New road

A PLANNING application has been submitted for a new access road at Manchester Cabins, Tweedale Way.

Details are on the planning application section at www.oldham.gov.uk. Permission is also sought for extensions at 47 Williams Crescent and 76A Higher House Close.

A TEAM of four Year 10 students from Radclyffe School came 11th at the regional final of the Student Investment Challenge in Birmingham. Ben Thornton, Isabelle Schiavo, Louis Smallwood and Luke Summersgill had to invest £100,000 of virtual money on the stock exchange over three months.


The Chadderton-based Oldham Photographic Society holds its annual presentation evening tomorrow at the Blue Club, Victoria Street. 7.15pm for a 7.30pm start.


MILLS Hill Baptist Church, Mills Hill Road, holds a coffee morning from 10am to noon on Wednesdays.


HELP your baby or toddler to develop their language skills and a love of books at Chadderton Library, Burnley Street, from 2 to 3pm, on Tuesdays.


PENSIONERS can enjoy a range of activities such as short mat bowls, puzzles, dominoes, pool and crafts from 10.30am to 1.30pm every second Thursday at Chadderton Community Church, Garforth Street. The next session is May 1 and costs £3, including lunch.


ENJOY an evening of Lancashire music with Norman Prince (ex-Houghton Weavers) and Paul Johnston (ex-The Fivepenny Piece) on Friday, May 2, at St Herbert’s Parish Centre, Broadway, from 8pm in aid of West End Bowling Club. Tickets cost £12.50, from Neil Baldwin 0161-620 3193 or Steve Rogers 01706-417480.