OLDHAM Coliseum took a starring role in the most important theatrical awards outside of London. Nominated for 10 prizes at the Manchester Theatre Awards, the…
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Photographer opens the shutters on mental health
A SERIES of portraits of people living with a range mental health issues will form the first exhibition at Gallery Oldham in September for an…
View More Photographer opens the shutters on mental healthWhen the going gets tough, the tough come out to play
AUTHOR and reformed football hooligan Carl H Spiers describes Alec Maders as “arguably the greatest character this town has ever known”. And that’s a large…
View More When the going gets tough, the tough come out to playRoyton Over 60s to record history with memory books
ROYTON residents will be able to create treasured keepsakes of their pasts thanks to a £500 boost from Rapid ROCA. Royton Over 60s will use…
View More Royton Over 60s to record history with memory booksCommunity living volunteers sought
A GROUP supporting adults with learning disabilities to live independently is looking for volunteers. KeyRing are keen to enrol community living volunteers (CLV) for…
View More Community living volunteers soughtFuneral of former Oldham Mayor Joe Farquhar
The funeral of former Oldham Mayor and Royton South councillor, Joe Farquhar, will take place on Thursday, March 29 at 9.45am at the United Reformed…
View More Funeral of former Oldham Mayor Joe FarquharParty time at new pamper parlour
PARTY central has come to Shaw – now kids can do pretty much anything! Want to be pampered? No problem. Want to be treated like…
View More Party time at new pamper parlourFlying high to capture Rotary Wheel
EYE-CATCHING images of the Rotary Wheel in Tandle Hill Park have been captured from the skies thanks to a Shaw business. Andy Czakow, Crompton and…
View More Flying high to capture Rotary WheelOur friends electric – switch to latest two wheel trends at Cycle Centre
PAUL Smith is reluctant to describe his newly relocated business as a ‘one stop shop’ for cyclists. But given you can also partake in a…
View More Our friends electric – switch to latest two wheel trends at Cycle CentreWhisky on the rocks with a female twist
AS Britain marks 100 years since women first gained the right to vote, a new, all-female adaptation of Compton Mackenzie’s ‘Whisky Galore’ is coming to…
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