Wet and wild

MAKE your Wednesday wild, with a pond and river race at the Bank Top, Lees.

Countryside rangers will lead children aged five to eight through pond dipping and raft making during the afternoon of fun between 1.30 and 3, for a small charge. Contact Gillian Mankarious on 0161-770 4056 or familyinfo@oldham.gov.uk for more information and to book a place.



WATCH the gee-gees gallop to glory during a family horse show tomorrow at Friezland Arena. Riding classes are also available for people of all ages. Entry forms available from Brownhill Countryside Centre, Wool Road, Dobcross. Show runs from 10am-4pm. Call 01457 872598 for more information.



QUESTION councillors on local issues at a surgery tonight, at Holy Trinity Church, Dobcross, between 6-7.



SPEND the afternoon listening to the tales and trials of the characters created by author Paul Magrs tomorrow afternoon at Lees Library Community Hub. Past characters have included tattooed ladies, transsexuals and horror vamps, so what has he invented this time? Runs from 1.30-2.30. Call 0161-633 5764 for more information.



NEXT Friday will be the last day of the Olympics Holiday Camp being held at Saddleworth School, so ensure your young ones make the most of the end of the summer. Eight to 16-year-olds can enjoy an array of sports between 10am-3pm daily, for just £4. Contact Nitin Solanki to secure a spot.



ARE you a front-row cornet or solo trombone player looking for a new band to join? Uppermill Brass Band are looking for players to fill two spots and join their thriving team. If you fit the bill, contact John Ward on 07855869295 or email band@uppermillband.co.uk

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