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ROYTON Local History Society will hear from Brian Hallworth as he takes them down “Forget-me-not Lane” in a talk about the Second World War and families on the home front.


The talk, at 7.30 tonight, takes place at Downey House. Admission is £1.50, and includes refreshments.


ROYTON Townswomen’s Guild will be holding its annual general meeting at 7.30pm tomorrow, at Royton Town Hall. Admission costs £1 for members, £2 for visitors and includes refreshments.



Give blood at Trinity Methodist Church, Radcliffe Street, Royton, on Friday, 1.15-3.30pm and 5.15-7.30pm. To make an appointment, ring 0300-123 2323 or visit www.blood.co.uk.



HAVE your voice heard and speak to local councillors at the Royton District Executive meeting and community forum on Monday, March 17, at Royton Youth Centre, Chapel Street, from 6pm.



A PLANNING application for a two-storey side extension at 57 Blackshaw Lane, Royton, has been approved.



ST Anne’s Church is hoping to hold a chocolate raffle on Easter Sunday, April 20, and is looking for donations of chocolate prizes, including Easter eggs.



FC Santos Rounders team is looking for female players, aged 16-plus, to play on Wednesdays, 6-7pm at Oldham Academy North Sports Hall. The cost is £2 a session and all abilities are welcome. For more details contact Anna Shiels on 0161-770 1635 or email here at anna.sheils@oldham.gov.uk 



ROYTON Work Club takes place every Thursday (noon-2pm) at Royton Youth Centre, Chapel Street and is open to anyone living in the area.