First aid course

BUDDING medics can learn about diabetes, shock, burns, scalds, broken bones, heart attack, cuts and grazes at a junior first-aid course at Royton Sports Centre tomorrow, from 12.30 to 4pm.

The free training session, funded by Royton District councillors, is designed to teach children, aged eight to 16, about how to react to injuries and summon expert help. To book a place contact OCL on 0161-207 7000.


THE Royton and Shaw Pub and Club Watch meeting will take place at the Oddfellows Club, 12 Union Street, Royton, from 10 to 11am on Wednesday.


KIDS can enjoy a half- term sports camp at Oldham Academy North, Broadway, Royton, every day from today to Friday. Open from 10am to 3pm, the camp will feature sports, games and Hallowe’en activities for children aged eight to 16. Entrance is £4 a day/ £16 for the week.


ENJOY arts, music and sports with Mahdlo at Royton Scout Hut, Old Edge Lane, on Thursday, from 6.30 to 8.45pm. The sessions, open to anyone aged 13 to 21 (or up to 25 with additional needs or a disability), cost 50p for Mahdlo members.


DONATIONS of new or excellent condition second hand toys are being accepted at the Bethesda Church as part of its annual Christmas Toy Appeal. Toys can be dropped off at the Dogford Road church’s charity Shop from 10am to 2pm on Tuesday-Thursday. For details contact Geoff at geoff goodwin@gmail.com.


PARENTS, families and friends in Oldham are invited to a special service to remember babies and children who have died or been lost. The inter-denominational service, organised by Oldham Bereavement Support Services, will take place at St Anne’s Church, Royton, at 2pm on Sunday, November 8.