DOBCROSS Band and Social Club is raising a pint to celebrate being named Greater Manchester CAMRA’s Club of the Year for the first time. The…
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Sponsored walk raises funds for band’s national finals visit
A 12-mile sponsored walk in eight hours saw more than £1,200 raised for Dobcross Silver Band. President and club steward John Holden took on the…
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Celebrate Harvest Fest with activities for all the family at Northern Roots
A FAMILY-FRIENDLY Harvest Fest with arts and activities is coming to Northern Roots on Saturday, September 17. The event, which runs from 4pm-9.30pm has been…
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Get Oldham Working Jobs Fair set to return after three years
THE Get Oldham Working Jobs Fair is back at the Queen Elizabeth Hall on Thursday, September 22 after a three-year break due to the Covid-19…
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Community moss planting days announced for Marsden Moor
A SERIES of community moss planting days have been announced by the National Trust on Marsden Moor to help recovery from damage caused by fires.…
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Coliseum seeks young dancers and actors to join Robin Hood this Christmas
OLDHAM Coliseum Theatre is auditioning for talented young people to join the cast on stage for this year’s pantomime, Robin Hood. The theatre is seeking three…
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Millgate to change Proms event to Concert for Queen Elizabeth
THE planned ‘Millgate Night at the Proms’ concert will be replaced by a special ‘Millgate Concert For Queen Elizabeth’ following her death. There will be…
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Join the Saddleworth Floral Art Society
THERE are colourful and creative demonstrations in store with Saddleworth Floral Art Society. The group meets on the second Tuesday of each month at Friezland…
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Weather forecast: What’s in store for Saddleworth?
I THINK it is safe to say that summer 2022 was decent. Plenty of dry weather with very warm sunny spells and a lot of…
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Rail customers advised ‘Do Not Travel’ during more strikes
UPDATE 9/9/2022 Further to the announcement by the RMT and ASLEF trade unions that they have suspended planned strike action, Northern will now operate a…
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‘Outstanding’ results at Rishworth
PUPILS at Rishworth School are once again celebrating ‘outstanding results’ in their post-16 public examinations. For the third consecutive year, more than 80 per cent…
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Recruitment drive for members to join Hospice trustees
DR Kershaw’s Hospice is looking for new members to join its Board of Trustees and help to continue to provide first class and effective services…
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Apartment plan for derelict mill given the go-ahead despite concerns of local business
A DERELICT Greenfield mill will be given a new lease of life as an apartment complex despite objections from a long-standing village business. Hartley Botanic…
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Green light for toilet conversion in Uppermill
A NEW café and public toilet are coming to Uppermill after the go-ahead was granted by Oldham Council’s planning committee. The application sought permission for…
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‘Incomparable’ – thanks Mr President
GREENFIELD Cricket Club, where Roger was president since 1955, described his 100 years of life as a “truly memorable innings” on a Facebook post. Roger…
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Tributes paid to son of Saddleworth
THE Tanner family has paid its own tribute to son of Saddleworth Roger Tanner. Roger passed away peacefully at his Greenfield home on the morning…
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‘Shear delight’ as Farm event raises £1,420 for Dr Kershaw’s
A CHARITY event brought country life alive at Albion Farm Shop and Café in Delph as well as raising £1,420 for Dr Kershaw’s Hospice. Carl…
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Community contributions sought for new church boiler
HOLY Trinity Church, Dobcross is seeking community support as it looks to spend £20,000 on a new gas boiler. Church Treasurer Peter Whiffin explained: “After…
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Oldham scouts set for South Korea for World Jamboree
EIGHT Oldham scouts are among 45,000 selected from around the world to attend the 25th World Scout Jamboree in South Korea next year. The event…
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Three cheers as Beer Festival returns to Saddleworth
BREWS from across the country can be sampled in Greenfield as the Saddleworth Beer Festival returns. The popular event, which raises money for charity, is…
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Primary pupils dig in for Rotary Gardening Experience
BUDDING young gardeners have been getting green fingers – and prizes – in Oldham Metro Rotary Club’s first Gardening Experience. Ten primary schools across Saddleworth…
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Campaigning MP Debbie Abrahams says ‘know dementia, know Alzheimer’s’
DEMENTIA awareness campaigner and MP for Oldham East and Saddleworth, Debbie Abrahams, is doing her bit to help spread the World Alzheimer’s Month message which…
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Gardens bloom bright for competition
FROM container displays to gardens large and small, there were colourful and creative entries of all kinds in this year’s Saddleworth in Bloom competition. Homes…
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Games and treats at Greenfield Methodist
THERE was fun, games, coffee and chatter at an Open Afternoon at Greenfield Methodist Church. The event was organised by Sue and Paul Titmuss, who…
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Saddleworth community champion Roger Tanner dies aged 100
COMMUNITY champion Roger Tanner has died at the age of 100 years old. Greenfield Cricket Club, of which he was club president since 1955, confirmed…
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Get growing as Moorside flower shows return
THERE will be everything from flowers, vegetables and fruit to craft, home produce and floral art at the Sholver and Moorside Flower and Vegetable Show.…
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Mane event – Horse arena facility recognised with a national access award
A FREE-TO-USE equestrian community asset in Greenfield has been recognised by leading equine charity The British Horse Society. And the BHS’s access achievement award is…
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‘Simply incredible’ Blue Coat School pupils celebrate GCSE results
THE achievements of Blue Coat School pupils are ‘simply incredible’, says headteacher Rob Higgins, as they celebrate their GCSE results. Of all results, 43 per…
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Dedication, resilience and patience brings Oldham Hulme pupils GCSE success
THE dedication, resilience and patience of Oldham Hulme Grammar School pupils has brought them GCSE results they can be very proud of. Over the last…
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Hathershaw College pupils rise to GCSE challenge despite Covid disruption
PUPILS have ‘risen to the challenge and achieved against the odds’ following the Covid-19 pandemic, says Hathershaw College’s principal Mark Giles. Students celebrated as they…
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‘Outstanding achievements’ for Saddleworth School pupils in GCSEs
SADDLEWORTH School headteacher Mike Anderson praised the ‘outstanding achievements’ of students as they collected their GCSE results. Pupils’ studies have been disrupted over the last…
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Friezland Primary School bids fond farewell
A FOND and emotional farewell was paid to two staff members retiring from Friezland Primary School after working there for more than 60 years combined.…
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Short Film Festival brings international offerings to Saddleworth
MORE than 40 short films from across Europe, Asia, North and South America are coming to the big screen in Saddleworth and Oldham for the…
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Mock interviews help students on road to college and work
SADDLEWORTH School students have taken their first step towards the world of college and work with mock interviews by representatives from several leading employers. The…
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