photographing people
– Social media posts
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Creating podcasts or videos
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Writing up interviews or creating blogs
You will get to decide which
skills and types of media you are interested in.
Duties:
– Assist in planning and
implementing the Through The Eyes of Older People campaign using different
types of media.
– Attend a monthly ‘newsroom’ for
a morning/afternoon in order to plan and develop content, and learn new skills
– Working with your local networks
of friends, neighbours, colleagues or councillors to spread the word of the
campaign
– Work with the Yellow Jigsaw team to interview members of the
public (up to 3 times during the project)
Attributes needed:
Motivated to spread positive messages of people aged 50 and over in Greater Manchester
Interested in learning new media skills or using/sharing their existing media skills to deliver the campaign
Happy to meet new people
Proactive and persistent – we are looking for volunteers to commit for the duration of the campaign (until 2020).
We expect community reporters to
become a volunteer for the project until March 2020. Travel expenses will be
covered.
