Trek back in time with new town centre trail for families
From Saturday, 14 June, an interactive digital activity trail is coming to Oldham to celebrate the town’s rich heritage.
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Update on Oldham Coliseum reopening
The building that was the historic home of Oldham Coliseum Theatre will now reopen in 2026, it has been announced.
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New women-only gym opens to help keep the community healthy and active
Chadderton Wellbeing Centre has launched a workout space exclusively for women.
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Illuminate Light Night 2025: Discover Oldham in a new light
Oldham’s much-loved late-night light festival, Illuminate Light Night, returns for its eighth year on Saturday 22 and Sunday 23 February and promises to be bigger and brighter than ever!
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Park to get a proper LIFt
One of Royton’s most popular green spaces is set to get even better thanks to a cash boost from Oldham Council.
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Community spaces to benefit from improvements worth more than £80,000
Oldham Council has secured funding to refurbish three sites in the borough that are well used and important to residents.
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Gallery Oldham: Minute to Midnight
This new thought-provoking exhibition brings together a group of north-west artists, all of whom are deeply concerned with intervention in the climate crisis.
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Oldham Music Service is hitting all the right notes this Christmas
Talented musicians will be showing off their talents and performing some Christmas classis in the Queen Elizabeth Hall.
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Oldham’s Exciting New Food & Drink Hall Set to Open Friday 1st November.
Get ready for the grand opening of The Egyptian Room, Oldham’s brand-new food and drink destination on Friday 1st November.
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Oldham Council reveals exciting new free Autumn/Winter Events Programme
Oldham Council has unveiled its brand-new free Autumn/Winter events programme.
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The Oldham Open makes a welcome return – and your artwork could be part of it
Local artists are being encouraged to pick up their paintbrush, fire up the kiln and get snapping with a camera – or even their phone - for a chance to be part of this year's Oldham Open.
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Summer sport: Oldham park tennis courts reopen after renovation
Tennis players can now enjoy the game on newly refurbished courts – thanks to a partnership between the LTA and Oldham Council.
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Oldham Pride set to celebrate 20 years with birthday bash
Oldham Pride is turning 20 this year and is scheduled to return to the town centre on Saturday 20 July 2024 – bringing a range of entertainment from local acts, musical performances and drag shows.
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Two of Oldham’s best used public venues to benefit from £560,000 plus funding boost
Oldham Council has been awarded £564,375 to modernise and improve the building that houses Gallery Oldham and central library.
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One Seven Five: An Incomplete History of Oldham in 175 Objects
This year marks the 175th anniversary of our borough – and we are unveiling a free fantastic exhibition at Gallery Oldham to celebrate.
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Oldham gears up for Tour of Britain Women 2024
The borough of Oldham is set to take part in the Tour of Britain Women 2024 which will see the world’s top female riders and teams go head-to-head across four tough stages of a cycling race.
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Gallery Oldham: Ocean Drifters
Step into our magical underwater kingdom, filled with jellyfish and coral.
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Tommyfield traders celebrate ‘topped out’ market and events space
Members of the Tommyfield Traders' Association were recently joined by Cllr Arooj Shah, Leader of Oldham Council, for a tour and update of the new market and event space.
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Pioneering new food hall coming to Oldham as leading hospitality group backs town centre regeneration with major investment
Oldham has received a massive boost as one of the country’s leading hospitality and entertainment entrepreneurs signs a deal to turn the Old Town Hall’s Egyptian Room into an exciting new food hall.
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Oldham Council unveils plans for new ‘shop local’ gift card
The Oldham Gift Card is set to launch in May as both a digital and physical card. A prepaid Mastercard, recipients will be able to spend the card with national and independent outlets.
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Night time supremo to help Oldham businesses kickstart a dynamic new evening and night-time economy
A new Taskforce is being created to help revitalise Oldham town centre’s evening and night time economy.
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Children and families in temporary accommodation get half term boost with free leisure activities
Children living in temporary accommodation and their families can enjoy free leisure activities this half term.
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Spades in the ground at Chadderton’s new park
Work has taken a significant step forward for Oldham's brand-new park, set to be created at the Broadway Green development in Chadderton.
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The return of Illuminate – Oldham’s spectacular late-night arts festival
Prepare to experience Oldham in a whole new light as Illuminate, the town's popular light night, returns for its seventh year.
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Local park tennis courts in Oldham set for renovation
Oldham Council and the LTA have today announced a partnership to invest in and refurbish public park tennis courts across the borough.
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Powerful new exhibition ‘In Which Language Do We Dream?’ comes to Gallery Oldham
A compelling new exhibition titled ‘In Which Language Do We Dream?’ is opening at Gallery Oldham, offering a rare glimpse into the lives of one Syrian family uprooted by war.
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Gallery Oldham exhibition: Wild Colour
Sir David Attenborough’s latest BBC series is currently wowing TV audiences of all ages with its stunning wildlife footage.
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Oldham Council and OCL secure £500,000 funding boost for borough's pools
Oldham Council has some good news for swimmers and learners of all ages.
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L S Lowry's Going to the Match comes to Oldham
L S Lowry’s masterpiece Going to the Match is going on public display in Gallery Oldham from 2 December 2023 to 24 February 2024
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Oldham Parade and Switch On Show – everything you need to know
Oldham's spectacular Christmas Parade and Switch On Show returns for the 25th year on Saturday 18 November.
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Jingle All the Way…to Oldham town centre!
A FUN and festive programme of free family events is once again coming to Oldham this Christmas.
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And you thought dinosaurs were scary…
Struggling for ideas of what to do with the children this half term?
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Council set to start improvement work worth £50,000 on popular walking route
The borough’s beautiful countryside is set to get even better.
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Oldham Council’s free bonfire is Back with a Bang!
Our Big Bang Bonfire is back for its 11th year on Thursday 2 November - and everyone is invited to come along and join in the fun.
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Oldham Council organises 'Spooktacular' Halloween
A spooktacular line up of wicked attractions and events are set to take place across Oldham town centre this Halloween as families prepare to celebrate the scary tradition.
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Changes to popular service before move to a new home
There will be temporary changes to our Local Studies and Archives Service this winter, as the service prepares to move to its new home in the redeveloped Spindles centre.
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Council Leader honours pioneering Oldhamer
Oldham Council’s Leader has unveiled a blue plaque to commemorate a pioneer of the suffragist movement.
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Gallery Oldham: showcasing local artistic talent
Gallery Oldham’s latest exhibition will celebrate the wealth of artistic talent we have right on our doorstep.
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Oldham Council to spend a lot more than a penny upgrading toilets in popular park
The council is carrying out a £55,000 refurbishment of the toilet block in the Boathouse at Alexandra Park.
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Oldham Histories Festival and Heritage Open Days return on September 8
The fun, free and informative Oldham Histories Festival and Heritage Open Days event is back.
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Big progress made on restoration of Royton Town Hall and Library
Leader of the Council Arooj Shah, and ward members, came together with Royton Historical Society and contractors Seddon Construction for a tour of Royton Town Hall and Library.
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Old Library takes next step in return to former glory
The revamp of Oldham’s Old Library continues to take shape, with the main scaffolding structure now removed to reveal the beautiful stonework and restored roof.
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Brand-new space for arts and culture gets the go ahead from council's Cabinet
Tonight, (Monday 24 July) Cabinet members approved plans for an exciting new public space within Oldham’s Cultural Quarter - meaning a new open area for arts and events is now set to be developed.
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Oldham Council Leader and Town Deal Board explore latest in Spindles redevelopment
Leader of Oldham Council, Cllr Arooj Shah, led a behind-the-scenes tour of Spindles with members of the Town Deal Board to see how progress is being made on the major redevelopment.
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Gallery Oldham: Devotions to the Goddess Flora work by Ruth Moilliet
Gallery Oldham’s latest temporary exhibition looks blooming great – but it also has an important environmental message.
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Festival Oldham returns for another year with local talent galore!
Oldham town centre’s annual outdoor arts festival celebrating culture, community, place and PLAY! returns on Saturday 3 June this year.
