by Stuart Coleman | May 5, 2018 | Diggle News, Information
Dobcross fete is riding into town again on 23 June with a ‘Yee haw!’ The popular annual fair which is organised by Friends of Dobcross School (FODS) will be a fully themed Wild West Fest complete with Rodeo Bull, Gold Panning and Horse Shoe Toss. From 1 – 5pm, at Holy...
by Stuart Coleman | Apr 25, 2018 | Diggle News, Information
Dive into a world of drama, family shows, comedy, music and new writing at Oldham’s live@thelibrary summer season. Oldham Libraries have a packed schedule with something for everyone at libraries across the borough from May to August. There’s a whole host of events to...
by Stuart Coleman | Apr 19, 2018 | Diggle News, Information
The South Pennines Fire Operations Group (FOG) has warned of the danger posed by wildfires, which can strike anywhere in the South Pennines, to endangered wildlife, farm livestock, valuable habitat and human health. As good weather both dries out the peatland and...
by Stuart Coleman | Apr 13, 2018 | Diggle News, Information
Oldham Council is reminding residents of, ‘Get Oldham Working’s Career and Apprenticeship Fair’, following two recent closure announcements. Digital retail firm Shop Direct outlined plans yesterday to close its centres in Shaw and Chadderton, whilst...
by Stuart Coleman | Mar 16, 2018 | Diggle News, Information
Bulky Bob’s is relaunching the bulky household waste collection service in Oldham with a new van, a new Bob and a new service for businesses. The social enterprise has been collecting unwanted furniture, white goods and much more from Oldham homes for the past 8 years...
by Stuart Coleman | Mar 16, 2018 | Diggle News, Information
Dog owners are urged to keep their pets on short leads to protect wildlife in the Peak District National Park. During the breeding season of spring and early summer, new-born lambs and ground-nesting birds, such as lapwing, curlew and snipe, are particularly...