Whit talks

JOIN local writer Canon Jim Burns to hear history and memories of Whit walks at Love Lydgate’s monthly Monday talk, “Whit and Wisdom of the Walk”, on Monday at the parish hall, at 2pm. Admission £3, in aid of the hall refurbishment.

FOOD fans can tuck in tomorrow to help raise money for essential repair work at Delph Methodist car park. “Around the World in Five Dishes” will take place at Stoneswood Farm, Delph, details and tickets from Betty on 01457-877042 or Jenny on 01457-874539.

CYCLISTS can join RSF Off Road Cycling Club at Brownhills Visitor Centre, Uppermill, on Tuesday, May 13, for a leisurely guided off-road cycle ride to Tintwistle. Park at the canalside car park off Wool Road and ride to the start on the towpath, 10am-4pm. Adults only, with more information from www.rsf.org.uk/rides-events or from Rob Newton on 07941-757685.

JOIN the Friends of Saddleworth Museum on Wednesday, May 14, for a coffee morning, 10.30am-12.30pm

“Oldham’s municipal burial grounds” is the subject of a Saddleworth Historical Society talk on Thursday, May 15, by Rod Melton, at Saddleworth Museum gallery, 7.30pm.


ENJOY an evening of musical entertainment at Kilngreen Church on Friday, May 16, at 7.30pm, with Diggle B Band and Diggle School choir and band. Hosted by the Friends of Diggle School, tickets are £3.50 from Diggle School, post office and band club.


HURRY to get one of the few tables still available for the Whit Friday fundraising dinner, organised by Dobcross Whit Friday United, on Saturday, May 17, 7.30pm. Tickets are £30 from the club on 01457-873 741 or Mike Mooney on 07885-187 137.


FAMILIES are being urged to don their walking shoes and join in a treasure hunt in Dobcross village on Sunday, May 18. It starts at 2pm in the Dobcross Band and Social Club car park, Platt Lane.