Oldham Today Rewound

On November 5, 2026, North Chadderton School commemorated Second World War hero Flying Officer Donald Hopkinson by unveiling a blue plaque during its centenary year celebrations. Donald Hopkinson, a former student of Chadderton Grammar School for Boys, volunteered for the Royal Air Force in 1941 and served as a bomb aimer with the elite 617 Squadron, known as "The Dambusters". Tragically...

Oldham Hulme, Oldham Sixth Form College, Bluecoat School and Crompton House compete in the annual Debate Challenge, held this year at The Hive in Oldham. Local sixth formers will be competing head to head in a live debate promoted by Debating Matters - a competition tackling free speech and artificial intelligence. The event is taking place as part of Hulme Grammar School Science Week, run through...

A special concert featuring the talented Marshall family from Oldham - recorded by the Oldham Community Radio OB unit at Oldham Parish Church on Sunday 6th September. In support of Dr Kershaws Hospice. Producer: Ian Wolstenholme

A special programme live from Oldham's Hulme Grammar School on Thursday 13th August 2026 from the Kings Hall at the school. Ian Wolstenholme chats with students, tutors and others as the celebrations begin.....

Ian Wolstenholme visits the annual Scouthead and Austerlands Motor Show to chat with some of the enthusiasts.

Ian Wolstenholme meets some of the youngsters from Broadfield Academy in Oldham taking part in this year's Singing Challenge from Alexandra Park in Oldham on 18th June 2026. (First broadcast on Oldham Community Radio)

A lookback at Whit Friday celebrations in Lees, Oldham May 2026, as Ian Wolstenholme meets some of the bands and chats with the community.... First broadcast on Oldham Community Radio 29th May 2026 at 10.00pm

A special programme featuring the young people of Mahdlo, plus community panellists discussing the UK Government's current consultation/survey around online and social media safety. The idea is to try and understand stakeholders' voices and opinions and this 'roundtable' opportunity was an ideal way to collect a wide range of problems and suggested solutions to the issues. The consultation is open...

A special programme repeated on 31st March on Oldham Community Radio following the death of broadcaster and dj JAMES STANNAGE on 30.3.26. Here, long-time friend and colleage Ken sits down with the legendary 'shock jock' to learn more behind the late night man on Piccadilly Radio. Programme produced by Ian Wolstenholme

Ian Wolstenholme meets local shoppers, traders and those involved in the opening of THE MARKET - the new retail space in the town centre

Ian Wolstenholme chats with some guests at the Reception marking the opening of the town's new event space THE LOOM

A collection of conversations with fans and well-known names at the opening launch of the Oldham Rugby 150th Anniversary Exhibition in Gallery Oldham. A two month exhibition telling the story of 150 years of Oldham rugby league club opens at the town’s gallery on Saturday 10th January. It will chronicle the club’s history from the early days after it’s launch in 1876, first as a rugby union club,...

For a second year, Oldham Community Radio was invited to meet Level 2 Media Studies students from Hopwood Hall College in Rochdale and to broadcast some of their short podcasts to a community radio audience. Producer: Ian Wolstenholme

Join us for a collection of festive favourites recorded by the Oldham Community Radio OB team live at Oldham Parish Church on 11th December 2025. Featuring: Dr Kershaw's Hospice Choir and Hope Sngers Crompton House Woodwind Ensemble Brian Clarke Academy Choir and Poets ....and many more! Link to the programme https://flipbooks.fleepit.com/f-109505-dr_kershaws_christmas_concert_2025_programme

On this episode, author and broadcaster MIKE GILL talks candidly with Ian Wolstenholme about the research needed towards prostate cancer and highlights awareness of the "Walk 60 Miles in November" campaign arranged by Prostate Cancer Research. For more information visit www.pcr.org.uk To make a donation to the fundraising effort visit https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/Ian17606460738...

Mike Gill and Ian Wolstenholme chat with local Nigerian queer poet JANOMA OMENA about her debut collection.

Once again, Oldham's talented musical family - Wayne, Melanie and Louise Marshall, return to Oldham Parish Church for a musical celebration in aid of Dr Kershaw's Hospice and in memory of Costella Marshall. The concert features contributions from the Hope Singers, Paul Firth, Michael Korshinevsky, Harry Priestley, Alicia Marsden, James Marshall, John Marshall. The programme was produced fo...

A special one-hour conversation between the Chair of Saddleworth Carer's Group, DR EAMONN O'DALY and KEN BENNETT which looks at dementia in its many guises. If you are a sufferer, or know of someone who is, this empathetic conversation may offer practical advice. For more information about the Saddleworth Carers Group, contact Dr E O'Daly on 01457 810614 or Mariliyn Davies on 07791 937...

Ken Bennett chats with Ed Worrall and Laura from the Saddleworth Ladies Morris Troupe about an exciting adventure which awaits them in Barcelona later this year....

FRANK ROTHWELL OBE sits down with Ian Wolstenholme at a recent business event at Billington's in Oldham to tell us about some of his exciting plans to put the town of Oldham squarely 'back on the map' (First broadcast on Oldham Community Radio 20.6.25) Producer: Ian Wolstenholme

Ian Wolstenholme talks with FIGEN MURRAY OBE, the mother of Martyn Hett who lost his life in the 2017 Manchester bombing terrorist attack on Manchester Arena. (the content was first included in a podcast aimed at the veterinary practice profession)

Ian Wolstenholme visits these luxury feline apartments on the occasion of their grand reopening in Lees and chats with manager BEV RIDINGS

Ian Wolstenholme chats with some of the guests at the 10th anniversary and grand reopening of the ASCROFT MEDICAL CENTRE in Oldham.

Join Oldham Community Radio in the Oldham Council chamber for coverage of the 2025 Mayor Making Ceremony for Cllr Eddie Moores as he takes over the role of Oldham's first citizen for the year 2025/26 Outside broadcast recording first broadcast 28.5.25

Our Oldham Today morning programme was broadcast live from Hulme Grammar School on 24th April 2025 https://www.mixcloud.com/OldhamCommunityRadio/oldham-today-24-04-2025/ and some of the 'extra' conversations are included here. Produced by Ian Wolstenholme