Gas repairs

Maintenance on gas mains in Royton will cause disruption to several roads until mid-December.

Engineers are replacing old gas mains with modern plastic pipes. The roads affected are Shaw Road, Blackshaw Lane, Princess Road and Manchester Road.


ROYTON Townswomen’s Guild will host an open evening and “An Audience with Steve Hill MBE” at their meeting on Tuesday, July 14. Mr Hill, deputy head of St Joseph’s Primary School, Shaw, will give a talk about his charity challenges at Royton Town Hall from 7.30pm. Entrance costs £3 members and £4 non-members. All proceeds to the Oldham Stroke Association, the Guild’s chosen charity for 2015. Contact Carole Miller on 0161-633 6126.


THORP Primary School in Royton has three places available in the reception class, starting in September this year. Contact the school on 0161-770 5475 for details.


YOUNG gymnasts can practice at Heyside United Reformed Hall, Hebron Street, every Thursday, from 5.30 to 6.30pm. Designed for those aged from four to 15, entrance costs £4. For more information contact Jennifer Lynch on 07713-729344 or email info@fiercedance.co.uk.


THE Parent Teacher Association (PTA) at St Anne’s Primary School in Royton has thanked everyone who supported its recent fundraising events including the balloon race, secret Father’s Day and fashion show. The team raised £972 which will go towards the £12,000 cost of creating a Trim Trail in the junior playground.


FREE anti-theft number plate screws are available by sending your vehicle details, along with postal details to oldhamborough@gmp.police.uk to receive them.