Canal work

A PLANNING application has been submitted to install oak struts on the gates at lock 62 on the Rochdale Canal at Chadderton, to protect them from damage.



Chadderton Floral Art society celebrates its 50th anniversary with a reception and demonstration at Chadderton Over 60s Centre, Broadway, from 7pm tomorrow.



MEMBERS of the Boys’ Brigade in the North West will receive their Queen’s badges — the organisation’s highest honour — at a ceremony at Chadderton Town Hall on Sunday.



CHADDERTON’S second annual Walk for Heroes takes place on June 6. The sponsored walk in aid of Help for Heroes connects Coalshaw Green, Chadderton Hall and Foxdenton parks. Entry forms are available from the cafes in Coalshaw Green and Chadderton Hall parks.



FIND out about A History of Withnell Fold with guest Boyd Harris at the May 19 meeting of Oldham Photographic Society. New members are welcome at the Blue Club, Victoria Street, 7.15pm for a 7.30pm start.



POLICE patrols have been increased on Crossley Estate in a crack down on burglaries.



COOKING, sports and art are some of the activities on offer for 11 to 16-year-olds at the junior zone from 5.15pm to 7.45pm on Fridays at South Chadderton Youth Centre, Lancaster Street.



PERMISSION is sought for a a single storey side extension at 51 St George’s Square and a two storey side extension at 37 Eustace Street.