By Suzanne Amos AN AWARD-WINNING street dancer wants to spread her passion to the next generation by launching classes in Saddleworth. Natalie Chadwick, 28, will…
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Author: Aimee Belmore
PLANNING APPROVALS
SADDLEWORTH PARISH Council’s Planning Committee recommended approval for a series of planning applications at their March meeting. They included: Mr McDaid, The Square, Dobcross: Change…
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Life on Pig Row: April
Andrew Oldham writes about gardening at Pig Row. Pig Row is split into three gardens over a quarter of an acre in Scouthead. Visit at…
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Dig For Victory
AS THE Independent’s gardening columnist Andrew Oldham embarks as head gardener upon a twelve-month challenge The Wartime Garden, he gives a glimpse of what is…
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More success for Oldfield
WITH BUSINESS booming for a top Saddleworth construction and property development company, they have spread their wings to help residents and firms across Greater Manchester.…
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Powerful charity performance
A TEAM of Saddleworth fundraisers went the distance for charity as they completed the ‘Resolution Run’ in aid of the Stroke Association. Sam Touil and seven members…
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You’d be mad to miss these hot Holmebuild offers
HOPEFULLY THE long, cold winter is now behind us and we can all start to look forward to a summer filled with lovely warm weather…
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Take it easy is Marilyn’s advice.
A DENSHAW yoga teacher is encouraging all generations to take up the discipline to help ease the stress of daily life. Marilyn Heginbotham, 65, said…
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The Face and Body shop in Grotton answers your health and beauty questions.
Q. I have booked the holiday of a lifetime for this summer. I am desparate to look my best round the pool, but I am…
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Reflexology
Grasscroft’s LIZ NORBURY from the health and beauty department of Oldham College explains about Reflexology Q: What is Reflexology? A relaxing treatment working on both…
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Seconds save lives
HAYLEY WILD, an instructor at Saddleworth and District Pony Club, urges harmony between drivers and riders … As horse riders in Saddleworth, we are fortunate…
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Read all about us… April
FRESH FROM its third birthday last month, your multi-award-winning Saddleworth Independent is still the first choice with a growing band of loyal readers across Saddleworth’s…
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Sara’s Number One!
A COURAGEOUS fundraiser has collected £3,460 and counting after shaving off her hair and donating it to be made into a child’s wig. Sara Wood,…
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Tears all round as headmistress Helen says goodbye after 12 years
A TEARFUL celebration was held at St Mary’s in Greenfield to wish goodbye to headmistress of 12 years Helen Rowland. Mrs Rowland takes up a…
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Thrills galore planned for Summer Show
A TWO-DAY extravaganza of games, attractions and performances will headline at this year’s legendary Saddleworth Summer Show in July. The community’s biggest event, this year’s…
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Winds of Change
SADDLEWORTH COUNCILLORS are striving to prevent the installation of wind turbines on picturesque hills which they see as a bitter blow to the landscape. Two…
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Don’t fence us OUT
CONCERNED RAMBLERS are fighting to keep access to one of the area’s most-loved trails after claiming it was blocked off without explanation. The ‘Delph Donkey’…
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SPAM – Why do you receive so many unwanted e-mails?
By Dave MacDougall: Business development consultant with Think4 IT Solutions Ltd. SADDLEWORTH has been hit by a rash of computer attacks. Here, Grasscroft computer guru…
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Everything came up roses for Elli’s charity
A TRIO of youngsters turned their love of the outdoors into a fundraising challenge by doing a sponsored cycle of The Way of the Roses.…
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Spooky sighting at graveyard
TAKE A close look at this picture … Can you see the figure of a lady kneeling at a graveside? Respected landscape photographer Alan Bishop…
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Where do you read yours…?: April
ON LAND, at sea, in the air – wherever loyal Independent readers travel, they always make sure to take a copy of Saddleworth’s favourite newspaper…
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STAN’S Strange but true: April
Stan Bowes from DIggle has uncovered some more interesting and entertaining strange but true facts for us – you just couldn’t make them up TONY…
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Longs forced to close down after 35 years
THE RECESSION has had a devastating impact on businesses across the country – and Saddleworth’s own Ann Long fell victim as her family construction company…
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Out of this world
A DREAM business that became a reality for a Greenfield couple is celebrating two successful years of helping and healing others. Susan and Marcus Henthorn…
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Manns Wharf duo scoop Smart Apprentice of Year Award
TWO PROFESSIONAL caterers are throwing a party of their own after winning national competition Smart Apprentice of the Year. Angeline Ingham, 24, and Helen Stevenson,…
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Up front and personal
AN ENTREPRENEURIAL mother has swapped court rooms for arts and crafts and launched her own personalised gifts and bespoke embroidery company. Becky Nowell, 35, left…
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Couple’s grand designs for The Diggle
AN HISTORIC public house at the heart of a community is set to gain a fresh lease of life as its new landlords plan exciting…
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Join this band, they’re a hoot
AN HISTORIC public house at the heart of a community is set to gain a fresh lease of life as its new landlords plan exciting…
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Shop local was a winner
BUSINESSES AND organisations showcased their products to more than 600 visitors at the third Shop Local Festival at the Civic Hall in Uppermill. Hosted by…
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Dazzling dance profiles history
SADDLEWORTH’S RICH cultural history was brought to life by more than 150 youngsters as they explored the area’s heritage through performance. Thanks to a £9,800…
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Don’t fence us OUT
CONCERNED RAMBLERS are fighting to keep access to one of the area’s most-loved trails after claiming it was blocked off without explanation. The ‘Delph Donkey’…
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Diggle’s green fight
A VILLAGE is fighting a two-pronged battle to save its green spaces. Diggle Community Association is combatting plans by First Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO) to build two houses – despite them being approved…
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Helen’s No10 Mission
By Tom Paterson A DOBCROSS woman visited Downing Street to highlight her role as a Dementia Friends Champion and how she can make a difference…
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Dobcross coffee morning
A SIMPLE coffee morning served up overwhelming success for one village community as more than 120 residents flocked to the first event. Dobcross Band and…
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