Fri 5 Oct
LINTON KWESI JOHNSON
Known and revered as the world’s first reggae poet, Linton Kwesi Johnson has toured the globe with his unique storytelling. Don’t miss this master wordsmith, musician and living legend. Venue: Oldham Library and Life Long Learning Centre, 8pm, £12.00, 0871 424 4444 / www.oldham.gov.uk.

Tues 16 Oct
WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE?
Get help from the experts on how to trace your own family tree. The two sessions include a talk and workshop and will help you to discover who you really are. This session is devised specifically for Oldham’s BME communities. Venue: Oldham Local Studies and Archives, 5pm. Adm: Free. Info: 0161 770 8016.

Wed 17 Oct
LISA TSE – SWEET MANDARIN
A gripping tale of three generations of Chinese women and their sweet and sour lives. One of three sisters from Chadderton, Lisa is the brains behind Manchester’s innovative Sweet Mandarin restaurant. As well as being a talented business woman, Lisa contributed to Sweet Mandarin. Venue: Lees Library, Oldham. 7pm. Adm: £2. Info: 0161 633 5764.

Thurs 25 Oct
ZAHID HUSSAIN – THE CURRY MILE
Born in Darwen in 1972, the Curry Mile is Zahid’s first novel and a bold view point of life within the Manchester Asian Community. Set in the cut-throat restaurant trade, Zahid’s work speaks volumes about the experiences of migrant communities in the UK today. Venue: Chadderton Library, Oldham. 7pm. Adm: £2. Info: 0161 665 2225.