Trip down the Old Kent Road

BOARD game enthusiasts can play Risk, Monopoly and other classic games at Crompton Conservative Club, Queen Street, on Wednesday between 8pm and 10pm.

Email shawgamers@virginmedia.com to join in.


SHAW arts society is holding a coffee morning and arts exhibition at St Andrew’s Church, Rushcroft Lane, on Saturday from 10am to 2pm. Admission is £1.


A PURSE has been found on a 182 bus in Shaw belonging to Teodora Hartley. Contact police on 101.


CHILDREN can enjoy a special screening of Paddington Bear this Saturday at Playhouse 2 from 2pm. Tickets cost £4.


COMMUNITY Facebook page I Love Shaw, nominated in last year’s Pride in Oldham Awards, has reached a massive 6,000 likes.


MOTORISTS are warned that Blackshaw Lane will be closed to through traffic with to access to or from Cornish Way from April 6 to 19 as part of a gas mains replacement scheme.


MUSICAL theatre classes are held every Wednesday at Shore Edge Church, Buckstones Road, from 5-6pm. Call Millie on 07833 448603.


CROMPTON House School is taking orders for the annual PTFA plant sale. Orders need to be in by Tuesday and collection of the plants will be on Thursday, May 21.


SHAW Parish Church hosts a toddler group in the church hall, Church Street, every Monday and Wednesday from 9.30 to 11.30am for under-fives. No need to book.