AUGUST 3: St Mark’s Church, Milne Street, Chadderton, Afternoon Tea, 2.30pm to 4.30pm, in aid of Breast Cancer Care.

AUGUST 10:: St James Thornham Parish Hall, Thornham Lane, Royton Townswomen’s Guild Coffee Morning & Bring and Buy, 10am to noon, £1 admission, refreshments on sale. Proceeds to Guild’s chosen charity.

AUGUST 10: The Oldham branch of the MS Society will be holding a garden party. The event will run from 2-4pm at the Pavilion, Garden Suburbs, Green Lane. Entry is £3 and includes afternoon strawberry tea, various stalls, a raffle and a tombola.

AUGUST 20: 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 Francis House Children's Hospice Regards Stewart Grace Secretary Oldham Branch MS Society.

AUGUST 20: St James Thornham Parish Hall, Thornham Lane, Royton Townswomen’s Guild monthly meeting, 7.30pm to 9.30pm. £2 for members, £3 for visitors. Guest speaker Mrs Sue Holden speaking about Hetty’s Ology.

AUGUST 21: Springhead Liberal Club, Lunch at the Libs, noon to 2pm, £3.75 for choice of hot food, cakes, tea or coffee. Raffle and stand-up bingo, in aid of Dr Kershaw's Hospice and Oldham Branch of the MS Society.

SEPTEMBER 14: Delph & Dobcross Cricket Club, Neil Diamond tribute, Dave Radstock performing live singing all your favourites. Free entry and everyone welcome, 8pm onwards.