Readers’ group

LIVELY discussion takes place at Failsworth Library on Thursdays from 6pm, at the Rush Hour Readers’ Group. New members are always welcome.


LOSE weight and plan a healthier lifestyle for yourself in a supportive environment on Thursday. The Weightwatchers group meets at Hollins Methodist Church from 6pm. New members are welcome. For more information, call 07944-617 206.


RELAX with a nice brew and meet new people at the Impact Community Project’s The Hub coffee morning on Thursday. There’s room for everyone who wants to come and have a chat at the Collier Hill Community Centre, in Vaal Street, from 9am to 1pm.



MAKE new friends in a supportive, non-judgmental environment for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender over-16s. The session takes place at the Arts Hub, Ashton Road West, on Fridays, from 7-9pm, and costs £2. For more information, contact Paul and Jason at info@plaza.org.uk or call 07867-666 789.


JOIN the over-60S club on Thursday afternoons for a social get-together at The Pavilion, Green Lane, Garden Suburb, from 2 to 3.45pm. The club hosts occasional guest speakers. New members are welcome. For more information contact Francesca Dean, of the Garden Suburbs Association, on 0161-833 8550 or info@oldhamgardensuburb.co.uk.


Youngsters aged 8-13 can play football, games, do arts and crafts and more for 40p at the Beulah Baptist United and Reform Church on Monday from 6.45pm. For more information call 07527-981597.


IF you are looking for childcare, the Barnardo’s Sure Steps Nursery, at the St Chads Centre, may cater for you and your child’s needs. Part funded by Oldham Council, the nursery is open on weekdays from 7.30am-6pm for ages 0-3. Prices per week, which vary, can be obtained by calling 0161 785 8058.