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SHAW and Crompton Community Forum will be held on Wednesday, November 6, at 6pm at Crompton Library, Farrow Street East. All are welcome.


SHAW Cricket Club and local warehouse JD Williams are hosting their annual bonfire and firework night on Saturday from 6pm at Shaw Cricket Club. The Mark Lane ground will see a coconut shy, hoopla and juggling as well as a band, hog roast and barbecue. The bonfire will be lit at 6.30 and the fireworks begin at 7.30pm. Tickets cost £5 for adults and children under 10 are free. Free parking is available in the JD Williams car park on Beal Lane.


A JUNIOR badminton club is now held at Crompton House School Sports Hall on Rochdale Road every Thursday from 6 to 9pm. Aimed at children aged eight to 16 it costs £4 and is open to players of all abilities.

The eight to 12s category runs from 6 to 7.30pm with 13 and overs playing from 7.30 to 9pm. Contact Anna Shiels on 0161 770 1635 or email anna.shiels@oldham.gov.uk for more information.


TIRED parents can take their children to Shaw Rascals on Chapel Street tomorrow between 7.30am and 5.30pm. Singing, dancing, reading, writing, walks and visits are all on offer and children aged from three to 11 can be looked after for a whole day for £18.50 or part day for £9.25.

Contact Dawn Evans on 07765 485721 or email dawn50@btinternet.com for more information.


TEENAGERS can enjoy supervised gym use every Monday and Wednesday at Crompton Glogym from 4 to 6pm. The service also allows young people aged 13 to 15 to benefit from the teaching of fully qualified instructors. Contact Oldham Community Leisure on 0161 207 7000, email info@ocll.co.uk or visit www.oclactive.co.uk for more information.