Chat at the Cricket – Recap of Our Recent Rochdale Gathering
Our Future recently hosted a small gathering at Milnrow Cricket Club for people in Rochdale to have a drink, share thoughts and talk openly. We discussed the Borough’s strengths, challenges and what a positive future might hold. The session brought together people from local businesses, voluntary organisations, public services and residents. Everyone came with a genuine […]
Meet Rochdale Development Agency
Wow, what a lovely bunch they are at Rochdale development agency! Jet from Our Future recently met Michelle and Lindsay at the Bean café, Number One Riverside. When you don’t have a local office, places like this become your new home, places where great ideas and strong community connections take root. We settled in with […]
Crafting Heritage: End-of-Project Film
Crafting Heritage: End-of-Project Film We’re pleased to share a film from Cartwheel Arts’ Crafting Heritage programme, a powerful, two-year journey exploring traditional crafts across Rochdale’s diverse communities. This short film follows five Crafting Heritage trainees as they explore and share the cultural traditions that shape their identities and communities. Through creativity, storytelling and connection, this […]
Recap: Our First Pop-Up Event Outside Hampton Hilton and Upperbanks
Conversations, ideas and community spirit – whatever the weather. We recently hosted our very first Our Future pop-up event outside the Hampton Hilton and Upperbanks. It was a brilliant start to our summer of conversations. A huge thank you to both businesses for kindly offering their facilities as a backup. The weather was looking unpredictable […]
Crafting Heritage at Rochdale Town Hall
Celebrating Tradition and Togetherness Through Craft As part of Refugee Week and Rochdale Town of Culture, Killian and visited the Crafting Heritage exhibition at The Exchange, Rochdale Town Hall on the 18th of June. The exhibition showcased beautiful work created by Crafting Heritage trainees, alongside pieces from local school students. Through workshops exploring traditional crafts […]
Championing Rochdale’s Future
Muhammad Ali’s journey inspires generations in Rochdale Local boxing star Muhammad Ali remains unbeaten with a 14–0 record following his win on 31st May. More than just a fighter, Ali is a proud Diabetes UK ambassador who regularly visits schools and colleges across Rochdale to inspire young people. Jet and Killian from Our Future recently […]
Community Takes Centre Stage at Rochdale Town Hall
An Evening of Connection, Creativity and Purpose On Tuesday 6th May, over 200 people gathered in the magnificent surroundings of Rochdale Town Hall for an evening of connection, creativity and purpose. The event, For Generations to Come, was hosted by the Ogden family, new majority shareholders in Rochdale AFC. For Generations to Come is a […]
Thank you for joining us
A thank you message from Cameron Ogden, Co-Chairman of Rochdale AFC It was a real pleasure to spend time with so many passionate people from Rochdale and beyond on Tuesday 6th May. The energy in the room was fantastic as people from across the community came together, united by a shared love for Rochdale. We […]
