WATERHEAD Academy is celebrating an ‘exciting milestone’ in its improvement journey after receiving national recognition for student attendance. The establishment, on Huddersfield Road in Lees, has received the National…
View More ‘Exciting milestone’ as Waterhead Academy celebrates national award for attendance
YOUTH charity Mahdlo Youth Zone is marking its 15th anniversary with the return of its 15-mile Three Peaks of Saddleworth walk. The fundraising event on Saturday, July 4, now in…
View More Mahdlo steps out on 15-mile Three Peaks challenge to mark 15th birthday
THERE will be family fun and activities for all at Greenfield Primary School’s Summer Fair. The school, on Shaw Street, is inviting the community to join them on…
View More Live music, games and fun at Greenfield Primary’s Summer Fair
RUSHCART Festival’s 50th anniversary and a fundraising Beer Festival are two highlights of a busy schedule for Saddleworth Morris Men. The morris dancing side is gearing up for…
View More Saddleworth Morris gearing up for 50th Rushcart Festival and Beer Festival
THE ‘incredible life’ of suffragette and activist Laura Annie Willson is celebrated in a new play coming to The Millgate Arts Centre in Delph. On Wednesday, June…
View More New play celebrates ‘incredible life’ of local heroine at Millgate
ENJOY a night of musical storytelling that has kept sold-out venues ‘spellbound’ across the North West as ‘Peterloo in Rock’ comes to Delph. Millgate Arts Centre welcomes The Reformers…
View More Musical story of Peterloo Massacre to educate and entertain in Delph
ROYAL celebrations are spreading to Saddleworth as Greenfield Band puts on a special concert in honour of the King’s official birthday. Led by Musical Director Paul…
View More Royal celebrations as Greenfield Band marks King’s birthday
ENJOY an exciting day for all ages as well as raising funds for an important cause at a Family Fun Day in Friezland. The event takes place on…
View More Family Fun Day to raise funds for match day disability support bus
THE new managing director of Oldham business Hill’s Panel Products (HPP) says he is ‘looking forward to building on the success’ the company has achieved. …
View More New MD aims to build on success of family-run HPP
A ‘SPECIAL and welcoming space’ at Salsa Beauty Rooms in Mossley was celebrated as the salon reached its 20th anniversary. Sarah Wilde and Sally Beswick invited clients old…
View More ‘Special and welcoming’ Salsa Beauty celebrates 20 years
DIGGLE Brass Band is bidding a fond farewell to their Musical Director Sean Conway who has brought an ‘incredible period of growth, success, and unforgettable…
View More Diggle Brass Band seeks new MD as popular Sean steps down
ENJOY a Father’s Day with a twist – and a few other acrobatics and eye-catching skills – as a circus comes to town. Friends of…
View More Circus to bring family fun and thrills to Diggle on Father’s Day
THE ACCLAIMED National Methodist Youth Brass Band is returning to Uppermill with an exciting line-up of concerts and Whit Friday appearances. Made up of talented…
View More National Methodist Youth Brass Band brings busy Whit Friday schedule to Uppermill
A FASHION student from Oldham College says reaching a prestigious national competition final is ‘one of the proudest moments’ she has had. Melissa Kelly, who studies…
View More National fashion competition final is ‘proudest moment’ for Oldham College student
LOCAL historic Wakes Weeks, rushcarts and processions have inspired a vibrant exhibition at Oldham Gallery. Oldham Wakes! opened on May 23 and runs until September…
View More Historic Wakes Weeks and rushcarts inspire new exhibition
YOUNG people across the borough are benefitting from free activities and food after First Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO) joined forces with Mahdlo Youth Zone. The…
View More Free activities and food boost through Mahdlo Youth Zone thanks to FCHO
SADDLEWORTH School of Dance is inviting the community to pull on its dancing shoes once more for its next inclusive workshop. The dance school held…
View More Saddleworth dance school builds on success with another inclusive workshop
SADDLEWORTH’S Community Speed Watch Team is gearing up to do more good work in the area after a successful month of tackling speeding drivers. Andy…
View More Police sergeant praises Community Speed Watch Team’s productive work
SADDLEWORTH is gearing up to continue its popular annual Whit Friday traditions – and this year looks like a rare occasion when the sun will…
View More Saddleworth set to continue Whit Friday traditions in the sun
OLDHAM College is celebrating a ‘fantastic achievement’ after its learners were named overall winners of the MEI Further Education Maths Challenge 2026. The Further Education…
View More ‘Fantastic achievement’ as Oldham College students win national maths crown
AN INAUGURAL Saddleworth Garland Day will see Saddleworth Women’s Morris and Clog side dancing in the streets – with the special addition of their new…
View More ‘Morris Beast’ will be star of inaugural Saddleworth Garland Day
A PIONEERING ‘REACH’ exercise referral programme between Oldham Active and NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care is celebrating 20 years of transforming lives. Since its launch,…
View More 20-year milestone for Oldham Active’s ‘lifesaving’ REACH programme
Two decades, countless clients and one big celebration ahead. Salsa Beauty Rooms in Mossley is turning 20 and everyone is invited to join the party.…
View More Mossley’s Salsa Beauty Rooms marks 20 years with open door celebration
A MOVING and eye-opening story of four young women fighting for education and self-determination against the larger backdrop of women’s suffrage will capture audiences in…
View More Women’s fight for education highlighted in moving play at Millgate
WHAT does ‘home’ mean to you? That is the thought-provoking question in the latest original piece of theatre by In My Shoes Theatre Company. The…
View More In My Shoes share stories of home, place, and community at Millgate Arts Centre
NEW ‘keep clear’ road markings are sending a strong message to drivers near Dovestones Reservoir as authorities try to prevent a repeat of recent congestion.…
View More New road markings to tackle congestion at Dovestones
WHEN Phil Hatton found a wallet on the pavement outside Hathershaw mini-market, little did he think it would led to a 25-year career at Hill’s…
View More How a lost wallet led to 25-year career at Oldham business
GRAB a bargain at a ‘New To’ sale at Springhead Congregational Church on Thursday, May 7. There will be a variety of pre-loved clothing and…
View More Grab a bargain at ‘New To’ sale in Springhead
THERE is fun, food, storytelling and performing arts in store at Little Rascals Playgroup in Denshaw. The free playgroup runs every Monday from 9.30am to…
View More Little Rascals get creative in Denshaw with storytelling and performing arts
A BUSY schedule will see Saddleworth Morris Men dance locally as well as around the country over the coming months. They start their dance outs…
View More Saddleworth Morris Men prepare for diary full of dance outs
A TRIUMPHANTLY acclaimed new production of Arthur Miller’s classic play ‘All My Sons’ is coming to Delph thanks to National Theatre Live. The film recording…
View More Classic play ‘All My Sons’ comes to Delph thanks to National Theatre Live
FOUR-LEGGED friends and all the family can enjoy a great day out at a Fun Dog Show and Craft Fair in Greenfield. The event, hosted…
View More Fun for family and four-legged friends at Dog Show and Craft Fair
A DEDICATED volunteer who helps run Sholver Community Centre and takes part in local litter picks is First Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO)’s April Hidden Hero.…
View More Dedicated volunteer Debbie is FCHO’s Hidden Hero
A GROUP celebrating more than 20 years of creative making and friendship is inviting budding and established needlecrafters to join their weekly get-togethers. Canalside Craft…
View More Discover creative talents and new friendships with Canalside crafters
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