OLDHAMS Community Primary School closes its doors on Friday, July 16, one year short of its 50th anniversary and after a long, hard and passionate battle won and then lost.

At the very least there needs to be a public thank you to all staff, past and present, teaching and non-teaching, whose skill, dedication and compassion has had an impact on so many young lives; to the parents who over the years have supported the school; to the many volunteers who have given their time freely over the years; and to the children for filling the school with their hopes and laughter.

Wherever you all move on to, I trust that the spirit of Oldhams will go with you - I know that the memories of the many happy times will stay with me, my children, and other family members for years to come. Thank you to everybody.

Rita Liddell

Chair of Governors

Oldhams CP School

Bolton