Five things to do in Oldham

Sunday, May 19, Jazz on Sunday, Newtown National Club, Nixon Street, off Manchester Road, Castleton, Rochdale. 7.45pm, £8

Fans of live jazz are being treated to the welcome return of the Aire Valley Jazz Band, featuring banjo and guitar playing as well as vocals from Chris Howse. A popular club this, frequented by many people from Oldham.

Today, Let’s Go for a Walk in Oldham – Leesbrook, 10am

Meet Trish and Alan at The Lees Library for a short walk along Leesbrook Nature Park, following the river Medlock. Once renowned as the Spa of the North when a local doctor proclaimed the virtues of the Lees Fountain of Health. Part of the GM Walking Festival 2019. Distance: 3-4 miles (Medium). Meeting point: Lees Library, Thomas St, Lees, Oldham, OL4 5DA

Sunday, 60s Special, Queen Elizabeth Hall, Radcliffe Street, Oldham, 7.30 pm - 11pm, Tickets £22 plus booking fee

A SPECIAL 60s night raising funds for Dr Kershaw, Springhill & Willow Wood Hospice, featuring some of the biggest names of the 60s including Mike Pender (the original voice of the Searchers); The Merseybeats and The Fourmost.

Saturday, Open Day at The Hub, Alexandra Park, Kings Road, Oldham, 11am to 3pm, free

Join the gathering at The Hub for a spring day of fun. Free activities for all include: Meet birds of prey, quizzes, face painting, planting, garden crafts, enjoy a hot potato cooked in the outdoor oven and much more.

Saturday, Failsworth 57th Carnival, Lord Lane playing fields, Failsworth, 11am to 6pm

Enjoy all the fun of the fair at this year’s carnival. Take part in the traditional parade, watch live dnace performances, browse the stalls and fill up on your favorite food.