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UID:10066673-1789084800-1789948799@hla.oldham.gov.uk
SUMMARY:Oldham Time Trek Trail
DESCRIPTION: \n\n\nIf you enjoyed the Oldham Time Trek Trail last year\, there are 17 new town centre stops to access on the Time Trek page\, alongside the dozen stops featuring animated characters and puzzles. Learn about the people and places that make our town centre so special by visiting https://www.oldham.gov.uk/homepage/1221/explore_oldham_time_trek_trail or scanning the QR codes dotted around Oldham Town Centre. \nNo booking necessary – explore at your leisure throughout the Oldham Histories Festival and beyond. \nChoose a starting point on the online map or scan a QR code in the town centre.
URL:https://hla.oldham.gov.uk/event/oldham-time-trek-trail/
LOCATION:Oldham Town Centre\, The Old\, Town Hall\, Parliament Square\, Oldham\, Oldham\, OL1 1RA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:All ages,Festivals & Outdoor Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260911T000000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260919T235959
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T145648Z
UID:10066671-1789084800-1789862399@hla.oldham.gov.uk
SUMMARY:Dig Into Your Roots at Oldham Archives
DESCRIPTION: \n\n\nDo you have knots in your family tree and don’t know how to unpick them? Are you interested in the house\, street or area where you live but need tips on finding out more? Maybe you’re just curious about what was in the news on the day you were born. Drop into Oldham Archives throughout the festival\, our friendly team is here to help. \nNo need to book\, just drop in. Opening hours are Monday to Friday 10am-5pm\, Saturday 10am-1pm. \nThis event is part of Oldham Histories Festival. \nHeader image by Joel Fildes.
URL:https://hla.oldham.gov.uk/event/dig-into-your-roots-at-oldham-archives/
LOCATION:Oldham Archives\, Ascroft Street\, Oldham\, Greater Manchester\, OL1 1XF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:All ages,Festivals & Outdoor Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260911T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260911T170000
DTSTAMP:20250829T121024Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250829T121024Z
UID:10038461-1789113600-1789146000@hla.oldham.gov.uk
SUMMARY:Crompton Crafters
DESCRIPTION:Join our friendly crafters at Crompton library. Chatting and crafting\, what better way to spend a Friday afternoon.
URL:https://hla.oldham.gov.uk/event/crompton-crafters-5/2026-09-11/
LOCATION:Crompton Library\, Farrow Street East\, Shaw\, Oldham\, OL2 8QY
CATEGORIES:Adult Art & Crafts
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260911T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260911T170000
DTSTAMP:20260904T084557Z
CREATED:20260731T145033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T084557Z
UID:10066013-1789117200-1789146000@hla.oldham.gov.uk
SUMMARY:CANCELLED: The Butcher\, The Baker\, The Candlestick Maker: Everyday Life in Early 20th Century Royton
DESCRIPTION: \n\n\nDue to the closure of Royton Library for essential maintenance works\, this Oldham Histories Festival event has been cancelled. We hope to bring it to you next year.
URL:https://hla.oldham.gov.uk/event/the-butcher-the-baker-the-candlestick-maker-everyday-life-in-early-20th-century-royton/
LOCATION:Royton Library\, 60 Rochdale Road\, Royton\, England\, OL2 6QJ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions, Talks & Tours,Festivals & Outdoor Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260911T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260911T110000
DTSTAMP:20240927T102953Z
CREATED:20240305T110842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240927T102953Z
UID:10002011-1789120800-1789124400@hla.oldham.gov.uk
SUMMARY:Bounce and Rhyme
DESCRIPTION:Rhyming sessions for under 5s
URL:https://hla.oldham.gov.uk/event/bounce-and-rhyme-2/2026-09-11/
LOCATION:Oldham Library & Lifelong Learning Centre\, Greaves Street\, Oldham\, OL1 1AL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Children & Families
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260911T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260911T110000
DTSTAMP:20260129T163516Z
CREATED:20251103T140817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T163516Z
UID:10003721-1789120800-1789124400@hla.oldham.gov.uk
SUMMARY:Bounce & Rhyme at Fitton Hill Library
DESCRIPTION:Join our playful sessions and meet new friends\, explore the library spaces\, learn new rhymes and songs and enjoy some sensory play in our Bounce and Rhyme Sessions. \n\n\n\nPerfect for 0 – 5’s. \n\n\n\nFree to join\, no need to book.
URL:https://hla.oldham.gov.uk/event/bounce-rhyme-at-fitton-hill-library/2026-09-11/
LOCATION:Fitton Hill Library\, Fircroft Road\, Oldham\, England\, OL8 2QD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Children & Families
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260911T110000
DTSTAMP:20260326T171155Z
CREATED:20260326T171153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T171155Z
UID:10032783-1789120800-1789124400@hla.oldham.gov.uk
SUMMARY:Bounce and rhyme
DESCRIPTION:Join us at our weekly bounce and rhyme event. Learn new rhymes\, sing songs and make friends. Perfect for the 0-4’s. Free
URL:https://hla.oldham.gov.uk/event/bounce-and-rhyme-11/2026-09-11/
LOCATION:Greenfield Library\, Chew Vale\, Greenfield\, England\, OL3 7EQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Children & Families
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260911T160000
DTSTAMP:20260731T145031Z
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UID:10066055-1789120800-1789142400@hla.oldham.gov.uk
SUMMARY:Open Days at Holy Trinity Church Dobcross
DESCRIPTION: \n\n\nPick up our booklet containing a brief history of the church and tour the building at your own pace. Admire the original three-sided gallery with its box-type pews\, small chancel and central West Tower. The tower is flanked by porches with swept coped parapets and ball finials. The top stage of the Tower is in the Italianate style with arcades and clock faces. The Historic Graveyard is open all day. \nThere is a slight downhill gradient on the stone path to the entrance of the church. Visitors should take care as some of the gravestones adjacent to the church entrance are smooth and can be hazardous in wet weather. Warning notices are posted. \nThere is street parking on Woods Lane and Nudger Green. \nOpen Monday to Sunday 10am-4pm throughout the Oldham Histories Festival.
URL:https://hla.oldham.gov.uk/event/open-daysat-holy-trinity-church-dobcross/
LOCATION:Holy Trinity Church Dobcross\, 24 Woods Lane\, Oldham\, OL3 5AN
CATEGORIES:Festivals & Outdoor Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260911T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260911T110000
DTSTAMP:20260907T184751Z
CREATED:20260904T124058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260907T184751Z
UID:10067789-1789120800-1789124400@hla.oldham.gov.uk
SUMMARY:Extra Small Cinema : The Snail and the Whale
DESCRIPTION:Sensory Cinema experience aimed at Under-fives and their grown-ups.  A relaxed\, interactive session with a short film.
URL:https://hla.oldham.gov.uk/event/extra-small-cinema-the-snail-and-the-whale-3/
LOCATION:Oldham Library & Lifelong Learning Centre\, Greaves Street\, Oldham\, OL1 1AL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Children & Families,Cinema, Music & Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260911T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260911T113000
DTSTAMP:20260129T162748Z
CREATED:20240502T151208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T162748Z
UID:10005287-1789120800-1789126200@hla.oldham.gov.uk
SUMMARY:Digital Confidence at Northmoor Library
DESCRIPTION:Come along to our free online course for beginners and develop your digital skills so you can feel comfortable in the online world.
URL:https://hla.oldham.gov.uk/event/online-basics-3/2026-09-11/
LOCATION:Northmoor Library\, Chadderton Way\, Oldham\, England\, OL9 6DH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Digital,Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260911T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260911T130000
DTSTAMP:20260807T120727Z
CREATED:20260807T120119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T120727Z
UID:10067131-1789120800-1789131600@hla.oldham.gov.uk
SUMMARY:Build a Business; Business Basics Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Setting up your own business? Recently started? Got a brilliant idea? Get the skills and confidence you need to succeed. \n\n\n\nPower Up Your Business! \n\n\n\nJoin Wendy Breakell\, entrepreneur and named one of the top 50 business advisors in the North West\, for this workshop covering the practicalities of starting and growing your business. \n\n\n\nThis 3-hour workshops covers the essential ‘nuts and bolts’ of starting up and running a successful enterprise\, including: \n\n\n\n• Legal structures \n\n\n\n• Business planning / Business Model Canvas \n\n\n\n• E-commerce \n\n\n\n• Cashflow\, Finance and Tax
URL:https://hla.oldham.gov.uk/event/build-a-business-business-basics-workshop/
LOCATION:BIPC Oldham\, Oldham Library & Lifelong Learning Centre\, Greaves Street\, Oldham\, OL1 1AL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Business
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260911T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260911T113000
DTSTAMP:20251103T140408Z
CREATED:20240508T114449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T140408Z
UID:10010131-1789122600-1789126200@hla.oldham.gov.uk
SUMMARY:Chat & choose at Northmoor Library
DESCRIPTION:Pop in to Northmoor Library and have a brew and a chat with others about books or anything you like.
URL:https://hla.oldham.gov.uk/event/chat-choose/2026-09-11/
LOCATION:Northmoor Library\, Chadderton Way\, Oldham\, England\, OL9 6DH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Health and Wellbeing
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260911T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260911T113000
DTSTAMP:20251103T140452Z
CREATED:20240508T115241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T140452Z
UID:10010653-1789122600-1789126200@hla.oldham.gov.uk
SUMMARY:Chat & choose at Limehurst Library
DESCRIPTION:Pop into Limehurst Library for a brew and a chat about books or anything you like.
URL:https://hla.oldham.gov.uk/event/chat-choose-2/2026-09-11/
LOCATION:Limehurst Library\, Lime Green Parade\, Oldham\, England\, OL8 3HH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Health and Wellbeing
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260911T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260911T113000
DTSTAMP:20251103T140542Z
CREATED:20240508T115456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T140542Z
UID:10011175-1789122600-1789126200@hla.oldham.gov.uk
SUMMARY:Chat & choose at Fitton Hill Library
DESCRIPTION:Pop into Fitton Hill Library for a brew and a chat about books or anything you like.
URL:https://hla.oldham.gov.uk/event/chat-choose-3/2026-09-11/
LOCATION:Fitton Hill Library\, Fircroft Road\, Oldham\, England\, OL8 2QD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Health and Wellbeing
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260911T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260911T150000
DTSTAMP:20260731T145030Z
CREATED:20260731T145030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T145030Z
UID:10066675-1789124400-1789138800@hla.oldham.gov.uk
SUMMARY:Oldham Parish Church Heritage Open Day
DESCRIPTION: \n\n\nOldham people from all walks of life have worshipped on the site of the Parish Church of St Mary with St Peter since 1280. The current church is a Grade II* listed building designed by the architect Richard Lane and opened in 1830. Visit on the open day and find out about the mill owners of Oldham and the legendary ‘Oldham Giant’. \nDrop in\, no need to book. \nThis event is part of Oldham Histories Festival 2026.
URL:https://hla.oldham.gov.uk/event/oldham-parish-church-heritage-open-day/
LOCATION:Oldham Parish Church\, Rock Street\, Oldham\, OL1 3UH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:All ages,Festivals & Outdoor Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260911T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260911T123000
DTSTAMP:20260907T184751Z
CREATED:20260904T123057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260907T184751Z
UID:10067791-1789124400-1789129800@hla.oldham.gov.uk
SUMMARY:Extra Small Cinema : The Snail and the Whale
DESCRIPTION:Sensory Cinema experience aimed at Under-fives and their grown-ups.  A relaxed\, interactive session with a short film.
URL:https://hla.oldham.gov.uk/event/extra-small-cinema-the-snail-and-the-whale-2/
LOCATION:Oldham Library and Lifelong Learning Centre\, Greaves St\, Oldham\, OL1 1AL
CATEGORIES:Children & Families,Cinema, Music & Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260911T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260911T140000
DTSTAMP:20241115T164655Z
CREATED:20241115T164651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241115T164655Z
UID:10021377-1789131600-1789135200@hla.oldham.gov.uk
SUMMARY:Digital confidence
DESCRIPTION:Drop in and join our free platform for beginners. Develop your digital skills or get comfortable with your own device. \n\n\n\nWork through modules at your own pace \, with someone there for guidance if you need. Come along and improve your digital confidence.
URL:https://hla.oldham.gov.uk/event/digital-confidence-2/2026-09-11/
LOCATION:Crompton Library\, 7 Farrow Street\, Shaw\, Oldham\, England\, OL2 8QY\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260911T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260911T150000
DTSTAMP:20250829T134331Z
CREATED:20250829T134329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250829T134331Z
UID:10039005-1789131600-1789138800@hla.oldham.gov.uk
SUMMARY:Crompton Crafters
DESCRIPTION:Join our friendly crafters at Crompton Library\, chatting and crafting.  What better way to spend a Friday afternoon\, meeting weekly?
URL:https://hla.oldham.gov.uk/event/crompton-crafters-4/2026-09-11/
LOCATION:Crompton Library\, Farrow Street East\, Shaw\, Oldham\, OL2 8QY
CATEGORIES:Adult Art & Crafts,Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260911T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260911T150000
DTSTAMP:20250724T170544Z
CREATED:20250724T170529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250724T170544Z
UID:10033827-1789135200-1789138800@hla.oldham.gov.uk
SUMMARY:Chat and choose
DESCRIPTION:Fancy a brew?  Our chat and choose sessions are a great opportunity to meet people \, relax and pick up a good book
URL:https://hla.oldham.gov.uk/event/chat-and-choose-2/2026-09-11/
LOCATION:Uppermill Library\, St Chads House\, Uppermill\, Uppermill\, England\, OL3 6AZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:All ages
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260911T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260911T150000
DTSTAMP:20260326T170550Z
CREATED:20260326T170224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T170550Z
UID:10060507-1789135200-1789138800@hla.oldham.gov.uk
SUMMARY:Chat and Choose
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a cuppa and a chat!Everyone is welcome — and while you’re here\, why not pick out a great book to take home?
URL:https://hla.oldham.gov.uk/event/chat-and-choose-4/2026-09-11/
LOCATION:Uppermill Library\, St Chads House\, Uppermill\, Uppermill\, England\, OL3 6AZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Groups,Health and Wellbeing
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260911T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260911T160000
DTSTAMP:20260420T150657Z
CREATED:20260420T150653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T150657Z
UID:10063041-1789137000-1789142400@hla.oldham.gov.uk
SUMMARY:Builds and board games at Failsworth library.
DESCRIPTION:Come have a chat and play a game at our social Lego and Board Games club aimed at adults. \n\n\n\nChoose any of the games provided at the library or bring your own if you prefer.
URL:https://hla.oldham.gov.uk/event/builds-and-board-games-at-failsworth-library/2026-09-11/
LOCATION:Failsworth Library\, Oldham Road\, Oldham\, M35 0HP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Health and Wellbeing
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260911T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260911T200000
DTSTAMP:20260731T145029Z
CREATED:20260731T145029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T145029Z
UID:10066685-1789153200-1789156800@hla.oldham.gov.uk
SUMMARY:Oldham Town Centre Ghost Walk
DESCRIPTION: \n\n\nAre you ready to take a journey into the shadowy past of Oldham? Join our ghostly guide and meet the shades of Oldham’s past at the town’s most haunted spots. Our tales of mystery and intrigue will capture your imagination. \nBooking essential via Eventbrite. There is a booking fee of £6 for children and £12 for adults for this event. Maximum of 4 children with each adult. \nStart at The Old Museum\, Greaves Street\, Oldham OL1 1DN \nThis event is part of Oldham Histories Festival 2026.
URL:https://hla.oldham.gov.uk/event/oldham-town-centre-ghost-walk-2/
LOCATION:The Old Museum\, Greaves Street\, Oldham\, England\, OL1 1DN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Children & Families,Exhibitions, Talks & Tours,Festivals & Outdoor Events
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