GREEN-FINGERED pupils from Bright Futures School in Greenfield will be showing off their gardening skills after securing a coveted spot at the RHS Tatton Park…
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Call for community support and donations to secure Rushcart Festival
SADDLEWORTH Morris Men are calling on the kind-hearted community to help them muster funds so this year’s Rushcart Festival can go ahead. The popular annual…
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Community Brew to celebrate OMRT’s 60 years of service
RAISE a glass to celebrate 60 years of Oldham Mountain Rescue Team at a Community Brew event in Greenfield. The monthly events are held at…
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Saddleworth to celebrate 200 years of RNLI
CELEBRATE 200 years of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution at a special Cream Tea event in Greenfield. Saddleworth RNLI fundraisers are holding their annual Cream…
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Teenage swimmer Lucas makes a splash with new records
A TALENTED TEENAGE swimmer from Saddleworth is setting new personal and club records – and already has his sights on more. Lucas Jackson, 19, recently…
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Surprise solidarity ‘Brave the Shave’ raises £1,132.50 for Maggie’s
IT was a true team effort as a surprise ‘Brave the Shave’ raised £1,132.50 for Maggie’s cancer centre in Oldham – more than seven times…
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Oldham Choral Society collaboration a success in ‘impressive’ RNCM concert
TALENTED young soloists and a string quartet joined Oldham Choral Society for a concert of sacred music at the Royal Northern College of Music. The…
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Dive into new ‘Wild Water’ feature documentary at Millgate
DIVE in and enjoy a new feature documentary about cold water swimming on the big screen in Saddleworth along with the chance to quiz the…
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It’s a dog’s life as Fun Show returns to Greenfield
THERE is excitement in store for you and your favourite four-legged friends as a Fun Dog Show returns to Greenfield. The event will take place…
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New staff and expansion give O’Donnell Solicitors spring in their step
O’DONNELL Solicitors have a spring in their step as they welcome four staff members along with the new financial year and growth plans. The law…
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Dr Kershaw’s Hospice launches action-packed fundraising golf day
AN ACTION-PACKED day of sport and fundraising is in store for golf enthusiasts as the Dr Kershaw’s Cup returns. This year’s event takes place at…
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‘Coliseum at the Roundabout’ brings pop-up theatre and activities to town
POP-UP theatre is coming to the streets of Oldham thanks to ‘Coliseum at the Roundabout’. The event, hosted by Oldham Coliseum Theatre, will take place…
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Eid event raises £4,000 to help cancer charity support diverse community
MORE than 200 people came together to raise £4,000 at a special Eid event to showcase the cancer support available from Maggie’s Oldham to the…
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Tea parties are treat to tackle isolation in elderly but more volunteers needed
A GROUP helping to tackle isolation and loneliness among the elderly through tea-parties is spreading the word across Oldham – and looking for more volunteers…
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Diggle welcomes TV star scarecrows to raise £4,300 for school
ICONIC characters from our TV screens popped up around Diggle for the village’s annual Scarecrow Trail, raising £4,300 for Diggle School. Despite awful weather, this…
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Saddleworth Women’s Morris and Clog line up for debut dance
SADDLEWORTH Women’s Morris and Clog side will pull on their dancing shoes for their first ever outing on Saturday, April 27. The group – which…
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Frank Rothwell to explore record rowing exploits at GGRA meeting
LOCAL legend Frank Rothwell will talk about his recent exploits, including his second solo row across the Atlantic, at the next meeting of Greenfield and…
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Saddleworth Players’ dark comedy explores why Miss Marple movies were almost never made
GENTEEL ladies involved with violent murder makes a fine theme for comedy drama – and you can see it first hand at the Millgate Arts…
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Susan joins chain gang as new Mayor of Austerlands
A DECADES old tradition is continuing as Susan Smith has been appointed as the 22nd Mayor of Austerlands of this era. Susan, who has lived…
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‘Good Egg’ Easter treats for Knowsley Junior School pupils
EASTER treats came early for pupils at Knowsley Junior School who were voted ‘Good Eggs’ by their fellow students and teachers. Each year, every class is…
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Easter Raffle at Albion Farm gives boost to OMRT
FUNDS from an Easter Raffle at Albion Farm in Delph were donated as a welcome boost to Oldham Mountain Rescue Team. The community-minded team at…
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Solicitors and Brownies go green with planting in Friezland
GREEN-FINGERED Brownies have teamed up with staff from Pearson Solicitors to plant trees and help provide natural habitats in Friezland. The group planted the trees…
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Volunteers urgently needed to secure Whit Friday Band Contest in Grotton
VOLUNTEERS are urgently being sought to ensure this year’s Grotton Band Contest on Whit Friday can go ahead. Grotton Brass Band Committee has put out…
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Saddleworth Male Voice Choir tunes up for ‘Songs from Stage and Screen’ Spring Concert
POPULAR songs from the television, musicals and theatre will take centre stage as Saddleworth Male Voice Choir presents its Spring Concert. ‘Songs from Stage and…
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Welcome in Spring with Buffet at Saddleworth Museum
WELCOME in the warmer weather with a Spring Buffet Luncheon at Saddleworth Museum in Uppermill on Sunday, April 7. All are welcome to the event…
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Little Blue Boat returns to Saddleworth canal with popular rides
TAKE A trip down Saddleworth’s gentle waterways as the Little Blue Boat returns with its popular canal rides. The boat is owned and maintained by…
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Oldham Business Awards 2024 now open for entries
THE excellence, acumen and entrepreneurial spirit of local companies will be celebrated at the Oldham Business Awards 2024. Now in its 16th year, the prestigious…
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Community good deeds pledge marks 20th anniversary for Springhead’s Aspect IT
SPRINGHEAD-based tech firm Aspect IT is celebrating two decades in business by completing 20 deeds to positively impact the lives of those in the community.…
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‘Outstanding’ Saddleworth School U15s crowned netball National Champions
AN ‘outstanding’ Saddleworth School Under 15s netball team has clinched the title of Sisters in Sport National Champions. The girls competed against teams from across…
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OMRT stalwart Dave elected as new Team Leader
STALWART Oldham Mountain Rescue Team member Dave Wyatt has stepped up to take the reins as their leader. Dave, who has been with the Greenfield-based…
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Tasty evening in store as Diggle All Stars present ‘Death by Chocolate’
ENJOY an evening of fun as you guess whodunnit when Diggle All Stars present ‘Death By Chocolate’ accompanied by a tasty pie supper. The award-winning…
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Keep Saddleworth tidy – Greenfield community group to host community litter pick
HELP to keep litter and rubbish off the streets of Greenfield by taking part in a litter pick on Saturday, March 2. The event, held…
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Young artists with disabilities take centre stage at Millgate
Photos by Alan Gorst A GROUP of young artists with disabilities are taking centre stage at The Millgate Arts Centre in Delph as they put…
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New society to bring together Singles and Socials in Saddleworth
A NEW group aiming to create ‘a welcoming and inclusive community for single people’ in Saddleworth is launching in the new year. Singles and Socials…
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