Local celebs open store

Manager Alan Nield (front), with Screwfix's Wayne Harwood, left, DJ Clint boon, chef Simon Wood, the Mayor, Barry Feegan from Oldham College, rugby star Barrie McDermott and Mark Young, assistant manager at Screwfix.

FIGURES from Oldham’s sport, music and hospitality scenes helped businessman Alan Nield officially open a new Screwfix trade and DIY store.

Mr Nield - better known as “Big Al” - is also a Revolution Radio presenter at weekends and got rugby league star Barrie McDermott, Inspiral Carpets musician and DJ Clint Boon and MasterChef champion Simon Wood were among a team of well-wishers who attended the event at Screwfix’s new Royton branch on Laurel Trading Estate. Other guests included the Mayor of Oldham, Councillor Ateeque Ur-Rehman.

The Royton outlet began trading just before Christmas and its official opening was linked to a series of promotional events and a competition.

Mr Nield said: “It was great to have support from all our guests today. We have high hopes for the new branch.