History talk

DOES an urn in Westminster Abbey contain the bones of the sons of King Edward IV?

Find out more at the Failsworth Historical Society meeting tomorrow at Broadbent Luncheon Club from 7pm.

ENJOY a hearty, community breakfast from 10am tomorrow at Dunamis Christian Church on Thorley Street in Failsworth. For just £2, get a full English breakfast, which includes tea or coffee. Call 0161-219 1611, or visit info@dunamischristianchurch.com.


FAILSWORTH Christmas Market is expanding this year. The event will take place at St John’s Church and Failsworth Town Hall on Friday, December 12, from 1-7pm. If you are interested in having a stall contact Jodie Hendry via email at jodie.hendry@oldham. gov.uk.


THE Best of British weekend starts this week at Daisy Nook Garden Centre in aid of Help for Heroes. Climb aboard a vintage London bus, watch a performance by the Milltown Cloggie, meet designer Wendy who will share her top Christmas tips, and lots more.


COUNCILLOR Elaine Garry’s ward surgery takes place at Failsworth Town Hall on Thursday from 6-7pm. Hollinwood residents can meet councillors Stretton, Williams and Ames at Lyndhurst School on Heron Street from 11am-noon on Saturday and then from noon-1pm at Walkers Road Community Centre.


IT’S never too early to start preparing for Christmas. Failsworth Youth Centre is hosting a Christmas arts and craft session on Saturday from 1-4pm for just 50p. For more information call 0161-770 5295 or email kathryn.bardsley@oldham.gov.uk.