Holiday sport

BARE Trees junior pupils can take part in sports sessions at the Holly Grove school from 1.30pm to 2.30pm weekdays during the holidays. Children aged eight-16 can try out alternative sports at Noddy’s Field, Cathedral Road, 11am-1pm on Tuesdays.


VISIT the former St Edmunds’ Church, Falinge, with members of Chadderton Historical Society on Thursday, September 5. The Grade I listed building, which is usually closed to the public, combines gothic revival architecture with Masonic symbolism and has been described as Rochdale’s temple to Freemasonry. Meet at the Victoria Street car park at 7pm to arrange transport.

A PLANNING application has been submitted for 10 houses on land near Nile Mill, Fields New Road.


CHADDY End FC is looking for new players for the 2013/14 season. For contact details visit www.chaddyend.co.uk


Oldham Athletic Community Trust is holding free coaching for 14 to 19-year-olds in Princess Park from 6pm to 8pm on Fridays.


knitters of all standards can enjoy a chat and a coffee, and share tips and patterns, at Chadderton Library, Burnley Street, on the first and third Wednesday of each month.


USMA Bashir, a Birmingham Council officer who investigates loan sharks, will be the guest speaker at the next Chadderton HomeWatch meeting. New members are welcome at Chadderton Wellbeing Centre, Burnley Street, at 7.30pm on Tuesday, September 10.


Give blood at St Herbert’s Parish Centre, Broadway, on Wednesday, October 30, at 1.15-3.30pm and 5.15-7.30pm. Visit www.blood.co.uk to book a slot.


FEEL the burn at new Zumba classes at Firwood Church, Middleton Road, from 6pm to 7pm on Wednesdays. Cost £2.