Winter sleep

CHILDREN can find out more about hibernating animals at a free craft session with Oldham’s countryside rangers at Chadderton Wellbeing Centre, 2 to 3pm tomorrow.

There is also a free, family bonfire quiz from 1.30 to 3.30pm on November 5. Places are limited, contact 0161-770 5656 to book.



ENJOY a fundraising day in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support and Dr Kershaw’s Hospice at Stanley Road Sports and Social Club on Sunday. It starts at 1pm and includes entertainment by the Emperors and supporting acts. Tickets £2 from 0161-284 8113.


FIND out more about the origins of surnames. Guest speaker Peter Watson will explore the subject at the next meeting of Chadderton Historical Society at Chadderton FC, Broadway, on November 3. New members are welcome from 7.30pm.


GET into the festive spirit with Chadderton Floral Art Society’s Christmas demonstration at St Matthew’s School hall, Chadderton Hall Road, at 7.30pm on November 10. Admission £6.50 including mulled wine and mince pie.


PUPILS from Radclyffe and North Chadderton schools will perform at the Shakespeare Schools Festival at the Contact Theatre, Oxford Road, from 7pm on November 1 and 4 respectively.


ALLEYGATES are to be installed behind sections of Robinson Street, Bredbury Street, Jane Street, Gorton Street, Agnes Street, Denton Lane, Scholes Street, Higher House Close and Kingston Avenue.


A PLANNING application has been submitted for a house at the rear of 5 Kiln Hill close.