Junior first aid

BUDDING medics can learn about diabetes, shock, burns, scalds, broken bones, heart attack, cuts and grazes during a junior first-aid course at Royton Sports Centre on Tuesday, October 27.

The free training session, funded by Royton district councillors, is designed to teach children, aged eight to 16, about how to react to injuries and summon expert help. To book a place on the session, which runs from 12.30 to 4pm, contact OCL on 0161-207 7000.


AN application has been submitted for a single-storey rear extension at 11 Kevin Avenue, Royton.


POLICE will hold a surgery at Trinity Methodist Church, Radcliffe Street, Royton, on Thursday, from 10am to noon.


THE Royton and Shaw Pub and Club Watch meeting will take place at The Oddfellows Club, Union Street, Royton, from 10 to 11am on Wednesday, October 28.



ENJOY a social afternoon at Royton and Crompton’s Over-60s’ Group every Thursday at the Over-60s Centre, Unit 1 Kingsmill Industrial Estate, off Shaw Road. The club is open from 1 to 3pm. For more information contact Janet on 07758-192 540.



POLICE officers in Royton are urging anyone who knows of legal-high sellers in the area to report them by calling 101.



KIDS can enjoy a half-term sports camp at Oldham Academy North, Broadway, Royton, every day from Monday, October 26, to Friday, October 30. Open from 10am to 3pm, the camp will feature sports, games and Hallowe’en activities for children aged eight to 16. Entrance is £4 a day/£16 for the week.