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Meet the people helping champion Oldham’s Town of Culture year! 🎭🎨
From actors and artists to writers, students and community leaders, our 14 Cultural Ambassadors have one thing in common: a passion for Oldham 🩵
Get to know them: oldham.gov.uk/news/article/2… ✨#LoveOldham
Oldham Trading Standards, working with Greater Manchester Police, have seized nearly £39,000 worth of illegal cigarettes and hand rolling tobacco.
If you know someone offering cheap cigarettes, report it to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or visit keep-it-out.co.uk
Town Square Car Park is reopening additional spaces ahead of the festive season! 🎅
From Monday 9 November, visitors will benefit from increased parking with approximately 126 additional spaces available.
Opening times are Mon-Sat, 7am to midnight and Sun 9am to midnight.
🔥🎃 You're invited to Feast of Fire 2026! 🎃🔥
Join us on Saturday 31 October for a spellbinding celebration of Halloween and Bonfire Night from 5.30pm.
🚗 Free parking in town centre car parks from 3.30pm.
🔗whatson.oldham.gov.uk/event/…
🍂 Big things are coming to Oldham this Autumn and Winter as we celebrate our year as the Greater Manchester Town of Culture 2026.
From the fabulous Feast of Fire to the Christmas Lights Switch-On. ✨
Discover the full programme and event details here oldham.gov.uk/news/article/2…
Are you thinking about fostering? Join our free evening webinar.
📌 Tuesday 27 October, 7pm until 8pm
Book a place at eventbrite.co.uk/e/foster-fo…
Can’t make it? Call 0300 303 0321 or visit fosterforgm.com/oldham to find out more.
🏉 Congratulations to Oldham’s own Sir Kevin Sinfield on his Knighthood.
Oldham’s group leaders have issued a joint statement celebrating this well-deserved honour and recognising Sir Kevin’s outstanding achievements.
🔗oldham.gov.uk/news/article/2…
🎙️We were delighted to welcome a special guest to The Oldham Cast podcast.
David McCallion joined us to share his inspiring story and working with Coronation Street to raise awareness of male breast cancer.
Conversation coming soon 🎧
Previous episodes: youtube.com/@LoveOldham
Oldham Council retweeted
📚✨ This Black History Month, students are exploring inspiring stories of Black British individuals through books, displays and form-time activities. It's been fantastic to see thoughtful conversations as we celebrate, learn and reflect together. #BlackHistoryMonth
Oldham Council retweeted
🛠️ On Sunday [11 Oct], tram works will be taking place at Victoria.
🚧 No services will operate via Victoria from the start of service until 10am.
🚌 A replacement bus service will run between Piccadilly and Victoria.
👉 Find out more: bit.ly/3TxG10y
ALT Notice about engineering works with a call to check the website for additional information, bordered by orange caution stripes.
Thinking of fostering?
Come along to our free lunchtime webinar to ask questions and meet our friendly team.
📆 Thursday 8 October, 12.30-1.30pm
Book your place at eventbrite.co.uk/e/foster-fo…
Can’t make it? Call 0300 303 0321 or visit fosterforgm.com/oldham to find out more.
At the request of his family, we are sharing funeral details for former Councillor and Mayor of Oldham, Peter Dean.
📅 Thurs 15 Oct, 10am, Oldham Parish Church, OL1 3UH
Private committal afterwards for family and close friends only.
Donations: peter-dean-1942-2026.muchlov…
🎶 Congratulations to Oldham Music Centre Youth Choir on being invited to perform at the Music for Youth Proms at the Royal Albert Hall this November.
After progressing from regional and national festivals, they'll now take to one of the UK's most iconic stages. 👏🎵
🏆 Oldham’s Attendance Team has won a NWADCS Impact Award for helping more children get back into school.
The team has driven major improvements since the pandemic, cutting persistent absence by 41%, boosting attendance and sharing best practice nationwide.👏
Join our fostering family here in Oldham.❤️
Come along to our free lunchtime webinar.
📆 Thursday 8 October, 12.30-1.30pm
Book at eventbrite.co.uk/e/foster-fo…
Can’t make it? Call 0300 303 0321 or visit fosterforgm.com/oldham to find out more.
We are deeply saddened by the passing of Peter Dean, who served Oldham as a councillor from 1979 until May this year and as Mayor from 1997-98.
Our thoughts are with his family and friends.
📖 A Book of Condolence opens tomorrow at the JR Clynes Building on Greaves Street.
Oldham Council retweeted
Have you always wanted to give an e-bike a try? Now’s your chance. 🚲
We've teamed up with Cycling UK to make a number of e-bikes available for Greater Manchester residents to try out,
To find out more, sign-up for a free trial and see how e-cycling can change your life: bit.ly/3D6FxFQ
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Free acting academy places for children in Oldham this autumn.🎭
Oldham's Sarah Byrne Acting Academy is offering Holiday Activities and Food Programme places for eligible children aged 5-16, from Mon 26 to Thurs 29 Oct at 80 Union Street, OL1 1DJ.
🔗 eequ.org/book/sarah-byrne-ac…
🎭 Road by Jim Cartwright is coming to Chadderton Town Hall.
Applauz CIC and Sarah Byrne Acting Academy present this acclaimed playfor two performances at Chadderton Town Hall on Saturday 17 October and Sunday 18 October.
🎟️ Tickets: £15
Book now at zeffy.com/en-GB/ticketing/ro…
Thinking about fostering? Come to our free evening webinar tomorrow.
Ask questions & meet our friendly team.
📌 Tuesday 22 September, 7-8pm
To book a place visit eventbrite.co.uk/e/foster-fo…
Can’t make it? Call 0300 303 0321 or visit fosterforgm.com/oldham for more info.
