AN OUTDOOR theatre adaptation of Shakespeare’s works is coming up Uppermill thanks to a talented group of young artists with disabilities. In My Shoes Theatre Group…
View More Young artists with disabilities bring Shakespeare works to Uppermill outdoor theatre
THE magic of nursery rhymes will be brought to life across Dobcross as the village’s Fairy Garden Trail returns. The event made a successful debut…
View More Dobcross Fairy Garden Trail to bring alive magic of nursery rhymes
A SADDLEWORTH councillor is urging Royal Mail to reconsider the change of traditional post boxes in three villages to digital parcel post boxes. Dobcross, Diggle…
View More Councillor calls for Royal Mail U-turn on Post Box changes
COMMUNITY tributes have poured in following the death of popular former Uppermill shop owner Frank ‘Franky Fine Buys’ Bradbury. Frank, who ran Fine Buys emporium…
View More Community pays tribute following death of ‘Franky Fine Buys’
RESIDENTS are invited to be part of history as the doors to Oldham’s iconic Old Library swing open for a very special open day. The…
View More Discover Oldham’s restored Old Library at family Open Day
GET ready to enjoy traditional games, music, vehicles, refreshments and more at the Scouthead and Austerlands Village Fete. All are welcome to the event, organised…
View More Traditional fete fun lined up in Scouthead and Austerlands
THE popular military show, period dress, dances and vehicle parade of Yanks Weekend will not be returning to Saddleworth this year. The two-day event is…
View More Yanks Weekend off the Saddleworth calendar again
‘SONGS and Smiles’ will fill a Delph retirement village as sessions bring residents and young children together to help reduce loneliness and create connections. The…
View More ‘Songs and Smiles’ to connect generations in Delph
A DEDICATED team is putting their best feet forward over 150 miles to raise money for Dobcross Silver Band’s trip to Cheltenham for the National…
View More 150-mile walk to raise funds for Dobcross Silver Band’s National Finals trip
A NEW chapter is beginning as the Old Library is brought back to life as part of Oldham’s transformation. Oldham Council is celebrating another major…
View More New chapter as Oldham’s Old Library set to return to public use
AN UPPERMILL dog lover is keeping it in the family as she opens the doors of her new dog grooming salon in the village. Professional…
View More Uppermill’s new dog grooming salon is family affair
O’DONNELL Solicitors are stepping up beyond their work to support the community through a host of local events and challenges in Saddleworth and further afield.…
View More O’Donnell Solicitors take on challenges and events to support community
DOBCROSS Village Store and Post Office is calling for community support and loyalty after the shock loss of their post box. The shop, on Woods…
View More Dobcross Village Store calls for community loyalty after sudden loss of post box
AN ‘eclectic mix of homespun stories and tunes’ played on a variety of instruments makes up the debut album for a Lees-based singer/songwriter. After 50…
View More ‘Eclectic mix’ makes up debut album for Lees musician after 50 years
RAISE a glass as 14 pubs, bars and venues across Oldham town centre each offer something unique for the Oldham Bar Hop. The event, taking…
View More Raise as glass around the borough at Oldham Bar Hop
OLDHAM Coliseum and Oldham Theatre Workshop are calling out for a writer to collaborate on a piece of theatre for the next generation of performers.…
View More Playwriting call-out for theatre piece for young performers
A SEARING examination of modern motherhood and masculinity takes centre stage in Delph thanks to National Theatre Live. The film recording of the live National…
View More National Theatre Live brings new Suzie Miller play to Delph
GREAT wines, food and music will all be on the menu as That Wine Cellar in Delph hosts a month-long birthday festival in August. Ian…
View More That Wine Cellar serves up month-long birthday festival
YORKSHIRE Day celebrations in Uppermill will see the white rose flying high and proud for the traditional ceremony and Country Fayre on Sunday, August 3.…
View More White rose to fly high as Saddleworth celebrates Yorkshire Day
A FORMER Saddleworth Rangers star is helping to develop the next generation of young rugby players in Norway. Lars Haigh, whose Norwegian-born mother Anne lives…
View More Former Rangers player to coach next generation of Norway rugby players
HELP to control the spread of Himalayan Balsam in the Greenfield area with a community event on Saturday, July 26. Street Scene Greenfield Group invites…
View More Join Greenfield community event to help control Himalayan Balsam
Oldham Council is ‘proud to be leading by example’ as it achieves the prestigious Gold Award in the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme. The award,…
View More Oldham Council ‘proud’ to receive prestigious Gold Award for Armed Forces Support
DIVORCE is an emotive and often life-changing process, especially with children involved, so support for clients that is individual, cost-effective and efficient is paramount. With…
View More Pearson Solicitors look at the importance of collaborative law during a divorce
AN EXCITING programme of award-winning films from around the world is coming to Delph as Saddleworth Film Society announces its new season. The Society will…
View More Films from around the world come to Delph for Saddleworth Film Society new season
A ‘BEAUTIFUL’ badge featuring the Saddleworth Rushcart with rolling hills in the background was picked as the winning design for this year’s Rushcart badges. The…
View More Creative Max designs ‘beautiful’ badge for Saddleworth Rushcart
A HOST of brews at Saddleworth Beer Festival proved so popular that the kegs were drunk dry before last orders as well as raising £2,600…
View More Three cheers as sell-out Saddleworth Beer Festival raises £2,600 for charities
A GREENFIELD runner is on the last leg of her mammoth challenge to run 5km every day for a year across Saddleworth and beyond in…
View More Finish line in sight for Greenfield runner tackling fundraising daily 5km for a year
THE sound of music will raise the roof at Christ Church Friezland as Abney Orchestra presents its Summer Concert. The friendly community orchestra, based in…
View More Abney Orchestra brings sound of music with Summer Concert
LOCAL residents are invited to the next monthly meeting of the Greenfield and Grasscroft Residents Association (GGRA) to find out more about things going on…
View More Residents invited to discover local topics at GGRA meeting
PEARSON Solicitors and Financial Advisers are celebrating exceptional financial and operational results for the financial year ending April 2025, up £1 million on last year.…
View More Saddleworth law firm Pearson delighted at ‘outstanding’ year with £1 million growth
A COLOURFUL and creative summer visitor is helping stir childhood memories at Holy Trinity Dobcross Primary School. The mannequin display featuring ‘Mary Mary’ from the…
View More Creative summer visitor stirs memories in Dobcross school gardens
GREEN-FINGERED gardeners across the community are invited to show off their best flower power for this year’s Saddleworth in Bloom competition. The annual competition, run…
View More Flower power to flourish for Saddleworth in Bloom competition
A UNIVERSITY project has turned into a unique sustainable fashion brand and business for an ambitious Grasscroft graduate. Emma Peacock created ‘Daez’ for her final…
View More University project turns into unique fashion brand for Grasscroft gradutate
ST Thomas Leesfield Church’s Harvest Queen Amelia Grace helped to keep a popular tradition alive with her At Home event. Eight-year-old Amelia, who attends St…
View More Harvest Queen Amelia keeps At Home tradition alive
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