Join this guided walk to find out more about the history of one of Oldham's oldest streets. Part of our Oldham Histories Festival.

Join this friendly group for knitting, crocheting and chat every Monday afternoon at Failsworth Library. 

Join Ray Withnall for an illustrated talk about the work of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission for the Oldham Histories Festival.

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.

Find out more about the Gallery Oldham collections through stories of notable Oldhamers on this gallery talk for Oldham Histories Festival.

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. Contact : Ann Bates, Moston Brook Project Officer, t. 07801 204 804, email: ann.bates@oldham.gov.uk

Come along to our free online course for beginners and develop your digital skills so you can feel comfortable in the online world.

Call in to Oldham Local Studies and Archives at Oldham Library for help starting your family tree or researching your local area.

Find out about the exciting plans to transform Oldham town centre in this guided tour for Oldham Histories Festival. Book via Eventbrite.

Wear your favourite pjs and join Lorenza from ‘Eliza Says’ for signing, rhyming, warm milk, and toast. Free event. Everyone welcome

Book on this North West Film Archive event for an intriguing selection of film footage from Oldham's past. Part of Oldham Histories Festival.

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 explores the lives and experiences of Raheebah, Maira and Inaya, 3 generations of women struggling to find time for themselves and meet the expectations of […]

Come and meet other local businesses, have a hot drink and find out about free support available to you in Oldham!

Call in to Oldham Local Studies and Archives at Oldham Library for help starting your family tree or researching your local area.

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. Perfect for 0 – 5’s. Free to join, no need to book.

Take a step into Oldham's past at this talk on Wed 11 Sept 2024, 2pm and discover how power was brought to Oldham in Networks of Power.

Come along to our free online course for beginners and develop your digital skills so you can feel comfortable in the online world.

Come and join the fun at Northmoor Library’s Lego Club. Build, create, and play. Let your imagination run wild. No need to book in advance – this is a Drop in event For ages 5 and over. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an Adult.

Come and join the fun at Limehurst Library’s Lego Club. Build, create, and play. Let your imagination run wild. No need to book in advance – this is a Drop in event For ages 5 and over. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an Adult.

Join this friendly group for knitting, crocheting and a chat every Wednesday afternoon at Limehurst Library. 

This exploration of what Oldham's history means to people from the British South Asian community is part of our Oldham Histories Festival. Join the conversation via Eventbrite.

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.

Free accountancy advice drop-in with Diane Clarkson Wright (DCW Accounting)

Call in to Oldham Local Studies and Archives at Oldham Library for help starting your family tree or researching your local area.

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.

Explore the buildings included in the Town Centre Conservation Area guided by Jeremy Sutcliffe. This event is part of our Oldham Histories Festival.

There's lots to do at the Saddleworth Museum open days, running as part of Oldham Histories Festival.

Peek behind the scenes at Oldham's original Free Library, Art Gallery and Museum on this unique Oldham Histories Festival opportunity.

Come along to this illustrated talk about the lives of the Oldhamers who fought in the Spanish Civil War with Graham Briggs and Rob Hargreaves.

Join this unique opportunity to peek behind the scenes at Oldham's original Free Library, Art Gallery and Museum. Part of Oldham Histories Festival,.

Come and join the fun at Fitton Hill Library’s Lego Club. Build, create, and play. Let your imagination run wild. No need to book in advance – this is a Drop in event For ages 5 and over. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an Adult

Find out about some of the incredible innovation that has been made in Oldham in an illustrated talk with Kashif Ashif for Oldham Histories Festival.

From beginners to experts we welcome all abilities to our life drawing sessions. Explore drawing the nude form with a variety of models, our monthly sessions are very friendly, relaxed with refreshments and basic materials provided and a great playlist to draw along to. Sessions are untutored but led by artist Mark Rigby who is […]

Sam Lowe presents The Imposter. This is Sam, he sometimes feels like a fraud. He is a Theatre Practitioner and Magician, but when a Magician performs a magic trick everyone knows there is some kind of deception involved. It looks like Sam can read minds or predict the future, but he can’t do any of […]

Come along to our free online course for beginners and develop your digital skills so you can feel comfortable in the online world.

Rhyming sessions for under 5s

There's plenty to see and do at Holy Trinity Bardsley's Open Day, running as part of Oldham Histories Festival.

Pop into Limehurst Library for a brew and a chat about books or anything you like.

Pop into Fitton Hill Library for a brew and a chat about books or anything you like.

Pop in to Northmoor Library and have a brew and a chat with others about books or anything you like.

Call in to Oldham Local Studies and Archives at Oldham Library for help starting your family tree or researching your local area.

Uncover the rich heritage of the Northern Roots site on this guided walk for Oldham Histories Festival.

Join the spooky fun on our Ghost Walk around the Town Centre for Oldham Histories Festival. Book quickly to avoid disappointment.

There's lots to do at the Oldham Parish Church open day, running as part of Oldham Histories Festival.

Our natural world is amazing. Join the Oldham Microscopical and Natural History Society to explore the wonders around us at their Open Day.

There's plenty to see and do at Holy Trinity Bardsley's Open Day, running as part of Oldham Histories Festival.

There's lots to do at the St Thomas Church Lees open day, running as part of Oldham Histories Festival.

Come and join the fun at Failsworth Library’s Lego Club. Build, create, and play. Let your imagination run wild. No need to book in advance – this is a Drop in event For ages 5 and over. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an Adult.

Discover where the old turnpike road used to run through Oldham on this Oldham Histories Festival tour.

Call in to Oldham Local Studies and Archives at Oldham Library for help starting your family tree or researching your local area.

Studio Dawn is joining us for this Macrame plant hanger workshop at Gallery Oldham. In this workshop you will learn how to make this beautiful macrame plant hanger using a combination of knots and well... more knots! This wall hanging has been specially designed for this workshop so you know you'll be creating a one-of-a-kind […]

A young orphan girl, Sophie, gets taken away to a faraway land populated by Giants and Dreams.Small Cinema: The BFG (U)Join us for a fantastic film at Oldham Library ! We're screening the timeless 1989 version of, The BFG, perfect for all ages to celebrate Roald Dahl Day. Immerse yourself in a world of adventure […]

There's lots to do at the Saddleworth Museum open days, running as part of Oldham Histories Festival.