Join us on Wednesday 11 September, 5.30-7.30pm for Cotton, Curry, Commerce and Beyond - a conversation about the history of Oldham's British South Asian Community, and what the future holds for them and the town. Booking is essential via Eventbrite: eventbrite.co.uk/e/in-conversat…

Oldham Histories Festival 2024 runs from this Friday until 15 September. From talks to walks there’s plenty to discover about Oldham’s heritage. For all our Histories Festival events visit: hla.oldham.gov.uk/whats-on/festi…

From this Friday 6 to Sunday 15 September Saddleworth St Chad Parish church will be hosting a number of open days as part of Oldham Histories Festival. Details of their events can be found on the Heritage Open Days website: tinyurl.com/ycypxz2w

Uncover ghostly goings-on in Oldham this Friday evening by joining the first of our two Oldham Ghost Walks as part of Oldham Histories Festival. Booking is essential via Eventbrite: eventbrite.co.uk/e/oldham-town-…

Visit the world’s first purpose-built Independent Methodist chapel at George Street Chapel Open Day this Saturday 7 September from 11am-2pm. Discover the story of this Grade II* listed building as part of Oldham Histories Festival. Call 0161 622 9264 to book your FREE place.

Round 2 of our artist's bursaries is open now! Are you and Oldham-based creative, looking to develop your creative practise via training, networking, R&D or other development routes, and need a hand with costs? Email [email protected] for a bursary application form.

Find out more about the history of Holy Trinity Church in Bardsley this Saturday 7 September 10am-4pm. The church will be open for viewing with historical documents available to look at, as well as the War Grave in the graveyard. Drop in, no need to book.

Don’t miss out on our Werneth Park Walk by Jeremy Sutcliffe this Saturday from 11am-12.30pm. Explore the story of one of Oldham’s historic landmarks as part of Oldham Histories Festival. Booking essential via Eventbrite: eventbrite.co.uk/e/werneth-park…

Find out more about the history of Moorside and Sholver at St Thomas’s Moorside Parish Church this Saturday 7 September, from 10.30am to 2.30pm. There will be a rolling presentation and you can also discover photographs, view service records, and tour the church tower.

Step inside the magnificent Shree Swaminarayan Mandir this Friday 6 September for their open day, 10am-12noon. See displays celebrating Ganesh Chaturthi and explore the grand Mandir Hall as part of our Oldham Histories Festival. Drop-in, no need to book

Join the Friends of Castleshaw Roman Forts for a talk and guided tour of the ongoing excavations within the historic fort complex this Sunday from 1-2.45pm. No need to book, meet in the car park outside the Castleshaw Centre, no dogs allowed.

Check out the September edition of our Artist's Network Newsletter right here: mailchi.mp/6be93ce15567/a… Packed with commissions, job opportunities, upcoming networking events and more! You can sign up to have it delivered straight to your inbox here: hla.oldham.gov.uk/get-involved/c…

Join Jeremy Sutcliffe on a guided walk along Union Street, 11am-12noon next Monday 9 September. Booking essential via Eventbrite: eventbrite.co.uk/e/union-street…

Next Monday from 7-8pm, join a talk by Ray Withnall of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission as part of the Saddleworth Church Heritage Open Days running during Oldham Histories Festival. Booking is essential via Eventbrite: eventbrite.co.uk/e/saddleworth-…

North West Film Archive presents: Oldham on Film, next Tuesday 7.30-9pm at Odeon Cinema as part of Oldham Histories Festival. A chance for lovers of Oldham’s history to enjoy a selection of films. Booking essential via Eventbrite, tickets £8: eventbrite.co.uk/e/north-west-f…

We have spaces for 2 adults and 4 children on our Oldham Ghost Walk tonight don't miss out! Booking is essential via Eventbrite: eventbrite.co.uk/e/oldham-town-…

Find out about the Council’s plans to transform how Oldham Town Centre works for its residents on our Regeneration Tour next Tuesday from 2.30-3.30pm, as part of Oldham Histories Festival. Booking essential via Eventbrite: eventbrite.co.uk/e/oldham-town-…

Join us next Tuesday for our Routes into our Collections talk, 10.30-11.30am. We will explore the cotton stories of well-known individuals, as well as personal experiences of Mohammed Mushtaq Raja and Sam Fitton. Booking essential on Eventbrite: eventbrite.co.uk/e/routes-into-…