Lingua Franca World Community CIC

01/03/2026

WE ARE EXCITED TO SEE YOU

14/02/2026

Join us at Sholver Community Centre for a gentle, creative afternoon designed to lift spirits, spark joy, and bring our community together.

This session is completely free, and all materials are provided — just bring yourself, your curiosity, and a willingness to play with colour.

Perfect for Half-term 💦💦💦
Children are very welcome, as long as they’re accompanied by an adult. It’s a lovely chance to create something meaningful together.

13/02/2026

08/02/2026

I don’t know if I’m allowed to name the lovely local business BUT thank you for purchasing this new magnetic kindness board making it easier for people to grab a ticket when they need one.
We really do appreciate your lovely gesture🥰
We’ve updated the board today with peoples donations from this week, we have 20 meals and hot drinks for those who need them thanks to our amazing customers and friends. Many people make a donation and say is that enough? A donation can be 50p, it all helps, we put all the donations together and create meals with them, that’s the community working together to make a difference. Any amount is appreciated.
Thank you to everyone who makes this possible.
One man came in this week and had a meal and a hot drink and said you’ve no idea how much I needed this today 🥹 We never know what other people are going through but one thing we do know is that with a kitchen full of food it’s basic human decency to make sure no one goes hungry.🩷❤️

06/02/2026

The Directors and myself are sad to announce that we have come to the decision to close down Lingua Franca World Community CIC after nine years. Unfortunately the lack of core funding and ravages of COVID have put more and more pressure on myself as Managing Director and despite running some fabulous individual projects, I finally succumbed to burnout. i have spent the last 18 months recovering!

The world music agency will remain and I will once again run it as a sole trader under the name of the Lingua Franca World Music Agency. The remainder of my time will be spent on my own creative practice.

Thanks to all our partners and the stakeholders we have worked with since 2017.

Going forward you'd like to contact me re booking world performers, please email me on [email protected].

We will be closing our social media accounts in around seven days time. I can still be contacted directly at my personal account on facebook Berg.

10/12/2025

Saturday 13th at Bittersweet 3-5pm please Share.

04/11/2025

📣Billingtons Christmas Markets!!!

⏰We are extending our service hours ‘till 7pm in the bar, after the Markets for a Mince Pie & Mulled Wine Supper Club 🥧
Just in time for you to make your way down to the official Oldham Christmas Light Switch On!

Our Christmas Markets are next Saturday on the 15th November 🎄🥂

🕣11am-5pm
Pop in before the town lights up💡Same day as the Oldham Christmas light Switch on!

What to expect…

Local independent Creatives , get your Christmas shopping done ahead of time! 🎁
All the Classic Christmas Tunes🙌🏻
Festive non-negotiable’s … treat yourself to a mulled wine 🍷

We can’t wait , make sure to save the date 📅 🎄

02/09/2025

Write Your Own Folklore with Sophie Parkes - Thursday 11th September 11am-1pm, and Saturday 13th September 11am-1pm

Join folklorist and writer Sophie Parkes on a two-part course in writing your very own folklore✍️

Whether you’re an experienced writer looking for something new to inspire you, or you’re completely new to writing and want to explore your creativity, this is an opportunity to tap into your creativity in a supported and inspiring environment🌱

Ages 18+. Tickets £10 per session. Visit our website for full info and to book your place - https://northern-roots.uk/write-folklore/

Events can be attended separately but we do recommend you attend both.

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16/08/2025

Samuel Maitland

13/08/2025

Our performer, Jali Nyonkoling Kuyateh, will be playing at this event!!

04/08/2025

Great opportunity to catch our performer - Jali Nyonkoling Kuyateh and do your organic food shopping, all at the same time!