Oldham’s Remembrance Day services - full details
Date published: 11 November 2022
Past Remembrance Sunday scene at the Oldham War Memorial
Services will take place across the borough on Sunday 13 November 2022, to remember those who lost their lives in two world wars and more than 70 other conflicts.
The services will involve branches of the Royal British Legion, residents, uniformed services and representatives of all organisations.
Oldham
War Memorial, opposite the Old Town Hall, starting at 10.50am.
Ex-service and civilian organisations will assemble at New Radcliffe Street at 10.20am and proceed to the War Memorial at 10.30am.
Wreath parties are invited to accompany the Mayor from Lyceum Building.
Crosses may be placed in the field of remembrance adjoining the War Memorial.
Austerlands
Austerlands and District War Memorial, Huddersfield Rd (A62) junction with Heywood Lane, OL4 4RN. Start 10.30am, end 11.30am.
Bardsley
Bardsley War Memorial, Hilary Avenue, OL8 2TX. Start 10.30am, end 11.30am.
Chadderton
War Memorial in the Chadderton Town Hall Gardens, Middleton Road, starting at 10.55am.
A procession will assemble at the Chadderton Reform Club, Middleton Road, Chadderton at 10am and proceed to the War Memorial at 10.30am.
Crompton
War Memorial, starting at 10.55am.
A procession will assemble at the Royal British Legion Club, Newtown Street, Shaw, at 10.30am, proceeding to the War Memorial at 10.40am.
Dobcross
Dobcross Band Club, Platt Lane, Dobcross and Holy Trinity Church, Woods Lane, Dobcross, Start 10.00am, end 12.00.
Failsworth
War Memorial, Oldham Road, starting at 10.55am.
The parade will assemble at the Failsworth Health Centre at 10.10am, proceeding to the War Memorial at 10.30am.
Lees
War Memorial, starting at 10.30am.
A procession will assemble in Thomas Street at 10.10am and proceed to the War Memorial.
Royton
Royton Park, starting at 10.55am.
Uniformed services will assemble at the rear of Boyes Store, on the car park off Radcliffe Street at 10.40am, proceeding at 10.50am to the Memorial at Royton Park.
Saddleworth
St Chad's Memorial, Uppermill, on Monday 7 November 2022, starting at 7.15pm and at the Pots and Pans Memorial on Sunday 13 November 2022 at 10.50am.
Waterhead
Waterhead War Memorial, junction of Heywood Street and Brideoake Street, OL4 2JQ, start 10.50am, end 11.10.
The public and representatives of all organisations are cordially invited to attend any of the above services, and an opportunity will be given to those who want to place wreaths on the memorials.
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