Looking for something fun to do this Guy Fawkes Night?
 
Join us on Tuesday 5 November in Oldham town centre for a Family Fireworks Evening with family friendly activities, strolling performers and a dazzling firework display starting at 6pm. 
 
Come early from​ 4pm to enjoy some fun craft activities with Oldham Play Action Group, and don’t forget to check out the great food offers in our town centre eateries.

 

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Don't be a lazy bones! Sign up for the Halloween Half Marathon
 
Get running and give them pumpkin to talk about this Halloween by taking part in the Oldham Half Marathon on Sunday 27 October.
 
The 13.1 mile course is known to be tricky, but who doesn’t love a challenge? And there are breathtakingly brilliant views along the way.
 
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Have a fangtastic time on the Oldham Halloween Trail
 
Meet the ghostest with the mostest during Oldham town centre’s free Halloween Trail running from Saturday 26 October to Sunday 3 November.
 
There's a chance to win some spooktacular prizes and eerie performers will be roaming the streets next Saturday 26 October.
 
Pick up your spooky hunting guide from the Market Hall or Spindles (near Next), and search for Halloween-themed items lurking around town.

 

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Struggling and need someone to talk to? Help is available
 
If you’re struggling in life at the moment and need some someone to talk to, please don’t struggle in silence. 
 
There are services and people available to support you if you need them.
 
Visit [www.oldham.gov.uk/mentalhealth]([link removed]) for support.

 

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Oldham's pensioners urged to claim pension credit
 
Residents should not feel too proud to claim what they're rightfully entitled to, says Oldham’s political lead for finance.
 
This message comes as a staggering £7.9 million is being left unclaimed every year in Oldham by people eligible for pension credit.
 
People can receive pension credit even if they have other income, savings, or own their own home, which are often some of the misconceptions preventing people from claiming what they're entitled to.
 
Councillor Abdul Jabbar MBE, Deputy Leader of Oldham Council and Cabinet Member for Value for Money and Sustainability, said: “In Oldham, thousands of pensioners are missing out on thousands of pounds every year – financial support that is rightfully in place to provide them with additional help towards their living costs.
 
“I understand some people may be too proud to take this, but as we’ve seen over the last few years, you never know what is next around that corner so it’s always useful to have this extra money handy for a rainy day if you don't need it right now."
 
To check if you are eligible or to apply for pension credit, residents can visit the government website[www.gov.uk/pension-credit.]([link removed])
 
Those needing additional support can also contact Oldham Council's helpline on 0161 770 7007.
 
Alternatively, residents can visit the council’s new Customer Services Centre in Spindles, opposite Rhode Island Coffee open Monday to Friday at 9am until 5pm.

 

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