WHEN Phil Hatton found a wallet on the pavement outside Hathershaw mini-market, little did he think it would led to a 25-year career at Hill’s…
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Grab a bargain at ‘New To’ sale in Springhead
GRAB a bargain at a ‘New To’ sale at Springhead Congregational Church on Thursday, May 7. There will be a variety of pre-loved clothing and…
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Little Rascals get creative in Denshaw with storytelling and performing arts
THERE is fun, food, storytelling and performing arts in store at Little Rascals Playgroup in Denshaw. The free playgroup runs every Monday from 9.30am to…
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Saddleworth Morris Men prepare for diary full of dance outs
A BUSY schedule will see Saddleworth Morris Men dance locally as well as around the country over the coming months. They start their dance outs…
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Classic play ‘All My Sons’ comes to Delph thanks to National Theatre Live
A TRIUMPHANTLY acclaimed new production of Arthur Miller’s classic play ‘All My Sons’ is coming to Delph thanks to National Theatre Live. The film recording…
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Fun for family and four-legged friends at Dog Show and Craft Fair
FOUR-LEGGED friends and all the family can enjoy a great day out at a Fun Dog Show and Craft Fair in Greenfield. The event, hosted…
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Dedicated volunteer Debbie is FCHO’s Hidden Hero
A DEDICATED volunteer who helps run Sholver Community Centre and takes part in local litter picks is First Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO)’s April Hidden Hero.…
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Discover creative talents and new friendships with Canalside crafters
A GROUP celebrating more than 20 years of creative making and friendship is inviting budding and established needlecrafters to join their weekly get-togethers. Canalside Craft…
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Appreciation Award for dedicated founder of Saddleworth Carers
THE DEDICATED founder of Saddleworth Carers Group has received a much-deserved Appreciation Award from the Mayor of Oldham. Doctor Eamonn O’Daly, from Uppermill, launched the…
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Model Railway Exhibition steams back into Uppermill
SADDLEWORTH Model Railway Exhibition is steaming back into Uppermill bigger and better than ever before. This year’s charity event, first launched in 2020, will take…
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Live Bellfest music event at The Old Bell supports Alzheimer’s Society
ENJOY a day of live music and community spirit as well as raising money for Alzheimer’s Society at a ‘Bellfest’ event. The free festival will…
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Saddleworth Art Trail set to return with weekend of creativity across the villages
EXPLORE a vibrant trail of art, crafts, and creativity in studios, cafés, bars, restaurants and local businesses during this year’s Saddleworth Art Trail. The event…
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Mark Whyatt’s eye-catching paintings, drawings and collage on display in Uppermill
AN eye-catching exhibition of paintings, drawings and collage by Mark Whyatt will be on display as part of the Saddleworth Art Trail. The exhibit is…
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‘Real achievement’ as Sholver volunteers remove 40 bags of rubbish during Great British Spring Clean
AROUND 20 volunteers teamed up to remove 40 bags of litter in Sholver during a Great British Spring Clean event. The community litter pick, partly…
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Saddleworth Musical Society presents powerful ‘Music to Inspire Peace and Hope’ concert
A POWERFUL and reflective ‘Music to Inspire Peace and Hope’ concert is of the Spring offering from Saddleworth Musical Society. The concert will take place…
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‘Huge moment of pride’ as Oldham named Greater Manchester’s Town of Culture
A YEAR-LONG programme of festivals, performances, exhibitions and community-led events will take place across Oldham after the borough was named Greater Manchester’s Town of Culture…
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Saddleworth Women’s Morris and Clog taking dancing world by storm
SADDLEWORTH Women’s Morris and Clog may only be two years young but they are already taking the dancing world by storm. The side was formed…
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Gentle humour meets social insight in The Little French Cinema screening
ENJOY gentle humour, social insight and beautiful scenery as The Little French Cinema presents a screening of ‘À L’Abordage’. The comedy drama (cert 12A) will…
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Easter fun and games at Grotton Circus and Spring Market
ENJOY Easter fun and games at a Circus and Spring Market event at The Grotton Pavilion on Saturday, April 11. The event, hosted by Grotton…
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‘Wait until Dark’ thriller brings twists and turns to Millgate audiences
A CLASSIC thriller full of twists and turns will keep audiences on the edge of their seats as Saddleworth Players present ‘Wait until Dark’. The…
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New flexible event space The Loom helps weave brighter future for Oldham
NEW event space The Loom is helping to weave a brighter future as part of Oldham’s £450million town centre transformation. Guests gathered to celebrate the…
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East Crompton pupils show ‘imagination and passion’ to win Bellway’s eco competition
THREE Shaw primary school pupils who showed ‘imagination and passion’ are the lucky winners of a Bellway competition celebrating British garden wildlife. Chloe Laycock, Layla…
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Community group funding boosts by outgoing Mayor of Austerlands
COMMUNITY groups and organisations received welcome donations from the outgoing Mayor of Austerlands after his successful year in office. Paul Skyes handed over the reins…
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Hidden Hero award for FCHO’s inspirational 84-year-old volunteer
AN 84-year-old volunteer who is a ‘true inspiration’ for her work with First Choice Homes Oldham’s (FCHO) has been named the housing association’s March Hidden…
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‘100 Apprentices in 100 Days’ challenge across Oldham
AN AMBITIOUS new initiative aims to help young people take their first steps into work while supporting businesses across the borough to grow their future…
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Villagers gear up for historic Maundy Thursday Road End Fair
A HISTORIC village tradition is being kept alive as Greenfield’s Maundy Thursday Road End Fair will return this Easter. The event, which reportedly dates back…
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Mayor of Austerlands tradition continues to soar with former RAF squadron leader
A long‑standing 70‑year‑old community tradition is reaching new heights with the appointment of a former RAF squadron leader as the new Mayor of Austerlands. Robert…
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Nightbird Project brings art-based therapeutic sessions to Dr Kershaw’s
A FREE art-based therapeutic group will allow people with serious and life-limiting illnesses to share their stories and create new memories. The Nightbird Project, run…
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Oldham Choral Society warms up for Spring concert with Singing Workshop Day
OLDHAM Choral Society and guests were in fine voice as they came together to prepare for their upcoming Swing into Spring concert. The Singing Workshop…
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Saddleworth Morris Men back in action with Easter Tour of villages
SADDLEWORTH Morris Men are polishing their clogs and dusting down their eye-catching waistcoats and sashes as they prepare to launch their 2026 season with their…
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Solidary Stroll to help fund scholarships for Palestinian women
STEP out on a Solidarity Stroll around Saddleworth’s beautiful scenery in aid of the Saddleworth Palestine Women’s Scholarship Fund. The spring fundraiser event will take…
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Uppermill artist takes locals on journey All Around The World
AN Uppermill artist is taking locals on a journey around the globe with her exhibition of vibrant paintings and installations inspired by places both near…
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10-year milestone for Dr Kershaw’s Hospice at Home service
DR Kershaw’s’ Hospice at Home service is celebrating 10 years of providing compassionate care across Oldham. The free service was set up in 2016 to…
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Saddleworth Concerts Society 50th anniversary concert inspired by Ammon Wrigley
A SPECIAL concert evoking the landscapes, feelings and atmosphere of Saddleworth and its surroundings will commemorate Saddleworth Concerts Society’s 50th anniversary. Music for ‘When The…
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