FEBRUARY 22: St Edward’s Church Hall, Spring Lane, Lees, Gin Tasting Evening, 7.30pm, in aid of Lourdes Fund. Evening hosted by Lees-based Defiance Gin which recently won top honours in the World Gin Awards in San Francisco. Tickets £15, including choice of three from five gin plus a free Defiance glass. For tickets or more information contact Margaret Clayton on 07958 203899 or Neil Faragher on 07909 953458.

FEBRUARY 22: A gin tasting evening at St Edward’s Church Hall, Spring Lane, Lees, in aid of their Lourdes Fund at 7.30pm. Hosted by local Lees-based Defiance Gin who recently won top honours in the World Gin Awards in San Francisco. Tickets £15, include a choice of three from five Defiance Award Winning Gins plus a free Defiance glass. For tickets or more information, contact Margaret Clayton on 07958 203899 or Neil Faragher on 07909 953458.

FEBRUARY 26: Springhead Liberal Club, Oldham Road, Springhead, “It’s Not rocket Science” general knowledge quiz, 8.30pm. Entry is £3 per person including raffle and stand-up bingo in aid of Dr Kershaw’s Hospice and the MS Society. FEBRUARY 28: The Roebuck Inn, Charity Call My Bluff Wine Tasting Dinner. 7pm for 7.30am, three course meal £22.50. Details from the Roebuck or 0161 627 3798. MARCH 2: St Matthew's Church, Mill Brow, Chadderton, Grease the musical, 7pm. Tickets £5 from church or email jmjsn3@gmail.com. MARCH 3: St Paul's Church, in Church Street, Royton, spring concert by Oldham Symphony Orchestra at 7.30pm. The programme opens with Strauss's Overture Die Fledermaus, followed by Mendelssohn's Piano Concerto No 1, finishing with Schumann's Symphony No 1 (Spring). The soloist is Dominica Mak who won Young Musician of the Year 2018 at the Uppermill Music Festival. Raffle and light refreshments available. Tickets are priced at £12 (full), £8 (concessions) and £3 (under 16s) payable on the door.

MARCH 16: Patchwork Parade's 7th Annual Patchwork Quilting and Craft Fair, Queen Elizabeth Hall West Street Oldham, 10.30am to 3.30pm. There will be a large exhibition of Quilts cushions and wall hangings, fabric dolls and machine embroidery all done in classes at Patchwork Parade in Chadderton. Admissions £3 with free admission for under 16s and carers. Traders, refreshments and charity tombola. Disabled access. Further details from Phil Langford on patchworkparade@gmail.com or ring 0161 633 5900. MARCH 16: Victoria Hotel, Hollinswood Avenue, Chadderton, MSA Trust and MS Society, Mandarin Masquerade Charity Ball, 7pm. A glamorous evening with fine dining, live entertainment and the opportunity to make a real difference. Featuring close up magician Ian Lavin, vocalist/DJ/compere Ollie Mulkeen. Tickets £60 per head. Contact Bev Wrigley on 07470 266056 or email bev@engagingsafety.co.uk

MARCH 17: Civic Hall, Uppermill, Flea Market, 10am-3pm. Stalls available on 0161 627 3798. All proceeds to Saddleworth Parish Council’s chairman’s charity.