Road closed

MOTORISTS are warned that Blackshaw Lane will be closed to through traffic with no access to or from Cornish Way from Monday, April 6, to April 19 as part of a gas mains replacement scheme.

KEEP fit with Royton, Shaw and Crompton Basketball Club on Wednesdays from 5.30 to 8pm at Royton & Crompton School Sports Hall, Blackshaw Lane. Anyone aged from eight to 16 is welcome to come and learn new skills with this new club for just £1.


LIGHTER nights should not mean lighter security. That’s the message from the police who are warning residents not to take their guard down as

SHAW Youth Centre, in Chapel Street, is offering pool, games and topical workshops on Mondays, from 6.30 until 9pm, costing 30p.


BINGO and refreshments for the over-50s take place at Shaw Parish Council offices, Kershaw Street, every Wednesday, between 10am and noon.


THE Tiddly Tots Club for under-threes takes place at Heyside United Reform Church, Rochdale Road, every Friday, between 12.15 and 1.30pm. Call Gemma on 07432-626 432 for more information.


A FREE microchipping service is available at Shaw Vets, on Market Street. Call 01706-840411 for more information.