Circus fun

Date published: 23 August 2011


LEARN circus skills such as juggling, stilt-walking, balloon-modelling and tightrope-walking at Limehurst Library tomorrow, St Chad’s Centre, Lime Green Parade, Limehurst, from 2 to 3pm. Activities provided by Live Arts Circus.


ENJOY a coffee morning tomorrow at Roman Road Independent Methodist Church, Failsworth, from 10am to noon. Stalls include home bake, books, bric-a-brac, hand-crafted cards, nail art and face-painting.


JOIN the Lancashire Wildlife Trust as they cut back vegetation from paths and clear overgrown areas today, tomorrow and Thursday at Moston Fairway. For more details call 07801-204 804.


FAILSWORTH and Hollinwood residents can get help from a fortnightly drop-in session by Oldham Citizens’ Advice Bureau on Friday at Failsworth Library, Oldham Road between 9.30am-12.30pm and 1.30 to 4pm.


THE climax of the Rochdale Canal Festival will take place on Sunday at the Failsworth Canal Basin from 10am to 3.30pm. To see the full programme of events, visit www.visitoldham.com.


PUT on those walking boots and join Oldham Garden Suburb Walking Group on Sunday at the Church Inn, Uppermill, from 2pm.


BROWSE for bargains at a bank holiday Monday car boot sale at Holy Family Church, Roman Road, Hollinwood, 10am-2pm, in aid of church funds. Free admission.


FAILSWORTH Carnival Committee meets on Tuesday at 7.30pm to start discussing next year’s event. Anyone wanting to join or volunteer is invited to attend the scout hut on Derby Street, off Oldham Road.