Help for parents

BABY massage, ante-natal classes and breastfeeding support sessions are all available every week to parents at Hollinwood Children’s Centre, St Chad’s Centre, Limeside Road.

For more information or to book a class call 0161-633 8417.


YOUNG princesses, princes and knights can enjoy a Castles and Crowns family fun session on Friday from 10 to 11am at Limehurst Library, St Chad’s Centre, Limegreen Parade. Enjoy themed activities and a fancy dress parade.


CHILDREN aged five to 11 can keep boredom at bay on Friday at the GK Club, Failsworth Salvation Army, 572 Oldham Road, 6.15-7.30pm. Arts, crafts, games. Admission £1. Call 0161-682 0070.


TASTY local produce including cheese, meats, cakes and more will be available at the monthly farmers’ market on Saturday from 9am to 4pm and Sunday from 10.30am to 4pm at Daisy Nook Garden Centre car park, Stannybrook Road. The market will be held on the first weekend of every month until October.


DADS, grandads, male carers and their children aged up to five can attend the free Who Let The Dads Out monthly session on Saturday at Roman Road Independent Methodist Church, Failsworth, 10.30am-noon. Activities, games, crafts, toys. Call 0161-682 4761.


THE next Failsworth and Hollinwood District Partnership meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 4, at 7pm. For the venue and to view the agenda visit www.oldham.gov.uk.

MAKE a date in your diary for a Corpus Christi Festival at St Margaret and St Chad’s Church, Chapel Road, Hollinwood on Thursday, June 6, at 7.30pm. Mass and procession of the blessed sacrament with the Bishop of Beverley.