Citizens’ Advice

SPECIALIST debt advice for struggling households is available today and every Tuesday with Citizens’ Advice at Failsworth Library, Oldham Road, from 9.30am to 4pm. A drop-in session will also be held on Fridays. Call 0161-770 5820 for more information.


ENJOY a seasonal Christmas lights switch-on tomorrow at the former Roxy Cinema site, at 6.30pm. There will be a special appearance by Oldham rugby mascot Roary the Roughyed. Free refreshments at the Woodmans pub in Manchester Road.



JOIN Failsworth Historical Society tomorrow for their Christmas social evening at Woodhouses Cricket Pavilion, from 7pm. On the menu is meat and potato pie and apple pie, with musical entertainment. Admission is £5.50. For more details, call 0161-684 3595.



SING to a selection of Christmas carols and tuck into a mince pie at Failsworth Library, Oldham Road, on Thursday, from 11am to noon.



JOBSEEKERS can attend a free Hollinwood work club on Thursday at Limehurst Library, St Chad’s Centre, Lime Green Parade, from 1 to 3pm. Get help completing application forms, writing letters, creating a CV and preparing for interviews. For more details call 07985-538 229.



DISCUSS policing matters with members of the Failsworth and Hollinwood Neighbourhood Policing Team at Broadbent Social Club, Lord Lane, from 7.30 to 8.30pm on Thursday.



Oldham Rugby Supporters’ Association hosts a children’s Christmas party on Sunday at the Whitebank Stadium, Limeside, from 3 to 6pm. Tickets £3. All children must be accompanied by an adult.