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

Big Bang Bonfire at Oldham Edge

Live Music, Meet and Greet Animals, Group Walks, Jam Sessions, Bonfires, Children’s films, Give Blood Sessions, Storyfests for Children and even a free Reindeer parade - lots to do round the borough for all the family.

• Events happening all Weekend 

Saddleworth Music Society Present ‘Oliver!’ – Saddleworth School, 7.30pm Friday 03 November & 2.30pm Saturday 04 November
Based on Charles Dickens' novel Oliver Twist, it tells the story of a young orphan boy as he travels through Victorian London.
http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/50039/

Meet and Greet Animals – Little Owl Farm, Friday 03 November to Sunday 05 November
A chance to meet the animals and take part in seasonal craft activities to support a local charity.
http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/50886/

• Friday 03 November

The James Taylor Quartet with DJ Clint Boon and The Rainkings – Uppermill Civic Hall, 7.00pm
All these acts on the same bill promises to be one of the true highlights of the live music year.
http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/49593/ 

Donate Blood – Trinity Methodist Church, 1.05pm till 3.20pm or 4.40pm till 7.30pm
You must book an appointment to give blood.
http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/49990/

Bonfire – Chadderton Community Church, 6.30pm
All are welcome.
http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/50393/

Storyfest with Susanna Oldfield – Lees Library Community Hub, 7.00pm
Join an award-winning Storyteller for an evening of epic ancient tales where goddesses with snakes for hair and great powerful Sultans come bursting to life.
http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/50653/

For a full list of Friday’s events see the Oldham Times Events Diary
http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=03-11-2017&searchtype=date

• Saturday 04 November 

Reindeer Parade - Parliament Square at 1.00pm to 4.00pm
Come and see Santa and his real reindeers in Oldham town centre as our big winter carnival parade celebrates its 20th anniversary.
http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/50668/

Oldham Edge will host the Big Bang Bonfire – Oldham Town Centre from 5.00pm
The stage show starts at 6pm with entertainment from Flame Oz fire dance and pyrotechnic spectacular followed by the bonfire lighting and fantastic firework finale.
http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/49754/

Earl Jackson Band from London – Playhouse 2, 8.00pm
Tribute to the Godfather of Rock ’n’ Roll Chuck Berry.
http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/49486/

Super Saturdays - Gallery Oldham, 1.00pm - 3.00pm
Be inspired by our exhibitions. We’ve artist-led craft activities, painting, drawing and creative fun for all the family.
http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/50308/

Bonfire! – Rifle Range Inn, 6.00pm – 10.00pm
All welcome to join.
http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/50395/

Storyfest: There and Back Again, An Odyssey – Oldham Library, 11.00am
Follow CBeebies’ Patrick Lynch as he uses simple props to create atmosphere and build dramatic tension to tell the epic story of Odysseus’ endless struggle and triumph.
http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/50654/

For a full list of Saturday’s events see the Oldham Times Events Diary
http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=04-11-2017&searchtype=date

• Sunday 5 November 

Oldham Junior Parkrun - Alexandra Park, 9.00am
Why not get your kids involved?
http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/49394/


Chadderton Park Steppers – Chadderton Park, 10.00am
Meet at the pavilion in the park.
http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/50403/


Hack The Space – Hack Oldham, 11.00am to 4.00pm
A quarterly meetup for members to deal with the big jobs around the space. Free food for those who come!
http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/50764/


The Legendary Jam Session - Whittles Oldham at 6.00pm
Jam session every Sunday.
http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/50833/


For a full list of Sunday’s events see the Oldham Times Events Diary
http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=05-11-2017&searchtype=date

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