Oldham Today Rewound

In this episode, Ian Wolstenholme chats with MARK ROONEY and JULIE FLANAGAN about coming to terms with cancer and the event planned for 11th August at the Blue Tiffin in Royton - a charity fundraiser "Cancer's Got Talent".

An opportunity hear from the 2023 political parties in Oldham

The Station Manager of Oldham Community Radio 99.7fm DAVID MCGEALY, chats with long-time friend, colleague and fellow presenter GERALD BRIERLEY in a special programme and return to the microphone in which David speaks about his living day-to-day with Alzheimer's Disease. (Programme first broadcast on Oldham Community Radio 99.7fm on Tuesday 18th April 2023)

On this edition we feature two local bands and a couple of tracks from each. THE DISTANCE are a 4-piece Indie band from Manchester known for their irritatingly catch vocal melodies and anthemic guitar riffs. Jack Hughes, Aaron Illingsworth, Sam Warrener and Rhys Ashley perform "Falling" and their latest track "Dreams" CRAIG LEE AND THE HUMBLEBEES are bringing back the rock &#39...

In this episode, we visit the final "curtain call" at the 135-year old Oldham Coliseum as its doors close for the final time. Guests include KENNETH ALAN TAYLOR, former Artistic Director, actor MAXINE PEAKE, plus volunteers, staff and patrons on this historic evening.

An insightful debate chaired by Martyn Walsh from Oldham's Inspire Carpets held at the Oldham Library on 29th March 2023 about the future of live music in Oldham.

A very candid interview with "Jenny" from Oldham, a recovered drug user and alcoholic. Jenny is not the subject's real name and her voice, at request, has been disguised.

In this episode of ON-AIR PODS, Mike Gill and John Joyce chat with ERIC STEEL from Hack Oldham about their business model and facilities

In this episode of ON-AIR PODS, recent Oldham Today guest David Fern talks about the health benefits of collagen supplements

In this episode of ON-AIR PODS, Corporate and Community Fundraiser at Mahdlo Youth Zone, Amos Brooks, talks with Ian Wolstenholme about the huge range of services and facilities at the Youth Zone which this year celebrates its 10th anniversary.

In this episode of ON-AIR PODS, we meet Salford poet MICHELLE CANTLIFF who reads some poems from her "Scenes from Salford Smokeytop"

In this episode of ON-AIR PODS, Kent Wells, Chairman of Radio Cavell, Oldham's Hospital Broadcasting organisation chats with Ian Wolstenholme on the occasion of the station's 70th anniversary.  From the "matron on a mission" to state-of-the-art studios, it's a fascinating story. Listen out during 2023 for updates in Radio Cavell's milestone year too.

In this episode of ON-AIR PODS, Mossley author Julia Winterford chats with Ian Wolstenholme about her latest novel "Fall From Grace" and the road to its publication.