Oldham Today Rewound

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

A fascinating conversation between Ken Bennett and deaf artist Di. (First broadcast on Oldham Today on 23.4.25)

Ian Wolstenholme and Mike Gill visit Hack Oldham and chat with actors and technicians in the process of making a new Horror thriller movie. Oldham meets Hollywood on Oldham Today!

A new local initiative whereby you can return any issued equipment such as walking sticks, frames, crutches, kitchen trolleys, bath lifts, shower seats, commodes, hospital beds, hoists, bed transfer aids and furniture raisers will be taking place between 31st March to 14th April 2025 across Oldham. ANN-MARIE MASON from the Community Equipment & Adaptations team at the Link Centre, Oldham, expl...

A special concert of brass band favourites performed by DOBCROSS SILVER BAND and recorded by Oldham Community Radio's OB Unit at Holy Trinity Church, Dobcross, Saddleworth on 29th March 2025. The guest soloist was MIKE CAVANAGH and the Dobcross Silver Band Musical Director JASON M SMITH. The programme was edited and produced by Ian Wolstenholme.

Join Ian Wolstenholme and Mike Gill who chat with health and wellbeing guru KARL DICKINSON who will be embarking on a personal challenge to complete the Yorkshire Three Peaks....completely barefoot! Karl will be raising money for Dr Kershaw's Hospice and we also catch up with JILL KIRKHAM from the hospice.