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

Lees Christmas markets, your local Christmas light switch on, live showcases, advice surgeries, Christmas shopping night, litter pick session, Palaeography group and Peppa Pig in Oldham Town Centre, Dr Kershaw’s Hospice Christmas Extravaganza - lots to do for all the family. 

• Events happening all weekend 

Lees Christmas Markets – at the Milan Bar, Fri 24, Sat 25 and Sun 26 Nov, 12noon till 9.00pm

Lots of festive stalls, Choirs, Brass bands, Delicious festive food and drink, Santa, Face Painting

http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/51190/

The Ladykillers – Lyceum Theatre, Fri 24 to Sun 26, 7.30pm

The Ladykillers show follows a sinister story of one small woman and a gang of inept burglars, based on the Ealing Comedy.

http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/50750/

The Vicar of Dibley 2 by Ian Gower and Paul Carpenter – Playhouse 2, Sat 25 and Sun 26 Nov, 7.30pm start

The follow up to the fantastically successful Vicar of Dibley of two years ago.

http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/49478/

• Friday 24 November

Oldham Town Centre Masterplan Consultation – Chadderton Library and Wellbeing Centre, 11.00am till 1.00pm 

The masterplan seeks to change Oldham town centre to match our aspirations for it to be an even more vibrant place with high-quality attractions, an excellent cultural and shopping offer and a night-time economy making it stand out as a destination in Greater Manchester.

http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/49728/

Christmas Markets and Light Switch On – Chadderton Town Hall, 12.00pm till 5.00pm

A Christmas style market, followed by a ceremony to 'switch on' Chadderton's Christmas lights. School choirs will be singing Christmas carols and a Chadderton band will also be playing.

http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/50397/

Advice Surgery with Jim McMahon MP – Textile House, 4.00pm till 5.00pm

Jim McMahon MP holds regular surgeries for constituents. He is at Textile House every 2nd and 4th Friday of each month.

http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/50537/

Victoria & Catherine Present Charity Christmas Shopping Night - The Blue Club, 7.00pm - 10.00pm

Event for that last minute Christmas shopping and pampering session. There will be a variety of stalls with some amazing products to help make Christmas Shopping easier.

http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/50821/

Shaw and Crompton Christmas Lights Switch On – Shaw and Crompton Library, 4.00pm till 9.00pm

Your local Christmas lights switch on.

http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/50979/

Chadderton Christmas Lights Switch On – Chadderton Town Hall, 6.30pm

Your local Christmas lights switch on.

http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/50980/

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

http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=24-11-2017&searchtype=date

• Saturday 25 November 

Oldham Palaeography Group – Gallery Oldham, 10.00am till 11.30am 

Meets every fourth Saturday of the month for anyone interested in reading and deciphering original documents from the 16th to the 19th centuries.

http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/50348/

Litter Pick – South Chadderton Methodist Church, 10.00am

Litter pick for anyone that would like to help.

http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/50410/

A Feast of free Christmas Events: Peppa Pig – Spindles Shopping Centre, 10.30am till 3.00pm

We have special visits planned from some of TVs most popular characters so don’t forget to bring your camera!

http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/50671/

Blondie meets Motown meets Morgan – Uppermill Civic Hall, 7.00pm till late

There will be a grand raffle and a licensed bar by The Hare and Hounds. All proceeds go to Dr Kershaw’s Hospice.

http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/50884/

Christmas Fayre / Market – St Margaret’s Church, 11.00am till 3.00pm

Includes Father Christmas in his grotto with a variety of stalls, tombola, face painting, raffles and lots more.

http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/50953/

Royton Christmas Lights Switch On - Royton Centre, 3.00pm till 6.00pm

Your local Christmas lights switch on.

http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/50981/

Greenfield Christmas Lights Switch On - Intersection of Bridle Way with Chew Valley Road, 7.00pm

Your local Christmas lights switch on.

http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/50990/

Coffee Morning and Craft Sale – Oldham Roundthorn Salvation Army, 10.00am till 12.30pm

Come along to find some unique Christmas gifts. The cafe will also be open for refreshments.

http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/51219/

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

http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=25-11-2017&searchtype=date

• Sunday 26 November 

Dr Kershaw’s Hospice Christmas Extravaganza – Dr Kershaw’s Hospice, 12noon till 4.00pm 

Make sure you don’t miss this great family day out that will get you all in the festive spirit.

http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/50121/

Oldham Council Music Centre rocks The Lyceum - The Lyceum Theatre, 1.00pm till 4.30pm

Oldham Music Centre is pleased to announce that its many and varied rock and pop groups will be performing in their annual autumn showcase. The groups taking part range from student rock bands through to adult ukulele groups, from blues groups to acoustic guitar orchestras.

http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/51165/

Maggie's Christmas Cracker Christmas Fair - Maggie's Oldham, 1.00pm - 4.00pm

There will be mulled wine, tasty treats, fun for the kids including a chance to meet Santa. Plenty of stalls to get you into the Christmas spirit too.

http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/51220/

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

http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=26-11-2017&searchtype=date

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