Talking history

LISTEN to a talk by John Doughty entitled Some Traditions and Folklore of Old in North-West Lancashire and Derbyshire tomorrow. Failsworth Historical Society, Broadbent Luncheon Club, Lord Lane, 7pm.


SPORTS, cookery and arts and crafts are just some of the activities available on Thursday at a senior open access club for 12 to 19-year-olds at Beulah Baptists Church, Withins Road, 7.30pm.


EXPLORE the beauty of Daisy Nook Country Park by following two walking routes round the park. The green walk takes 25 minutes, the blue takes 40 minutes.


YOUNG people aged 13 to 19 can take part in Free Food Friday this week at Limehurst Integrated Youth Centre, Farm Road, 5 to 8pm.


LEARN how to use a mouse and keyboard, send emails and surf the net at basic computer lesson at Failsworth Library, Oldham Road, 4.45 to 6.45pm, on Monday.


HOLLINWOOD Canal Society is looking for new members to help with its aims to restore sections of the Ashton Canal and Rochdale Canal. Annual subscription is £6.


A SPLASHING good time can be had at a pool session for babies and children up to four at Failsworth Sports Centre, Brierley Avenue, on Tuesday between 11.30am and 12.30pm.


NEW members are welcome to the next meeting of Failsworth Carnival Committee on Tuesday at Hope Methodist Church, Oldham Road, 8pm. This year’s carnival takes place on July 16 and 17.