JUNE 15: St James’ Church, Barry Street, Oldham, summer fair, 12noon to 3pm. Brass band Westwood Community Band will entertain and there will be a cafe and “lovely lunches” as well as stalls and games. Adults 50p, children free.
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 Townswomen’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 19: Community room at Daisy Nook Garden Centre, Stannybrook Road, Failsworth, 1.30pm. Oldham Flow Club workshop on manipulation led by David Mason. Visitors welcome. Admission £5. Refreshments available.
JUNE 22: Hope Congregational Church, Skipton Street, Abbeyhills, The Hope Singers present a summer concert, 7.30pm, tickets £5 including refreshments, available on the door.
JUNE 22: St Mark's Church, Milne Street, Chadderton, summer fair, 2pm to 4pm. Stalls include jewellery, Caribbean, bottles, books, raffles and much more. Entry is 50p.
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.
JULY 10: Saddleworth Museum, High Street, Uppermill, Saddleworth Historical Society hosts an illustrated presentation by O H Boyd entitled "John Harrison's Chronometer and Captain James Cook: Their Joint Contribution to Our Society". All welcome, society members admitted free but a there is a charge of £3 for non members. Refreshments will be available.
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