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THE Senior Open Access Group, usually held on Tuesdays at Collier Hill Tenants’ Hall, Vaal Street, will not go ahead next Tuesday, June 5, due to the Bank Holiday.


MUNCH on hamburgers and sausages and enjoy the readings of poet Dominic Berry at a jubilee barbecue at Failsworth Library on Thursday, from6.30 to 8pm. Call 0161 770 5820 for more information.

GET together with members of Failsworth Salvation Army to commemorate the Queen’s jubilee on Saturday. There is old-fashioned board games, food and a party at 572 Oldham Road, Failsworth. Event starts at 6pm. Call 0161-682 0070 for more information.

MORE than £5,000 was raised at the 50th Failsworth Carnival through gate prices, tombolas and raffles. The money will be given as grants to local voluntary groups such as residents’ associations, brownies, cubs and sports groups. An application form to receive a grant will soon be uploaded to the Failsworth Carnival website, at www.failsworthcarnival.btik.com.


CELEBRATE the new Oldham Film Festival and get involved with the monthly Film Club, for ages 13-20, at Failsworth Library. “Twilight: Breaking Dawn Part One” is the first film to be shown next Thursday. Email kate.smyth@oldham.gov.uk to book a ticket.


A RANGE of different sports and activities are available for youths to get involved with at Failsworth Sports Centre every week. The centre, on Brierley Avenue,hosts sports including basketball, badminton, table tennis, swimming and street cheer, among many others. Contact Paul Thewlis on 0161-621 3240 for prices and session start times.


SWING for six on Friday at Woodhouses Cricket Club, when they take on Dukinfield Dynamos in a Twenty20 cricket tournament. The match starts at 6pm.