Voices of Rochdale’s inspirational leaders
For generations of families across Sparthbottoms and Rochdale, Sheila Acton is much more than a community worker or former teacher.
For more than three decades, Sohail Ahmed has been at the heart of community development, youth empowerment, education, social justice
In the heart of Rochdale, a family-run business has quietly grown from a small back-room operation into one of the
Ghulam Rasul Shahzad’s journey is one of dedication, education, and tireless service to the community. Born in India before his
Muhammad Siddique Kosar shared a heartfelt account of his life, upbringing, religious journey, and decades of service to the Muslim
The conversation with Haji Numberdar Muhammad Pehlwan and Haji Mohammed Rasheed offers a heartfelt glimpse into the lives of the
Becoming the Mayor of Rochdale was never part of Councillor Janet Emsley’s original plan. Her journey began not in politics,
For many people who arrive in the UK from overseas, the journey is filled with uncertainty, adaptation and resilience. For
Rebecca Tarran, Deputy Lieutenant for Rochdale, has spoken about the importance of community recognition, voluntary service, and promoting the many
Born in India, Ghulam Shahzad moved with his family to Pakistan during Partition, where they settled in Lahore. Ghulam Shahzad
Kashmir Youth Project (KYP) has been shaping lives in Rochdale for decades. For many local people, it has been more
Aspire to Inspire Communities was founded in 2019 with a simple but powerful vision: to empower women—particularly within the Pakistani