Ashton Old Baths

17/06/2026

C'mon England!!!! 🦁🦁🦁

AOB is well and truly in the World Cup spirit ⚽ proudly supporting our England team as they kick off their first match of the tournament tonight!

A friend of the Centre has kindly created a beautiful 'England' duck for us, so of course we took her on a little tour around the Centre for a photoshoot with our bunting!

C'mon England 🦁🦁🦁

Tameside Council Oxford Innovation Space Tameside Correspondent

16/06/2026

A big welcome to Olivia & Reece from Ashton Sixth Form College who are spending their week of work experience at AOB -

Olivia is studing Accounting, Business and Textiles & enjoys looking at fashion in her Textiles course and is hoping to go into Business full-time when she finishes college.

Reece studies Applied science, Sports science and Business. In his free time Reece plays football. Recently he played in the JPL for AR Elite and is interested in working in Sports business in the future.

A big thank you to some of our lovely residents who have genorously given their time to chat with the students, providing invaluable business expriences & advice - thank you to Bri from Digital Flamingo, Martyn from SBC Events & Sean from Saffer Cooper 👏



Tameside Council Oxford Innovation Space Tameside Correspondent

15/06/2026

AOB hosted a cracking Summer Party on Friday – so much fun, laughter and dancing was had by all! 🥳🎉💃

It was a fantastic opportunity for residents to get to know each other in a more relaxed, informal atmosphere 😁

The party was organised by Georgia and Lisa, with support from the Zest lads – thank you all so much. You did an amazing job!👌

Tameside Council Oxford Innovation Space
SPL Fire Safety Ltd - Fire Engineering & Fire Safety Management Systems adi Group

04/06/2026

We’d like to say a big thank you to the very talented Lee from SPL Fire Safety Ltd - Fire Engineering & Fire Safety Management who has kindly made a stain glass Manchester Bee, especially for AOB. 🐝

Lee made one similar for his home to commemorate the 9th anniversary of the Manchester Arena attack, and we commented on how lovely this was, so he generously took the time to make another one for the Centre.

Absolutly stunning 💗



Tameside Council Oxford Innovation Space Tameside Correspondent

03/06/2026

💙 We Need Your Help!

Ashton Old Baths is now a thriving business centre—but it holds a rich history that stretches far beyond today.

We’re looking to capture and celebrate that history, and we’d love to hear from our community.

Did you—or someone you know:
🏊 Swim or learn to swim here?
👨‍👩‍👧 Have a family connection to the baths?
🏛️ Visit the building after it closed?
Your stories will help preserve the heritage behind this unique workspace.

📸 Have photos? Even better—we’d love to see them.
Photograph below of Michael Ball

👉 Share your memories in the comments or send us a message.

Let’s celebrate the history of this amazing place together.

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Tameside Correspondent

01/06/2026

One of our lovely residents, Mike Robinson has retired today and is heading off to begin an exciting new chapter with his wife Sarah, cruising around the globe! 🚢

We’re truly going to miss you Mike – especially your cheeky smile and your holiday stories 💖

It was an emotional goodbye, and we were so touched by the lovely gifts and very thoughtful card 😍

Bon voyage Mike!

Tameside Council Oxford Innovation Space

29/05/2026

At AOB we use any excuse to celebrate, and today it’s National Biscuit Day - 29th May,

What is National Biscuit Day? 🍪
National Biscuit Day is celebrated on 29th May to honour the rich history and cultural significance of the humble biscuit. It is a day to appreciate biscuits as a staple food that originated as an essential, long-lasting source of sustenance for ancient civilizations and sailors.

And the age-old question – is a Jaffa cake, a cake or a biscuit? 👀

In a famous 1991 UK court case, manufacturer McVitie's successfully proved it is a....
CAKE
The distinction is crucial for tax laws; in the UK, cakes are zero-rated for VAT, whereas chocolate-covered biscuits are subject to standard tax rates. Here is how the judge and the public view the treats:
Why it is a cake (Legally)
The Stale Test: The primary argument in court was that biscuits go soft when they go stale, whereas cakes go hard. When a Jaffa Cake is left exposed to the air, it hardens. The Sponge Base: The base of a Jaffa Cake is a thin, aerated sponge mixture rather than traditional biscuit dough.

Today we learnt some interesting facts whilst sampling some lovely biscuits - what a great day 😁



Tameside Council Oxford Innovation Space Tameside Correspondent

22/05/2026

Today we say good bye to Elicia Simmons who is leaving one of the businesses in the Centre. Although Elicia doesn't work directly with the AOB team she, like everyone here at AOB, is part of a big family and we are going to miss her so much!

As a thoughtful parting gift, Elicia gave each of us a lovely novelty duck - such a fun and personal touch! She chose them so well, perfectly capturing our individual personalities in the simplest and cutest way!

Wishing you all the very best, Elicia!
You’ll always be part of the AOB family 💖

Tameside Council Oxford Innovation Space

18/05/2026

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WORKERS from companies based at Ashton Old Baths swapped desks for litter pickers as they joined forces to help clean up part of Ashton-under-Lyne.

Staff from the digital business hub spent their lunch break tackling rubbish around the St Peter’s area recently, working alongside Tameside Council and its Portland Basin Litter Hub initiative.

Read more: https://www.tamesidecorrespondent.co.uk/2026/05/14/ashton-old-baths-businesses-roll-up-sleeves-for-community-litter-pick/

12/05/2026

We're featured in the local press 👀👀👀

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Staff from businesses based in Ashton Old Baths took part in a litter pick to tidy up their local area.

The team cleaned up the St Peter’s area of Ashton-under-Lyne, where the digital business hub is based, on 30 April. They worked with Tameside Council’s Portland Basin Litter Hub, who loaned equipment and hi-vis jackets.

The Ashton Old Baths residents worked together to give back to the community during their lunch break, strengthening their sense of unity and supporting each other. The initiative allowed them to take pride in their surroundings and was a reminder of what can be achieved by pulling together.

There are free litter hubs in community spaces across Tameside’s towns, which anyone can visit and get involved with.

Individuals or groups can book free equipment via a local hub, including hi-vis jackets, litter pickers, and black bags. The hub will then arrange for your rubbish to be disposed of appropriately.

The litter hubs support the upkeep of the borough and protect the environment, aiming to develop civic pride and involve the whole community in helping to keep Tameside litter-free.

Tameside Council’s Strategic Director of Housing, Environment & Estates, Julian Jackson said: “It’s incredible to see the local business community working with us to tidy and take care of local areas.

“Thank you to the Ashton Old Baths team for your hard work in ensuring we can be proud of where we live.

“I really encourage other businesses, community groups, and individuals to get on board and help us look after our neighbourhoods. Our street cleaning teams work hard every day, but we can all play a part in keeping our streets free from litter.”

The Our Streets campaign highlights that keeping our neighbourhoods clean, safe, and welcoming is a shared responsibility.

To find your nearest Litter Hub and learn how to take part, visit www.tameside.gov.uk/litterhubs

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