Time for tots

DADS, give mum some time off from caring for the little ones and visit Who Let The Dads Out?.
Catering for newborn babies up to playschool-aged children, it’s a chance for dads, grandads or other male carers to relax with craft activities for the children, plus refreshments at the sessions which start this Saturday from 10.30am to noon, at Roman Road Independent Methodist Church. Contact Derek Barron on Derek@romanroadimchurch.org.uk for more information.


GET colourful on Saturday with St John’s Church, at the Technicolor Dream Coat bring and buy sale in the Mission Hall, Church Street. Proceeds go to the Church restoration fund. Event starts at 10am until 1.30pm. Contact jackie@ stjohnsfailsworth.co.uk for more information.


ARE you a member of a community group that you think would be worthy of funding? Hollinwood’s Community First Panel, a group made up of members of the community, have come together to produce a list of priorities to improve the area.
Contact Sarah Furbey on sarahfurbey@google mail.com for an application form. Funding available until March, 2015.



INTRODUCE your little ones to the library at Baby Days, held at Failsworth Library every Tuesday.
It’s a chance for parents and carers of babies aged up to 18 months to share experiences and enjoy sensory sessions. An Early Years professional will be on hand. Event is free, and is held 1-3pm. Contact Charlotte Massey on 0161-770 5820 or charlotte. massey@oldham.gov.uk for more information.



WATCH video footage of Failsworth School pupils carrying the Olympic Torch through Ashton at www.failsworthlg.co.uk/torch

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