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Ready for Bonfire Night celebrations like you've never seen before?
 
Get ready for a brand-new event to celebrate Bonfire Night, coming to the town centre on Saturday 1 November, 5.30pm to 9pm. 
 
This fiery new addition to our autumn and winter line up includes both Halloween and Bonfire Night creations in front of the Old Town Hall at Parliament Square.
 
We will welcome Emergency Exit Arts and Lightfires’s Frank & McStein’s Monster Laboratory show 'Out of the Lab, Into the Fire'.
 
Guided by Frank and McStein’s eminent colleagues and their team of Igors, audiences will work their way through six fire-powered and interactive stations, earning power-up tokens and feeding them into the Monster-O-Meter.
 
At this free evening of fiery installations and mesmerising fire dancers, you can wander between stunning flame-filled displays, watch artists paint the night sky with sparks, and enjoy thrilling performances that will bring heat, light and drama to the heart of the Oldham. See you there!

 

Something spooky is creeping into Spindles
 
Join in the fun with the Kids Club tomorrow (Saturday 25 October) from 12 to 4pm.
 
Enjoy face painting outside The Perfume Shop, crafts near Subway and retro arcade games opposite Next. Plus, our Halloween Trail returns.
 
Find the hidden Halloween items in shop windows, around town until Sunday 2 November for your chance to win an Oldham Gift Card.
 
Drop your entry form in the box near Next or in Tommyfield Market and the lucky winner will be revealed on Tuesday 4 November.

 

You don’t have to run to join the fun — cheer, eat, and shop local
 
Hundreds of runners will be lacing up their trainers for the Oldham Halloween Half at 9.30am on Sunday, taking on one of the toughest half marathons in the country.
 
The route starts and finishes in Oldham town centre, showcasing some of the borough’s most stunning scenery along the way.
 
Spectators are encouraged to line the streets, cheer on the runners, and soak up the fantastic atmosphere.
 
And why not make a day of it? After the race enjoy a bite to eat, grab a coffee, or do a bit of shopping at one of Oldham’s many brilliant local businesses. 
 
It’s the perfect way to celebrate community spirit and support the town.

 

Winter Wardrobe Drop-In: Coming to Stanley Road Family Hub
 
A recent drop-in at Shaw Family Hub welcomed 60 families to choose winter coats, duvets, and cosy pyjamas for their children — and to discover the amazing support, activities, and services available through Oldham’s Family Hubs. 
 
Now it’s the turn of Stanley Road Family Hub on Derby Street, Chadderton, OL9 7HX, from 9.30am–11.30am on Tuesday 28 October.
 
Our Community Wardrobe Oldham collects new and good-quality pre-loved clothing and redistributes it to families who need a helping hand during the colder months.
 
Want to donate? Email [email protected] or call 07759 139 930.

 

Market on the move: Excitement builds as new market takes shape
 
Oldham Council Leader, Cllr Arooj Shah, recently joined some of our hard-working traders at the new market space, seeing the amazing progress as they get ready to move next year.
 
They’re busy fitting out their stalls to get everything just right for the grand opening in 2026.
  
The market is really starting to take shape, and traders can’t wait to move in.
 
The market is a big part of our wider plans to regenerate Oldham town centre, creating a lively, welcoming place for everyone to enjoy, and helping our local businesses to grow and succeed.
 
In the meantime, the current market is open throughout Christmas, with plenty on offer for a bit of Christmas shopping, or a bite to eat.

 

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Steel signing marks major milestone at Northern Roots
 
Oldham Council Leader, Cllr Arooj Shah, also joined dignitaries, the charity Northern Roots and partners to sign a key structural steel beam on the new Forestry Skills Centre at the Northern Roots site next to Alexandra Park.
 
The Forestry Skills Centre, which is being built alongside a new Visitor Centre, will help residents gain valuable qualifications in sustainable industries, including landscape management and crop growing. Residents will also be able to enjoy the café and shop on site selling fresh, organic produce grown on the neighbouring Urban Farm. 
 
These landmark facilities are a key part of the transformational Northern Roots project, which will see 160 acres of green space in the heart of Oldham developed into the UK’s largest urban farm and eco-park.
 
Delivered by Oldham Council with £12.9 million support from the Local Regeneration Fund Funded by Central Government, and led by construction partners Willmott Dixon, the build is already providing employment and training opportunities for local people.
 
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Free wellbeing drop-ins for dads 
 
It's important for dads to look after themselves too after welcoming a baby, and this autumn, free NHS Talking Therapies: Pregnancy, Birth and Beyond drop-ins will shine a light on men’s health and wellbeing.
 
On Monday 27 October there will be a focus on breast cancer awareness in men and men’s mental health at Shaw and Crompton Family Hub, High Street, OL2 8RF, from 11am–12.30pm.
 
Then on Monday 24 November there will be a focus on wellbeing and self-care for dads and male caregivers from 11am-12.30pm at Stanley Road Family Hub, Derby Street, OL9 7HX.
 
There's no need to book, but for more info contact Kayleigh Law on 0161 716 2777.

 

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Free SEND drop-in at Oldham Library
 
Do you have a child or young person (0–25) with additional needs or disabilities? 
 
A free Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Drop-In is being held at the Oldham Library Family Hub on Wednesday 5 November at 5-7pm. Come along for advice, support, or just a friendly chat. 
 
Oldham Parent Carer Forum, supported by POINT, is proud to be working with Family Hubs across Oldham.
 
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You're invited to the Young Carers Fundraiser at Billingtons
 
Join Positive Steps for a special evening celebrating and supporting Oldham’s young carers at Billingtons on Ascroft Street 
 
From 6–10pm on Friday 14 November, there will be entertainment from a local DJ, a Billingtons pie special, a guest appearance from the Mayor of Oldham Cllr Eddie Moores and a raffle.
 
Prizes include a signed Cole Palmer boot, a Footasylum voucher, a golf day for four and an Oasis album signed by the producer.
 
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