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What’s on this week
There’s always plenty happening. Check the listings to see all our talks and tours, art and craft courses, family activities, cinema showings and other events.
Events happening this week
Saddleworth St Chad Parish Church Open Days
The Parish Church of Saint Chad Saddleworth The Parish Church of Saint Chad Saddleworth, UppermillOne Seven Five: An incomplete history of Oldham in 175 objects
Gallery Oldham 35 Greaves Street, OldhamSaddleworth St Chad Parish Church Open Days
The Parish Church of Saint Chad Saddleworth The Parish Church of Saint Chad Saddleworth, UppermillOldham Local Studies and Archives Heritage Help Desk
Oldham Library & Lifelong Learning Centre Greaves Street, OldhamOne Seven Five: An incomplete history of Oldham in 175 objects
Gallery Oldham 35 Greaves Street, OldhamSaddleworth St Chad Parish Church Open Days
The Parish Church of Saint Chad Saddleworth The Parish Church of Saint Chad Saddleworth, UppermillOne Seven Five: An incomplete history of Oldham in 175 objects
Gallery Oldham 35 Greaves Street, OldhamSaddleworth St Chad Parish Church Open Days
The Parish Church of Saint Chad Saddleworth The Parish Church of Saint Chad Saddleworth, UppermillAccountancy Drop In Clinic (Build a Business)
Oldham Library & Lifelong Learning Centre Greaves Street, OldhamOne Seven Five: An incomplete history of Oldham in 175 objects
Gallery Oldham 35 Greaves Street, OldhamSaddleworth St Chad Parish Church Open Days
The Parish Church of Saint Chad Saddleworth The Parish Church of Saint Chad Saddleworth, UppermillOldham Local Studies and Archives Heritage Help Desk
Oldham Library & Lifelong Learning Centre Greaves Street, OldhamOne Seven Five: An incomplete history of Oldham in 175 objects
Gallery Oldham 35 Greaves Street, OldhamSaddleworth St Chad Parish Church Open Days
The Parish Church of Saint Chad Saddleworth The Parish Church of Saint Chad Saddleworth, UppermillOldham Microscopical and Natural History Society Open Day
Oldham Library Greaves Street, OldhamOldham Local Studies and Archives Heritage Help Desk
Oldham Library & Lifelong Learning Centre Greaves Street, OldhamOne Seven Five: An incomplete history of Oldham in 175 objects
Gallery Oldham 35 Greaves Street, OldhamSaddleworth St Chad Parish Church Open Days
The Parish Church of Saint Chad Saddleworth The Parish Church of Saint Chad Saddleworth, UppermillWeek of Events
One Seven Five: An incomplete history of Oldham in 175 objects
One Seven Five: An incomplete history of Oldham in 175 objects
One Seven Five: An incomplete history of Oldham in 175 objects exhibition
Saddleworth St Chad Parish Church Open Days
Saddleworth St Chad Parish Church Open Days
There's plenty to see and do at the Saddleworth St Chad Parish Church Open Days, running throughout Oldham Histories Festival.
Union Street Walk
Union Street Walk
Join this guided walk to find out more about the history of one of Oldham's oldest streets. Part of our Oldham Histories Festival.
Knit & natter
Knit & natter
Join this friendly group for knitting, crocheting and chat every Monday afternoon at Failsworth Library.
Saddleworth Church Commonwealth War Graves Commission talk
Saddleworth Church Commonwealth War Graves Commission talk
Join Ray Withnall for an illustrated talk about the work of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission for the Oldham Histories Festival.
Books, brew & banter
Books, brew & banter
Fancy a cuppa ? Want to socialise, unwind and get your hands on the hottest books in town. Swing by and say hi. Chat to others and have a cuppa […]
Routes Into Our Collections gallery talk
Routes Into Our Collections gallery talk
Find out more about the Gallery Oldham collections through stories of notable Oldhamers on this gallery talk for Oldham Histories Festival.
Moston Brook social walks
Moston Brook social walks
Meet 10.30am at the Wholesome café, basement level, Failsworth Town Hall, M35 0FJ. Circular Walk - approximately 1hr, leisurely pace, flat but with one set of steps. We get together […]
Udaasi – Celebration Event
Udaasi – Celebration Event
An exclusive screening and celebration event Join us for an exclusive screening of Udaasi - a theatre production presented by Oldham Theatre Workshop. Udaasi is an exciting theatre piece that […]
Build A Business Coffee Morning
Build A Business Coffee Morning
Come and meet other local businesses, have a hot drink and find out about free support available to you in Oldham!
Oldham Local Studies and Archives Heritage Help Desk
Oldham Local Studies and Archives Heritage Help Desk
Call in to Oldham Local Studies and Archives at Oldham Library for help starting your family tree or researching your local area.
Citizens Advice Drop Ins
Citizens Advice Drop Ins
You will be seen for an assessment on a first come, firstserved basis. The advisor may also make anappointment to see you at another time.
Accountancy Drop In Clinic (Build a Business)
Accountancy Drop In Clinic (Build a Business)
Free accountancy advice drop-in with Diane Clarkson Wright (DCW Accounting)
Oldham Local Studies and Archives Heritage Help Desk
Oldham Local Studies and Archives Heritage Help Desk
Call in to Oldham Local Studies and Archives at Oldham Library for help starting your family tree or researching your local area.
Online basics
Online basics
Come along to our free online course for beginners and develop your digital skills so you can feel comfortable in the online world.
Bounce and Rhyme
Holy Trinity Bardsley Open Day
Holy Trinity Bardsley Open Day
There's plenty to see and do at Holy Trinity Bardsley's Open Day, running as part of Oldham Histories Festival.
Oldham Parish Church Open Day
Oldham Parish Church Open Day
There's lots to do at the Oldham Parish Church open day, running as part of Oldham Histories Festival.
Oldham Microscopical and Natural History Society Open Day
Oldham Microscopical and Natural History Society Open Day
Our natural world is amazing. Join the Oldham Microscopical and Natural History Society to explore the wonders around us at their Open Day.
Holy Trinity Bardsley Open Day
Holy Trinity Bardsley Open Day
There's plenty to see and do at Holy Trinity Bardsley's Open Day, running as part of Oldham Histories Festival.
Saddleworth Museum Open Days
Saddleworth Museum Open Days
There's lots to do at the Saddleworth Museum open days, running as part of Oldham Histories Festival.
Gallery
We have four large exhibition spaces and we take an innovative and unique approach to exhibition programming.
Get involved
Get hands on, get creative and unlock your inner artist with our range of activities to suit all ages. Find out about volunteering or join our cultural forum.
Libraries
Libraries in Oldham have books, newspapers, magazines, online resources, co-working space, kids activities, writing and reading groups and much more!
Local studies
Oldham Local Studies holds the archives for the town of Oldham, dating back to 1597.
Children & Families
We have bags of free fun activities for all the family!
Schools
Class visits, loan boxes, digital sessions, resources and workshops.
Our Area
On this map you can find everything from items in our local collections to other things of interest as well as finding your local library.