Books of Condolence 

The Books of Condolence are now available to sign at Oldham Civic Centre, Trinity Methodist Church in Royton, Chadderton Town Hall, Failsworth Library, Crompton Library, Lees Library, Oldham Parish Church and St Chad’s House (Uppermill Library). The Books of Condolence will be open to the public during the opening hours for the respective building.

A National Condolence Online Book is also available to sign at www.royal.uk.   

Flowers

People are invited to lay floral tributes at the following sites: Oldham Civic Centre, Trinity Methodist Church in Royton, Chadderton Town Hall, Failsworth Library, Uppermill Library, Oldham Parish Church on the grass opposite the war memorial, Crompton Library and Lees Library. These will remain in place until after the Queen’s funeral. 

Civic Commemorative Service – Sunday, 18 September

People across Oldham are invited to a Civic Commemorative inter-faith church service on Sunday, 18 September, on the eve of the state funeral of Her Majesty the Queen. The service, to be led by the Revd Canon Jean Hurlston, is open to people of all faiths and begins at Oldham Parish Church at 6pm.

Bank holiday closure details: Monday 19 September 2022

Monday 19 September is now a Bank Holiday for the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II.

This means some council services may be affected, as is usual for a Bank Holiday.

Please check before contacting or visiting the service you require.