Gift ideas

LOOKING for festive gift ideas? Chadderton Christmas market runs from noon to 6.30pm on Friday in Chadderton precinct and will include music by local schools and visits by princesses, elves and Father Christmas.


SHADES amateur dramatic society is performing the pantomime “Cinderella” at St Herbert’s Church, Broadway, until Saturday. Tickets cost £8, concessions £6, from John Wood on 0161-633 0683.


BUTLER Green holds its Christmas lights switch-on at Thompson Lane at 6.30pm on Friday.


THE next Chadderton HomeWatch meeting takes place at the wellbeing centre, Burnley Street, at 7.30pm on Tuesday.


FIND out more about Royton’s history with Geoff Oliver, chairman of the town’s local history society. He will give a talk at Chadderton FC, Andrew Street, 7.30pm, tomorrow, about the lives of everyday people in the area at Chadderton Historical Society’s meeting. New members welcome


BAG a bargain at the Christmas fair at Christ Church Primary School, Crawley Way, from 3.15pm to 4.45pm tomorrow. There is also an indoor Christmas market and table top sale at Chadderton Over 60s centre, Broadway, from 10am to 2pm on Sunday.


OLDHAM Photographic Society holds its Christmas party and buffet at The Blue Club, Victoria Street on Thursday, December 18, 7.15pm for a 7.30pm start.


NEWMAN College, Broadway, holds its Christmas show at 6.30pm on Wednesday, December 17. Tickets are limited and cost £4 (£2,50 concessions) from school reception on 0161-785 8858.