SADDLEWORTH councillors have hit out at the renaming of an Oldham building after man they say has ‘absolutely no connection to our borough, nor the…
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Delph Library on the move, with big plans for its return
A SADDLEWORTH village’s library is on the move, with a plan for new links when it reopens. The facility in Delph has shifted from the…
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School aims to turn the page on Oldham’s literacy challenges
AN OLDHAM school has launched a new competition to promote literacy and creative writing among young people in the local community. Hulme Grammar School has…
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One-man show in Oldham promises half-term fun
AN award-winning children’s writer is bringing a show inspired by his own family’s fishing escapades to Oldham during the February half-term. Author and performer Oliver…
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Residents’ views invited on library services
RESIDENTS are being asked to let Oldham Council know what they think of local library services and how they can be improved. The consultation results…
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Read all about it – children’s book sales to benefit village library
AWARD-WINNING Delph-based author Jo Perry has published her latest children’s books to help ensure the future of the village library. And the animal centred tales’…
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Pressure put on local authority to re-open Greenfield Library
GREENFIELD Library could be poised to re-open after 14 months in lockdown. The Independent together with pressure from political parties has urged Oldham Council to…
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Libraries ready to open doors, but not all of them
LIBRARIES across Saddleworth and Oldham are opening their doors once more following the easing of lockdown restrictions. Oldham Council is reopening libraries in Uppermill, Chadderton…
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Discover new worlds, comedy and languages as part of live@thelibrary
OLDHAM’S live@thelibrary programme is back and whether you like comedy, action, adventure or une pincée de cinéma français there is something for all tastes and…
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Oldham Library invites you to join their ‘political party’
NO, it is not a green, red, yellow or a blue party. It’s Luca Rutherford’s party and she wants you to knock on and let…
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Oldham Library’s Healthy New Year Festival is back
OLDHAM Library is set to host their annual Healthy New Year Festival to help you kick off 2019 with a fresh start. The week-long showcase…
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Caribbean culture celebrated at Oldham Library exhibition
OLDHAM Library – in conjunction with Oldham Local Studies and Archives – is hosting a display celebrating Oldham’s West Indian community as part of Black…
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Live@thelibrary summer season is unveiled
DIVE into a world of drama, family shows, comedy, music and new writing at Oldham’s live@thelibrary summer season. Oldham Libraries have a packed schedule with…
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Trunk call-cherry tree to blossom again as hero sculpture
THE transformation of a felled cherry tree in the centre of Uppermill will start on Monday, April 9 culminating in the emergence of a new…
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State-of-the-art sensory room launches at Oldham Library
Oldham Library is launching a brand new Sensory Room to provide a relaxing and stimulating environment for people of all ages. The room is equipped…
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Award-winning storyteller brings epic ancient tales to Lees Library
Locals gather in Uppermill to pay respects after Manchester terrorist attack
MORE THAN 100 locals gathered in St Chad’s Park, Uppermill for a one-minute’s silence to remember those killed or injured in the Manchester terrorist attack.…
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Oldham’s Live@TheLibrary Autumn season starts with a boom
THERE IS a whole host of entertainment at your local library this autumn, starting with the launch of the Oldham-inspired “Boomtown Gals” play. Between September-December…
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Life-saving defibrillator unveiled at Delph Library
A LIFE-SAVING defibrillator has been officially unveiled in Delph as the village became the latest in Saddleworth to have the crucial equipment installed for public…
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Exhibition celebrates revival of Oldham’s two architectural gems
AN EXHIBITION is being launched to celebrate the past and future of two of Oldham’s iconic architectural gems. Opening on Saturday, July 23, 2016, the…
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E-read all about it: free digital magazines on offer for Oldham library users
LIBRARY USERS who want great holiday reads which won’t fill up their suitcase are invited to try Zinio. Zinio is a new free service which…
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Green light for new Oldham Heritage and Arts Centre as funding is completed
Oldham Council’s plans to build a new Heritage and Arts Centre have been given the green light after the project was handed a vital double…
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Delph mother scoops Penguin book collection for village library
ENTERPRISING BOOKWORM Louise Crooks knew just what to ask for when a top publishing company offered a unique prize… Penguin books launched an initiative to…
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Books, glorious books: Oldham gears up for Bookmark Weekend
STELLAR STARS stars of page, stage and screen will be welcomed to the borough for the October Bookmark Weekend. On Friday, October 23 and Saturday,…
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Colour the Clouds return to Oldham with uplifting musical children’s story
Colour The Clouds make a welcome return to Oldham with their brand new show for children on Saturday, October 10. The Greater Manchester-based children’s theatre…
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Live@thelibrary brings exciting line-up of theatre, literature and comedy to Oldham
AN EXCITING array of theatre, literature and comedy is coming to the borough this autumn for Oldham Council’s latest Live@thelibrary programme. More than 20 performances…
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The Time Lord to land in borough to bring Oldham Library to life
THE TIME LORD is descending on Oldham with a host of his friends and enemies this month. The Oldham Library and Lifelong Learning Centre will…
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An afternoon with a best-selling author: Anna Jacobs
BEST-SELLING AUTHOR Anna Jacobs will be visiting Lees Library Community Hub on Thursday, 16 July at 3pm. This is a great opportunity to meet the…
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It’s show time at Oldham Library
AN EXCITING programme of live events is being brought to the borough by Oldham Council Libraries. Live@thelibrary will take audiences on an adventure of laughter,…
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