Teddy picnic

BRING your favourite teddy bear and blanket to a Teddy Bears Picnic today and next Tuesday, August 27, at Grassroots Community Project, Marlborough Drive, 11am to 1pm. £1.50 a child.

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


DANCE like a pop star with a Street Dance session this evening at Failsworth School, Brierley Avenue, from 5.15 to 6.15pm. The session is for children aged seven to 18, of all abilities, and costs £3. For more details call 0161-770 4054.


TAKE the first steps to using a computer with a free Online Basics course on Thursday at Failsworth Library, Oldham Road, from 10am to 11.30am. Over four sessions, learn how to use a keyboard and mouse, send emails, search for information and keep in touch with family and friends.


ENJOY the last few days of the Failsworth Holiday Club this week before it ends on Friday. Youngsters aged five to 13 can try dodgeball, arts and crafts, football, rounders, handball, athletics and more from 10am to 3pm at Failsworth Soccer Centre, Brierley Avenue. £6 per session. Bring suitable clothes and packed lunch. To book call 0161- 688 3926.


LEARN how your toddler develops through play at Messy Time on Friday at Blackthorn Road Community Centre, Hollinwood, from 1 to 2.30pm. 50p per family.


JOIN the Oldham Garden Suburb Association (OGSA) walking group for a wander to Chadkirk Chapel, Stockport, on Sunday afternoon. Meet at Rose Hill railway station in Marple for a three and a half mile walk over good terrain to the chapel. For more details call 07807-495 455.