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Get tested if you think you currently have coronavirus
A mobile testing unit run by the Military is in Oldham Town Centre this weekend. It will be at the Old Leisure Centre Car Park, on Rock Street from Saturday 20 June to Monday 22 June (10am–4pm). The test available tells you if you have the coronavirus right now.
Testing is by pre-booked appointment only via the NHS testing site ([link removed][UNIQID]) – and select the Oldham Town Centre option. People can arrive either by car or by foot and are advised to follow the national social distancing guidelines.
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Keeping people safe, by stopping illegal raves
Last weekend there was an illegal rave at Daisy Nook, following which a young man died, and there was significant environmental damage. Volunteers did an amazing job of tidying up at the site.
We understand this is a difficult time for young people, who are unable to see their friends, but large illegal gatherings are unsafe.
To protect people and keep them safe we want to stop any future events. If you have any information on the Daisy Nook event or any future events you can call in confidence on 101, via webchat at gmp.police.uk ([link removed][UNIQID]) or anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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Outdoor markets return so you can shop local and support local traders
Many of our much-loved outdoor markets are back across the borough including Oldham town centre, Shaw and Royton. It follows the reopening of Tommyfield’s Indoor Market Hall, which on Monday greeted members of the public for the first time in almost three months.
Social distancing measure are in place across all sites. Shop local and support your local traders if you can.
Full details of when each market re-opens can be found here ([link removed][UNIQID]) .
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Learning disability nursing student Nicola talks about how her work has kept going during the crisis
It’s Learning Disability Week and our staff and partners in both children’s and adults have received a lot of praise for the work they carry out all year round supporting some of our most vulnerable people and especially during the current crisis.
Read about Nicola Evans story, she is a Learning Disability Nurse, studying at Salford University but currently on placement with Oldham Council. She speaks about her experiences whilst on placement here ([link removed][UNIQID]) .
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Oldham bidding for £25 million town centre boost
Plans to secure £25 million to improve Oldham town centre have moved a step closer thanks to the Oldham Town Deal Board. There are four ambitious projects that have been earmarked to receive a proportion of funding. Working with Action Together you can get involved in helping secure the funding from government. You can read more about them here ([link removed][UNIQID]) .

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Silly Squad Summer Reading Challenge is back!
This year Oldham’s reading challenge for children is starting earlier than before so that you can enjoy it for longer! And the Silly Squad have been brought in to guarantee that you will have a lot of laughs when you get involved. It’s completely free, takes place from now until the middle of September, and is recommended for ages 4–11.
To get involved you set a target for the number of books you think you can read until September. Every time you finish reading a book you get an online reward. As you play your way through the challenge to be the ultimate reading champion, there are lots of cool games, exclusive interviews with authors and even a Silly Squad chat space to enjoy. Sign up here ([link removed][UNIQID]) .
Parents and carers can also join the Libraries Facebook page ([link removed][UNIQID]) to keep track of all the summer challenge online events going on.

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