17/08/2026
This summer, the government is cutting VAT from 20% to 5% on family days out — from cinema and theatre tickets to attractions, and children's meals out. Less to pay, more summer to enjoy!
Click here to find attractions near you 👉 https://bit.ly/3Re2zlR
16/08/2026
Is your child moving to secondary school in September?
Check out the School Travel Checklist
Apply for an card in plenty of time to keep on paying child fares on buses & trams.
Get everything you need at: https://bit.ly/45UlfK2
13/08/2026
The Hub has released information for September to December support. Access via the links below.
How to access the Hub - https://bit.ly/4qc66hk
Hub Workshop Offer - https://bit.ly/4fUKhj0
Sleep Support flyer - https://bit.ly/4gu8tcb
HMR Neurodiversity Hub
10/08/2026
Families visiting their local Morrisons Café throughout the summer holidays can enjoy a free ‘Kellogg’s Breakfast’, which includes a bowl of cereal and a portion of fruit. The best part, it’s not just for kids, adults get to eat completely free too.
Read more about the Kellogg's and Morrisons initiative here https://bit.ly/44ENOeQ
10/08/2026
Side-by-Side Festival is back this August! Rooted in belonging and created by the community for everyone, this three-day celebration is packed with free creative activities.
Join the fun at Rochdale Town Hall and Town Hall Square to experience hands-on art making, games, live performances, film screenings, food, and more.
Full details here https://bit.ly/44Cz0NZ
09/08/2026
Keep moving this summer with Junior Parkrun!
The next run will be at Howard Street Family Hub on the 11/8/26 with the Rochdale super hero Rochelle between 1-3pm, there will also be a stall at the free family fun day next to the Town hall on 12/8/26 10am -4pm.
For more information, see the Junior Parkrun blog here https://bit.ly/4wWufee
07/08/2026
Important announcement - if you have not applied for Free School Meals since the 1st June 2026 when the new application window opened, you will not be entitled to receive Free School Meals for your child from September.
If you haven’t already done so, please apply ASAP via this link https://bit.ly/3PSS07b to retain your entitlement.
Thank you.