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

Child writing letter to Father Christmas

A variety of Christmas Pantomimes, Live Music, Tommyfield Market, Christmas Concert with Oldham Band, Meet and Greet an Emmerdale star and join in some art and crafts events at Hack Oldham - lots to do for all the family.

• Events happening all weekend

Live@theLibrary: Peter Pan –Oldham Library, Fri 22 & Sat 23, 7.00pm
Following the huge success of last years, A Christmas Carol, Oldham Theatre Workshop’s professional company return with an action packed new musical adaptation of JM Barrie’s classic tale for children.
http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/50667/

Tommyfield Market – Tommyfield Market Hall, Fri 22, Sat 23 & Sun 24 Dec, 9.00am – 5.15pm
Tommyfield market was home to the first chip shop and is immersed in history, character and has a story to tell.
http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/49663/

The Painted – Oldham Theatre Workshop, Fri 22 & Sat 23, 7.30pm – 9.30pm
Inspired by Charles Dickens ‘The Old Curiosity Shop’, this year’s Christmas production will be a thrilling, energetic and unforgettable piece of theatre that combines movement, design, music and text.
http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/51221/

Santa’s Spectacular Farm Grotto – Lancaster Park and Farm, Fri 22, Sat 23 & Sun 24 Dec, 10.00am – 3.00pm
Meet Santa and receive a Christmas present. Listen to a Christmas story with Mrs Clause. Write a letter to Santa with the elves. Take a photo in our life-size frame or take a seat in our life-size sleigh as well as all the usual fun on the farm... Don’t forget your camera! http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/51241/

• Friday 22 December

Christmas Concert with Oldham Band – Oldham Parish Church, 7.30pm – 9.30pm
A seasonal feast of popular favourites with carols for all. http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/51225/

DJ Dave Sweetmore presents Indie Rock ‘n’ Roll night – Whittles Oldham, 9.00pm – 2.00am
You really wouldn’t associate Oldham with having a kickass live music venue – but it does! http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/51575/

Mixed Mad Friday with guest DJ PBH – Liquid and Envy Oldham, 11.00pm – 4.00am
Liquid hosts the most upfront Friday night with mixed residents playing the very best in House, Dance, R'n'B, Hip-Hop, Grime and Garage. http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/51653/

For a full list of Friday’s events see the Oldham Times Events Diary http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=22-12-2017&searchtype=date

• Saturday 23 December

Oldham Palaeography Group – Gallery Oldham, 10.00am – 11.30am
For anyone interested in reading and deciphering original documents from the 16th to the 19th centuries.
http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/50349/

Roleplay Gaming – Hack Oldham, 10.00am – 3.00pm
Buckle your swashes, unsheathe your D20s and get ready for an evening of roleplaying. We are proud to present the Hack Oldham Table Top Roleplaying Group. http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/51307/

Crafty Hacks – Hack Oldham, 1.00pm – 4.00pm
Fun for everyone who enjoys art at this new event space. http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/51320/

Saturday Night Live: Gary Barlow Tribute – Liquid and Envy Oldham, 9.00pm – 11.00pm
With 50% off drinks and free entry for a very special tribute act. http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/51671/

Meet and Greet with Danny Miller (Emmerdale’s Aaron Dingle) – Liquid and Envy Oldham, 11.00pm – 4.00am
Stockport born Danny is known mostly for his role in Emmerdale as Aaron Dingle as well as BBC's Grange Hill. He has won several awards, including winning the British Soap Award for Best Actor three times.
http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/51654/

For a full list of Saturday’s events see the Oldham Times Events Diary http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=23-12-2017&searchtype=date

• Sunday 24 December

For a full list of Sunday’s events including all the Church, Carol and Crib Services for Christmas Eve see the Oldham Times Events Diary http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=24-12-2017&searchtype=date

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