OLDHAM will commemorate Remembrance Sunday on November 9, with a series of services and parades across the borough, paying tribute to those who have served and sacrificed.
Key Events:
- Oldham Town Centre: A procession will assemble at New Radcliffe Street at 10:20 am, proceeding to the War Memorial opposite the Old Town Hall for a service commencing at 10:50 am. All ex-service and civilian organisations are invited to participate.
- Chadderton: A service at the War Memorial in Chadderton Town Hall Gardens will begin at 10:55 am, with a procession assembling at the rear of Chadderton Reform Club at 10:00 am.
- Crompton: A service at the War Memorial will commence at 10:55 am, with a procession assembling at the Royal British Legion Club in Shaw at 10:30 am.
- Failsworth: A service at the War Memorial on Oldham Road will begin at 10:55 am, with a parade assembling at Failsworth Pole at 10:10 am.
- Lees: A service at the War Memorial will commence at 10:30 am, with a procession assembling in Thomas Street at 10:10 am.
- Royton: A service at Royton Park will begin at 10:55 am, with uniformed services assembling at the rear of the Boyes store on Radcliffe Street at 10:40 am. A march past Royton Town Hall will follow.
- Saddleworth: Two services will be held: one at the Pots and Pans Memorial on Sunday, November 9, at 10:50 am, and another at St Chad’s Memorial in Uppermill on Monday, November 10, at 7:00 pm.
Alison Clowes, Canon Rev Sharon Jones and John Whittle
Residents are invited to attend any of these services to honour and remember those who have served. For more information, visit the Oldham Council Remembrance page.
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