Sunday 21st September, 1pm – 3pm – FREE EVENT
Want a place to chill? Looking for things to do? Join us for the chance to connect, create and unwind at Northern Youth. Made for young people, by young people, our outdoor, end of summer summer event celebrates community and social inclusion at its core.
Gather with friends and relax at our designated outdoor seating area with music and hot drinks for the ultimate cosy vibes. Enter your DIY era with our sustainable arts and culture workshops and craft and create your own personalised items. Drop into one of our wellness sessions for a peaceful moment. Connect with nature, learn more about sustainable lifestyle practices and explore our Urban Farm too.
Northern Roots is a short walk from Alexandra Park in Oldham, so don’t miss out!
Full Event Details
- Woodland Foraging with Josh Goacher
- Crochet with StephtheStitchBish
- Nature Craft with Miranda Lowe
- Yoga with Sophie Coggins
- Graffiti with Street Style Surgery
- Cooking with Anna Kennedy
- Explore, Make and Create workshop
- Performances from Jubacana
- Chill Zone with music and warm refreshments
- Open Urban Farm
No prior booking necessary, simply drop in! Some sessions are timed and run multiple times between 1pm – 3pm.
Meet Jubacana
Jubacana is a youth-led, fusion music and dance project based in Oldham for 8-18s, inspired by the music of Brazil and beyond with a twist.
We make a massive sound with Brazilian percussion instruments, creating original music with melodic guitars, bass, and drum kit thrown into the mix, all combined with vibrant dance choreographies.
We’re always on the lookout for new members; if you’re aged 8-18 and want to drum, dance, or both, Jubacana is the group for you to try something new or explore an existing talent. Visit Jubacana.com to find out more.
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Meet StephtheStitchBish
”I’m Steph and I create under the name StephtheStitchBish. I’m a British Born Ghanaian fibre artist. I predominantly crochet, but I also engage in other fibre arts. I am very passionate about the many creative ways you can create practically anything; from accessories, art pieces to complex costumes, all with just yarn and a hook.
I like to create freeform art and costumes based around my love of pop culture, folklore, and the world around me. I share my love of crochet through workshops and pattern designing.”
Meet our Young Creative Producers
Chloe, Tamikka and Hassan are the local young people bringing this event to life. They’ve researched what young people would like to see, do and create, and have used their own experience of art, performing and producing to create an event that’s one of a kind!
KEY INFORMATION
*Our event takes place outside on a large grassy area. Subject to weather conditions*
Price: FREE
Dates and times: Sunday 21st September 1pm-3pm
Location: Northern Roots, Kings Road, Oldham, OL8 2BJ. Here’s how to find us.
Age limits: 16+
Parking: Parking is free in our small car park, as well as along Kings Road and in Alexandra Park Car Parks.
Clothing: Please wear weather-proof clothing and sturdy shoes suitable for mixed terrains.
Refreshments: Food and drink available to buy.
Toilets: We have a small composting toilet on the Urban Farm and an accessible portable toilet on the event site.
Have a question? Please reach out to info@northern-roots.uk
This event is generously supported by Arts Council England.
