Cricket AGM

THE bowling section of Royton Cricket Club will be holding its annual general meeting at the club on Bransdale Avenue, Royton, on Thursday at 8pm.

All existing members are invited to attend along with any people wishing to make themselves members for 2016.


LEARN glass painting, cake decorating, embroidery and small-scale weaving on a free six-week “Chat and Craft” course at Royton Town Hall. The Thursday classes take place from 1 to 3pm. For more information contact Julie Miller on 0161-770 8172 or email julie.miller@oldham.gov.uk.


DR Kershaw’s is looking for volunteers with a van to help collect Christmas trees on January 8 to 10. Anyone who can help is asked to call 0161-624 9984 or email info@drkershawshospice.org.uk.

RECYCLE your Christmas tree at Royton Park, Bleasdale Street, until January 17.


ROYTON Townswomen’s Guild will be hosting a talk by Anne Ashton entitled “The Devil’s Shoes Don’t Creak” at Royton Town Hall on January 12. The event is open from 7.30pm. Entrance costs £2 members, £3 visitors, including refreshments.


PLANNING permission has been requested for the removal of timber garages and the building of one four-bedroom house at land adjacent to 45 Turfland Avenue, Royton.


ANYONE looking to start running can join the new Royton Road Runners beginners’ group from tonight. Over 10 weeks, runners will be able to build up to a timed 5K run at Alexandra Park. Meet at 6pm for a 6.15pm start at Royton Cricket Club.