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Nostalgic Oldham coming to town centre

Tuesday, 2 September 2025 12:08

By Usma Raja

Nostalgic Oldham photograph taken from a previous event. Photo: Oldham Council.

Oldhamers are being invited to step back in time as a packed programme of vintage entertainment is set to grip the town this month.

Nostalgic Oldham will return to the town centre with a retro wonderland on Saturday, September 27 from 11am to 4pm. 

The event promises a jam-packed day with vintage entertainment, live music, classic cars and family fun. 

And to keep the little ones busy, the day also hosts a retro craft, face painting in the Spindles, retro arcade games near River Island, strolling performers and nostalgic gaming, to stunning displays of classic cars from the Tame Valley Vintage and Classic Car Club around the town centre.  

Other highlights include Able Mable, a showgirl with a flair for the dramatic and Granny Turismo, the world’s only shopping trolley dance display team back by popular demand. 

 

 

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