THERE was festive fun, goodies and refreshments galore as the Dovestone WI Christmas Markets. The markets, held at Saddleworth Rangers’ Rugby Ground in Greenfield in…
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Solicitors are Santa’s little helpers
LAW firm Pearson Solicitors and Financial Advisers are on a mission to make it a magical Christmas for hundreds of children across the borough –…
View More Solicitors are Santa’s little helpersPoppy appeal! Saddleworth youngster receives Royal appointment
A SADDLEWORTH youngster said it with flowers when she received a VIP invitation to the Royal Variety Performance. Lucky Poppy Clee watched the celebrity-laden show…
View More Poppy appeal! Saddleworth youngster receives Royal appointmentChristmas cheer for The Christie
THERE was festive shopping and goodies at Uppermill Civic Hall at a Christmas Craft Fair, raising £992 for The Christie Charitable Fund. The event, organised…
View More Christmas cheer for The ChristieFestive carving collection grows
FROM reindeer to an illuminated Christmas tree, there is a whole host of figures joining a festive collection by an Austerlands woodcarver. Cllr Rob Knotts…
View More Festive carving collection growsNK Hair celebrates 20 years
AFTER 20 years of cuts, colours and a Covid pandemic, an Uppermill hair salon is still going as strong as even. Sisters Nicola Chapman and…
View More NK Hair celebrates 20 yearsHives create a buzz across Saddleworth
MILLIONS of bees in hives across Saddleworth gardens are helping a popular local business to thrive. The hives belong to Jonathan Downs, who runs Saddleworth…
View More Hives create a buzz across SaddleworthServices and events for Saddleworth churches this Christmas
The Church of England in Saddleworth is holding various services and events across the area for Christmas.
View More Services and events for Saddleworth churches this ChristmasArm wrestle for top spot in Saddleworth Charity Pool League
IT remains a two-way battle for top spot in division one of the Saddleworth Charity Pool League. In week 12, leaders Denshaw Oddfellows were knocked…
View More Arm wrestle for top spot in Saddleworth Charity Pool LeagueHunt down elves around Lees, Springhead and Grotton to save Christmas story
CHEEKY elves are back hiding in businesses around Lees, Springhead and Grotton – and this time they have stolen letters from a Christmas story. Can…
View More Hunt down elves around Lees, Springhead and Grotton to save Christmas storyHead of family law is recognised with prestigious panel appointment
THE head of family law at Bromleys Solicitors in Ashton has been recognised for his expertise with a prestigious accreditation from the Law Society. Keith…
View More Head of family law is recognised with prestigious panel appointmentJob vacancy: Learning mentor at Bright Futures School
Oldham Choral Society concert is ‘Glorious’
TWO versions of the Gloria rang around St Paul’s Church in Royton as Oldham Choral Society put on their latest concert for a full audience.…
View More Oldham Choral Society concert is ‘Glorious’Bin collections as normal this Christmas and New Year across Oldham
THIS year there will be no changes – weather permitting – to bin collections over Christmas and the New Year across Oldham. This is due…
View More Bin collections as normal this Christmas and New Year across OldhamSupermarket car park targeted again by hammer attackers
SUPERMARKET chain Tesco are taking “very seriously” a new carjacking incident at their Greenfield store on Chew Valley Road. A woman in her 50s was…
View More Supermarket car park targeted again by hammer attackersManchester Money helps support young Oldham cricketers
THE development of two young cricketers from Oldham – Friarmere’s Adam Anjum and Aadam Ali from Crompton – is being aided after both were awarded…
View More Manchester Money helps support young Oldham cricketersOldham College revives spirit of Christmas 2019 with new charity single
OLDHAM College is launching the countdown to the festive season with the release of a new charity single: ‘Christmas is Here’. Staff and students have…
View More Oldham College revives spirit of Christmas 2019 with new charity singleFestive film from Delph animators encourages people to shop local this Christmas
DELPH animators have created an uplifting, festive film as the countdown to Christmas starts across the borough. Jo and Paul Perry of the award-winning Periscope…
View More Festive film from Delph animators encourages people to shop local this ChristmasGolden years – Springhead school celebrates 50th anniversary
IT was the year the first video recorder for home use was sold, Britain adopted decimal currency and Walt Disney World opened to the public.…
View More Golden years – Springhead school celebrates 50th anniversaryChildren’s magazine captures Covid experiences
MEMORIES of the Covid-19 pandemic have been recorded forever in a special magazine featuring the work of pupils at St Anne’s Lydgate Primary School. Drawings,…
View More Children’s magazine captures Covid experiencesJob vacancy: Marketing Account Manager at Handshake Limited
Job vacancy: Marketing Account Manager at Handshake Limited Position: Marketing Account Manager Location: Uppermill, Saddleworth Hours: Full time – 09:00 – 17:30 Salary: dependent on experience…
View More Job vacancy: Marketing Account Manager at Handshake LimitedFundraising calendar celebrates the best local nature has to offer
AN eye-catching calendar featuring pictures of nature taken by budding young photographers around Lees, Springhead and Grotton is now on sale. The calendar is the…
View More Fundraising calendar celebrates the best local nature has to offerCharity launches online directory so no older person has to be alone this Christmas
A CHARITY dedicated to ending loneliness in older people has launched a free online directory that lists festive events across the UK for older people to get involved…
View More Charity launches online directory so no older person has to be alone this ChristmasUppermill footbridge finally replaced – after 18 months
A WELL-USED Uppermill footbridge has finally been replaced and reopened to the public – at the third time of asking. Work to erect a new…
View More Uppermill footbridge finally replaced – after 18 monthsCampaigning councillors call for new National Park for South Pennines
TWO Saddleworth councillors are campaigning for the creation of a new South Pennines National Park to protect and preserve the area. Cllrs Luke Lancaster and…
View More Campaigning councillors call for new National Park for South PenninesCOLUMN: Mind matters
Advertisement feature by Daisy Dixon, founder and psychotherapist at Chrysalis, talks about wellbeing TICK tock, and the clocks have gone back. The nights are getting darker,…
View More COLUMN: Mind mattersSound of brass returns to Uppermill
THE sound of brass is returning to Saddleworth with a series of concerts from some of the country’s top bands. Champion Brass saw their popular…
View More Sound of brass returns to UppermillRaise a glass to Saddleworth Spirit Merchants
A GLASS or two was raised as new local business Saddleworth Spirit Merchants enjoyed a successful launch evening on Saturday, November 20 at Uppermill establishment…
View More Raise a glass to Saddleworth Spirit MerchantsArt Actually: Winter exhibition comes to Uppermill
ART Actually is the title of the popular winter exhibition by members of the Saddleworth Group of Artists in Uppermill. The show at Saddleworth Museum…
View More Art Actually: Winter exhibition comes to UppermillDenshaw: a brief history
A brief history of Denshaw by John Kirkbride The old days Beyond the village of Delph and situated pretty much on the edge of the…
View More Denshaw: a brief historyAll Hayles! Ian relishing Dick Whittington roles as panto returns to Millgate Theatre
VERSATILE Ian Hayles will have as many hats as a high street milliner for this year’s Big Tiny pantomime at Delph’s Millgate Arts Centre. So…
View More All Hayles! Ian relishing Dick Whittington roles as panto returns to Millgate TheatreLocal charity given vital support by Mayor of Oldham
THE Mayor of Oldham has paid a special visit to POINT to make a vital donation to the charity as well as see the important…
View More Local charity given vital support by Mayor of OldhamIs there such a thing as a good divorce?
Advertisement feature by Pearson Solicitors WHEN you have a family it’s an emotional day making the decision to separate or divorce, whether by mutual agreement…
View More Is there such a thing as a good divorce?Francis House Children’s Hospice celebrates 30 years
FRANCIS House children’s hospice, which has seen thousands of sick children and their families come through its doors as well as countless celebrities, footballers and…
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