Shaw and Crompton Community Market

Name: Shaw and Crompton Community Market
Address: High Street, Shaw, Oldham, OL28RQ, GB
Telephone: +447772920838

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endent at the Lifelong Learning centre Shaw a market for the community This is a free entry event .

There is disabled access front and back with street access at the front and disabled parking to the side as well as toilet facilities. There will be tea and coffee served on the day as well as a range of food stalls for customers to take away .

06/09/2026

🎃🧙‍♀️ DOUBLE, DOUBLE… SHOP & TROUBLE! 🧙‍♀️🎃

🔮✨ JUST 4 WEEKS TO GO! ✨🔮
until our HALLOWEEN MARKET creeps into town… 👻

🧹 Bubble, bubble, cauldron bright,
We’re brewing up a spooky delight!
Four weeks remain till doors swing wide,
With tricks and treats all waiting inside! 🎃

🕷️ Add a dash of Halloween & Autumn goodies…

🎄 Sprinkle in some early Christmas treats…

🛍️ Stir in 2 rooms bursting with local businesses…

🎟️ Throw in a Halloween & Christmas tombola…

🐶 Add Fluff the Jellycat Rescue Dog waiting for someone to find his winning ticket and give him a forever home…

🪄 And don't forget our magical children’s Halloween masterclass — BOOKING ESSENTIAL!

Then for the finishing spell… ✨

🎃 FREE Trick or Treat Buckets while stocks last, complete with a limited-edition Thing fidget! 🖐️👻

🧙‍♀️ Stir it once, stir it twice,
Add local shopping — very nice!
Say the magic words and save the date…
SUNDAY 4TH OCTOBER — DON’T BE LATE! 🦇

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

🕸️ Tag your favourite witch, ghoul or market buddy and tell them…
ONLY 4 WEEKS TO GO! 🎃👻🧙‍♀️

🎃🦇👻

30/08/2026

🎃👻 SOMETHING SPOOKY IS COMING TO SHAW… 👻🎃

The cauldrons are bubbling, the pumpkins are waking up and we’re getting ready for a Halloween Market packed with tricks, treats & spooky surprises! 🧙‍♀️🕷️🦇

📅 Sunday 4th October
⏰ 10:30am – 2:30pm
📍 Lifelong Learning Centre, Shaw, OL2 8RQ

🪄✨ DON’T FORGET OUR MAGICAL CHILDREN’S HALLOWEEN MASTERCLASS! ✨🪄

Calling all budding little witches, wizards and magical makers! 🧙‍♂️🧙‍♀️

🎨 Hosted by Trinkerama, children can get creative and make their very own Halloween magical box, fill it with goodies and take their spooky creation home to keep! 🎃✨

🧒 Ages 7–11 years
💰 £15 per child
🥤 Refreshments included
👨‍👩‍👧 Children must be accompanied by an adult
⚠️ BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL — LIMITED PLACES AVAILABLE!

DM the page to book your place .

And that's just one little spell we've got brewing… 👀

🎃 FREE Trick or Treat buckets while stocks last — complete with a limited-edition Thing fidget!
👻 Halloween & Christmas goodies on our Tombola
🐶 Find the winning ticket and give Fluff the Jellycat Rescue Dog their forever home!
🛍️ TWO ROOMS bursting with fantastic local businesses
🍂 Halloween • Autumn • Christmas goodies
🎁 Unique gifts, handmade treasures and plenty of things you definitely didn't know you needed!

So grab your broomstick 🧹, round up your little monsters 👹 and come join us!

⚠️ WARNING: Entering with the intention of "just having a look" may result in bags full of goodies. 😂🛍️

🎃 SUNDAY 4TH OCTOBER — DON'T MISS IT! 🎃

Tag your spooky shopping buddy below! 👇👻

23/08/2026

🎃👻 6 WEEKS TO GO… AND OUR WINTER MARKETS ARE COMING! 👻🎃

And we're kicking things off with a SPOOKTACULAR HALLOWEEN MARKET! 🕷️🦇🍂

Trust us… you’re going to want this one in the diary! 👀

🎟️ HALLOWEEN & CHRISTMAS TOMBOLA
Packed with spooky treats AND Christmas goodies 🎃🎄 — perfect for getting a head start on both seasons!

🐶💜 RESCUE FLUFF THE JELLYCAT!
Fluff the Jellycat Rescue Dog is looking for his forever home! 🥹
Find his winning ticket and he could be coming home with YOU! 🏡🐾

🧙‍♀️✨ TRINKERAMA HALLOWEEN CRAFT WORKSHOP
Calling all young budding crafters! 🎨
Create your very own magical Halloween box, fill it with goodies and take it home to treasure forever! 🕸️✨
🎃 Ages 7–11 years
👩‍👧 Must be accompanied by an adult
🥤 Refreshments supplied
💷 £15 per child
⚠️ LIMITED PLACES AVAILABLE — BOOK YOUR PLACE NOW!

🍬 FREE TRICK OR TREAT BUCKET!
While stocks last — and each one comes with a LIMITED EDITION THING FIDGET! 🖤🖐️
Once they're gone… they're gone!

😮‍💨 PHEW… AND WE'RE STILL NOT DONE!
🛍️ TWO ROOMS BURSTING WITH LOCAL BUSINESSES, bringing you gorgeous…
🎃 Halloween goodies
🍁 Autumn treats
🎄 Christmas gifts
🎁 Unique finds & plenty more!

This is the start of our winter markets and we're starting with a BANG! 💥

📅 SUNDAY 4TH OCTOBER
🎃 HALLOWEEN MARKET
Seriously… DON'T MISS THIS ONE! 👻🧡
Tag your market buddy and get the date in the diary! 👇

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! 🏳️‍🌈

🌈

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! 🫶
🎃

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! 💕🛍️

Address

High Street, Shaw
Oldham
OL28RQ

Telephone

+447772920838

Website

http://www.facebook.com/shawandcromptoncommunitymarket

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