JANUARY 12: Salem Moravian Church, Lees Road, Oldham, coffee morning and book, DVD and CD sale, 10.30am to 12.30pm. There will also be a Traidcraft stall. Bacon butties available. Free entry.

JANUARY 12: Oldham Parish Church, Coffee Morning, 9.30am to 1pm, light refreshments, various stalls including bric a brac and book, tours of the crypt on the half hour. Everyone welcome. JANUARY 13: The Royal Oak, Union Street, Oldham, 1pm, concert featuring the Val Bracken Trio (jazz swing) in aid of charity Music for the Many, which promotes music in schools. Entry is free.

JANUARY 16: Springhead Liberal Club, Lunch at the Libs, noon to 2pm, £3.75 for choice of hot food, cakes, tea or coffee, including raffle and stand up bingo. Proceeds to Dr Kershaw’s and the Oldham branch of the MS Society.

JANUARY 18: Uppermill Civic Hall, Lee Street, Uppermill, Cheese and Wine Evening, 7.30pm, £7, including glass of wine.

Presentation by Pextenement Cheese Company of Todmorden. Tickets from Uppermill Post Office or 0161 627 3798. All proceeds to Saddleworth Parish Council Chairman’s Charity.

JANUARY 22: Springhead Liberal Club, It’s Not Rocket Science general knowledge quiz, 8.30pm, £3 per person including raffle and stand up bingo. Proceeds to Dr Kershaw’s and the Oldham branch of the MS Society. FEBRUARY 8: St Thomas' Church Hall, Northgate Lane, Moorside. Jumble sale in aid of church funds, 6.30pm-8pm. Admission 30p.