Let’s Talk About Our Spaces
On Tuesday 19th May, despite the rain and traffic, a group of Rochdalians came together for the first Let’s Talk About Our Spaces conversation, held at The Hive, Million Pavilion in Balderstone Park.
The Rochdale Offsite
Over the past year the team have been getting to know people across Rochdale, listening to what matters most and rallying individuals to get involved. The same names kept coming up – not as a formal network or leadership group, but because their communities consistently pointed to them as champions already doing great work across the borough.
On the ground in Rochdale – hope, pride and possibility
Over the past year, the Our Future, For Generations to Come team has been meeting and listening to brilliant people and organisations across the borough. Jet and Ben have been out meeting community groups, public services, local organisations and neighbourhood spaces. The focus has been to listen, engage and get to know the incredible work […]
Let’s Talk About Our Kids: A Conversation Full of Hope
Since the launch of Rochdale For Generations to Come in May 2025, Our Future has been listening and engaging with people and organisations borough wide to understand the incredible work already happening, as well as the big ambitions that could shape its future. One way to engage is through the Let’s Talk series, which brings a mix […]
Let’s Talk About Our Health From Conversation to Possibility
Since the launch of Rochdale For Generations to Come in May 2025, Our Future has been listening and engaging with people and organisations borough wide to understand the incredible work already happening, as well as the big ambitions that could shape its future. One way to engage is through the Let’s Talk series, which brings a mix […]
Welcoming Ben Robinson – Our Future Place Lead
Supporting communities across the North of England We’re thrilled to welcome Ben Robinson as Our Future’s new Place Lead, supporting communities across the North of England, with a particular focus on Rochdale with our partnership with For Generations to Come. Ben has spent the last four years at the Centre for Social Justice, working directly […]
Let’s Talk About Our Health: A Night of Connection and Resilience
Since the launch of Rochdale For Generations to Come in May 2025, Our Future has been listening and engaging with people and organisations borough wide to understand the incredible work already happening, as well as the big ambitions that could shape its future. One way to engage is through the Let’s Talk series, which brings a mix […]
Let’s Talk About Our Kids. “Let’s Dream Big. Let’s Act. Because Our Future Belongs To All Of Us”
Since the launch of Rochdale For Generations to Come in May 2025, Our Future has been listening and engaging with people and organisations borough wide to understand the incredible work already happening, as well as the big ambitions that could shape its future. One way to engage is through the Let’s Talk series, which brings a mix of people […]
Let’s Talk About Our Kids: A Community Coming Together
For Generations To Come is a new initiative designed to spark ideas, build connections and support long-term positive change across the borough of Rochdale. The first step was a gathering at Rochdale Town Hall in May 2025, which was a night of celebration, connection and conversation. It was a moment to recognise what’s already happening in […]
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 […]
