Carnival cash

A TOTAL of £4,000 was raised at this year’s Failsworth Carnival on July 16 and 17. The money will be distributed to local voluntary and community groups in November. To apply for a grant visit www.failsworthcarnival.btck.co.uk/





CHILDREN aged three to 11 can keep busy during the school break with £1 summer play sessions at The Avenues and Hollins Community Hall, First Avenue, Limeside, every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 1pm to 3pm. Children must be accompanied by an adult. 0161-345 3466.



JOIN the Lancashire Wildlife Trust and other volunteers cutting back vegetation from paths and clearing overgrown areas at Moston Fairway from Thursday to next Wednesday. For more details call 0780 1204 804.



GET to grips with technology and become computer savvy with an introduction to computers course at Failsworth Library, Oldham Road, on Friday, 9.45-11.45am. To book a place call 0161-770 5820.



YOUNG cooks aged 10 to 18 can get creative in the kitchen during a Ready Steady Cook event on Friday at Failsworth Youth Centre, James Street, 5.30-8.30pm. 40p charge. 0161-770 5295.



TAKE part in a three hour Bioblitz on Sunday at Daisy Nook Country Park and join local experts in recording the different species of wildlife available. To book a space call 0161-308 3909.



A CAR-boot sale will be held on Sunday at Failsworth Soccer Centre, Brierley Avenue, 9am-2pm (sellers from 8pm). Parking, toilets, refreshments and bouncy castle available. To reserve a pitch call 0161-688 9745.