For the latest news from in and around Oldham sign up to the MyOldham newsletter here Best friends who started a virtual pub quiz to beat boredom in lockdown and ended up with a worldwide following have been rewarded on Saturday Night Takeaway.
Travel consultant Lorraine Robinson and sales rep Neil Greenwood, who are both from Oldham, created a close online community through The Virtual Tavern on Facebook last March.
The aim was to help support people’s mental health and those suffering from loneliness during the coronavirus pandemic. Members have enjoyed quizzes, karaoke, comedy and theme nights, bingo and live acts for free.
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