Discover spooky fun in Oldham this Halloween Oldham Town Centre is the place to be for Halloween, from Saturday 21 October to Saturday 4 November. Halloween Trail - A digital adventure Take part in an interactive story trail for a chance to win great prizes like cinema tickets and more! Try selfie masks and uncover creepy creatures. Saturday, 28 October - Monster madness Enjoy "The Invisible Man," "Praying Mantis," spooky music, face painting, and crafts. Sunday, 29 October - Halloween happenings Cheer on the Halloween Half Marathon and join in the spooktacular fun run. Encounter Beastie, Minder, and Inflatable Spider, and enjoy free arts and crafts. Don't miss the thrilling Halloween events in Oldham! Join us for free Halloween festivities in Oldham Town Centre from Saturday 21 October to Saturday 4 November! Discover more |
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Discover spooky fun in Oldham this Halloween
Oldham Town Centre is the place to be for Halloween, from Saturday 21 October to Saturday 4 November.
Halloween Trail - A digital adventure
Take part in an interactive story trail for a chance to win great prizes like cinema tickets and more! Try selfie masks and uncover creepy creatures.
Saturday, 28 October - Monster madness
Enjoy "The Invisible Man," "Praying Mantis," spooky music, face painting, and crafts.
Sunday, 29 October - Halloween happenings
Cheer on the Halloween Half Marathon and join in the spooktacular fun run. Encounter Beastie, Minder, and Inflatable Spider, and enjoy free arts and crafts.
Don't miss the thrilling Halloween events in Oldham!
Join us for free Halloween festivities in Oldham Town Centre from Saturday 21 October to Saturday 4 November! Discover more
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Help name Oldham's new gritters Our trusty salt spreaders are retiring after years of hard work. Now, it's time to name the new ones, and we need your help. If you're aged 4 to 11 and live in Oldham or go to a local school, you can suggest a name for the six new gritters. Past names like Brad Grit and Snowbee One Kenobi will help give you some ideas. Submit your suggestion on our website before Friday 3 November and your idea might be chosen! Click here to send your suggestion. Let's give these new gritters some cool names. |
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Help name Oldham's new gritters
Our trusty salt spreaders are retiring after years of hard work. Now, it's time to name the new ones, and we need your help.
If you're aged 4 to 11 and live in Oldham or go to a local school, you can suggest a name for the six new gritters. Past names like Brad Grit and Snowbee One Kenobi will help give you some ideas.
Submit your suggestion on our website before Friday 3 November and your idea might be chosen! Click here to send your suggestion.
Let's give these new gritters some cool names.
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Baby Loss Awareness Week 2023 We know losing a baby during pregnancy or childbirth is incredibly tough, and sadly it happens to about 1 in 4 pregnancies.
During such a difficult time, finding ways to cope is very important. That's why the team at Relax With Lucy & Co is here to support your emotional well-being. They hold special mindfulness sessions every Wednesday from 8 to 9pm, designed to help those going through the loss of a baby. If you believe this could be helpful for you or your family, please share this link. To mark the start of Baby Loss Awareness Week, which runs from 9 to 15 October, we will light up the Civic tower to raise awareness of the issue, as well as sharing help and information across our social media channels. |
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Baby Loss Awareness Week 2023
We know losing a baby during pregnancy or childbirth is incredibly tough, and sadly it happens to about 1 in 4 pregnancies.
During such a difficult time, finding ways to cope is very important. That's why the team at Relax With Lucy & Co is here to support your emotional well-being. They hold special mindfulness sessions every Wednesday from 8 to 9pm, designed to help those going through the loss of a baby.
If you believe this could be helpful for you or your family, please share this link.
To mark the start of Baby Loss Awareness Week, which runs from 9 to 15 October, we will light up the Civic tower to raise awareness of the issue, as well as sharing help and information across our social media channels.
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Oldham's FREE Bonfire is back Mark your calendars for Thursday 2 November at the Oldham Edge Playing Fields (Henshaw Street, Oldham OL1 3EN). It's time to meet with your family and friends for an unforgettable evening Event times: 5pm – Site opens at Oldham Edge including the fairground and food stalls. 6pm – View the famous bonfire lighting, fire show, live music, and more… 7pm– Brace yourself for a fantastic fireworks display We've got an exciting opportunity for one lucky child to push the button and kickstart this year’s spellbinding fireworks display! Could it be your child? Find out more and enter the competition for a chance of a lifetime: Click here Stay tuned for more updates |
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Oldham's FREE Bonfire is back
Mark your calendars for Thursday 2 November at the Oldham Edge Playing Fields (Henshaw Street, Oldham OL1 3EN). It's time to meet with your family and friends for an unforgettable evening!
Event times:
5pm – Site opens at Oldham Edge including the fairground and food stalls.
6pm – View the famous bonfire lighting, fire show, live music, and more…
7pm– Brace yourself for a fantastic fireworks display
We've got an exciting opportunity for one lucky child to push the button and kickstart this year’s spellbinding fireworks display! Could it be your child?
Find out more and enter the competition for a chance of a lifetime: Click here
Stay tuned for more updates
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Join the Big Oldham Conversation
We've made a new space where your thoughts on important matters really matter.
Share what you think through surveys, workshops, focus groups, or by being part of important groups like the Oldham Residents’ Panel or Parent Carer Panels. Your opinions count, and this platform makes it easy to tell us what's important to you.
In Oldham, we really want to hear from you, and this platform helps us understand your worries and problems better. Your helpful feedback helps us make our services better and respond quickly to your ideas, making the Oldham Council serve you better.
Also, we're improving the Oldham Residents’ Panel, giving you a great chance to affect policies and decisions. We're especially interested in hearing from groups in Oldham who don't usually get a chance to speak up.
Check out the Big Oldham Conversation to find out more information.
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Join the Big Oldham Conversation We've made a new space where your thoughts on important matters really matter. Share what you think through surveys, workshops, focus groups, or by being part of important groups like the Oldham Residents’ Panel or Parent Carer Panels. Your opinions count, and this platform makes it easy to tell us what's important to you. In Oldham, we really want to hear from you, and this platform helps us understand yourworries and problems better. Your helpful feedback helps us make our services better and respond quickly to your ideas, making the Oldham Council serve you better. Also, we're improving the Oldham Residents’ Panel, giving you a great chance to affect policies and decisions. We're especially interested in hearing from groups in Oldham who don't usually get a chance to speak up. Check out the Big Oldham Conversation to find out more information |
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Let's make Recycle Week 2023 count Recycle Week 2023 is coming up (Oct 16-22)! We've already upped our recycling rates by an impressive 10%. Let's keep it going and make sure we're putting waste and recycling in the right bins. Learn about what can be recycled in your area: Recycling guidelines. If you're part of a school, Recycle for Greater Manchester (R4GM) has cool stuff like games and films that teach about reducing waste and recycling. Check them out here: R4GM Education resources. R4GM also offers online sessions and free visits to interesting places like the Solar Farm (Bolton) and the Materials Recovery Facility Visitor Centre (Trafford). Book a visit. Let's rock Recycle Week 2023 together. |
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Let's make Recycle Week 2023 count
Recycle Week 2023 is coming up (Oct 16-22)! We've already upped our recycling rates by an impressive 10%. Let's keep it going and make sure we're putting waste and recycling in the right bins.
Learn about what can be recycled in your area: Recycling guidelines.
If you're part of a school, Recycle for Greater Manchester (R4GM) has cool stuff like games and films that teach about reducing waste and recycling. Check them out here: R4GM Education resources.
R4GM also offers online sessions and free visits to interesting places like the Solar Farm (Bolton) and the Materials Recovery Facility Visitor Centre (Trafford). Book a visit.
Let's rock Recycle Week 2023 together. |
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Secure your child's place in an Oldham Secondary School Is your child born between 1 September 2012 and 31 August 2013? Make sure you apply for their spot in an Oldham secondary school before the deadline on October 31 at 5pm. Applying is easy—just do it online! This way, you'll get school offers through email quickly and smoothly. Remember, regardless of your preferred school, if you live in Oldham, you must apply through Oldham Council. For more details, visit the School Admissions webpage. Need help or advice? Contact the School Admissions Team on 0161 770 4213. Applying on time ensures a hassle-free start to your child's educational journey. |
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Secure your child's place in an Oldham Secondary School
Is your child born between 1 September 2012 and 31 August 2013? Make sure you apply for their spot in an Oldham secondary school before the deadline on October 31 at 5pm.
Applying is easy—just do it online. This way, you'll get school offers through email quickly and smoothly.
Remember, regardless of your preferred school, if you live in Oldham, you must apply through Oldham Council.
For more details, visit the School Admissions webpage.
Need help or advice? Contact the School Admissions Team on 0161 770 4213. Applying on time ensures a hassle-free start to your child's educational journey.
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Making Salmon Fields safer From Monday 9 October to Tuesday 24 October, we're making the Salmon Fields crossing in Royton safer for you. During this time, there will be temporary traffic lights and the road will be completely closed on Monday 23 October, and Tuesday 24 October. We'll have clear signs showing you a different way to go. We're also adding two speed bumps and improving drainage. We'll make sure you can still get to your homes and businesses. Thank you for understanding and working with us to keep everyone safe. |
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Making Salmon Fields safer
From Monday 9 October to Tuesday 24 October, we're making the Salmon Fields crossing in Royton safer for you.
During this time, there will be temporary traffic lights and the road will be completely closed on Monday 23 October, and Tuesday 24 October.
We'll have clear signs showing you a different way to go. We're also adding two speed bumps and improving drainage.
We'll make sure you can still get to your homes and businesses. Thank you for understanding and working with us to keep everyone safe. |
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Experience the magic of the 3-4-1 Charity Ball When: Saturday 2 December 2023 Where: Queen Elizabeth Hall, Oldham Get ready for a night to remember at the 3-4-1 Charity Ball! It's all about having a good time while supporting three incredible charities: Dementia UK, Meningitis Now, and Dr Kershaw's Hospice. Put on your fancy attire (Black Tie!) and let's dance, give, and make a real difference. Secure your tickets here 3-4-1 Charity Ball Tickets. |
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Experience the magic of the 3-4-1 Charity Ball
When: Saturday 2 December 2023
Where: Queen Elizabeth Hall, Oldham
Get ready for a night to remember at the 3-4-1 Charity Ball! It's all about having a good time while supporting three incredible charities: Dementia UK, Meningitis Now, and Dr Kershaw's Hospice. Put on your fancy attire (Black Tie!) and let's dance, give, and make a real difference.
Secure your tickets here 3-4-1 Charity Ball Tickets.
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