Chadderton

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other 2026-01-16

Chadderton Town Hall Wedding Fair 2026 in Oldham

Chadderton Town Hall in Oldham will host its inaugural wedding fair on Sunday 25 January 2026 from 11am to 3pm. Couples attending the event who complete a feedback form become eligible for a prize draw to win a free wedding ceremony at the venue. The fair features over 20 industry exhibitors ranging from florists and photographers to providers of wedding cars and cakes. Springhill Hospice will attend with donated bridal wear, suits, and bridesmaids' dresses available for purchase at reduced prices. Since opening for licensed ceremonies in July 2005, the Town Hall has hosted nearly 8,000 weddings. Registrars will be present to showcase the Oak Room, Green Room, and main staircase while advising on legal notice requirements. Entry and parking are free, with goody bags reserved for the first 100 couples to arrive.

other 2025-12-18

New Growing Hub Opens at Berries Field Park Oldham

Mayor Eddie Moores and Cllr Abdul Jabbar officially opened a new community growing hub at Berries Field Park in Chadderton alongside Willmott Dixon representatives. The £38,000 project features a polytunnel, timber planters, and a purpose-built structure linked by accessible pathways. Willmott Dixon managed the construction as part of their wider Northern Roots delivery work, contributing over 140 staff volunteer hours. Supply chain partners including Wright Landscapes and Faber Joinery donated materials and time to complete the site improvements. The initiative addresses resident requests for safe growing spaces, specifically citing feedback from women in the community. Cllr Jabbar commissioned the hub to foster wellbeing and sustainability within the existing park infrastructure.