Taking centre stage

OLDHAM Music Centre is hits the high notes this year as it celebrates its 50th anniversary.

A two-day celebration of the anniversary will be held on March 14 and 15 at the Lyceum building, featuring a concert by groups made up of current and former students, a gala dinner and a celebration concert at the Queen Elizabeth Hall. There will also be a display from the centre’s extensive photographic archive.

The event is being managed by Jonathan Leedale, deputy head of the music service.

“This will be a wonderful weekend,” he said. “If any former players would like to come back to play with one of the groups, or just come along, they should contact us.”

each him by email at: jonathan.leedale@oldham .gov.uk.