The heart of the community

The heart of the community

Lydgate Parish Hall is set in the centre of this pretty village, right next to the White Hart Inn, Lancashire Life Dining Pub of the Year 2019 and opposite St Anne’s Church, a vibrant establishment popular for weddings and baptisms as well as thriving services for all age groups. The Hall was gifted to the village in 1869 by Edmund Buckley as the village school, replacing an earlier one dating from 1763 which had been built by 8 local mill owners including Edmund’s father.

Lydgate Parish Hall

It really is a lovely space inside and an iconic building with real presence on the outside. Sadly, like many village halls it is in need of some TLC. The good news is that the local community and church have come together to restore it to its former glory so watch this space.

Lydgate Parish Hall is managed by a newly formed charity, Lydgate Community Association. They are on a mission to bring the hall into the 21st Century. Community is at the heart of all they do and they want the hall to reflect this.

The building is still fully functional now however and is used on a regular basis. Scouts, Guides, Brownies, Cubs and Rainbows all meet here. There are band practices, choir meetings, Zumba, yoga and Pilates. The place is abuzz but we do have spaces on the calendar for new activities as well as one off events like parties and concerts.

The overall capacity of Lydgate Parish Hall is 100 in total, the main hall seating 60 comfortably at tables. There is also a smaller hall and a work room where the Lydgate Stitchers create their wonderful wall hangings.

All these spaces are available for hire so please get in touch.

Also if you think you can help restore this building to its former glory please get in touch.

You can get a copy of the community newsletter here or use the form at the bottom to subscribe to the mailing list.

You can become a supporter of Lydgate Parish Hall. Just download the form and email it to info@lydgateparishhall.org.uk or by post to:

Membership Scheme
Lydgate Parish Hall
55, Stockport Rd
Lydgate
Oldham OL4 4JL

The Newly Painted Big Hall

The refurbishment of the hall means that it is now a fabulous place to welcome our users.

What can you do at Lydgate Parish Hall?

Lydgate Stitchers

‘Lydgate Woven in Time’

The ‘Lydgate Stitchers’ are part of the ‘Love Lydgate Community’ and meet regularly on a Wednesday afternoon in Lydgate Parish Hall. Members enjoy creating in a friendly, lively atmosphere and work on individual and collaborative and often large, complex projects. A variety of textile techniques are experienced such as hand and machine embroidery, appliqué, quilting, patchwork, crochet and knitting, beadwork, and textile crafts.

The ‘Stitchers’ actively support Love Lydgate, the wider local Community and St Anne’s Church by taking part in fund raising activities and annual events.
There is no membership fee to join the group but members pay an agreed contribution towards running costs when attending meetings.
More information:
Celia Gledsdale email: cedavies58@yahoo.co.uk

Lydgate stitchers - Dawn 'til Dusk
Textile Panel: ‘Dawn ‘til Dusk’ Lydgate in threads by the ‘Lydgate Stitchers’
20th Oldham Lydgate Guides

20th Oldham Lydgate Guides' leadersHere at 20th Oldham Lydgate Guides we are based within the Parish Hall across from Lydgate church next to the White Hart.
Currently we meet virtually with the vision to continue face to face meetings from September every Thursday night at 7pm – 9pm. We enjoy working on lots of exciting activities which allow us to learn new skills and earn colourful badges which we can decorate our camp blankets and uniforms with. We enjoy playing games, making camp fires and singing campfire songs.
We have two big camps per year which are filled with lots of enjoyment and adventure. If you are looking for fun, adventure, excitement, friendship and somewhere you can be yourself and make some amazing friends then 20th Oldham Lydgate Guides is the place for you.
It is £28.20 to join and £12.50 per month thereafter. You need to be 10 years old to join us.
If you would like to get some more information or join please email:
bingleyclo@gmail.com or rookie67@tiscali.co.uk

Lydgate Brass Band

Lydgate Brass Band at Lydgate Parish HallLydgate Brass Band is a friendly non-contesting band whose focus is for its members to have an enjoyable night out.

Unfortunately, the same as everyone else we have been badly hit by the pandemic. We are all looking forward to getting back to rehearsals on the 28th June, although it will take us a while to get back to the standard of playing we were at 15 months ago.

We are always happy to welcome new experienced players who wish to join us.

After rehearsals quite a few of us move next door to the White Hart for a pint and jokes.

We usually do around 8 or 9 concerts a year including a couple in Lydgate Parish Hall and for Love Lydgate’s events.

We meet on a Monday evening between 7:30 – 9:30 pm in the Parish Hall.

Zumba Gold

Zumba Gold at Lydgate Parish HallZumba Gold is a fun, dance inspired exercise class which particularly attracts the older active participant due to it’s low impact nature.

Classes are held on Mondays 1pm-2pm and Fridays 10.30am-11.30am

Classes likely to resume July 2021 but keep an eye on the calendar in-case things relax more quickly than anticipated.

Helen 07786 393603

inspiredfitness@ymail.com

Helen - Zumba Gold

Yoga With Debbie

Yoga is a holistic practice to help maintain a healthy body & mind. Enjoy a full body movement session to improve mobility, flexibility, muscle strength, balance & co-ordination. Each session includes movement, breathing & relaxation techniques. The sessions are drop-in so no need to book and they are suitable for all abilities from beginners to experienced yogis. Mats are provided. £5 per session. If you have any questions, please call Debbie 07443 223031 or email debbc2008@live.com

Here are details of a few of the things that happen at the hall and the things with which you can get involved.

Room availability and upcoming events

Events in February 2025

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
January 27, 2025(4 events)

9:45 am: Love Lydgate Exercises


January 27, 2025

11:30 am: Zumba Gold


January 27, 2025

6:00 pm: Circuit Training


January 27, 2025

7:00 pm: Lydgate Band


January 27, 2025

January 28, 2025(4 events)

10:00 am: Yoga Class


January 28, 2025

1:00 pm: Westood Band


January 28, 2025

6:30 pm: Ballroom Class


January 28, 2025

8:00 pm: Wedding dance lessons


January 28, 2025

January 29, 2025(3 events)

11:30 am: Qi Gong


January 29, 2025

2:00 pm: Lydgate Stitchers


January 29, 2025

6:00 pm: Circuit Training


January 29, 2025

January 30, 2025(4 events)

7:30 am: Cleaning Team


January 30, 2025

10:30 am: Tai Chi Class


January 30, 2025

12:00 pm: Pilates (2 classes)


January 30, 2025

6:00 pm: Girl Groups


January 30, 2025

January 31, 2025(2 events)

10:30 am: Zumba Gold


January 31, 2025

12:00 pm: Group Exercise Class


January 31, 2025

February 1, 2025(1 event)

2:00 pm: Children's Birthday Party


February 1, 2025

Kim Meade

February 2, 2025(2 events)

11:00 am: Junior Church & Coffee


February 2, 2025

5:00 pm: Sound Healing workshop


February 2, 2025

February 3, 2025(5 events)

9:45 am: Love Lydgate Exercises


February 3, 2025

11:30 am: Zumba Gold


February 3, 2025

2:30 pm: Parish Hall Talks


February 3, 2025

Ken Bennett

6:00 pm: Circuit Training


February 3, 2025

7:00 pm: Lydgate Band


February 3, 2025

February 4, 2025(4 events)

10:00 am: Yoga Class


February 4, 2025

1:00 pm: Westood Band


February 4, 2025

6:30 pm: Ballroom Class


February 4, 2025

8:00 pm: Wedding dance lessons


February 4, 2025

February 5, 2025(3 events)

11:30 am: Qi Gong


February 5, 2025

2:00 pm: Lydgate Stitchers


February 5, 2025

6:00 pm: Circuit Training


February 5, 2025

February 6, 2025(4 events)

7:30 am: Cleaning Team


February 6, 2025

10:30 am: Tai Chi Class


February 6, 2025

12:00 pm: Pilates (2 classes)


February 6, 2025

6:00 pm: Girl Groups


February 6, 2025

February 7, 2025(3 events)

10:30 am: Zumba Gold


February 7, 2025

12:00 pm: Group Exercise Class


February 7, 2025

6:00 pm: Dance Practice


February 7, 2025

John Wood

February 8, 2025(1 event)

12:00 pm: Children's Birthday Party


February 8, 2025

Rosalind Knowles

February 9, 2025(1 event)

11:00 am: Junior Church & Coffee


February 9, 2025

February 10, 2025(4 events)

9:45 am: Love Lydgate Exercises


February 10, 2025

11:30 am: Zumba Gold


February 10, 2025

6:00 pm: Circuit Training


February 10, 2025

7:00 pm: Lydgate Band


February 10, 2025

February 11, 2025(4 events)

10:00 am: Yoga Class


February 11, 2025

1:00 pm: Westood Band


February 11, 2025

6:30 pm: Ballroom Class


February 11, 2025

8:00 pm: Wedding dance lessons


February 11, 2025

February 12, 2025(3 events)

11:30 am: Qi Gong


February 12, 2025

2:00 pm: Lydgate Stitchers


February 12, 2025

6:00 pm: Circuit Training


February 12, 2025

February 13, 2025(4 events)

7:30 am: Cleaning Team


February 13, 2025

10:30 am: Tai Chi Class


February 13, 2025

12:00 pm: Pilates (2 classes)


February 13, 2025

6:00 pm: Girl Groups


February 13, 2025

February 14, 2025(2 events)

10:30 am: Zumba Gold


February 14, 2025

12:00 pm: Group Exercise Class


February 14, 2025

February 15, 2025
February 16, 2025(1 event)

11:00 am: Junior Church & Coffee


February 16, 2025

February 17, 2025(4 events)

9:45 am: Love Lydgate Exercises


February 17, 2025

11:30 am: Zumba Gold


February 17, 2025

6:00 pm: Circuit Training


February 17, 2025

7:00 pm: Lydgate Band


February 17, 2025

February 18, 2025(4 events)

10:00 am: Yoga Class


February 18, 2025

1:00 pm: Westood Band


February 18, 2025

6:30 pm: Ballroom Class


February 18, 2025

8:00 pm: Wedding dance lessons


February 18, 2025

February 19, 2025(2 events)

11:30 am: Qi Gong


February 19, 2025

6:00 pm: Circuit Training


February 19, 2025

February 20, 2025(2 events)

7:30 am: Cleaning Team


February 20, 2025

10:30 am: Tai Chi Class


February 20, 2025

February 21, 2025(2 events)

10:30 am: Zumba Gold


February 21, 2025

12:00 pm: Group Exercise Class


February 21, 2025

February 22, 2025
February 23, 2025(1 event)

11:00 am: Junior Church & Coffee


February 23, 2025

February 24, 2025(4 events)

9:45 am: Love Lydgate Exercises


February 24, 2025

11:30 am: Zumba Gold


February 24, 2025

6:00 pm: Circuit Training


February 24, 2025

7:00 pm: Lydgate Band


February 24, 2025

February 25, 2025(4 events)

10:00 am: Yoga Class


February 25, 2025

1:00 pm: Westood Band


February 25, 2025

6:30 pm: Ballroom Class


February 25, 2025

8:00 pm: Wedding dance lessons


February 25, 2025

February 26, 2025(3 events)

11:30 am: Qi Gong


February 26, 2025

2:00 pm: Lydgate Stitchers


February 26, 2025

6:00 pm: Circuit Training


February 26, 2025

February 27, 2025(3 events)

7:30 am: Cleaning Team


February 27, 2025

10:30 am: Tai Chi Class


February 27, 2025

6:00 pm: Girl Groups


February 27, 2025

February 28, 2025(2 events)

10:30 am: Zumba Gold


February 28, 2025

12:00 pm: Group Exercise Class


February 28, 2025

March 1, 2025
March 2, 2025(2 events)

11:00 am: Junior Church & Coffee


March 2, 2025

5:00 pm: Sound Healing workshop


March 2, 2025

Booking Enquiries

If you would like to make a booking then you can use the Contact Form below and we will get back to you.

You can also contact our Booking Secretary, Mark Rathbone on 01457 871805.

Get in touch and Mark will discuss rental fees and other booking arrangements.

Get In Touch

Address

55, Stockport Rd, Lydgate, Oldham, OL4 4JJ