Civic pride
Date published: 23 April 2013
Photo: Darren Robinson
The Mayor, Councillor Olwen Chafferton, prepares to oversee the raising of the flag.
THE flag of St George was flying proudly over Oldham Civic Centre today as the borough celebrated the English patron saint’s day.
Oldham Mayor, Councillor Olwen Chadderton, hoisted a huge England flag in front of esteemed guests including standard bearers from the Armed Forces.
It continues the council’s long-standing policy of flying the flag on all Britain’s patron saint days.
