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New year and an exciting new move for Tommyfield Market
 
We’ve been listening to our traders and they’ve told us the best time to move into the brand new market in Spindles is after Christmas.
 
That means Tommyfield Market will be staying put for the festive season.
 
Traders are keen that everyone can move into the new space as one, keeping the market family together, and give businesses the time they need to fit out their new stalls. 
 
The market remains open and ready to welcome you this Christmas,  so shop local, support our market family, and look forward to an exciting new chapter in 2026.
 
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Just one day to go before Oldham is transformed into retro wonderland
 
Nostalgic Oldham returns from 11am—4pm tomorrow (Saturday) with a day packed with retro fun with street performers, classic and vintage cars, crafts, games and more across Oldham town centre.
 
Highlights include a meet and greet with Sonic the Hedgehog at the Spindles and Tommyfield Market, live performers including Fire Man Dave, Granny Turismo, Bo Peep and her Sheep, Ollie & Millie, a stilt-walking ringmaster and giant bees buzzing through the town.
 
More than 20 vintage and classic cars will be on the High Street, including Frank Rothwell’s Rothwell Car and Rowan Ashworth’s steam engine and there will be a replica DeLorean from Back to the Future outside the Town Hall at Parliament Square.
 

There will also be free face painting, crafts, retro arcade games and vintage street games, so bring the whole family, soak up the nostalgia and make memories.
 
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Catch Sonic The Hedgehog Movie 3 at the Odeon Oldham
 
Sonic fans will also be delighted to hear that there are two special screenings of his movie adventures at the cinema in Parliament Square tomorrow (Saturday 27 September), and tickets are from just £5.
 
Screenings are at 11.30am and 2.30pm.

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Primary school celebrates success of national development programme
 
Beal Vale Primary in Shaw has celebrated the amazing progress helping children find their voices with the Early Language Support for Every Child (ELSEC) programme — in the classroom, at home and beyond. 
 
Thanks to ELSEC, kids with speech and language needs are growing in confidence, parents feel more equipped, and teachers are empowered with new tools and skills. 

 
Headteacher Adil Rashid said: "The legacy of this is that staff and pupils have been so well equipped, the impact of this will last forever and I am so incredibly proud."
 
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Council honoured with prestigious gold award for armed forces support
 
Oldham Council has been presented with the prestigious Gold Award in the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme.
 
This is the highest level of recognition an organisation can achieve for its support of the Armed Forces community, and Oldham Council has been recognised for the practical steps it takes to support veterans, reservists, cadet force volunteers and military families.  
 
These include guaranteed job interviews for those meeting essential criteria, extra paid leave for reservists to attend training camps and dedicated volunteering days for adult cadet force volunteers.
 
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New exhibition celebrates historic links between India and the UK
 
Gallery Oldham is delighted to present Indian Perspectives, a vibrant new exhibition opening this Saturday, 27 September, that celebrates the historic and ongoing links between India and the UK.
 
This thought-provoking display brings together more than 100 works by two talented artists, Tony Phillips and Jasmir Creed, who explore these connections through their own personal stories and identity.
 
A special launch event will be held at 2pm on Saturday, where both artists will speak about their work and inspirations. The event is free with no booking needed.
 
Indian Perspectives will be on display at Gallery Oldham until Saturday 3 January 2026.

 
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Got ideas to help people walk or wheel more? Last chance to have your say
 
The GM Walking and Wheeling Fund offers grants of up to £7,000 to support local projects to improve community health and wellbeing.
 
Last year, more than 1,700 people across Greater Manchester got moving thanks to this fund.
 
Applicants have until midday today (Friday 26 September) to submit their proposals, so make sure you don't miss out and apply by clicking[here.]([link removed] )

 

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Oldham Volunteer Fair returns to Oldham this Autumn
 
You're invited to Oldham Library this October to discover amazing volunteering opportunities.
 
Make sure you pop by on Tuesday 7 October, from 10am—2pm, and find out how you can make a difference in your community, and if you are an organisation looking for volunteers you can book a stall.
 
Stalls are free to members of Action Together, and must have a volunteering focus on volunteer recruitment in Oldham
 
To find out more visit[www.actiontogether.org.uk/oldham-volunteer-fair]([link removed]).
 
And for any queries, get in touch with the Action Together volunteer team at [email protected] 

 

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Hills and thrills - the Halloween Half Marathon is ready for you

Oldham's Halloween Half, the borough’s 13.1 mile countryside course, is widely regarded as one of the toughest half marathon events in the country, with its majestic hilly landscape popular with local running clubs, charities, businesses and residents.
 
You could also be one of the runners enjoying some of the best scenery Oldham has to offer on Sunday 26 October.
 
Setting off from Oldham town centre, runners will make their way up to Saddleworth and its surrounding villages before returning to the centre of Oldham.
 
The event is aimed at runners aged 17 and above, and it costs £29 for running club members and £31 for general runners.
 
To book click[here.]([link removed])

 

[Olivia Cooke speaking on the social media account TOPJAW ]

Oldham actress Olivia proves there's no taste like home
 
We’re always proud to see homegrown talent making an impact on the world stage – and even prouder when they carry a piece of Oldham with them wherever they go. 
 
Oldham-born actress Olivia Cooke, star of House of the Dragon and The Girlfriend, was recently asked to name the best value place to eat by social media account TOPJAW, who make food and travel videos mainly based in the the capital.
 
Instead of picking a London restaurant, she shone the spotlight back on Oldham – choosing Ree Ming Chinese Chippy on Oldham Road. 
 
"It's brilliant," she enthused. "Meat and potato pie, chips and gravy – change from a fiver. And the gravy is so good, obviously.” 
 
Moments like this are a reminder of the pride we share in the borough and the local businesses and favourites that leave a lasting impression.

 

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You're not alone: Free parenting courses helping parents at all stages
 
Single dad John Taylor turned to the Oldham Parenting Team through our Family Hubs offer to benefit himself and his young son, and he is urging more fathers to do the same after completing The Nurturing Programme.
 
The Nurturing Programme is a 10-week course helping parents and carers develop skills to better understand emotions, manage behaviour, and build nurturing relationships with their children.
 
Baby Bonding is for new and expectant parents to discover gentle ways to connect and support their baby's development, Positive Parenting, for ages 2–9, provides help and support for tantrums, fussy eating and bedtime battles, Positive Parenting for Teens helps to navigate the ups and downs of the teenage years, Youth Connect 5 helps to build emotional resilience and mental wellbeing in 11-16-year-olds and Youth Connect 5: In Transit supports the move to high school.
 
To register, email [email protected] stating the course you're interested in.
 
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Bus strikes next week: Check before you travel 
 
Staff at some Bee Network bus operators (First, Metroline and Stagecoach) are on strike from Tuesday 30 September to Thursday 2 October, so check before you travel and allow for extra time.
 
Expect busy services and avoid peak hours (7–9am, 4–6pm).
 
Some early buses on Friday 3 October may be affected.
 
Trams and trains will run as normal and 
Valid bus passes can be used on Metrolink, Northern trains in affected areas and TransPennine Express services in Greater Manchester.
 
For more information, head to the TfGM [website](http://: [link removed]) or call 0161 244 1000 (open extended hours during strike days).

 

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