Coffee collection

ST Paul’s Church of England Primary School in Royton raised £249 as part of the Macmillan coffee morning fundraising appeal.


SPEAK to local councillors about issues affecting the community at the Royton District Executive meeting at Royton Town Hall, today, from 6pm.


A BURGLAR stole property after getting in to a house in Verney Road, Royton, through an open window during the early hours of October 3. A separate incident took place in the early hours of October 5 in Cornish Way, Royton, with the burglar forcing a front window and stealing a handbag.


A SINGLE-STOREY extension has been approved for Dryclough Manor care home, in Shaw Road, Royton.


CRIME concerns will be discussed at the Royton Homewatch meeting at Oddies, Union Street, Royton, on Thursday, October 15, from 7 to 8pm.


A NEW shop front will be installed at the Card Factory store, 8 Market Square, Royton, after planning permission was granted.


EVER wanted to learn more about Machu Picchu in Peru? Head down to the Royton Townswomen’s Guild meeting tomorrow to hear Brian White give a talk. The event takes place at 7.30pm at Royton Town Hall. Entrance is £2 for members and £3 for non-members, including refreshments. For details contact Carole Miller, 0161-633 6126.


AN illustrated talk by Donald Reid at Royton Local History Society will tell the story of one of the biggest underground fires in transport history. The talk takes place tonight, at 7.30pm, at Downey House, Church Street, Royton. Entrance is free for members or £1.50 for visitors.