You're invited to The Engagement Party at Oldham Coliseum

From Tuesday February 18 to Saturday February 22, join us at The Engagement Party for a night of love, laughter and drama.

Written by Afshan D’Souza-Lodhi and directed by Amanda Huxtable, this immersive show at Oldham Coliseum is one big rollercoaster of emotions.

Meet Zack, a nature-loving foodie and Sofia, a city girl. Their love story began in a chicken shop in Oldham, but things are starting to get complicated.

When they’re missing from their own engagement party, tensions rise and the guests have to keep the party alive.

Expect live music, lots of drama, and plenty of surprises. It’s a mix of Coronation Street and Britain’s Got Talent – with a soundtrack that’ll get you dancing.

Pay What You Choose – Tickets from £10-£25. Book now by clicking here.

Planning your own wedding?

Speaking of weddings, join us at Spindles Town Square Shopping Centre from 12-4pm tomorrow (Saturday 15 February) for a special wedding event.

The event will showcase everything the centre, and the local area, has to offer to make your special day as memorable as it can possibly be.

Plus, you can enter a prize draw on the day for the chance to win a £250 Oldham Gift Card.

Meet the best friends who set up a much-loved before and after school club

Mums Bethany Dale and Sophie Byrne are making a big impact on the lives of young children after launching a popular before and after school club.

The best pals are owner mangers of Little Saplings at their children's school, St Paul's Primary in Royton.

They launched the club, which also runs in the school holidays, in September 2021 after recognising a need with headteacher Hilary Henderson.

Sophie explained: "We worked closely with Mrs Henderson to launch a club where children from reception could see familiar faces from around the school. The older ones take them under their wings like mother hens."

Read the full story on our website by clicking here.

Let your heart become the art

Want to see your heartbeat light up Oldham at this year’s Illuminate Festival on Saturday 22 February?

Become part of the exhibition The Matter of the Heart at Oldham Parish Church, a collection of real-time heartbeats from 100 Oldham people.

Wherever they may be, their hearts will remain in this space, flashing together as a demonstration of the collective power of community.

Spaces are limited so apply now at thematteroftheheart.com

Pack some excitement into your half-term with our fun-filled line-up

Gallery Oldham and Oldham Libraries have hundreds of activities and events to keep children entertained - and what a half-term line-up they have to offer.

From a writing workshop with Oli Sykes, music production workshops with Get it Loud, The Small Cinema screening of Toy Story, Illuminate lantern making workshops and events in partnership with Northern Roots environmental project, everything is either free or low cost.

Most events are drop-in but some are bookable and are being snapped-up fast.

To see what else is on click here.

Ever wanted to try an e-bike? Now’s your chance

The Bee Network and Cycling UK are offering free e-bike trials for residents of Greater Manchester.

Whether it’s for commuting, errands, or just for fun, you can find out how e-cycling could change your daily journeys.

The trials are open to anyone aged 16 and over.

To find out more and to sign up for a trial visit beeactive.tfgm.com/borrow-an-ebike

Are you looking for an apprenticeship opportunity like Joshua did?

It's National Apprenticeship Week and we’re sharing the journey of Joshua Sexton, a Higher Apprentice in Project Management with our Get Oldham Working team, to inspire others.

After finishing Ashton Sixth Form College in 2024, Joshua was on the hunt for a career where he could give back to the town he calls home.

Joshua found a role on Greater.Jobs and now, as a Higher Apprentice, he’s working towards a Level 4 qualification in Project Management while helping to support residents find work.

He said: "I hadn’t really given any thought to going down the apprenticeship route, but when I looked at the job description, the opportunity to gain valuable work experience as well as gaining a qualification that I could use throughout my working life, felt like an excellent opportunity."

Thinking about an apprenticeship? Check out the opportunities available across Oldham by clicking here.