THE public are being invited to participate in a picnic to commemorate 200 years since the Peterloo Massacre.
The event which takes place on Sunday (August 18) from noon to 3pm in Tandle Hill Country Park in Royton also marks 100 years since the the park was gifted to the community.
On the day there will be many family-friendly activities, including crafts and games with Oldham Play Action Group, and an appearance by Dr Robert Poole, professor of history at the University of Central Lancashire, author of "Peterloo: the English Uprising" and co-author of the graphic novel "Peterloo: Witnesses to a Massacre".
There will be a trail and quiz with Royton Historical Society, and a book signing with Graham Phythian the author of "Peterloo: Voices, Sabres and Silence". For every book sold a donation will be made to a local charity.
An unveiling of a commemorative stone takes place from 2.30pm.
The event will also be supported by the Royton Townswomen’s Guild, Music for Young People and Oldham Amateur Radio.
This event is funded by Royton councillors.
BRING YOUR PICNICS AND ENJOY PETERLOO PICNIC IN THE PARK
Join us in Tandle Hill Country Park on Sunday 18 August (12noon–3pm) with your picnics to commemorate 200 years since the Peterloo Massacre and 100 years since this park was gifted to the community.
On the day there will be lots of family-friendly activities to get involved with including:
• Crafts and games with Oldham Play Action Group
• Appearance by Dr Robert Poole, Professor of History at the University of Central Lancashire, author of ‘Peterloo: the English Uprising’ and co-author of the graphic novel ‘Peterloo: Witnesses to a Massacre’
• Trail and quiz with Royton Historical Society
• A book signing with Graham Phythian the author of ‘Peterloo: Voices, Sabres and Silence’. For every book sold a donation will be made to a local charity.
• Unveiling of a commemorative stone from 2.30pm.
The event will also be supported by the Royton Townswomen’s Guild, Music for Young People and Oldham Amateur Radio.
This event is funded by Royton Councillors.
For more information on events taking place in Oldham to mark the anniversary of the Peterloo Massacre, visit www.oldham.gov.uk/peterloo
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