Our guide to what you can do in and around Oldham this weekend

Remembrance Services and Parades, Live Music, Eye Conditions Talk, Race Night, Child Loss Memorial Service, Christine Bovill’s Piaf, Exhibitions - lots to do for all the family. 

• Friday 10 November

Eye Conditions Talk – Education Centre at Fairfield General Hospital, 2.00pm till 3.00pm 

Aiming to raise awareness of eye conditions such as Cataracts, Glaucoma, Diabetic Retinopathy and Macular Degeneration (the leading cause of sight loss in diabetics).

http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/50200/

Chadderton Park FC Race Night – North Chadderton Social and Bowling Club

The thrills and spills of a day at the races… at home!

http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/50406/

Saddleworth Live: Christine Bovill’s Piaf – Millgate Arts Centre, 7.30pm

Christine Bovill returns to the stage with her award-winning show featuring the songs made famous by the legendary Edith Piaf.

http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/50675/

Festival of Remembrance – Queen Elizabeth Hall, 7.00pm

Oldham Liason of Ex-Service Association presents an evening led by dancing and cabaret as well as the Band & Corp of Drums of the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers.

http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/50816/

Battle of Passchendaele Exhibition – Oldham Local Studies and Archives, 10.00am till 3.00pm

10 November 2017 marks the 100th anniversary of the end of the Battle of Passchendaele, one of the bloodiest battles of the First World War. A file has been created recording over 400 men from Oldham and district during the battle.

http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/50988/

For a full list of Friday’s events see the Oldham Times Events Diary

http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=10-11-2017&searchtype=date

• Saturday 11 November 

Remembrance Day – David Hewitt: Joseph, 1917 – Uppermill Library, 11.00am to 12.30pm 

Writer and Lawyer David Hewitt will be discussing his story about a man forced to fight in WW1, even though he’d already volunteered to do so.

http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/50659/

Live@thelibrary presents A November Day – Oldham Library, 2.00pm till 3.00pm

In forgotten boxes in an attic, a woman discovers the story of her grandfather, a survivor of the First World War, and his unexpected encounter with a stray dog, who knew no boundaries.

http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/50660/

Whole Lotta DC (Ultimate Tribute to AC/DC) – Whittles Oldham, 9.00pm till 12.00am

The gem that is Whittles Oldham plays host to some great cover bands as well as signed acts.

http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/50840/

Digital Drop In – Hack Oldham, 10.00am till 3.00pm

A chance to get help with your basic IT questions… bring in your device to get tips or get advice on what kind of device would best suit your needs.

http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/50773/

Hub Explorers – Alexandra Park, 10.00am to 12.00pm

Bring out the explorer in you and get involved with wildlife, safari, seed sowing, harvesting, growing produce and more.

http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/49377/

For a full list of Saturday’s events see the Oldham Times Events Diary

http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=11-11-2017&searchtype=date

• Sunday 12 November  

Greater Love: A Musical Reflection for Remembrance Sunday – Royal Northern College of Music, 7.00pm

A musical reflection for Remembrance Sunday 99 years after the Armistice in 1918.

http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/50998/

Child Loss Memorial Service – St Anne’s Church, 2.00pm till 3.00pm

This is a special service for bereaved parents, families and friends of babies and children who have been lost for whatever reason and no longer with us.

http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/50883/

Remembrance Concert – Diggle Band Club, 7.00pm onwards

Wear your poppy with pride and join us for an evening of brass band music to remember those who gave their lives for us.

http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/50802/

Chadderton Remembrance Sunday Parade – 11.00am

Meet at Chadderton Town Hall War Memorial.

http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/50396/

Chadderton Remembrance Sunday Service – service commencing at 10.55am

Meet at Chadderton Reform Club at 10am then onto the War memorial in the Old Town Gardens.

http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/50999/

Oldham Remembrance Sunday Service – commencing at 10.50am

New Radcliffe Street then onto the War Memorial.

http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/50997/

Crompton Remembrance Sunday Service – commencing at 10.55am

From the Royal British Legion Club proceeding to the War Memorial.

http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/51000/

Failsworth Remembrance Sunday Service – commencing at 10.55am

Start at Failsworth Health Centre then onto the War Memorial, Oldham Road.

http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/51001/

Lees Remembrance Sunday Service – commencing at 10.55am

Meet at Thomas Street then proceed to the War memorial.

http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/51002/

Royton Remembrance Sunday Service – commencing at 10.55am

Meet at the War Memorial at Royton Park then onto Royton Town Hall.

http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/51003/

Saddleworth Remembrance Sunday Service – commencing at 10.55am

At the Pots and Pans Memorial.

http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/51004/

For a full list of Sunday’s events see the Oldham Times Events Diary

http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=12-11-2017&searchtype=date 

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