These are the regular events held in our community gallery-see below for other special events
Weekly
Tuesday am and pm – Canal Side Quilters led by Sue Warburton. £10 annual fee and £3 per session The Canal Side Quilters are one of our special Partners. Please click on the above for a direct link.
Wednesday am – Volunteers Day– volunteers may be using the gallery to work on museum collections etc.
Other
(more frequently than monthly)
2nd & 4th Monday each month (excepting bank holidays) – Family History Help Desk – by appointment & drop in. Museum admission charge applies. – see below
Monthly
2nd Wednesday in the month – Friends Coffee Morning. £1.30 – see below
2nd Sunday in the month – Friends Farmers Market. Free. – see below
Other
(possibly less frequently than monthly)
Saddleworth Historical Society & Saddleworth Civic Trust events and talks-see their websites
School Half Term and Summer Holidays – Activities for the young organised by our learning officers, Lindsey & Tim. Charges apply. – see below
These are some special dates for your diary
Monday 25th February, 1 – 4 pm > Family History Drop-in and Help Desk. £5 includes museum gallery admission (this sessions is £3 for “Friends” of the Museum).
Our learning officer, or a dedicated volunteer, will be on hand today to offer assistance for people embarking on family history research or who need help with a particular area. It would be most helpful if you could bring any information you have already gathered with you. Please inform reception when you arrive and you will then be guided through your search and the use of our computerised facility in our gallery three. You will also be free to view all the collections in all the museum galleries at your leisure.
To avoid long waiting times it may also help if you could let us know in advance the approximate time of your visit should you wish to use this service.
The museum is open 1 – 4 pm daily if you wish to inform reception in advance or telephone 01457 874093 or email tim@saddleworthmuseum.co.uk
(for those who only have a only a single question or short query please email tim@saddleworthmuseum.co.uk at any time or ask for Tim when you arrive and wait in reception)
Sunday, 10th March 9 am to 2 pm > FARMERS MARKET community gallery and possibly stalls outside. 
Free.
Monday 11th March, 1 – 4 pm > Family History Drop-in and Help Desk. £5 includes museum gallery admission (this sessions is £3 for “Friends” of the Museum).
Our learning officer, or a dedicated volunteer, will be on hand today to offer assistance for people embarking on family history research or who need help with a particular area. It would be most helpful if you could bring any information you have already gathered with you. Please inform reception when you arrive and you will then be guided through your search and the use of our computerised facility in our gallery three. You will also be free to view all the collections in all the museum galleries at your leisure.
To avoid long waiting times it may also help if you could let us know in advance the approximate time of your visit should you wish to use this service.
The museum is open 1 – 4 pm daily if you wish to inform reception in advance or telephone 01457 874093 or email tim@saddleworthmuseum.co.uk
(for those who only have a only a single question or short query please email tim@saddleworthmuseum.co.uk at any time or ask for Tim when you arrive and wait in reception)
Wednesday 13th March, 10 am to 12 noon > FRIENDS OF THE MUSEUM COFFEE MORNING £1.30 entrance includes a pot of tea or cafetière of coffee and biscuits.
In our rather nice community gallery. Buns or cakes (a “slice of something nice”), are also available to purchase at very reasonable prices.
A raffle will be held and our homemade stall may be in operation. The monthly draw will be made for the 200+ club and prizes handed out. Please come along to meet friends, make friends, find out about “Friends of the Museum” events, the 200 club and maybe call in to the museum shop or galleries afterwards.
Friday 15th March, 7.00 pm (for a 7.30 pm start) > Team Quiz Night and Supper. £5 per person. Book now to avoid disappointment,
The Friends of Saddleworth Museum are holding their first quiz night of 2019 on the 15th March. There will be the usual Team (a team can consist of up to 6 people) Quiz, some hot Supper , a Raffle and contestants can bring their own liquid refreshments.
Tickets for this event are now available from museum reception and it is suggested that individuals should book now, pay for their tickets and reserve a team table.
The museum reception (telephone number 01457 874093) is open 1 – 4 pm daily. Our address is Saddleworth Museum and Gallery, High Street, Uppermill, Saddleworth, Yorkshire, OL3 6HS
Sunday 17th March, 1 to 4 pm > LAST DAY “A Colourful 
Dance with Nature” joint art exhibition by Susan Aggarwal and Richard Clare. Community Gallery. Free
This is your last opportunity to view this exhibition.
Please see the “Exhibitions” page on this website for more information.
Susan’s contact details > Mobile > 07967255160 Email > susanaggarwalart@gmail.com Website Link > Susan Aggarwal
Richard’s contact details > Mobile > 07940382155 Email > richardclareart@gmail.com Website Link > Richard Clare
Saturday 23rd March, 1 to 4 pm > FIRST DAY “Exhibition” joint art exhibition by Local Artists. Community Gallery. Free
Details will be announced soon. Please see the “Exhibitions” page on this website for more information.
Monday 25th March, 1 – 4 pm > Family History Drop-in and Help Desk. £5 includes museum gallery admission (this sessions is £3 for “Friends” of the Museum).
Our learning officer, or a dedicated volunteer, will be on hand today to offer assistance for people embarking on family history research or who need help with a particular area. It would be most helpful if you could bring any information you have already gathered with you. Please inform reception when you arrive and you will then be guided through your search and the use of our computerised facility in our gallery three. You will also be free to view all the collections in all the museum galleries at your leisure.
To avoid long waiting times it may also help if you could let us know in advance the approximate time of your visit should you wish to use this service.
The museum is open 1 – 4 pm daily if you wish to inform reception in advance or telephone 01457 874093 or email tim@saddleworthmuseum.co.uk
(for those who only have a only a single question or short query please email tim@saddleworthmuseum.co.uk at any time or ask for Tim when you arrive and wait in reception)
Monday 8th April, 1 – 4 pm > Family History Drop-in and Help Desk. £5 includes museum gallery admission (this sessions is £3 for “Friends” of the Museum).
Our learning officer, or a dedicated volunteer, will be on hand today to offer assistance for people embarking on family history research or who need help with a particular area. It would be most helpful if you could bring any information you have already gathered with you. Please inform reception when you arrive and you will then be guided through your search and the use of our computerised facility in our gallery three. You will also be free to view all the collections in all the museum galleries at your leisure.
To avoid long waiting times it may also help if you could let us know in advance the approximate time of your visit should you wish to use this service.
The museum is open 1 – 4 pm daily if you wish to inform reception in advance or telephone 01457 874093 or email tim@saddleworthmuseum.co.uk
(for those who only have a only a single question or short query please email tim@saddleworthmuseum.co.uk at any time or ask for Tim when you arrive and wait in reception)
Tuesday 9th April, 1 to 4 pm > “Take Away Tuesday” – Half Term Family Crafts in the Museum. This session is entitled “TBA”. Admission charges apply*
The Date and Details to be confirmed and advised later.
- To Be Advised
*Free craft activities today are included in the price of museum admission (£6 family (2+2), £3 adult , £2 child/concessionary). A parent, carer or guardian must stay with the children during these activities.
Wednesday 10th April, 10 am to 12 noon > FRIENDS OF THE MUSEUM COFFEE MORNING £1.50 entrance includes a pot of tea or cafetière of coffee and biscuits.
In our rather nice community gallery. Buns or cakes (a “slice of something nice”), are also available to purchase at very reasonable prices.
A raffle will be held and our homemade stall may be in operation. The monthly draw will be made for the 200+ club and prizes handed out. Please come along to meet friends, make friends, find out about “Friends of the Museum” events, the 200 club and maybe call in to the museum shop or galleries afterwards.
Sunday, 14th April 9 am to 2 pm > FARMERS MARKET community gallery and possibly stalls outside. Free.
To find out more about future events why not join the “Friends” of the Museum- see the Friends page- and receive their regular newsletter. These are just a few of the special events you can expect to appear on this page…………
TRIPS
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Trips and excursions. Places may need to be reserved in advance.
FRIENDS’ COFFEE MORNINGS
- Currently every second Wenesady in the month, a pot of tea or cafetiere of coffee and biscuits. 200+ draw, raffle and cake stall. £1.30 on the day.
SPECIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YOUNG
- “Seasonal” workshops, activities and crafts for the young run by learning officers.Places may need to be reserved in advance. E.g. Santa at Xmas
FAMILY TRAILS & BAGS
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Families visiting our museum galleries may enjoy the family trails and bags provided on request as part of the entrance fee. Organised by our Learning Officers.
QUIZZES
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Team Quiz nights with Supper. Places may need to be reserved in advance.
OLD SADDLEWORTH PHOTOS & FILM
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Historical Saddleworth Photos and Films presented by our Curator. Entrance fee often discounted for “Friends”.
HERITAGE and HERITAGE LOTTERY FUND EVENTS
- Open days (as part of the annual heritage festival) and special offers (to say thank you to lottery players from the Heritage Lottery Fund-North West).
ART EXHIBITION PREVIEWS
- Our community gallery hosts art exhibitions by local and internationally acclaimed artists. Special evening, or day, previews are often held. Please see our “Exhibitions” page.
HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES FOR THE YOUNG
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Half-Term or Summer Holiday workshops, creative activities and crafts for the 4 – 11 year old. Places may need to be reserved in advance.
TAPAS EVENINGS
- Tapas evenings organised by the “Friends” of the Museum. Places may need to be reserved in advance
LINKING SCHOOLS & EXPLORE LEARNING OLDHAM
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Linking Schools and other Explore Learning projects organised by our Learning Officers. Please see our “Learning” page.
MUSIC & DRAMA
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Events providing musical and theatrical entertainment, whether as part of a festival, or provided by the museum staff and volunteers. Places may need to be reserved in advance.
AFTERNOON TEAS & PLANT SALES
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Afternoon Teas & Plant Sales organised by the “Friends” of the Museum.
FARMERS MARKETS
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Farmers Markets organised by the “Friends” of the Museum. Currently every second Sunday in the month. Free entry.
FRIENDS ANNUAL LUNCHEON
- An exclusive event for the “Friends” of the Museum, an annual luncheon held in the community gallery. This event is by invitation only.
MUSEUM TOURS & GUIDED WALKS
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Museum Tours and Guided Walks provided by our volunteers. Places may need to be reserved in advance.
And so much more……
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Book Signings, Yorkshire Day information centres and so much more……
……………………………….Gallery Hire
Our impressive canal side community gallery is available for hire to accommodate your corporate, charity, association or family function. If you would like more details please contact the curator, Peter Fox, on 01457 874093 or use the contact form below.