BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Oldham HLA - ECPv6.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://hla.oldham.gov.uk X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Oldham HLA REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20270328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20271031T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260917T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260917T123000 DTSTAMP:20260327T140611Z CREATED:20260327T100158Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T140611Z UID:10061071-1789641000-1789648200@hla.oldham.gov.uk SUMMARY:Brews\, Biscuits and Banter at Oldham Library DESCRIPTION:Fancy a cuppa ? Want to socialise and unwind? Chat to others and take some time to relax in the comfort of our lovely library. URL:https://hla.oldham.gov.uk/event/books-brew-and-banter-at-oldham-library/2026-09-17/ LOCATION:Oldham Library & Lifelong Learning Centre\, Greaves Street\, Oldham\, OL1 1AL\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Groups,Health and Wellbeing END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260917T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260917T130000 DTSTAMP:20251103T120859Z CREATED:20240508T121112Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T120859Z UID:10011699-1789642800-1789650000@hla.oldham.gov.uk SUMMARY:Books\, brew & banter at Failsworth Library DESCRIPTION: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 and take some time to relax with some mindfulness colouring\, all in the comfort of our lovely library. URL:https://hla.oldham.gov.uk/event/books-brew-banter/2026-09-17/ LOCATION:Failsworth Library\, Oldham Road\, Oldham\, M35 0HP\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Health and Wellbeing END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260918T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260918T113000 DTSTAMP:20251103T140408Z CREATED:20240508T114449Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T140408Z UID:10010133-1789727400-1789731000@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/2026-09-18/ LOCATION:Northmoor Library\, Chadderton Way\, Oldham\, England\, OL9 6DH\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Health and Wellbeing END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260918T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260918T113000 DTSTAMP:20251103T140452Z CREATED:20240508T115241Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T140452Z UID:10010655-1789727400-1789731000@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-2/2026-09-18/ LOCATION:Limehurst Library\, Lime Green Parade\, Oldham\, England\, OL8 3HH\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Health and Wellbeing END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260918T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260918T113000 DTSTAMP:20251103T140542Z CREATED:20240508T115456Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T140542Z UID:10011177-1789727400-1789731000@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-3/2026-09-18/ LOCATION:Fitton Hill Library\, Fircroft Road\, Oldham\, England\, OL8 2QD\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Health and Wellbeing END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260918T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260918T150000 DTSTAMP:20260326T170550Z CREATED:20260326T170224Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T170550Z UID:10060509-1789740000-1789743600@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-4/2026-09-18/ LOCATION:Uppermill Library\, St Chads House\, Uppermill\, Uppermill\, England\, OL3 6AZ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Groups,Health and Wellbeing END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260918T143000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260918T160000 DTSTAMP:20260420T150657Z CREATED:20260420T150653Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T150657Z UID:10063043-1789741800-1789747200@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/2026-09-18/ LOCATION:Failsworth Library\, Oldham Road\, Oldham\, M35 0HP\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Health and Wellbeing END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260921T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260921T113000 DTSTAMP:20260915T183719Z CREATED:20260305T145446Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T183719Z UID:10052761-1789986600-1789990200@hla.oldham.gov.uk SUMMARY:Mindfulness Walks DESCRIPTION:Adult wellness walks with Oldham Libraries. URL:https://hla.oldham.gov.uk/event/mindfulness-walks-14/ LOCATION:Failsworth Library\, Oldham Road\, Oldham\, M35 0HP\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Health and Wellbeing ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hla.oldham.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/bc5e622c3e9de847cdc6d5bc569802fb.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260922T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260922T113000 DTSTAMP:20260318T103828Z CREATED:20260318T103827Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T103828Z UID:10054037-1790071200-1790076600@hla.oldham.gov.uk SUMMARY:Dementia Armchair Exercise @ Chadderton Library and Wellbeing Centre DESCRIPTION:Dementia-friendly\, chair-based SitFit workout for beginners. Develop muscle mass\, improve balance and coordination\, strengthen bones and improve brain health with this easy-to-follow seated exercise routine\, designed for those struggling with their mobility. URL:https://hla.oldham.gov.uk/event/dementia-armchair-exercise-chadderton-library-and-wellbeing-centre/2026-09-22/ LOCATION:Chadderton Library and Wellbeing Centre\, Burnley Street\, Chadderton\, England\, OL9 0JW\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Health and Wellbeing END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260922T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260922T120000 DTSTAMP:20260129T163955Z CREATED:20240508T121255Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T163955Z UID:10012221-1790071200-1790078400@hla.oldham.gov.uk SUMMARY:Books\, brew & banter at Failsworth Library DESCRIPTION: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 and take some time to relax with some mindfulness colouring\, all in the comfort of our lovely library. URL:https://hla.oldham.gov.uk/event/books-brew-banter-2/2026-09-22/ LOCATION:Failsworth Library\, Oldham Road\, Oldham\, M35 0HP\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Groups,Health and Wellbeing END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260922T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260922T103000 DTSTAMP:20260326T154749Z CREATED:20250724T172959Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T154749Z UID:10058677-1790073000-1790073000@hla.oldham.gov.uk SUMMARY:Lees health walks DESCRIPTION:Walking is a great way to get fit\, explore what’s on your doorstep and make new friends. We meet at Lees library every Tuesday\, between 10:00am and 10:30am URL:https://hla.oldham.gov.uk/event/lees-health-walks/2026-09-22/ LOCATION:Lees Library Community Hub\, Thomas Street\, Lees\, Oldham\, Greater Manchester\, OL4 5DA\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Health and Wellbeing END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260922T133000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260922T153000 DTSTAMP:20260321T154706Z CREATED:20260318T105301Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260321T154706Z UID:10054561-1790083800-1790091000@hla.oldham.gov.uk SUMMARY:NHS Baby Clinic @ Chadderton Library and Wellbeing Centre DESCRIPTION:At baby clinic\, families can discuss any health issues and have their child weighed and measured. URL:https://hla.oldham.gov.uk/event/nhs-baby-clinic-chadderton-library-and-wellbeing-centre/2026-09-22/ LOCATION:Chadderton Library and Wellbeing Centre\, Burnley Street\, Chadderton\, England\, OL9 0JW\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Children & Families,Health and Wellbeing END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260922T173000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260922T183000 DTSTAMP:20260901T153740Z CREATED:20260901T153502Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T153740Z UID:10069131-1790098200-1790101800@hla.oldham.gov.uk SUMMARY:Silent Book Club at Oldham Library DESCRIPTION:What is Silent Book Club? \n\n\n\nWe meet fortnightly\, downstairs at Oldham Library\, from 17:30 – 18:30. (There will be signs around the event.) Bring your own book and read in companionable quiet. It’s like an Introvert Happy Hour! \n\n\n\nWhat do I bring? \n\n\n\nBring your current read\, or choose one when you get here. Bring a friend\, or come by yourself. \n\n\n\nHow silent will it be? \n\n\n\nWe’re meeting in public\, so there will be some ambient noise. Feel free to bring headphones\, book lights or ear defenders if you want. We read together quietly with no expectation of talking. \n\n\n\nDo I have to read? \n\n\n\nYou can read anything in any format\, or bring along homework\, writing\, art or craft – anything you can work on quietly! Fancy a chat? \n\n\n\nFeel free to stay afterwards and socialise – but there’s no pressure to do this\, and the club will officially end after an hour of reading. URL:https://hla.oldham.gov.uk/event/silent-book-club-at-oldham-library/2026-09-22/ LOCATION:Oldham Library & Lifelong Learning Centre\, Greaves Street\, Oldham\, OL1 1AL\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Health and Wellbeing,Reading and Books END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260923T030000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260923T033000 DTSTAMP:20250725T142413Z CREATED:20250725T142408Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250725T142413Z UID:10034883-1790132400-1790134200@hla.oldham.gov.uk SUMMARY:Chat and Choose DESCRIPTION:Fancy a brew? Our weekly 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-3/2026-09-23/ LOCATION:Greenfield Library\, Chew Vale\, Greenfield\, England\, OL3 7EQ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Health and Wellbeing END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260923T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260923T140000 DTSTAMP:20260904T142433Z CREATED:20260904T141835Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T142433Z UID:10069337-1790168400-1790172000@hla.oldham.gov.uk SUMMARY:Play\, Learn and Grow DESCRIPTION:Running from 23rd September-18th November at Oldham Library\, Play\, Learn and Grow is an 8-week coaching program designed to empower parents with children aged 18 months – 5 years in Rochdale & Oldham to support their child’s early learning and development. Working alongside parents\, one-to-one\, in community groups or educational settings\, to promote speech and language development\, gross motor development and encourage learning through play. When parents are empowered to support early learning and skill-development at home\, children are more likely to be ‘school-ready’ when they start lessons and able to thrive in education. \n\n\n\nSign up via the Homestart Host website for the next available sessions – Play Learn Grow | Home-Start HOST URL:https://hla.oldham.gov.uk/event/play-learn-and-grow/ LOCATION:Oldham Library & Lifelong Learning Centre\, Greaves Street\, Oldham\, OL1 1AL\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Children & Families,Health and Wellbeing END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260924T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260924T120000 DTSTAMP:20260904T131431Z CREATED:20260904T131428Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T131431Z UID:10069327-1790245800-1790251200@hla.oldham.gov.uk SUMMARY:GoBaby DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fun and relaxed sensory play session for pre-walkers and their families. No need to book just come along and join the fun. URL:https://hla.oldham.gov.uk/event/gobaby/ LOCATION:Gallery Oldham\, Greaves Street\, Oldham\, OL1 1AL\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Children & Families,Health and Wellbeing END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261005T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261005T193000 DTSTAMP:20260324T102838Z CREATED:20260324T102836Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T102838Z UID:10017347-1791225000-1791228600@hla.oldham.gov.uk SUMMARY:Chadderton Readers Group DESCRIPTION:Reading group  meet and discuss a book or books that they have read and share their opinions. The members of the group normally agree to read a particular book\, and then discuss their own thoughts\, experiences and impressions at the next meeting. Joining is free and the group welcome new members. It’s also a great way to meet people with similar interest and make new friends. URL:https://hla.oldham.gov.uk/event/chadderton-readers-group-3/2026-10-05/ LOCATION:Chadderton Library and Wellbeing Centre\, Burnley Street\, Chadderton\, England\, OL9 0JW\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Health and Wellbeing,Learning END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261007T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261007T113000 DTSTAMP:20260915T183801Z CREATED:20260810T100441Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T183801Z UID:10067113-1791369000-1791372600@hla.oldham.gov.uk SUMMARY:Nature Sketching Through the Seasons - Walk Along Failsworth DESCRIPTION:Join us for a walk in Failsworth\,\n\n\nNature Sketching Through the Seasons – Walk Along Failsworth\n \nJoin us for an engaging in-person event focused on nature sketching inspired by the changing seasons. This walk offers a unique opportunity to observe and capture the natural environment as we watch the seasons change. Participants will gather at the Failsworth Library to begin the session. \nNo artistic experience required\, all welcome. \nAll materials will be provided. URL:https://hla.oldham.gov.uk/event/nature-sketching-through-the-seasons-walk-along-failsworth/ LOCATION:Failsworth Library\, Oldham Road\, Oldham\, M35 0HP\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Health and Wellbeing ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hla.oldham.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/94713c580e1fd8ca7256dce19533f475.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261008T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261008T120000 DTSTAMP:20260904T132305Z CREATED:20260904T132303Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T132305Z UID:10069331-1791455400-1791460800@hla.oldham.gov.uk SUMMARY:GoBaby DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fun and relaxed sensory play session for pre-walkers and their families. Free\, no need to book just come and join the fun. URL:https://hla.oldham.gov.uk/event/gobaby-3/ LOCATION:Gallery Oldham\, Greaves Street\, Oldham\, OL1 1AL\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Children & Families,Health and Wellbeing END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261013T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261013T113000 DTSTAMP:20251103T120735Z CREATED:20240508T125734Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T120735Z UID:10012587-1791887400-1791891000@hla.oldham.gov.uk SUMMARY:Moston Brook social walks at Failsworth Library DESCRIPTION: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 for a brew afterwards. \n\n\n\nContact : Ian Butterworth\, Countryside Officer Moston Brook. \n\n\n\n email: ian.butterworth@oldham.gov.uk URL:https://hla.oldham.gov.uk/event/moston-brook-social-walks/2026-10-13/ LOCATION:Failsworth Library\, Oldham Road\, Oldham\, M35 0HP\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Health and Wellbeing END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261015T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261015T120000 DTSTAMP:20260904T133015Z CREATED:20260904T133013Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T133015Z UID:10069333-1792060200-1792065600@hla.oldham.gov.uk SUMMARY:GoBaby DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fun and relaxed sensory play session for pre-walkers. No need to book\, just come and join the fun. URL:https://hla.oldham.gov.uk/event/gobaby-4/ LOCATION:Gallery Oldham\, Greaves Street\, Oldham\, OL1 1AL\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Children & Families,Health and Wellbeing END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261022T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261022T120000 DTSTAMP:20260904T133516Z CREATED:20260904T133514Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T133516Z UID:10069335-1792665000-1792670400@hla.oldham.gov.uk SUMMARY:GoBaby DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fun and relaxed sensory play session for pre-walkers and their families URL:https://hla.oldham.gov.uk/event/gobaby-5/ LOCATION:Gallery Oldham\, Greaves Street\, Oldham\, OL1 1AL\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Children & Families,Health and Wellbeing END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR