>From the Oldham and District Branch of the Manchester and Lancashire Family History Society: 2pm Saturday 14th November John Hogan VC John Hogan became the first person from Oldham to be awarded the Victoria Cross in the First World War. Glynn Hogan's illustrated talk will explore John's family history in Heyside and his early army career before describing how the VC was won and how it was reported at the time. The presentation will also describe the different ways the achievement has been celebrated and commemorated from 1914 to the present day. Glynn's father was John Hogan's cousin. At The Education Suite, Gallery Oldham, Greaves Street, Oldham beginning at 2pm. No charge for members, £2.50 non-members.