Teddy picnic

A TEDDY bears’ picnic takes place today and every Tuesday during August at the Grassroots Community Project, Marlborough Drive, from 11am to 1pm. Admission is £1.50 per child.

To book a place call Failsworth Children’s Centre on 0161-770 8398.

A HISTORY of Manchester is the topic of a talk by guest speaker Margaret Curry at tomorrow’s meeting of Failsworth Historical Society. The talk details central Manchester from the 1400s to the latter years of the 20th century at Broadbent Luncheon Club, Lord Lane, from 7pm. New members welcome.


FAILSWORTH residents will discuss community concerns at the latest Homewatch meeting on at Broadbent Luncheon Club, Lord Lane, from 7.30 to 9pm. All welcome.


GIVE blood on Friday at the Holy Family Church, on Lord Lane, Failsworth, from 1.15 to 3.30pm and between 5.15 and 7.30pm. To find out more about giving blood call 0300-123 23 23 or visit www.blood.co.uk.


ENJOY dodgeball, games, football and athletics every day this summer at Failsworth Soccer Centre’s holiday club. Running Monday to Friday from 10am to 3pm until August 23, admission is £6 per child per day. Children should bring suitable clothing, footwear and a packed lunch. To book a place call 0161-688 3926.


CELEBRATE the end of Ramadan with an Eid event at Failsworth Library, Oldham Road, on Monday from 2.30 to 4pm. Explore the story of Eid and make fantastic gifts to take away. For more details call 0161-770 8037.


THE next Failsworth pub and club watch meeting will be held on Tuesday, August 13, at the Streetbridge Inn, Roman Road, Failsworth, from 10am to noon.