Walking in a winter wonderland in Oldham

Step into Christmas tomorrow (Saturday 30 November) and visit a giant Snow Globe in the town centre.

The snow globe will be set up outside Rhode Island Coffee from 11am to 4pm - perfect for snapping some magical festive photos. Please note, a queuing system will be in place.

Plus, don’t miss the walkabout Christmas Crackers bringing smiles at 11am, 1pm, 2pm and 3pm for festive fun.

Oldham Music Centre is serving up a cracker of a Christmas

The annual Mince Pie Gig will be kicking off the season for Oldham Music Centre today (Friday 29 November).

The rock and pop festival by the music service pop department will be held at The Lyceum on Union Street from 5.30pm. To book your tickets click here

Talented stars of tomorrow will be performing Christmas classics at the Junior Christmas Festival in the Queen Elizabeth Hall on Tuesday at 7pm.

Tickets cost £6/£3 and £15 for a 2+2 family ticket. Click here to book

Then on Wednesday at 7.30pm, it's the annual Oldham Music Centre Christmas Festival, featuring the borough’s best young singers and musicians.

Tickets cost £8/£5 and £21 for a 2+2 family ticket. Click here to book

Even more crackers will be served up at the annual Christmas Concert for Community Musicians at 7.45pm on Wednesday 18 December at Royton Band Club, Sandy Lane, Royton, OL2 5QP.

Tickets £5/£3. For tickets click here

Have Your Say on the School Travel Strategy

Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) is hosting two online sessions for residents to learn more about the School Travel Strategy and consultation.

This is a great opportunity to speak directly with the team, ask questions and get all the details you need.

The first session will be held on Tuesday, 3 December at 5–6.30pm.

And the second will be on Wednesday, 15 January at 5–6.30pm.

To register, email [email protected] and for more information click here.

Question Time with the Mayor of Greater Manchester

Andy Burnham is coming to Oldham to answer your questions as part of his next Mayor’s Question Time.

Taking place at Brian Clarke Academy from 7pm on Thursday 12 December, you can now book your place at the event online.

Book a place via the Greater Manchester Combined Authority website by clicking here.

Are you interested in a career in Children’s Social Work?

We’re hosting a special recruitment event on Wednesday 4 December, 4-7pm at the brand-new HIVE offices in the Spindles so you can find out more.

For more information and to book a place please visit Eventbrite today

Rugby legend is heading home for Christmas

Rugby League and fundraising legend Kevin Sinfield CBE is coming home on the final day of his latest epic fundraising challenge on Saturday 7 December.

He is running in memory of his friend and former teammate Rob Burrow, who passed away from Motor Neurone Disease in June.

The day will start at 7.15am at Old Trafford, the place where the pair created so many special memories during their playing days with Leeds Rhinos.

He will then head to Manchester via Media City before calling to the Etihad Stadium on his way to his home town at Oldham.

Read the full story here clicking on our website here

Changes to Christmas and New Year bin collections

Please be aware that there will be changes to the waste and recycling rounds due on Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and New Year’s Day.

Alternative collections are as follows:

• Bins due on Wednesday 25 December will be collected on Saturday 28 December, including green bins and food caddies.

• Bins due on Thursday 26 December will be collected earlier on Saturday 21 December.

• Bins due on Wednesday 1 January will be collected on Saturday 4 January.

Please note - for collections on 21 December and 4 January, green bins and food caddies will not be emptied, so do not put them out. They will be collected as normal on Wednesday 8 January.

High cost of living - we can help

Are you worried about the high cost of energy bills, food, and transport? You are not alone, the high cost of living is affecting many of us.

We know it's a difficult time for many so please be aware support is available for you.

We can help with issues like debt, finding a job, heating your home, feeding your family and more.

You can ring us on 0161 770 7007 or visit www.oldham.gov.uk/wecanhelp for more advice.

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