Oldham Hockey Club is throwing open its doors for a free community open day, inviting people of all ages to try hockey at a session designed for beginners and experienced players alike.

The event takes place on Saturday, August 8, from 11am to 1.30pm at Newman Catholic College in Chadderton. Activities will be split by age and experience, and hockey sticks are available to borrow, so no equipment is needed to take part.

"We want to make hockey in Oldham accessible to everyone," said Jordanna Rawlinson, the club's development officer. "It's a fantastic sport for both physical and mental wellbeing and our summer open day is the perfect, pressure-free way to try it out."

The club has been a community fixture for more than 70 years. This year's open day, sponsored by local business UK Decs, is described as its biggest yet.

Alongside the open day, the club runs Junior Summer Hockey sessions for children aged five to 16 every Thursday until August 13 at Astley Leisure Centre Sports Pitch in Dukinfield, from 6.30pm to 7.30pm. The cost is £4 per session, with siblings attending for £2 each.

Weekly training for the 2026/27 season for both junior and senior teams will begin on Thursday, September 3, at Newman Catholic College. More details are on the club's website and social media pages.