Creative Careers
2025-11-03 18:30 - 2026-01-01 20:30 (Europe/London) | Oldham, Rochdale and Tameside
Creative Careers
3 November – 21 January 2026
6:30pm – 8:30pm
FREE COURSE for 13-18s

Oldham at The Old Museum, Rochdale at Richard Street Studios, Tameside at The Vale
Join Global Grooves to enjoy this free arts course for young creatives.
Running from October 2025 to January 2026
Click below on the course where you live to see the dates and times.
Who is the course for?
For 13-18s living in Oldham, Rochdale, or Tameside
What’s included?
9-week evening course (in the town where you live)
5 Carnival arts training days
4 special event days
Choose your session based on where you live:
Every Monday in Oldham (6:30-8:30pm) at The Old Museum
Every Tuesday in Rochdale (6:30-8:30pm) at Richard Street Studios
Every Wednesday in Tameside (6:30-8:30pm) at The Vale
Things to look forward to:

Meet new friends and join a new network of young creatives based in where you live.
Feel excited about learning new things and exploring your creative side through different arts workshops and event production training.
Take part in special Carnival arts taster days (choose from music, dance, or visual arts).
Hear from inspirational arts leaders and chat with them about your own goals and creative ambitions.
Further your skills and knowledge, working with likeminded artists already in the industry.
Gain a deeper understanding of the arts industry behind-the-scenes through practical tasks that challenge and inspire you.
Design and deliver your own arts event and get hands-on experience as part of a new creative collective.
Look forward to future volunteering, placements, and employment opportunities with the organisations and artists involved in the course.

What’s included:

9-week free short course including inspirational guest speakers, tutors, and mentors
Access to 4 Carnival arts taster days
Follow up volunteering, placement, employment, and mentoring opportunities
Travel expenses if you need to claim them back

To get involved, you would ideally be:

Based in Oldham, Rochdale, or Tameside
Aged 13-18 (preference will be given to those aged 16-18)
Looking to further your skills and knowledge of arts-based careers
Able to attend all or most of the sessions

We are particularly interested in supporting young people who either are neurodiverse, have no qualifications, not currently in work or education, or have faced barriers engaging elsewhere.
To sign up, complete our sign up form below.
We can’t wait to meet you!
Please do email us if you have any questions.
holly@globalgrooves.org
Access: If you have any access requirements to be able to attend, please complete the form at the base of this page, or let us know via email or phone (hello@globalgrooves.org / 01618706895).

For more information and to sign up for this course click here

The course will be held at Oldham Lyceum, 95 Union St, Oldham OL1 1QG

Abney Orchestra
2026-01-02 19:15 - 21:15, 2026-01-09 19:15 - 21:15, 2026-01-16 19:15 - 21:15, 2026-01-23 19:15 - 21:15 | The Vale, Unit 2 Vale Mill, Micklehurst Road, Mossley, OL59JL, United Kingdom
Abney Orchestra rehearse at The Vale every Friday evening. They are a fun, friendly, community orchestra, playing light classics and popular film music. They are always looking for new members – no auditions – all ages and abilities welcome.
Come along and join their rehearsal on Friday evenings 7:15pm – 9:15pm.

For more information and to check their schedule you can visit their website: www.abneyorchestra.org

Hydro Power Project
2026-01-03 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-01-17 13:00 - 15:00 | The Vale, Unit 2 Vale Mill, Micklehurst Road, Mossley, OL59JL, United Kingdom
Join Jon and the team to finalise work on our removable micro hydro generator in the stream behind our venue.
By the end of these sessions we hope to have the turbine which has been researched and tweaked over the last 18 months up and running.
There are lots of small and larger jobs to do to get this done and we’re keen for anyone with an interest to get involved. Participants will have the opportunity to learn and share knowledge as well as be creative. We will be doing some practical work, mostly outside, drilling, fixing, sawing, cabling, and some internet work.
Sessions will run fortnightly from Saturday 1st February until 15th March, 1-3pm.
If it’s your first session, please arrive from 12.45pm for a brew and a chat.
Taking place between Studio 1 and the stream. Meet in Studio 1.
Activities may include:

Fixing the cable conduit and running cables between the turbine and the annexe building.
Fixing and connecting 2 x CCTV cameras near the turbine. These are to monitor water levels, potential flooding, and for security.
Fitting the removable weir and feed pipe. This is to direct water into the turbine.
Reinforcing the stream bed near the weir to prevent damage during high rainfall. It’s been scoured quite a bit recently and needs some TLC and reinforcement.
Installing and testing the turbine generator version1.

Please note: this activity may include trip hazards, wet, muddy, rainy time spent outside so dress appropriately with sturdy and waterproof footwear etc.
Ages 12+. Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
If you’d like more information beforehand or to be added to the WhatsApp group please email hello@the-vale.co.uk
PLEASE NOTE: These sessions are intended to go ahead but may be cancelled due to adverse weather or because of other events happening. Please contact Jon at jonmambo@globalgrooves.org or hello@the-vale.co.uk to confirm you plan to attend and for confirmation of the session.

Knights of The Vale
2026-01-05 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-01-12 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-01-19 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-01-26 19:00 - 22:00 | The Vale, Unit 2 Vale Mill, Micklehurst Road, Mossley, OL59JL, United Kingdom
Knights of The Vale
Knights of The Vale is a friendly weekly social and hobby club for fans of Games Workshop, welcoming everyone from seasoned veterans to curious newcomers.
Taking place every Monday evening, the club offers a relaxed space to meet other like minded collectors and gamers, play tabletop games, build and paint miniatures, share tips, and enjoy the hobby together. Whether you come to roll dice, work on an army project, or simply hang out and talk all things Warhammer, you will find a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere.
Sessions run from 7.00pm to 10.00pm every Monday, with plenty of time to socialise, get creative and enjoy the hobby at your own pace. You can drop in for the full evening or just part of the session.
If you are looking for a supportive community, good company and a regular night dedicated to tabletop gaming and miniature painting, Knights of The Vale would love to welcome you.
For updates and more information, visit the Facebook group:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/[REDACTED]

Free Artist Space
2026-01-07 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-01-14 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-01-21 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-01-28 13:00 - 15:00 | The Vale, Unit 2 Vale Mill, Micklehurst Road, Mossley, OL59JL, United Kingdom
Free Open Studio Sessions at The Vale
Every Wednesday from 1.00pm to 3.00pm, The Vale opens up its studio spaces for artists and creatives to use completely free of charge.
These open sessions are designed to support creative practice in all its forms. Whether you are a sewer looking for access to a machine, a sculptor needing space to spread out, a musician in search of a quiet room to rehearse, or a henna artist wanting somewhere comfortable to practise and develop your work, you are very welcome here.
The atmosphere is relaxed and supportive, offering time and space to focus, experiment and make progress on your work. You can work independently, or alongside other creatives, sharing energy, ideas and inspiration in a welcoming environment.
If you would like to use the space, simply get in touch at hello@the-vale.co.uk to let us know what you need the studio for. This helps us make sure the right space, equipment and setup are ready for you when you arrive.
Drop in, settle in, and make The Vale your creative home for the afternoon.

Brazilian Percussion Classes
2026-01-13 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-01-20 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-01-27 19:00 - 21:00 | The Vale, Unit 2 Vale Mill, Micklehurst Road, Mossley, OL59JL, United Kingdom
Drum at The Vale!
Join us every Tuesday evening for our weekly offering of Carnival activities here at The Vale in Mossley.
Meet new music pals and further your skills, all with a massive smile on your face as part of the Global Grooves Carnival community!
Percussion classes are open to all abilities and experience levels. You’ll study and listen to a tantalising mix of percussion instruments in the sessions, including surdo, caixa, repinique, tamborim, and more!
Percussion instruments provided (feel free to bring yours along, but please check with a Bloco tutor first).
Members aged 12-16 to be accompanied by an adult (Future Leaders alumni may come along unaccompanied).
For more information visit: www.globalgrooves.org/get-involved/courses-classes/gg-bloco/

Brazilian Dance Classes
2026-01-13 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-01-20 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-01-27 19:00 - 21:00 | The Vale, Unit 2 Vale Mill, Micklehurst Road, Mossley, OL59JL, United Kingdom
Dance at The Vale!
Tuesdays 7pm – 9pm.
Join us every Tuesday evening for our weekly offering of Carnival activities here at The Vale in Mossley.
Meet new pals and further your skills, all with a massive smile on your face as part of the Global Grooves Carnival community!
Dance classes are open to all abilities and experience levels.
Members aged 12-16 to be accompanied by an adult (Future Leaders alumni may come along unaccompanied).
For more information visit: www.globalgrooves.org/get-involved/courses-classes/gg-bloco/

Street band & Brass Class
2026-01-13 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-01-20 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-01-27 19:00 - 21:00 | The Vale, Unit 2 Vale Mill, Micklehurst Road, Mossley, OL59JL, United Kingdom
Horns and melody at The Vale!
Join us Every Tuesday 7pm – 9pm for our weekly offering of horns and melody Carnival activities here at The Vale in Mossley.
Meet new music pals and further your skills, all with a massive smile on your face as part of the Global Grooves Carnival community!
Melody players joining the project should have some experience.
Bring your instrument along! Brass, woodwind and anything else welcome!
Members aged 12-16 to be accompanied by an adult (Future Leaders alumni may come along unaccompanied).
For more information visit: www.globalgrooves.org/get-involved/courses-classes/gg-bloco/

Wednesday Welcome
2026-01-14 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-01-21 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-01-28 13:00 - 15:00 | The Vale, Unit 2 Vale Mill, Micklehurst Road, Mossley, OL59JL, United Kingdom
Wednesday Welcome is back! First session is next Wednesday 14th January 2026.

We invite you each Wednesday, 1 – 3pm to join us for a couple of hours of friendly chat, a hot drink and creative activity here at The Vale.

Sessions are free. Donations welcome.
Each week we’ll open our space to provide a warm welcome and an optional craft based activity.
The first activity will be willow weaving, then we’ll be working on a ‘Too Great For Hate’ banner, which will be displayed in local centres promoting positivity in our community.
Alternatively, you can bring your own craft project from home, play one of our board games, or just enjoy being around others for a couple of hours with a hot drink.

We warmly invite you to drop-in, say hi and enjoy our creative and friendly space. Stay for as long or as little as you like, find out what’s going on and make new friends.

Sunday Sessions
2026-01-18 13:00 - 16:00 | The Vale, Unit 2 Vale Mill, Micklehurst Road, Mossley, OL59JL, United Kingdom
Sunday 18th January
Join us for an afternoon of fabulous live music at The Vale as part of our Monthly Sunday Sessions 1pm – 4pm.
A relaxed afternoon of excellent live music in a welcome environment perfect for the whole family. Grab a drink from the bar, bring some pals, your kids, sit and listen or maybe even join our house band for a number or two. And best of all its free! We hope to see you there!
If you’re interested in playing at our Sunday sessions then please do get in touch as we’d love to hear from you!
Our house musicians will be playing a mixture of Latin and Brazilian vibes with an informal ‘Pagode’ style set with a unique Mossley flavour. Pagode is a type of samba originating in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Distinguished by rhythmic improvisation, its acoustic sound is created using a variety of percussion instruments, song and string instruments such as Cavaquinho and guitar.
With special guests Laura Smyth and Ted Kemp

As interpreters of traditional English folk, Mossley based Laura and Ted breathe life into old songs found in archival manuscripts, recordings and broadside ballads, as well as their own compositions inspired by folklore and local legends. They take a no-nonsense approach to their arrangements with uncompromising acapella harmonies or stripped-back accompaniments on banjo, cello, concertina, and guitar, allowing the songs to shine through. Their album “The Poacher’s Fate” was met with critical acclaim, being short-listed for album of the year by FRoots magazine, and described as “…destined to become one of the most important releases of the year” in RnR.

Mossley Writers
2026-01-20 19:30 - 21:30 | The Vale, Unit 2 Vale Mill, Micklehurst Road, Mossley, OL59JL, United Kingdom
Mossley Writers at The Vale
Mossley Writers is a friendly, inclusive writing group that meets on the third Tuesday of every month, from 7.30pm to 9.30pm, at The Vale. Writers of all backgrounds and at every stage of their writing journey are warmly welcomed.
A typical session includes sharing and gently critiquing members’ work, writing together using fun and thought provoking exercises, and enjoying plenty of tea, biscuits and conversation in a relaxed, supportive atmosphere.
If you would like to find out more, join the mailing list, or receive writing to read and critique ahead of meetings, please email mossleywriters@gmail.com. There is a small monthly fee to cover the hire of the space at The Vale.
You may also be interested in The Tameside WordShop, a year long programme of free writing workshops for Tameside writers.

Bike Generator Workshops
2026-01-25 14:00 - 16:00 | The Vale, Unit 2 Vale Mill, Micklehurst Road, Mossley, OL59JL, United Kingdom
Sunday 25th January 2026 & Sunday 1st Feb 2-4pm 2026
Have you seen pedal powered speakers and always wondered how they work?
Do you want to make your own system to charge small items or generate power?
We’d love to work with you on a one off two session workshop exploring how to make a bicycle generator to charge items with pedal power!
Global Grooves who run The Vale have lots of adapted items e.g lasers and lights which are now battery operated and we need an efficient and sustainable way to charge these on site at events. With the help of a Saddleworth Community Hydro grant we’re going to make 2 bike powered charges and we want you to be involved.

Week 1 – A solution finding and design session, to plan how to create a bike generator in the next session. May involve sketching, brainstorming, creating a team plan.

Week 2 – Will be about making, building and problem solving. At the end of this session we should have a working prototype. We aim to generate some electricity via pedal power and have a list of tweaks to improve the technology.
Sign up for free here (maximum 10 attendees per session). Ideally attending both sessions to get the most out of them. Age 14+

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