Shaw and Crompton Community Market

13/08/2026

💭✨ IF YOU WERE THE ORGANISER… WHAT WOULD YOU ORGANISE? ✨💭

We’re handing the ideas over to YOU! 👇

If you could organise your very own market, event or themed day, what would it be? 🤔🎪

🎃 A huge Halloween event?
🎄 A magical Christmas market?
🎶 A music-themed day?
🐾 A pet event?
🍰 Food & treats galore?
🛍️ A makers and shopping extravaganza?
🎭 Or something completely different?

There are NO wrong answers — we want to hear your wild, wonderful and creative ideas! 💡

👇 Finish this sentence in the comments:

“If I was the organiser, I would organise…”

You never know… 👀
Your idea might just inspire a future event! ❤️

26/07/2026

✨ Our market may be taking a little rest,But supporting small businesses is still the best! 💖

Need a top-up, a special gift, or a little treat? 🎁Our amazing traders are still online, making shopping sweet! 🛍️

So while we count down to Sunday 4th October, don't delay,Browse, shop and support them from home today! 🌈

And don't forget to follow, like, share and spread the word too,Every click helps our wonderful small businesses grow because of you! 💕

We'll be back before you know it with spooky fun galore...See you all on Sunday 4th October! 🎃👻

20/07/2026

It may be warm right now outside but here at the community market we like to be prepared 😂 so in our down time guess what we're doing 🎃🎄☃️

🎃 Something Wicked This Way Comes... 🎃

The nights grow dark, the air turns cool,

There's magic brewing—don't miss this jewel! ✨

With witches, ghosts and spooky delight,

Our Halloween Market is quite the sight!

From handmade treasures to treats galore,

There's something waiting behind every door. 🎁

Find perfect gifts, enjoy a bite,

And make your Sunday frightfully bright!

Little monsters, don't delay,
A FREE Trick or Treat Bucket comes your way! 🪣🍬
(While stocks last, so don't be late,

The spooky fun just can't wait!)

Gather your ghouls, your family too,
We've got a hauntingly good day planned for you! 👻

🕥 Sunday 4th October
📍 Lifelong Learning Centre, Shaw
🎃 10:30am – 2:30pm

Support local, shop small, have some fun,
We'll see you there—it's Halloween for everyone! 🧡🦇

10/07/2026

🌈 Tomorrow I'm wearing my other hat as a proud member of the Oldham Pride Committee! 🌈

We have an incredible day in store as Parliament Square is transformed into a vibrant celebration of Pride, packed with entertainment, community stalls, and fun for everyone! 🏳️‍🌈✨

Here's what you can look forward to:

🎪 Explore our fantastic stalls in Parliament Square, across from the iron railings, and inside Oldham Market (Lower Tier).

🎨 Get into the Pride spirit with OPAG, who'll be on hand painting the town rainbow with fabulous face painting.

📸 Capture the memories with our photo booth next to the Odeon.

⛪ Take a stroll up to the church, where Common Word will be performing inspiring poetry. While you're there, pop into the church café and show your support.

🎟️ Try your luck on the raffles and tombolas, with some amazing prizes up for grabs—all supporting fantastic local causes.

🥤 Feeling thirsty? Head over to The Thirst Responder on Firth Street, grab a refreshing drink, soak up the atmosphere, and enjoy the festival vibes.

🥁 Don't miss the spectacular Pride Parade, setting off from the Old Market Hall and weaving through the town with our energetic samba band, colourful dance troupes, and a sea of rainbow pride!

🎤 Then join us back for live entertainment from 1:00pm.

It's going to be an amazing day full of love, laughter, inclusivity, and community. We can't wait to celebrate with you all!

🏳️‍🌈 See you tomorrow, Oldham! 🏳️‍🌈

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05/07/2026

🎉 WOW... what a day! 🎉
What an incredible day at the market! 💜 Thank you to every single one of you who came along and turned out in your numbers to meet Rumi. The smiles, excitement and support were amazing! 🫶
A huge thank you to KB Entertainment for bringing Rumi to life and making the day so special! 🌟

🎟️ Ultimate K-Pop Raffle Winner 🎟️
Congratulations to Kat Platt, winning ticket 461–465! 👏 We hope you love your prize!

A massive thank you to everyone who bought raffle tickets. Together you helped us raise £152 towards future community events and free giveaways! ❤️

Special thanks also go to Joan Mills , Lynda Whitehouse and Fat Cat Creations for their generous raffle prize donations. Your support means so much. 💕

We're now taking a short summer break to recharge our batteries. As a volunteer-run community market, we couldn't do what we do without your continued support. 💙

🎃 We'll be back with plenty of spooky fun on Sunday 4th October... keep your eyes peeled for what's coming! 👻🕸️

📸 If you took any photos with Rumi today, we'd love to see them! Please share them in the comments below or tag us so we can relive the memories. 💜

Thank you once again for making today so special—we'll see you in October! 🫶
🎃

05/07/2026

04/07/2026

🎉 Need a teacher gift that's a little different... without breaking the bank? 🎁💖

We've got you covered! Join us TOMORROW for a market packed with unique, affordable gifts that are perfect for saying "Thank You" to those amazing teachers. 🍎✨

🛍️ You'll find:🎁 Cards & gift bags🕯️ Wax melts, diffusers & candles💄 Plouise & Tropic products☕ Mugs & tumblers🖨️ 3D prints of all genres🎨 Resin gifts & artwork💎 Crystals🛁 Bath bombs, shower whip & sponges📱 Keyrings, phone charms & Stanley Cup charms🌳 Wooden ornaments🐾 Treats for your furry friends📚 Notebooks, tote bags & embroidered gifts🧸 Crochet toys & handmade gifts... and so much more!

⭐ Plus...💄 Dream Dollz – giving you the iconic Rumi look!✈️ Kelly's Sunshine Travel – all your summer holiday advice in one place.🥧 Delicious Old Mill Pies to take home.🧸 Win a Jellycat on The Children's Society tombola!

🎶 Don't miss:💜 Our Ultimate K-Pop Raffle🎁 FREE children's bag giveaway (while stocks last)📸 Rumi Meet & Greet – 12:30pm–1:30pm

📅 TOMORROW🕥 10:30am – 2:30pm📍 Lifelong Learning Centre, Shaw, OL2 8RQ

Come along, support amazing local businesses, grab a bargain, and make a day of it! We can't wait to see you! 💕🛍️

03/07/2026

🎉 THIS SUNDAY! 🎉

Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Come along to our Schools Out Community Market and enjoy a fantastic day of shopping, community, and all things K-pop! 💜✨

🌟 Meet K-pop Rumi🎟️ Enter our Ultimate K-pop Raffle, and pick up your free goodie bag ( while stocks last)🛍️ Browse amazing local businesses, artisan makers, gifts, pre-loved treasures, and so much more.🥧 Enjoy delicious pies from Pies by The Old Mill and grab a drink and a bite to eat at our market café.

You'll also notice the fantastic spruce up happening outside the centre, making it an even more welcoming place to visit! 🌼👏

📍 Lifelong Learning Centre, Shaw, OL2 8RQ🕥 10:30am – 2:30pm

Come along, support local businesses, and help us make it another amazing community event. We can't wait to see you! 💙

01/07/2026

We are very proud here at the community market that we have managed to fund another bleed kit , this time for the amazing Oldham Street Angels who work tirelessly to help and feed the homeless of the borough . All volunteers just like us giving there time for others and with the help of Defibrillators Save Lives we sourced the kit to make life just a little safer and easier for them . This is now live on northwest ambulance circuit .

30/06/2026

💜✨ THE ULTIMATE K-POP RAFFLE! ✨💜

Calling all K-pop fans! 🎶🎤 This is your chance to win our Ultimate K-pop Raffle packed with amazing prizes! 💖

🎟️ Tickets are available to buy at the market only💷 £2 a strip or 3 strips for £5🕑 Winner drawn at 2:15pm

Every ticket purchased helps support our community events and brings us one step closer to funding our FREE Christmas Grotto and children's gifts. 🎅🎁

So, whether you're a K-pop superfan or shopping for someone who is, don't miss your chance to enter! 🤩

📍 Shaw & Crompton Community Market🗓️ This Sunday🕥 10:30am – 2:30pm📍 Lifelong Learning Centre, Shaw, OL2 8RQ

Good luck! 🍀 We can't wait to see who takes home the Ultimate K-pop Raffle! 💜