OTR - Opening of The Loom Oldham Event Centre 27.3.26

OTR - Come Follow The Band - 29.5.26

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

OTR - Hackathon at MAHDLO - Growing Up in an Online World - Enter The Group Chat

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 until 26th May 2026 and ANYONE with an interest in the safety of young people online can have their say. https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/growing-up-in-the-online-world-a-national-consultation Producer: Ian Wolstenholme

OTR - Ken Bennett talks with James Stannage

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

OTR - The Market - a new space for Oldham's traders

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

OTR - Opening of The Loom Oldham Event Centre 27.3.26

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