SADDLEWORTH Male Voice Choir presents its annual Concert of Remembrance on Saturday, November 12 at the Civic Hall in Uppermill. The concert, starting at 7.30pm,…
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Peace Group to hold white poppy event
WHITE poppies will be laid in Uppermill as Saddleworth Peace Group holds its remembrance event on Saturday, November 12. The event will start at 11am…
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Local GP practices providing extra appointments
LOCAL GP practices have teamed up to provide extra weekend and evening appointments for patients.From October 1, the service will be available for patients registered…
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Olympics spirit soars in 37th year
MORE THAN 1,000 children took to the pitch, pool and field for the 37th Saddleworth Village Olympics. The annual tournament was kick-started with an exciting…
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Busy calendar for Saddleworth WI
INTERESTING and fun speakers, demonstrations, discussions, social events and trips are all on the calendar for Saddleworth Women’s Institute members. Women of all ages are…
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Mind matters Advertisement feature by Daisy Dixon at Chrysalis Daisy Dixon, psychotherapist, talks about mental health and well-being
WITH children and young people returning to school after the summer holidays, I reflect on how they might be feeling moving into new year groups,…
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Hallam jazz quartet to swing into action at the Millgate
AN EVENING guaranteed to go with a swing is Saddleworth Concerts Society’s opening season event at the Millgate Arts Centre, Delph. The John Hallam Jazz…
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Delightful displays at Delph as Show returns
FROM huge onions and cauliflowers to mouth-watering cakes and creative handicraft, there was an array of eye-catching entries at the Delph Flower, Vegetable, Produce and…
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Denshaw gets creative for Flower and Scarecrow Show
DENSHAW Village Hall was filled with flowers, plants, fruit, vegetables, home crafts, jams and baking of all colours and sizes as the popular annual Flower…
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Sweeney’s Sixties Classics come to Greenfield
RADIO legend Mike Sweeney and his band are playing the classic songs of the sixties at a fundraising event on Friday, October 7 in Greenfield.…
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A Country Night in Nashville is coming to Saddleworth
THE show all country music fans have been waiting for is coming to The Uppermill Civic Hall on Friday, November 11. Country music has seen…
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Pearson is bronze boost for Mahdlo Youth Zone
CHARITY-MINDED law firm Pearson Solicitors and Financial Advisers is the latest company to become a Bronze Patron of Mahdlo Youth Zone. The firm, with its…
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Treesy does it! Woodland Trust saplings initiative boost
SCHOOLS and community groups across Saddleworth can now take advantage of the Woodland Trust’s free trees initiative. More than 1.3 million trees – a record…
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Housing Units is crowned Best Furniture Retailer for second time
THE title of Best Furniture Retailer in the UK has been awarded to Housing Units once more by the readers of Interiors Monthly. From humble…
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Little Miracles Sonography offers one-to-one personal baby scan experience
ENJOY a one-to-one personal baby scan experience with Little Miracles Sonography in Saddleworth. The modern, friendly private ultrasound clinic, based in Gatehead Business Park in…
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Celebrate Oktoberfest in Saddleworth
THERE will be German lager, pie and love oompah galore as Oktober-Pie-Fest returns. The event will be hosted for the third time by Saddleworth Round…
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Church donation is boost for Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal
A DONATION of £1294.07 has been made to Christian Aid’s Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal thanks to churches across Saddleworth. The money was raised at the Whit…
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Strike action set to cause severe disruption to train services in October
RAIL customers are urged to plan ahead as further industrial action is set to cause major disruption to services in October. Strike action by ASLEF,…
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Shirley Bassey tribute act’s midlife crisis in new comedy Glitterball
COMING to Oldham Coliseum Theatre this October, ‘Glitterball’ is life-affirming cross-cultural comedy about a woman’s midlife crisis and her rollercoaster journey to find her voice,…
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Dogs and owners Rally for new Show in Greenfield
DOGS of all breeds, sizes and colours showed off their skills as a Rally Show came to Greenfield for the first time. The Northern Alsatian…
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Clean break with new journey for Rick
AFTER working in the automotive industry for more than 20 years, Greenfield-based Rick Suthers is now setting out on a new journey with his own…
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Plea to clean up after your dogs
DOG walkers and owners are being urged to clean up after their pets to help keep the community clean as well as avoid health risks.…
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Oldham councillor arrested on suspicion of rape
By Charlotte Green, Local Democracy Reporter AN Oldham councillor has been arrested by Greater Manchester Police on suspicion of rape. The male councillor was arrested at…
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Global steps for Saddleworth shoe company
A POPULAR bridal shoe company is taking more strides towards worldwide success after setting up a new base in Scouthead as well as launching in…
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Driving Miss Daisy locally
A NEW transportation and companionship service is empowering people across Saddleworth and Oldham to get out and live life to the full. Driving Miss Daisy…
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Round Table generous donation to Mountain rescue team
A CHEQUE for £1,500 was presented to Oldham Mountain Rescue Team (OMRT) thanks to the fundraising efforts of Saddleworth Round Table. Round Table have been…
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Charity night in Delph raises funds for OMRT
A SPANISH Tapas evening helped raised vital funds for a group much closer to home. The event was one of the monthly ‘food cruise’ charity…
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Off to the Orange Ball in aid of Maggie’s
ORANGE is the new black tie for Maggie Oldham’s fundraising Ball. The event returns on Friday, November 4 at the Queen Elizabeth Hall and with…
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Take to the pitch for fundraising fun day
FOOTBALLERS of all ages and abilities are invited to take to the pitch for a fundraising match and family fun day on Sunday, September 25.…
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Council pays its respects to Cabinet member and former leader
OLDHAM Council is saddened following the death of Councillor Jean Stretton. Jean, who was 64, was the Cabinet Member for Neighbourhoods and had represented Hollinwood…
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Get ready to party in the park
The POPULAR Party In The Park is Delph is bringing a line-up of top musicians and bands to the stage on Saturday, September 17. Gates…
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Public Notice: Goods Vehicle Operator’s Licence for K&M Global
Oldham holds Civic Commemorative service to mark State Funeral of the Queen
PEOPLE across Oldham are invited to a Civic Commemorative inter-faith church service on Sunday, September 18, on the eve of the state funeral of Her…
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Wonderful wildflower meadow blooms in Lydgate
A COLOURFUL wildflower meadow has been sown and seeded to brighten up a piece of land in Lydgate. The planting was carried out thanks to…
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