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Location:
Oldham
Dates
- From:
- 31 Jul 2010 to 19 Sep 2010
Digitalis (31 July – 19 September 2010)
How can the digital world provide new possibilities in the field of painting? In this exhibition, five painters set out to answer this question and explore how new technologies can provide fresh opportunities for creativity. A visually diverse showcase,...
Dates
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- 15 Sep 2010 to 15 Sep 2010
Circular walk from Denshaw, visiting 10 reservoirs built by Oldham Corporation in the 19th and 20th centuries to meet the demands of the industrial revolution, changing the Saddleworth landscape. Refreshments from 9.30am and afterwards in the village hall.
Things to bring: walking gear, lunch &...Dates
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- 11 Sep 2010 to 11 Sep 2010
Saddleworth Historical Society members guide tours of the Roman sites, with views of the Roman road between the fortresses of Chester and York.
Things to bring: waterproofs, good footwear.
Distance: 0.5 miles (1 hour)
Start/finish: meet at Castleshaw Fort (SD999097). Turn off the A62, two miles...Dates
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- 12 Sep 2010 to 12 Sep 2010
Walk the four Cs on the Shaw and Crompton Parish Council chairman's traditional Crompton Citcuit around the parish boundary of Shaw and Crompton, a slightly shorter version of the seven-yearly historic "Beating the Bounds"
Things to bring: walking gear, snacks, lunch & drinks
Distance: 11 miles...Dates
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- 13 Sep 2010 to 13 Sep 2010
The interesting countryside around Crompton, New Hey and Shaw. Including Crompton Moor and Dunwood Park.
Things to bring: walking gear, lunch & drinks
Distance: 10 miles (4 hours)
Start/finish: New Hey railway station (SD937116 - note, the station is closed due to Metrolink work), 11am
Guide:...Dates
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- 19 Sep 2010 to 19 Sep 2010
A short walk with a National Park Ranger around Dove Stone Rservoir, looking at landscape and history.
Things to bring: walking gear, snack & drink
Distance: 2.5miles (2.5 hours)
Start/finish: ranger briefing centre, Dove Stone Reservoir car park off the A635 Holmfirth Road, Greenfield...Location:
Royton, Oldham
Dates
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- 12 Sep 2010 to 12 Sep 2010
An afternoon walk around Tandle Hill woodland with a local naturalist looking for early fungi. Please wear suitable clothing and footwear, suitable for families. No unaccompanied children.
Difficulty: Easy - Suitable for all, approximately two to three miles.Location:
Dobcross, Saddleworth
Dates
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- 15 Sep 2010 to 15 Sep 2010
Meet Alan from Saddleworth Historical Society for a medium 5 and a half mile walk through the ancient medieval hamlets around St Chads Church, Saddleworth. Hamlets include Holly Grove, Diglee, Running Hill, Pobgreen and Saddleworth Fold. Bring a packed lunch, waterproofs and suitable footwear....
Dates
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- 26 Sep 2010 to 26 Sep 2010
Walk part of the Medlock Valley Way on this joint event with Groundwork Manchester. This 8 mile walk will start from Park Bridge and finish at Castlefield in Manchester. This is a linear walk so if you require transport back to the start. Bookable.
Things to bring: walking gear, snack, lunch &...
Location:
Failsworth, Oldham
Dates
- From:
- 19 Sep 2010 to 19 Sep 2010
A walk through the woodlands and meadows of Daisy Nook Country Park looking at the variety of mushrooms around at this time of year.
Difficulty: Easy - Suitable for all.Dates
- From:
- 19 Sep 2010 to 19 Sep 2010
Meet Alan from Saddleworth Historical Society for a 10 mile walk to visit the beauty spots that people enjoyed in the early 1900's. The route includes both valley and moorland walking as the route takes in Pots and Pans, Chew Brook and Wharmton. Please bring a packed lunch, waterproofs and...
Location:
Oldham
Dates
- From:
- 1 May 2010 to 8 Sep 2010
An exhibition showcasing a wide range of wonderful images, which reveal different ways of looking at the North of England. Photographer and guest curator Ian Beesley explores the tradition of social documentary photography in England. In his show, he considers the differences in how the North is...
Dates
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- 18 Sep 2010 to 18 Sep 2010
Finale of Oldham Community Health Fund's U Project offers two health walks, a Nordic walk and a cycle ride. Booking essential for Nordic walking and bike ride.
Things to bring: walking gear/helmet, snacks and drinks
Duration: 2 hours
Venue: 1pm at Dove Stone Sailing Club, Dove Stone Reservoir,...Dates
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- 14 Sep 2010 to 14 Sep 2010
Public art, history and hills on this short circular to Diggle and back.
Things to bring: walking gear, lunch & drinks, bus/rail fare
Distance: 6.5 miles (3.5 hours)
Start/finish: Greenfield Railway Station (SD991046), 10.55am
Guide: Clarke Rogerson, Peak and Northern Footpath Society.
Venue:...Dates
- From:
- 18 Sep 2010 to 18 Sep 2010
Cycle through the villages, then on to the high roads of Marsden Moor.
Things to bring: helmet, puncture repair kit, drink
Distance: 25 miles (3 hours)
Start/finish: Saddleworth Museum, Uppermill, Saddleworth near Oldham (SD995055), 10.30am
Parking: free in Carr Lane, Uppermill.
Leader:...Location:
Oldham
Dates
- From:
- 17 Jul 2010 to 14 Nov 2010
Fired Up: Ceramics and Meaning (17 July – 14 November 2010)
Offering an alternative perspective on contemporary ceramics, this exhibition brings together the work of some of today’s most exciting potters whose work lies within the realms of political, social and cultural statement. Challenging...
Location:
Uppermill, Oldham
Dates
- From:
- 27 Nov 2010 to 28 Nov 2010
Model Railway Exhibition with a minimum of five layouts and trade stands to support. This is a small friendly exhibition without the hustle and bustle of a large exhibition, it gives the adults and children a chance to look at the model railways close up and makes it easier to seek advice on...
Location:
West Street, Oldham
Offers a varied and exciting programme of music and entertainment to suit all tastes and age groups. Programme details available from the box office or join the free mailing list.
Location:
Oldham
Dates
- From:
- 27 Oct 2010 to 30 Oct 2010
An outrageous homage to musical icon Doris Day, featuring a selection of the diva of the duster’s greatest hits like you’ve never heard them before. Desperate to be Doris tells the story of Dean, who works as a Buyer for a Mail Order nightwear firm called The Pyjama Game. At home he is a legend...
Location:
Oldham
Dates
- From:
- 7 Oct 2010 to 23 Oct 2010
Creaky and cranky ex-Vaudeville stars Lewis and Clark are teaming up for a television comedy special. The problem is they haven't seen each other in over a decade. After 43 years working side-by-side in one of entertainment’s best loved comedy double acts their cantankerous and stubborn...
