Free workshops

TAKE part in free workshops at Failsworth and Limehurst Libraries as part of Informal Learning Week. Run by Oldham Libraries and Oldham Lifelong Learning, they include make-up and skin care, zumba, cooking on a budget and digital photography. Call 0161-624 0351.


JOIN the Garden Suburbs Over 60s Club on Thursday for a talk by Jean Reddyhough from the Talking Newspaper at the Pavilion, Green Lane, 2.30pm. £1.50 includes tea, biscuits and raffle. All welcome.


RAISE community concerns on Thursday with officers from the Failsworth and Hollinwood neighbourhood policing team at its latest police meeting at Broadbent Social Club, Lord Lane, Failsworth, 7.30 to 8.30pm.


BROWSE for bargains at a jumble sale on Friday organised by the Oldham Garden Suburb Association, The Pavilion, Green Lane, 7 to 9pm. In aid of The Pavilion.


ENJOY a brass band concert on Saturday by St John’s Droylsden Brass Band at Woodhouses Church, Ashton Road, 7.30pm, in aid of church funds. Tickets £5. Call Gladys Clough 0161-681 4815 or Marian Hilton 0161-681 1611.


TIME for a brew at an afternoon cafe on Saturday at Beulah Baptist and United Reform Church, Withins Road, Hollinwood, 2.30pm to 3.30pm. Raffle and book stall. Admission £1 includes refreshments. In aid of The Leprosy Mission.


BUDDING authors can find out what publishers are really looking for during a talk called “Is There a Novelist In the House?” by Martin de Mello on Monday at Failsworth Library, Oldham Road, 5.30 to 7pm. To book call 0161-770 8016/8010.