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    Stalybridge Civic Hall

    Stalybridge Civic Hall

    (2 reviews)

    I used to love this old building when it was Stalybridge Market but it seems to have gone the wrong…read moreway with its whole corporate loving conference space. I'd love to know how many businesses are based in this area that would actually use the facilities here. I like that, in keeping with the nearby Library and Astley Cheetham's Gallery, it has some displays on the history of the building and that it is having a Heritage Fair this week (and I'm sure will continue some sort of programme in this vein). This is what the residents of Stalybridge will appreciate - traditional, restoration, resalvaging. Not like Wi-fi. And I suppose local social groups and clubs can meet here, but won't most of them already have a physical space that they are joined by? Anyway, it is still a really impressive building to look at with a statue of the man who composed 'Its a Long Way to Tipperary' in a bar on Corporation Street: Jack Judge. This was during the First World War and the elder residents round here are still proud of it. In my opinion, they should have put a new market in the Town Hall, but then again I am not in charge of town planning.

    This historic town hall use to be Stalybridge Market and following its recent refurbishment it now…read morehas more to offer. Local groups can meet here and there is room available for business meetings too. They have also kept some artifacts from the old town hall on display, so it is quite nice to look at. Some of the events on offer are: civic functions, concerts and theatrical events, family celebrations and weddings,training courses, meetings and so on. The rooms cater for 2 to 300 people so you aren't really short on space and if you want to go that extra mile you can order food too. Technology wise, it is well up to date with Internet access, overhead projectors, telephones and fax for all your business needs! Take a look at some of the photos to see what it is really like. It is a good place if you are stuck for your next business meeting or family birthday?!

    Oldham Coliseum Theatre

    Oldham Coliseum Theatre

    (4 reviews)

    Oldham

    I went to see the Pitman Painters here and it was nice to see a play which is about a group of…read moreartists that formed in a small mining town in another small town, felt slightly closer to the source than I would say in central Manchester or London. It's not the most amazing play or production I've ever seen but it was funny and interesting (I did not know anything about the Ashington Group before I went). The theatre is a good size for a small town as it doesn't take too many people to fill it up but there's still a generous staging space. As others have said the staff are very nice and the toilets hilariously small! I'll definitely keep an eye out for more things on here, it's really easy to get to with the tram stops Oldham Mumps and Oldham Central nearby.

    Visited the lovely Oldham town centre recently- we had got off the bus at the main station and were…read morelooking for the Coliseum. And no-one knew where it was and I mean, we asked four or five different people. Thank god it was on the bus stop map (and we were headed in the right direction anyway) because none of the other signs thought to point to it until we were almost at the door anyway. We quickly discovered that the only people who visit the Oldham Coliseum, at least for the dark melo-drama that we were viewing, are pensioners. Who probably wouldn't be out at night unless going to a play... The theatre itself is surprisingly big - you see it from the street and imagine it quite cosy inside but it does look quite impressive lit up at night, banners waving in the wind. There are stalls and a circle (almost empty when we went) and an impressively large stage. Let down a little by their little refreshments and programme stand as soon as you walk in and tiny, not very nice toilets. The staff were really friendly as we picked up our tickets, pointing out the aisle for our seats and as we were leaving. All in all, an old school venue for some good old fashioned fun (that could do with a lick of paint).

    George Lawton Hall - venues - Updated May 2026

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