Memories are made of fish . . .

GRUB’S up . . . Jennie Carey prepares to tuck in with (from left) catering assistant Susan Foster, retail chef James Kilbride, restaurant manager Margaret Stafford, hospital chief cashier Julie Owens and Sara Flynn

DINERS at the Royal Oldham Hospital took a culinary trip down memory lane to celebrate the 60th birthday of the NHS.

Cafe Royal is serving up poached salmon with bubble and squeak — a popular dish in 1948.

Anniversary cakes were given to patients and displays have been put up informing visitors of what life was like six decades ago.

The hospital is also challenging Oldhamers to do their bit for charity with the 60 for 60 campaign.

Schools and businesses are being encouraged to raise 60p, £6 or £60 for the hospital.

Contact Jan Bolton on 0161-908 4497 for more information.