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

Your local Christmas light switch on, a range of Christmas markets, Santa’s Grottos, Musical night, Brass Monkeys in Parliament Square, be a part of Shaw Christmas carnival and Dr Kershaw’s Hospice fundraisers - lots to do for all the family.

 

• Events happening all weekend 

Santa’s Spectacular Farm Grotto – Lancaster Park and Animal Farm, Fri 1 Dec 12.00pm – 3.00pm and Sat 2 Dec & Sun 3 Dec, 10.00am – 3.00pm
Meet Santa and receive a Christmas present and listen to a Christmas story with Mrs Clause. Write a letter to Santa with the elves or take a photo in our life-size frame.
http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/51241/

Christmas Market – Little Owl Farm, Sat 2 Dec & Sun 3 Dec, 11.00am – 4.00pm
We are hosting a two day market complete with fabulous stalls, delicious food, tasty beverages and live entertainment.
http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/51215/

 

• Friday 1 December 

Santa’s Christmas Sleigh is visiting Shaw & Royton – Grasmere area, starting at the Halfway House at 6.30pm
First you hear the festive music, hen bright lights fill the street as a large sleigh arrives. Santa’s little helpers then rush around to knock on people's doors and collect donations all for a good cause.
http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/51323/

Failsworth Christmas Lights Switch On – 7.00pm
Party around the pole from 4pm then the switch on at 7. Come and enjoy some live music and carol singing.
http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/51337/

Lees Christmas Markets – Milan Bar, 12noon – 9.00pm
Lots of festive stalls, choirs, brass bands, delicious festive food and drink and face painting.
http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/51190/

Christmas Lights Switch on in Chadderton – Firwood Park Road, 5.30pm – 7.30pm
Don’t miss this community Christmas event.
http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/50398/

Failsworth: Your Local Christmas Lights Switch On – Failsworth Pole, 5.00pm – 8.00pm
http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/50982/

Springhead: Your Local Christmas Lights Switch On – Junction of Ashbrook Road and Oldham Road, 6.00pm
http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/50989/

For a full list of Friday’s events see the Oldham Times Events Diary
http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=01-12-2017&searchtype=date 

 

•  Saturday 2 December 

The Spotlights Amateur Dramatic Society presents Old Time Music Hall – St Margaret’s Church, 7.30pm
An evening of great variety and excitement! Come along and join in the fun and please sing along!
http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/50915/

Saddleworth Santa Dash, Winter Wonderland and Light Switch On – Saddleworth Village Square, 12noon
Following last year's epic festive extravaganza, Christmas literally gets off with a bang of the starters gun as Saddleworth Santa Dash and Winter Wonderland returns for 2017.
http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/50229/

Brass Monkeys – Oldham Town Centre & Parish Church, 11.00am – 4.00pm
Enjoy the very best of brass at our annual winter music festival in Parliament Square and Oldham Parish Church.
http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/50670/

Lees: Your Local Christmas Light Switch On – Across from Legends Pub, 4.30pm
At the junction of St. John Street and High Street.
http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/50991/

Uppermill: Your Local Christmas Light Switch On – Uppermill Museum and Uppermill Square, 4.00pm – 4.30pm
http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/50992/

Delph: Your Local Christmas Lights Switch On – The Swan Pub, Kings Street and Millgate Car Park, 5.30pm
http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/50993/

Christmas Workshops – Oldham Library, 12.00pm – 4.00pm
Want to be a part of this year's Christmas Carnival in Shaw? Pop down to our free event. Create fun festive crafts, help create the carnival banner, then wear your design in this year's parade.
http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/51182/

Christmas Craft Fair – Roman Road Independent Methodist Church, 10.00am – 4.00pm
Christmas craft fair with a variety of stalls. Lunches will be served.
http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/51233/

North Chadderton Christmas Fayre – North Chadderton School, 11.00am – 2.00pm
There will be plenty of stalls, food and entertainment.
http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/51234/

For a full list of Saturday’s events see the Oldham Times Events Diary
http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=02-12-2017&searchtype=date

 

• Sunday 3 December 

Dr Kershaw’s Hospice: Fashion Show Supporter’s Event – Middleton Masonic Hall, 5.00pm
In aid of the hospice featuring Sole2Sole.
http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/50123/

Dr Kershaw’s Hospice: Light Up a Life – Dr Kershaw’s Hospice, 7.00pm – 9.00pm
We are pleased to announce our annual light up a life appeal. Nominating a light is a special way to commemorate a loved one who has touched your life and celebrate how much they mean to you.
http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/50131/

A Feast of free Christmas events: Bing and Flop – Spindles Shopping Centre, 10.30am – 3.00pm
We have special visits planned from some of TVs most popular characters – so don’t forget to bring your camera!
http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/50672/

Grotton: Your Local Christmas Lights Switch On – Junction of Oldham Road and Grotton Hollow, 6.30pm
http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/50994/

Diggle: Your Local Christmas Lights Switch On – Opposite Warth Mill, 4.30pm
http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/50995/

Christmas Family Event – Café Mandels, 1.00pm – 4.00pm
Bring the children to come and see Santa at our grotto and take part in the lantern making with OPAG, followed by short parade around the park. We will also be serving festive afternoon tea.
http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/51107/

Saddleworth Christmas Markets – The Saddleworth Hotel, 10.30am – 7.00pm
There will be two floors of stalls galore selling a huge range of gifts, clothing, jewellery, homewares and not forgetting our well stocked food hall with fine cheeses, scrumptious pies, fudge, puddings and cakes.
http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/51214/

Patchwork Parade Christmas Open Day – Patchwork Parade, 10.30am – 1.30pm
Enjoy a free mince pie and a drink.
http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/51223/

Christmas Wreath Workshop – Petal Bloom Florist Tea Room, 6.00pm – 8.00pm
Enjoy making a Christmas wreath to take home ready to hang on your door.
http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/51227/

For a full list of Sunday’s events see the Oldham Times Events Diary http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=03-12-2017&searchtype=date

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