Dementia help

THE Friends of Dementia group is planning to hold monthly coffee mornings at Asda Chadderton and Chadderton Wellbeing Centre for sufferers, their carers and friends and family. For information contact Christine Dennis on 0161-284 2275.


YEAR 6 pupils will spend a day at North Chadderton School on Wednesday, July 3 before they start at their new secondary in September. Fire-fighters from Chadderton also enjoyed lunch at the school with members of the student council.


a sponsored walk along the Rochdale Canal, from Manchester to Foxdenton on Saturday, July 13, is being organised by Councillor Colin McLaren. An environmental scientist will be carrying out a wildlife survey at the same time and the Park Estate Photography Club will be recording the event. To take part contact Councillor McLaren on 0161-627 4197 or email colin.mclaren@oldham.gov.uk


FAMILY history sessions could be added to the range of activities run by Firwood and District Residents’ Association. They would be for children and adults and the association is trying to gauge interest. If you fancy taking part, contact Christine Dennis on 0161-284 2275 or email firwood residents.org.uk


ELDERLY and disabled people can take advantage of the meals-on- wheels service run by the Pavilion Cafe in Chadderton Hall Park. There is no delivery charge within a two-mile radius. Call 0161-626 0294 for details.


GET breast-feeding advice and weaning support at the baby bistro at Holly Grove Children’s Centre, Holly Grove, 10-11.30am on Thursdays.


DISCUSS favourite books at the chat-and-choose sessions at Chadderton Wellbeing Centre, Burnley Street, 2-3pm on Thursdays.