FEBRUARY 14: Trinity Methodist Church, Royton. Chadderton Floral Art Society, 7.30pm Annual General Meeting followed by a flower arranging demonstration. £5 for non members.

FEBRUARY 16: Greenacres Congregational Church, in Galland Street, an evening of mixed activities starting at 7.30pm. A short comedy spot by Matthew Williams, the son if a church member, will be followed by a silent cheque. A cheque for money raised during social events in 2018 is also being presented to Oldham Young Carers. Admission is £4 per adult and £2 per child under 16. Proceeds will go to church funds and a local charity. The charity for 2019 will be decided at the church meeting the following day.

FEBRUARY 16-23: Playhouse 2, Newton Street, Shaw, Come Blow Your Horn, comedy by Neil Simon set in 1960s America. Tickets £9 available from Interiors, 37 Market Street, Shaw, or tel: 01706 840400 or online at www.ticketsource.co.uk/playhouse2.

FEBRUARY 17: St Marks Hall, Heyside, Royton. Messy Church 3pm to 5pm. Craft activities, games, food, fun, fellowship and friends. A light tea will be provided for all children and parents/guardians. No entry fee, donations towards costs welcome. Everyone welcome. Family fun for children, parents, dads, guardians and grandparents.

FEBRUARY 19: Royton Townswomen’s Guild monthly meeting, 7.30pm, St James’ Church Parish Hall, Thornham Lane, Oldham. An opportunity to make new friends and consider a new lifestyle. Guest speaker from Forget Me Not Trust Children’s Trust. Members £2, visitors £3. FEBRUARY 19: Uppermill Civic Hall, Charity Coffee Morning 10.30am–noon. Entry £1. Homebake stall, guess the weight of the cake and other attractions. Everyone welcome.

FEBRUARY 20: Springhead Liberal Club, Oldham Road, Springhead, “Lunch at the Libs”, noon to 2pm. Choice of hot food, cakes, tea or coffee for £3.75. Raffle and stand-up bingo in aid of Dr Kershaw’s Hospice and Oldham branch of the MS Society.

FEBRUARY 20: Oldham Flower Club is holding a short demonstration entitled "Spring has Sprung" by Kathleen Williams followed by a "hands on" session at 1.30pm in the community room at Daisy Nook Garden Centre, Stannybrook Road, Failsworth. Visitors welcome. Refreshments available. Admission £5.

FEBRUARY 22: St Edward’s Church Hall, Spring Lane, Lees, Gin Tasting Evening, 7.30pm, in aid of Lourdes Fund. Evening hosted by Lees-based Defiance Gin which recently won top honours in the World Gin Awards in San Francisco. Tickets £15, including choice of three from five gin plus a free Defiance glass. For tickets or more information contact Margaret Clayton on 07958 203899 or Neil Faragher on 07909 953458.

FEBRUARY 22: A gin tasting evening at St Edward’s Church Hall, Spring Lane, Lees, in aid of their Lourdes Fund at 7.30pm. Hosted by local Lees-based Defiance Gin who recently won top honours in the World Gin Awards in San Francisco. Tickets £15, include a choice of three from five Defiance Award Winning Gins plus a free Defiance glass. For tickets or more information, contact Margaret Clayton on 07958 203899 or Neil Faragher on 07909 953458.

FEBRUARY 26: Springhead Liberal Club, Oldham Road, Springhead, “It’s Not rocket Science” general knowledge quiz, 8.30pm. Entry is £3 per person including raffle and stand-up bingo in aid of Dr Kershaw’s Hospice and the MS Society. FEBRUARY 28: The Roebuck Inn, Charity Call My Bluff Wine Tasting Dinner. 7pm for 7.30am, three course meal £22.50. Details from the Roebuck or 0161 627 3798. MARCH 2: St Matthew's Church, Mill Brow, Chadderton, Grease the musical, 7pm. Tickets £5 from church or email jmjsn3@gmail.com.

MARCH 17: Civic Hall, Uppermill, Flea Market, 10am-3pm. Stalls available on 0161 627 3798. All proceeds to Saddleworth Parish Council’s chairman’s charity.