Departure from Better We at 10:00 AM & Return by 6:00 PM
Cost: £22 per person
Please confirm your attendance.
Cultural Heritage Tour of Westwood, Oldham hosted by Deputy lieutenant Muzahid Khan
In Honour of the Bangladeshi Community Legacy
Date: 11th May 2025
Time: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Organised for: Visiting Group of Bangladeshi people
Contact: 07939 633243
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Tour Schedule
11:00 AM – Welcome & Introduction
Venue: Oldham Bangladeshi Millennium Centre (OBMC)
• Warm reception and refreshments
• Brief presentation: “Our Journey in Oldham – A Community Rooted in Resilience”
• Introduction to the itinerary and key sites
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11:30 AM – Visit to Shahid Minar & Shapla Chattar
• Tribute at the Shahid Minar in memory of the Language Movement martyrs
• Group photo and community reflection
• Walk to nearby Shapla Chattar, symbolising Bangladeshi identity in the UK
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12:00 PM – Guided Walk through the Bangladeshi Shopping Area
• Explore traditional fashion stores, spice and sweet shops, and South Asian grocers
• Interactions with local women entrepreneurs and business owners
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12:45 PM – Traditional Bangladeshi Lunch at The Grill
• A curated dining experience featuring signature dishes from Sylheti and Bengali cuisine
• Reflections and informal networking during the meal
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1:45 PM – Visit to Oldham Central Mosque
• Guided tour of the mosque
• Reflections on the mosque’s history and the role of faith in shaping community life
• Optional quiet time or prayer
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2:30 PM – Community Reflection: Stories of Migration & Cotton Mills
Venue: OBMC or nearby space
• Short talk or film on Bangladeshi migration to Oldham in the 1960s–70s
• Discussion on the link between the textile industry and Bangladeshi settlement
• Closing thoughts from local community leaders and participants
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3:00 PM – Closing Remarks & Farewell
• Distribution of cultural mementos or souvenirs
• Group photo and thank you note
• Departure
