Our guide to what you can do in and around Oldham this weekend

Live music, plays, park runs, museum exhibitions, cosplay and prop making sessions, fundraising day, charity entertainment nights and street and indoor markets - lots to for all the family.

• Friday 20 October

Dr Kershaw’s Hospice: Strictly Kershaw’s, 7.00pm – 1.00am, Queen Elizabeth Hall

Tickets priced at £35, includes a two course dinner and cheeseboard later in the evening. A night full of performances, entertainment, raffles and an auction.

http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/49595/

999 Emergency Services Day - Whitegate End Primary School, morning till the afternoon

A fundraiser for a defibrillator at the school where children can attend in emergency services fancy dress and buy cakes.

http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/50138/

Up ‘N’ Under – Friday and Saturday at Oldham Coliseum Theatre, 7.30pm

This riotously funny play brings the fanatical world of amateur rugby league up, close and personal.

http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/49359/

A History of Lancashire in 70 Objects – Friday and Saturday at Gallery Oldham, 10.00am – 5.00pm

Oldham’s object, selected by the public, is a lantern slide which captured the amazing find of Oldham’s fossil forest in 1879.

http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/50233/

Night of the Proms – Playhouse 2, 8.00pm

Shaw and Crompton Parish Council Chairman’s Charity, featuring The Wardle Anderson Band.

http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/49482/

Uppermill FC Masquerade Ball – The White Hart, 6:45pm onwards

The night consists of a three course meal, entertainment, DJ, an auction and a raffle.

http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/50031/

 

 

For a full list of Friday’s events see the Oldham Times Events Diary
http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=20-10-2017&searchtype=date

 

• Saturday 21 October

Curzon Street Market – Oldham Town Centre, Friday and Saturday, 10.00am to 5.00pm 

Shoppers can enjoy a range of new stalls that include fresh meat, fashion, Caribbean cuisine, storage boxes and many more.

http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/49674/

Hub Explorers - Alexandra Park, 10.00am - 12.00pm

Bring out the explorer in you and get involved with wildlife, safari, seed sowing, harvesting, growing produce and more. Fun for all the family.

http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/49373/

Dr Kershaw’s Hospice: Lights on the Lake – Alexandra Boat Parking Lake, 7.00pm to 9.00pm

A multi-faith service of remembrance where you can celebrate loved ones we cannot be with, by lighting brightly coloured floating lanterns on the lake.

http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/50119/

One in Ten – Whittles Oldham, 8.00pm

The gem that is Whittles Oldham plays host to some great covers bands as well as signed acts.

http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/49507

Cosplay and Prop Making Group at Hack Oldham, 12noon – 5.00pm

http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/49979/

 

 

For a full list of Saturday’s events see the Oldham Times Events Diary
http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=21-10-2017&searchtype=date

 

• Sunday 22 October

Saddleworth Live at The Millgate presents ‘Narcissist in the Mirror – Millgate Arts Centre, 7.30pm 

Narcissist: the love addict, the starving artist and the lost little girl in pursuit of self-worth.

http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/49365/

Oldham Junior Parkrun - Alexandra park at 9.00am

Get your children involved.

http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/49392/

Indoor Sunday Market – Uppermill Civic Hall, 10.00am – 3.00pm

Cafe with food served all day to raise funds for The Samantha Jones Trust.

http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/49870/

River of Tea: From Bengal to Britain – Gallery Oldham, 10.00 to 5.00pm

Tea enjoys a special place in British culture and the industry has played a key role in building links between Britain, India and Bangladesh. Behind Britain’s cup of choice is a fascinating story that is rarely told.

http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/50238/

For a full list of Sunday’s events see the Oldham Times Events Diary
http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=22-10-2017&searchtype=date


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