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SUMMARY:Archives Display: 90 Years On - Oldham and the Spanish Civil War
DESCRIPTION: \n\n\n90 Years On – Oldham and the Spanish Civil War is part of our regular programme of archives displays. All our archives displays are free to access during the opening hours at Oldham Archives. \nThe display brings together items from the archive and a curated selection of film\, sound and photographs on our digital kiosk. The archive material explores the contribution Charles Armitage made as a soldier in Spain and as a sponsor of Basque refugee children evacuated to England during and after the war. The digital kiosk brings together biographies and images of all ten Oldham men who fought in Spain: Clem Beckett\, Harry Roland Heap\, Joseph Maynard Lees\, Clifford Wolstencroft\, Albert Charlesworth\, William Jackson\, Charles Hanson\, Kenneth Bradbury\, Charles Armitage and Joseph Buckley. \nDrop in Monday to Friday 10am-5pm and Saturday 10am-1pm.
URL:https://hla.oldham.gov.uk/event/archives-display-oldham-and-the-spanish-civil-war/
LOCATION:Oldham Archives\, Ascroft Street\, Oldham\, Greater Manchester\, OL1 1XF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions, Talks & Tours,Festivals & Outdoor Events
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260923T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260923T153000
DTSTAMP:20261015T195409Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20261015T195409Z
UID:10065853-1790168400-1790177400@hla.oldham.gov.uk
SUMMARY:Audio Described Film Screening : Rental Family
DESCRIPTION:Low Vision Film screening.\n\n\nAudio described film screening \nSet against modern-day Tokyo\, RENTAL FAMILY follows an American actor (Brendan Fraser) who struggles to find purpose until he lands an unusual gig: working for a Japanese “rental family” agency\, playing stand-in roles for strangers. As he immerses himself in his clients’ worlds\, he begins to form genuine bonds that blur the lines between performance and reality. Confronting the moral complexities of his work\, he rediscovers purpose\, belonging\, and the quiet beauty of human connection. Running time – 110 minutes. \nRefreshments provied
URL:https://hla.oldham.gov.uk/event/audio-described-film-screening-rental-family/
LOCATION:Oldham Library & Lifelong Learning Centre\, Greaves Street\, Oldham\, OL1 1AL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Health and Wellbeing
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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\, 35 Greaves Street\, Oldham\, England\, OL1 1AL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Children & Families,Health and Wellbeing
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260925T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260925T103000
DTSTAMP:20260326T162801Z
CREATED:20260325T162434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T162801Z
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SUMMARY:Little Reads
DESCRIPTION:Little Reads is a fun\, interactive workshop using songs and stories to explore children’s picture books.  Perfect for under 4’s and their families in partnership with Manchester Literature Festival.  \n\n\n\nNo need to book\, just come along.
URL:https://hla.oldham.gov.uk/event/little-reads/2026-09-25/
LOCATION:Oldham Library & Lifelong Learning Centre\, Greaves Street\, Oldham\, OL1 1AL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Children & Families
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260925T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260925T130000
DTSTAMP:20260807T121904Z
CREATED:20260807T121900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T121904Z
UID:10067135-1790330400-1790341200@hla.oldham.gov.uk
SUMMARY:Build a Business; Funding Your Business Idea
DESCRIPTION:Explore the main types of funding available to UK businesses and identify which option could best support your own business goals and stage. \n\n\n\nFunding Your Business Idea! \n\n\n\nThinking about starting or growing a business but not sure how to fund it? This practical and informative workshop will help you understand the full range of business funding options and choose the right approach for your idea. \n\n\n\nYou’ll learn how to: \n\n\n\n– assess your own funding needs \n\n\n\n– explore grant\, debt and equity funding \n\n\n\n– understand the benefits and risks of each option \n\n\n\nWe’ll also cover common pitfalls when applying for funding\, with a strong focus on cash flow and how it impacts funding decisions.
URL:https://hla.oldham.gov.uk/event/build-a-business-funding-your-business-idea/
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:20260925T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260925T113000
DTSTAMP:20260326T162658Z
CREATED:20260325T164907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T162658Z
UID:10058481-1790334000-1790335800@hla.oldham.gov.uk
SUMMARY:Little Reads
DESCRIPTION:Little Reads is a fun\, interactive workshop using songs and stories to explore children’s picture books. Perfect for under 4’s and their families in partnership with Manchester Literature Festival. \n\n\n\nNo need to book\, just come along.
URL:https://hla.oldham.gov.uk/event/little-reads-2/2026-09-25/
LOCATION:Oldham Library & Lifelong Learning Centre\, Greaves Street\, Oldham\, OL1 1AL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Children & Families
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260925T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260925T140000
DTSTAMP:20260826T112341Z
CREATED:20260826T112228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T112341Z
UID:10068195-1790341200-1790344800@hla.oldham.gov.uk
SUMMARY:Family Storytime at Failsworth library
DESCRIPTION:Bring the whole family along and enjoy some shared story time and guided reading activities. \n\n\n\nWe will start by reading one or two stories aloud to the children. \n\n\n\nAfter that\, you’ll have the chance to explore books together\, enjoy some reading time as a family\, and choose books to take home.
URL:https://hla.oldham.gov.uk/event/family-storytime-at-failsworth-library-2/2026-09-25/
LOCATION:Failsworth Library\, Oldham Road\, Failsworth\, England\, M35 0EJ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Children & Families,Reading and Books
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260930T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260930T130000
DTSTAMP:20260807T122500Z
CREATED:20260807T122458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T122500Z
UID:10067137-1790762400-1790773200@hla.oldham.gov.uk
SUMMARY:Build a Business; Know Your Customer\, Get Competitive
DESCRIPTION:Discover why market research and other resources can boost your start up or small business to success. \n\n\n\nKnow Your Customer\, Get Competitive! \n\n\n\n– Do you know who your customers really are? \n\n\n\n– How much they will spend on your product or service? \n\n\n\n– Why they choose one over another? Why would they choose you over a competitor? \n\n\n\nHaving a great product isn’t enough nowadays – every business needs to know about the attitudes\, behaviours and beliefs of their target customers.  \n\n\n\nAt this workshop you will learn how to access market research and other resources that can help you find the answers to all these questions and more – and it’s all been funded for you!
URL:https://hla.oldham.gov.uk/event/build-a-business-know-your-customer-get-competitive/
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:20260930T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260930T140000
DTSTAMP:20260904T142318Z
CREATED:20260904T142136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T142318Z
UID:10069339-1790773200-1790776800@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-2/
LOCATION:Oldham Library & Lifelong Learning Centre\, Greaves Street\, Oldham\, OL1 1AL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Children & Families,Support & Advice
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261001T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261001T120000
DTSTAMP:20260904T131918Z
CREATED:20260904T131916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T131918Z
UID:10069329-1790850600-1790856000@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 join the fun.
URL:https://hla.oldham.gov.uk/event/gobaby-2/
LOCATION:Gallery Oldham\, 35 Greaves Street\, Oldham\, England\, OL1 1AL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Children & Families,Reading and Books
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261001T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261001T150000
DTSTAMP:20241108T161401Z
CREATED:20241108T143949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241108T161401Z
UID:10015495-1790863200-1790866800@hla.oldham.gov.uk
SUMMARY:Readers Group
DESCRIPTION:Whether you’re an avid reader or someone who dips in and out of books when time allows – we love to welcome new members.   \n\n\n\nJoin us on the first Thursday of every month .
URL:https://hla.oldham.gov.uk/event/readers-group-3/2026-10-01/
LOCATION:Royton Library\, Rochdale Road\, Royton\, OL2 6QJ
CATEGORIES:Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261001T153000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261001T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T141408Z
CREATED:20260429T141406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T141408Z
UID:10063727-1790868600-1790874000@hla.oldham.gov.uk
SUMMARY:Limehurst Library- Family Craft & Board Game Activity Session
DESCRIPTION:Come and join the fun at Limehurst Library for our monthly craft activity. Let your imagination run wild. \n\n\n\nNo need to book in advance – this is a drop- in event. \n\n\n\nFor ages 5 and over. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an Adult
URL:https://hla.oldham.gov.uk/event/limehurst-library-family-craft-board-game-activity-session/2026-10-01/
LOCATION:Limehurst Library\, Lime Green Parade\, Oldham\, England\, OL8 3HH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Children & Families
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261002T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261002T103000
DTSTAMP:20260907T104905Z
CREATED:20260826T115130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260907T104905Z
UID:10068877-1790935200-1790937000@hla.oldham.gov.uk
SUMMARY:Little Reads at Failsworth Library
DESCRIPTION:Little Reads is a fun\, interactive workshop using songs and stories to explore children’s picture books. Perfect for under 4’s and their families in partnership with Manchester Literature Festival. \n\n\n\nNo need to book\, just come along.
URL:https://hla.oldham.gov.uk/event/little-reads-3/2026-10-02/
LOCATION:Failsworth Library\, Oldham Road\, Failsworth\, England\, M35 0EJ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Children & Families,Reading and Books
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261006T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261006T150000
DTSTAMP:20260902T154654Z
CREATED:20260902T153923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T154654Z
UID:10069151-1791291600-1791298800@hla.oldham.gov.uk
SUMMARY:Business Support - Let's Talk Business
DESCRIPTION:Looking for support as your business grows? Get expert advice on accountancy\, digital skills\, business planning\, market research and more! \n\n\n\nIf you need support with your business\, we’re here to help! A variety of business support professionals will be available at this session to provide free\, impartial support.
URL:https://hla.oldham.gov.uk/event/business-support-lets-talk-business/2026-10-06/
LOCATION:Oldham Library & Lifelong Learning Centre\, Greaves Street\, Oldham\, OL1 1AL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Business
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261006T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261006T190000
DTSTAMP:20261006T132237Z
CREATED:20260930T113110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261006T132237Z
UID:10069487-1791309600-1791313200@hla.oldham.gov.uk
SUMMARY:Let’s Talk Menopause
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an informal chat\, where we'll be tackling all things menopause.\n\n\nWhether you’re experiencing menopause yourself\, supporting someone who is\, or simply want to learn more\, join us for a friendly and informative session exploring menopause and its impact on wellbeing. The session includes opportunities to learn\, share experiences and take part in a short guided mindfulness activity.
URL:https://hla.oldham.gov.uk/event/lets-talk-menopause/
LOCATION:Oldham Library & Lifelong Learning Centre\, Greaves Street\, Oldham\, OL1 1AL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Health and Wellbeing
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261007T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261007T133000
DTSTAMP:20260930T113735Z
CREATED:20260930T113733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260930T113735Z
UID:10069925-1791374400-1791379800@hla.oldham.gov.uk
SUMMARY:Menopause Café
DESCRIPTION:Menopause Café – Drop In \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Come\, Chat & ConnectA relaxed and welcoming space to talk about menopause\, share experiences and meet others.
URL:https://hla.oldham.gov.uk/event/menopause-cafe/
LOCATION:Oldham Library & Lifelong Learning Centre\, Greaves Street\, Oldham\, OL1 1AL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Health and Wellbeing
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261007T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261007T140000
DTSTAMP:20260904T143323Z
CREATED:20260904T143321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T143323Z
UID:10069341-1791378000-1791381600@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-3/
LOCATION:Oldham Library & Lifelong Learning Centre\, Greaves Street\, Oldham\, OL1 1AL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Children & Families,Learning,Support & Advice
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261007T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261007T190000
DTSTAMP:20241113T134526Z
CREATED:20241113T134524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241113T134526Z
UID:10017227-1791394200-1791399600@hla.oldham.gov.uk
SUMMARY:Oldham Library Readers Group
DESCRIPTION:Join our friendly Readers Group
URL:https://hla.oldham.gov.uk/event/oldham-library-readers-group/2026-10-07/
LOCATION:Oldham Library & Lifelong Learning Centre\, Greaves Street\, Oldham\, OL1 1AL\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261007T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261007T190000
DTSTAMP:20251103T120410Z
CREATED:20251004T133737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T120410Z
UID:10006365-1791396000-1791399600@hla.oldham.gov.uk
SUMMARY:Readers group at Failsworth Library
DESCRIPTION:Join our relaxed and informal book club to discuss your reads\, discover new authors and explore new books. We read the same title from a variety of genres picked by library staff and meet once a month to discuss it. It’s a great way to meet new people and socialise and discover books you never imagined you would enjoy.
URL:https://hla.oldham.gov.uk/event/readers-group-6/2026-10-07/
LOCATION:Failsworth Library\, Oldham Road\, Failsworth\, England\, M35 0EJ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261007T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261007T200000
DTSTAMP:20261006T132238Z
CREATED:20260915T131352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261006T132238Z
UID:10069293-1791396000-1791403200@hla.oldham.gov.uk
SUMMARY:In Conversation with Peter Kalu  and Muli Amaye
DESCRIPTION:Black History Month\n\n\nA chance to hear from two authors as part of our Black History Month events. Pete Kalu’s new book Act Normal is a memoir filled with stories\, from the real to the surreal. Muli Amaye is a novelist and short story writer whose new book is The Black Writer’s Toolbox. \n \nPete Kalu’s stories range in style from the real to the surreal to the comic. His latest book is Act Normal (HopeRoad October 2025)\, shortlisted for the Jhalak Prize 2026. He received a Society of Authors Travelling Scholarship Award in 2024 to help complete this work which is “impressively experimental\, thoughtful and challenging.” For many years he ran a Trinidad-inspired Carnival band called Moko Jumbi and the trickster character of West African and Cariibbean folklore has been an abiding influence on his art. \n \nMuli Amaye is a novelist and short story writer. Her debut novel\, A House With No Angels\, was published by Crocus Press in 2019. Her short fiction has been published in anthologies and literary journals. In 2024 she was longlisted for the Commonwealth writer’s prize and made the second round of the Bridport Prize with her short story\, The Woman Who Swallowed Herself. Her latest textbook is The Black Writer’s Toolbox\, published by Bloomsbury Publishing in January 2026 \nThis event is part of our Black History Month Celebrations.
URL:https://hla.oldham.gov.uk/event/in-conversation-with-peter-kalu-and-muli-amaye/
LOCATION:Oldham Library & Lifelong Learning Centre\, Greaves Street\, Oldham\, OL1 1AL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Reading and Books
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261008T000000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261224T235959
DTSTAMP:20261009T124201Z
CREATED:20261009T124157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261009T124201Z
UID:10070113-1791417600-1798156799@hla.oldham.gov.uk
SUMMARY:Archives Display: 35 Years of Peshkar
DESCRIPTION: \n\n\n35 Years of Peshkar is part of our regular programme of archives displays. All our archives displays are free to access during the opening hours at Oldham Archives. \nPeshkar Productions started life in 1991 with a meeting at Werneth Park Music Room. Its original aim was to provide a platform for Oldham’s South Asian Community to explore ideas and issues through drama. This archives display highlights two of Peshkar’s early productions – New Horizons and Masala Girls – through programmes\, flyers\, press releases and media coverage from the Peshkar Archive. \nDrop in Monday to Friday 10am-5pm and Saturday 10am-1pm.
URL:https://hla.oldham.gov.uk/event/archives-display-35-years-of-peshkar/
LOCATION:Oldham Archives\, Ascroft Street\, Oldham\, Greater Manchester\, OL1 1XF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:All ages,Exhibitions, Talks & Tours
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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\, 35 Greaves Street\, Oldham\, England\, OL1 1AL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Children & Families,Health and Wellbeing
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261010T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261010T120000
DTSTAMP:20261009T112208Z
CREATED:20260610T140814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261009T112208Z
UID:10052713-1791630000-1791633600@hla.oldham.gov.uk
SUMMARY:Live@TheLibrary: Footy Fairy Tales
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever wondered what happens when football and your favourite fairy tales collide? \n\n\n\n\nWith live music\, super songs and fabulous characters\, this engaging storytelling show combines the excitement of the football stadium with the magic of a good story\, to prove once and for all that the beautiful game has something for everyone. \nWatch a talented striker ‘Cindy-Ella’ chase the ball and find her spark\, help Little Red Riding Hoodie stick to the right path and defeat a terrible troll who says ‘No Ball Games Allowed!’ \nThis delightful performance will have football fanatics\, non-players and the whole family cheering from the stands. \nPerfect for children aged 5-11 and their families
URL:https://hla.oldham.gov.uk/event/livethelibrary-footy-fairy-tales-2/
LOCATION:Oldham Library & Lifelong Learning Centre\, Greaves Street\, Oldham\, OL1 1AL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Children & Families,Cinema, Music & Theatre
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261010T150000
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SUMMARY:Live@TheLibrary: Footy Fairy Tales
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever wondered what happens when football and your favourite fairy tales collide?
URL:https://hla.oldham.gov.uk/event/livethelibrary-footy-fairy-tales/
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:20261014T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261014T130000
DTSTAMP:20260807T123222Z
CREATED:20260807T123142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T123222Z
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SUMMARY:Build a Business; Marketing\, The Essentials
DESCRIPTION:Understand marketing’s must-know basics to get your business out there and noticed! \n\n\n\nMarketing – The Essentials! \n\n\n\nJoin Rachel Craig and Karen Macwee from Ruche Marketing who’ll be delivering Build A Business’s all new marketing workshop to microbusinesses\, SMEs\, entrepreneurs\, pre-startups and startups on the core essentials of marketing to get you started. \n\n\n\nThe workshop will cover: \n\n\n\nUnderstanding your customers/customer segmentation \n\n\n\n– Building an effective marketing strategy \n\n\n\n– Planning marketing campaigns \n\n\n\n– Building a brand through consistent marketing \n\n\n\n– Simple search engine optimisation (SEO) techniques \n\n\n\n– Creating effective social media content \n\n\n\nThey’ll also be on hand to answer any specific marketing questions about your business.
URL:https://hla.oldham.gov.uk/event/build-a-business-marketing-the-essentials/
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:20261014T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261014T140000
DTSTAMP:20260904T143554Z
CREATED:20260904T143551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T143554Z
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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-4/
LOCATION:Oldham Library & Lifelong Learning Centre\, Greaves Street\, Oldham\, OL1 1AL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Children & Families,Learning,Support & Advice
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261014T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261014T150000
DTSTAMP:20260824T141101Z
CREATED:20260824T141058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T141101Z
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SUMMARY:Gallery Talk: Art Store Guided Tour
DESCRIPTION: \n\n\nJoin Collections Assistant Louisa Krzyz for a rare glimpse behind the scenes at Gallery Oldham with a guided tour of our art store. Discover how we store\, manage and care for artworks not currently on display and explore highlights from the collection. \nBooking essential via Eventbrite \nMeet in the Gallery Oldham foyer \nThis event is part of a free gallery talk programme. Each event lasts about 40 minutes with time for questions at the end.
URL:https://hla.oldham.gov.uk/event/gallery-talk-art-store-guided-tour-2/
LOCATION:Gallery Oldham\, 35 Greaves Street\, Oldham\, England\, OL1 1AL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions, Talks & Tours,Festivals & Outdoor Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261015T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261015T120000
DTSTAMP:20260904T133015Z
CREATED:20260904T133013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T133015Z
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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\, 35 Greaves Street\, Oldham\, England\, OL1 1AL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Children & Families,Health and Wellbeing
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261015T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261015T153000
DTSTAMP:20261015T115221Z
CREATED:20260915T131831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261015T115221Z
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SUMMARY:Rocketman - Sing along (15) - Film screening
DESCRIPTION:Dementia  – Health Film Screening\n\n\n‘Rocketman’ is an epic musical fantasy about the uncensored human story of Sir Elton John’s breakthrough years\, starring Taron Egerton\, Jamie Bell\, Richard Madden and Bryce Dallas Howard.  Running time – 112 minutes.  \nRefreshments provided
URL:https://hla.oldham.gov.uk/event/rocketman-sing-along-15-film-screening/
LOCATION:Oldham Library & Lifelong Learning Centre\, Greaves Street\, Oldham\, OL1 1AL\, United Kingdom
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