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

Unwanted Gifts Month for Dr Kershaw's Hospice

Becoming a youth mentor, canine first aid workshop, toddler and sensory fun sessions, giving your unwanted gifts to the hospice, co-working for businesses, armed forces and veterans breakfast club and roleplay gaming - lots to do around Oldham. 

• Events happening all weekend

Dr Kershaw’s Hospice Unwanted Gifts Month – Fri 19, Sat 20 & Sun 21 Jan, Dr Kershaw’s Hospice
Did you know you can help the Hospice with your unwanted Christmas gifts? They can be turned into raffle prizes and hampers for events throughout the year so throughout all of January you can drop off your unused gifts at the Hospice reception.
http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/51980/  

• Friday 19 January

Toddler Time (18 Months – 4 Years) – Royton Library, 10.30am – 11.30am
Share songs, stories and rhymes, props, pop-ups and musical instruments at these fun-packed toddler sessions designed to get your little one singing, dancing, playing and learning.
http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/52078/ 

Go Explorer’s: Sensory fun for 2 to 4 year olds – Gallery Oldham, 10.30am – 11.30am
We encourage some of our youngest visitors to explore the world using creative methods from singing, movement, play and getting messy! Everyone is welcome.
http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/50268/

Hack Oldham: Free Co-Working – Hack Oldham, 10am – 5pm
Get together and work or share your thoughts and ideas. Jelly is an informal co-working event where freelancers, home workers and small/micro business owners bring their laptop or other work and work, chat and collaborate with other small business owners.
http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/51958/

For a full list of Friday’s events see the Oldham Times Events Diary
http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=19-01-2018&searchtype=date

• Saturday 20 January

Canine First Aid Workshop with Rachel Bean RVN – Waggy Warehouse, 10am – 2.30pm
Canine First Aid workshop for dog owners & professionals alike! Cost of the course is £45 and includes a workbook, certificate, refreshments and light snacks.
http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/51238/ 

Armed Forces & Veterans Breakfast Club – Rifle Range Inn, 10am – 1pm
We are a group of veterans and serving members of Her Majesties Armed Forces, and like other Veteran’s Breakfast Clubs around the country & overseas, our ethos is mutual support; it works because we all have a similar humour and outlook, and the social life we now enjoy is like our service days.
http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/50563/

Become a mentor drop in session – Mahdlo Centre, 4pm – 6pm
Start 2018 by making a difference in a young person’s life…become a Mahdlo Mentor! Mahdlo’s Mentoring scheme is designed to offer one-to-one support to young people aged 8-19.
http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/52028/

Roleplay Gaming – Hack Oldham, 6.30pm - 9pm
Buckle your swashes, unsheathe your D20s and get ready for an evening of table top roleplaying.
http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/51925/

Cosplay & Prop Making – Hack Oldham, 12pm - 5pm
Join our group if you are interested in cosplay and making your own props.
http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/51959/

For a full list of Saturday’s events see the Oldham Times Events Diary
http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=20-01-2018&searchtype=date

• Sunday 21 January

Workshop Inductions – Hack Oldham, 12pm – 4pm
Machinery inductions for members on the workshop equipment.
http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/51960/

For a full list of Sunday’s events see the Oldham Times Events Diary
http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=21 -01-2018&searchtype=date  

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