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 –…
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Poppy 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…
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Christmas 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…
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Festive 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…
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NK 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…
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Hives 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…
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Services and events for Saddleworth churches this Christmas
The Church of England in Saddleworth is holding various services and events across the area for Christmas.
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Arm 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…
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Hunt 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…
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Head 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…
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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.…
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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…
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Supermarket 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…
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Manchester 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…
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Oldham 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…
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Festive 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…
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Golden 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.…
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Children’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,…
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Job 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…
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Fundraising 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…
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Charity 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…
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Uppermill 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…
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Campaigning 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…
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COLUMN: 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,…
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Sound 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…
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Raise 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…
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Art 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…
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Denshaw: 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…
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All 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…
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Local 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…
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Is 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…
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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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