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Welcome to the Diggle Community Association website

Membership to the DCA is open to all Diggle residents and anyone who works in the village.

Take time to explore the website using the links above and feel free to contact us with any matter you wish to raise.

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WRIGLEY MILL STATEMENT

We have received the following statement from Wrigley Mill Community Action Group.

We have had an unprecedented response from the community in relation to the Wrigley Mill survey about the sale of the building and what the community would like to see happen to Wrigley Mill.  We would like to advise that we have placed a bid on behalf of the Wrigley Mill Community Action Group for the building. 

Our bid was not the preferred one but we are trying to continue our discussions with the Methodist circuit. 

Unfortunately, we have been given no further information at the moment.  This bid and maybe other bids from other sources, are still being discussed with Breakey and Nuttall and the Methodist Circuit.

 Thank you for your support!

 WM:CAG


Build your skills – learn dry stone walling…

Oldham Council in partnership with BTCV (British Trust for Conservation Volunteers) are running six introductory dry stone wall training sessions and the chance to take a national Dry Stone walling exam.The training will give you the traditional skills needed to conserve a key part of the landscape and provide an opportunity to gain a nationally recognised qualification. Courses are taking place on:

   21 – 22 April 2012
   19 – 20 May 2012
   26 – 27 May 2012
   21 – 22 July 2012
   28 – 29 July 2012.

There are 10 places on each weekend course and the cost is £20 per weekend course (£10 students/unemployed) non-refundable deposit.  Taking place in the farmland to the north of Dowry Reservoir, Denshaw.  A minibus pick-up to the walling site is available on request.

For more information on this or the advanced course, send your name and contact details to env.brownhill@oldham.gov.uk or call 0161 770 4056 or visit www.oldham.gov.uk/dry_stone_walling for more information

Sunday 6 May to Saturday 13 May

Diggle Whit Friday Committee

House to House collection to support the traditional Whit Friday walks. Please support the committee who are responsible for keeping this tradition alive.

Saturday 19 May

Himalayan Balsam Bash

Although it looks innocent, this plant is causing havoc to the village.  Its aggressive growth causes other wild flowers to die because they cannot compete and it erodes the river and canal banks causing problems to footpaths and towpaths.  Join us at 10 am at Wrigley Mill for a mornings bashing.

Friday 25 May

Fashion Show – Kiln Green

In aid of Oldham Bereavement Support.  Fashion show for ladies and gents with a chance to buy at discount prices.

Friday 15 June to Sunday 17 June

Diggle Blues Festival

Call Dave Wood 07717304167 for tickets and details

Kiln Green Church and Diggle Band Club

Do not forget Kiln Green or Diggle Band Club if you are planning an event or party and you want to keep it local.  Both venues have great facilities and welcome your support.  With help from local caterers, good reasonably priced bars and no need to drive; your party will be a great success!

For details and bookings at Kiln Green, contact:

Geoff Iles    01457 877875

email janetanne.iles@btinternet.com

For details and bookings at Diggle Band Club, contact:

Alison Clowes 01457 872856 (evenings)

Pub Quiz

If you are looking for a good pub with a good quiz, look no further than the Diggle Hotel each Thursday night!  Lots of fun and great local company, starting around 9pm.

The quiz held on the last Thursday in the month is in aid of Diggle Band Club.  Your support is most welcome!