JUNE 1: St Thomas Church Moorside, afternoon tea in the church hall, 2pm to 4pm, to thank all volunteers for their support. Sponsored by Action Together to celebrate Volunteers Week.

JUNE 7: St Edward's Parish Hall, Lees, Woman of Oldham cheese and wine/silent auction, 7.30pm, £10 per person, includes supper and glass of wine. For tickets call Janet Larton on 0161 652 8878. Woman of Oldham charity for 2019 is Inspire Women,a local non-profit organisation doing a great job of encouraging women too have a voice and co-produce services that overcome loneliness, isolation and lack of confidence.

JUNE 8: Oldham Parish Church, coffee morning, 9.30am to 1pm, various stalls including bric a brac and book stalls. Tea coffee and light snacks available, tour of the crypt on the half hour.

JUNE 15: Saddleworth Historical Society, Saddleworth Museum, High Street, Uppermill, 2pm, Bernard Barnes Memorial Lecture - an illustrated presentation by Prof Robert Poole entitled “Peterloo - the View from Saddleworth”. Members admitted free, non members £3. Refreshments available.

JUNE 18: Royton Townwomen's Guild open night with a tropical theme at St James Thornham Parish, Thornham Lane, 7.30pm to 9.30pm, £4 including refreshments. Bright summer clothes optional. For further information contact Barbara Micklethwaite 01706 841759. bmanilow07@aol.com.

JUNE 25: Springhead Liberal Club, It's Not Rocket Science general knowledge quiz, 8.30pm, £3 per person, including raffle and stand-up bingo, in aid of the Oldham branch of the MS Society.

JUNE 27: Saddleworth Civic Trust, Saddleworth Museum, High Street, Uppermill, 7.30pm, an illustrated presentation by David O’Hara, RSPB, entitled “Habitat for Wildlife, People and Water. Members fee, non members £3. Refreshments .