at our Switch-On eventSunday 17 NovemberFantastic festive events and FREE parking offers

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events in Oldham town centre

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Saturday 9 NovemberSee Santa and his real reindeers fly into town! Free12.45–1.15pm: Reindeer ParadeCatch the colourful parade as it winds its way through the town centre. Our annual event is a fun way to welcome the festive season for all the family.Line the streets and see if you can spot…• Santa and his reindeer direct from the North Pole!• Oldham town centre mascots Ollie and Millie in

their first public appearance• Giant toy puppets, the Coliseum’s panto cast and

the Reindeer Rocks youth bandThe fun starts at 12.45pm when the parade sets off from Clegg Street. The reindeer then race up High Street, Lord Street, Albion Street and Henshaw Street before resting outside the Shopping Centre around 30 minutes later.

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Elves will be collecting your letters at the reindeer pen outside the Market Hall after the parade!

See Santa open his grotto in the Shopping Centre straight after the parade!

Listen to brass bands and see the best seasonal street theatre. Giant elves, crazy crackers and a roaming Robin will all be spreading Christmas cheer on High Street.

Children’s reindeer puppetry, face painting, craft market and balloon modelling in the Market Hall during the day.

Parking is free for 3 hours at all Council car parks on Saturdays. Or you can stay for 3 hours at the Shopping Centre car parks for £1 on Saturdays.

FROM THURS 5TH DEC, EVERY THURSDAY

LATE NIGHT IS FREE FROM 3PM

EVERY SUNDAY THE FIRST 4 HOURS ARE FREE!

EVERY SATURDAY

FIRST 3 HOURS

ARE ONLY £1

PARKING PROMOTIONS

www.metrolink.co.uk

Save more for your shopping and entertainment in Oldhamthis Christmas with some great bargain fares from Metrolink.

With weekend saver tickets from only £5.50 for adultsand £7.50 for the whole family, isn’t it time you tried the tram?

For full details go to www.metrolink.co.uk

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* up to two adults and three children travelling together

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Sunday 17 NovemberFireworks, food and festive lights! Free4.45–5.45pm: Oldham’s Christmas Lights Switch-OnSee a spectacular live show and fantastic firework display for all the family outside the Old Town Hall.Get ready to…• Dance and sing-a-long with Bob’s

‘Never Mind the Breezeblocks‘ mini show

• Join Bob the Builder at the countdown to the lights switch-on

• Enjoy the big fireworks finale as it lights up the night sky

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Panto tickets up for grabs!Panto tickets up for grabs!

Head to High Street for a range of festive crafts and gifts. Plus children’s funfair rides and hot food stalls to keep you warm and well fed into the evening.Come and see Bob, Wendy and Spud, who will be making appearances at intervals at the Christmas Market. Catch the gang before they head to the stage for the Christmas Lights Switch-On!The stage is situated next to the War Memorial. The best viewing areas are in front of the Old Town Hall and Clegg Street.

Parking is FREE for 3 hours at all Council car parks on Sundays. Or you can stay for free for 4 hours in the Shopping Centre car parks on Sundays. Car parks are open until 7pm.

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Free Panto

tickets

An Oldham Coliseum Theatre Production

Box office: 0161 624 2829 | www.coliseum.org.ukFairbottom Street, Oldham, OL1 3SW

“The best traditional panto you are likely to see.”

Oldham Chronicle on 2012’s Cinderella

Written by Fine Time Fontayne and Kevin ShawDirected by Kevin ShawDesigned by Celia Perkins

Saturday 16 November - Saturday 4 January

Saturday 30 NovemberCome and meet the world’s finest firefighter! Free10am–4pm: Fireman SamEveryone’s favourite ‘hero next door’ rides into Oldham. Come and see Sam in the Spindles Town Square Shopping Centre at 11am, 12,30pm, 2pm, 3pm and 4pmPlus free face painting for children throughout the day.Checkout the special Saturday parking offers. Parking is free for 3 hours at all Council car parks on Saturdays. Or you can stay for 3 hours in the Shopping Centre car parks for just £1 on Saturdays.

Oldham Christmas Lights FreeYou can see the lights every day in the town centre. This year’s Christmas tree lights on High Street change colour every 30 minutes!

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Friday 6 December7–9pm: Oldham Choir Christmas FestivalThe choir celebrate their 50th anniversary and perform festive favourites at Oldham Parish Church £5

Saturday 7 December11am–4pm: Brass Monkeys FreeEnjoy the best of brass at our wonderful new winter music event. We’ve a mix of festive favourites and popular songs with bands playing across two stages on High Street and outside Market Hall.Listen out for…• The very best traditional bands

including Oldham Lees Band, Boarhurst Band and Diggle B Band

• Funky new sounds with the Red Hot Santas and New York Brass Band

Plus more music around town from the amazing Trundlehonk one-man brass band!11am–3pm: Festive fun in Tommyfield Market FreeChildren’s face painting and balloon modelling throughout the day.12noon–4pm: Christmas crafts at Gallery Oldham FreeFamily art and crafts for 4–10 year olds at Gallery Oldham. No need to book, just drop-in.2pm: The Muppet Christmas Carol (U) Film fun with Kermit and Miss Piggy at The Small Cinema in Gallery Oldham. £3 withfree goodie bag for all kids.

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Sunday 8 December10am–4.30pm: Dora the Explorer FreeEveryone’s favourite explorer finds her way to Oldham! You can see Dora in Spindles Town Square Shopping Centre at 11am, 12,30pm, 2pm, 3pm and 4pm. Plus free face painting for children throughout the day.

Christmas Tree Festival FreeSee over 50 decorated trees on display, all in aid of local good causes. Festival runs from Saturday 7 to Sunday 15 December11am–5pm (Sun 12–4pm) at Oldham Parish Church.

Don’t forget…Parking is free for 3 hours in council car parks on Saturdays. Or you can stay in the Shopping Centre car parks for just £1 for 3 hours on Saturdays or for free for 4 hours on Sundays.

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Tuesday 10 December 7.30pm: Oldham Music Centre Christmas Festival Christmas favourites from the Music Centre’s award-winning senior ensembles at the Queen Elizabeth Hall £7, £5 concs.Wednesday 11 December 7.30pm: Junior Christmas FestivalA fun and informal evening with the Music Centre’s younger students at the Queen Elizabeth Hall. £5, £2.50 concThurs 12 to Sat 21 DecemberBabushkaOldham Children’s Theatre present their new panto at Oldham Library. Plus the chance to see Santa after the show! £5.50 to £9, times vary.Saturday 14 December Free10am–4pm: SpongeBob SquarePants Who’s coming to Oldham so far from the sea? SpongeBob SquarePants! Come and see SpongeBob in Spindles Town Square Shopping Centre at 11am, 12,30, 2, 3 and 4pm. Plus free face painting for children throughout the day. 11am–3pm: Festive fun in Tommyfield Market FreeChildren’s face painting and balloon modelling throughout the day.1–4pm: Christmas Card MakingFestive crafts for over 16s at Gallery Oldham. Free drop-in.Don’t forget…Parking is free for 3 hours at all Council car parks on Saturdays and Sundays. Or you can stay in the Shopping Centre car parks for just £1 for 3 hours on Saturdays or for free for 4 hours on Sundays.

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Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 December10am–5pm: Winter Wonderland 10am–5pm: Winter Wonderland FreeGet ready for a huge weekend of larger than life entertainment.Take off your shoes and jump into the belly of the UK’s biggest Snowman Bouncy Castle! You won’t be able to miss our oversized inflatable on High Street!

• Arctic explorers and snowball sprites roaming the town centre

• Giant jumping penguins and magical flapping ice birds

• Snow falling on High Street... whatever the weather!

Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 DecemberSaturday 21 and Sunday 22 DecemberVictorian Weekend FreeRoll-up, roll up for a vintage Christmas weekend. Delight in jovial street entertainers and experience two days of magical merrymaking!

• Fairground attractions including a traditional carousel, coconut shy and stalls (all for Free!)

• Free roasted chestnuts, mulled wine (non alcoholic) and prizes!

• Victorian jugglers, tap dancing turkeys and more Dickensian performers

• Steampunk songs from the Gaslights comedy band

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Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 DecemberVictorian Weekend FreeFestive Fun in Tommyfield Market

Concert at Oldham Library

Shopping, going to see Santa,or just celebrating with friends?

Hop on the bus – it's cheaper and safer.

In on the bus,out on the town

For details go to www.firstgroup.com

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£6.50

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Great value tickets...

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Bus Services over the Holiday Period

The free bus that connects Oldham town centre shops and attractions with the Oldham Mumps Metrolink stop. Runs every 20 minutes, from 9.40am to 4.40pm seven days a week.

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Parking in Oldham town centreUp to three hours FREE parking every Saturday and Sunday on council town centre car parks

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If you are wishing to stay longer you can also take advantage of free all day parking at Hobson Street (12) multi storey car park, just off Union Street on Saturdays and Sundays.

Spindles and Town Square Car ParkSaturday: First 3 hours for £1 Sunday: First 4 hours for free Thursday: Free from 3pm: Applies 5 Dec, 12 Dec and 19 Dec

1 Bow Street 2 Bradshaw Street 3 Cannon Street 4 Civic Centre

5 Clegg Street 6 Garlick Street7 New Radcliffe Street8 Oldham Sports Centre

9 Southgate Street 10 TommyfieldMarket11 Waterloo Street12 Hobson Street

www.oldham.gov.uk/parking

You must take a ticket for the entire length of the time you wish to stay

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