ARE you looking for community resources, health services, or expert advice? Then find out more at a special Open Day at Royton Town Hall. The…
View More Open Day to highlight community support at Royton Town HallAuthor: Aimee Belmore
Step out on Cavallo’s Castleshaw Horseshoe walk for OMRT
STEP out on a walk to take in the beautiful Castleshaw skyline as well as raise funds for a good cause. On Saturday, May 10…
View More Step out on Cavallo’s Castleshaw Horseshoe walk for OMRTSupport needed to secure ‘bumper year’ for Greenfield Whit Friday Brass Band Contest
ANOTHER bumper year is expected for Greenfield Whit Friday Brass Band Contest – but organisers are calling on the support of locals and partners to…
View More Support needed to secure ‘bumper year’ for Greenfield Whit Friday Brass Band ContestCommunity effort makes first GSL Christmas raffle a success
THE GENEROUS community came together for a Christmas raffle to raise £1,000 for three local organisations and five deserving individuals. The raffle was organised by…
View More Community effort makes first GSL Christmas raffle a successMorris Men pull on clogs for Manchester Folk Festival appearance
SADDLEWORTH Morris Men are pulling on their clogs, bells and hats for a special appearance at the Manchester Folk Festival. The side, which celebrated 50…
View More Morris Men pull on clogs for Manchester Folk Festival appearanceCracking concert sees Uppermill Band play live along to Wallace & Gromit film
A CRACKING concert for the whole family is coming to the area for the first time as audiences can watch Wallace & Gromit while Uppermill…
View More Cracking concert sees Uppermill Band play live along to Wallace & Gromit filmUppermill film maker launches fun short course to inspire others
AN UPPERMILL-BASED film maker is inspiring others to follow in his footsteps by launching a new fun short film course. John L Matthews has run…
View More Uppermill film maker launches fun short course to inspire othersSpring events to raise funds for Saddleworth Parish Council chairman’s charities
LAUNCH into spring with two fundraising events to raise money for local causes. On Sunday, April 6 enjoy an afternoon of shopping at a Spring…
View More Spring events to raise funds for Saddleworth Parish Council chairman’s charitiesCharity Model Railway Exhibition on track for Uppermill visit
PLANS are well on track as the next Saddleworth Model Railway Exhibition prepares to steam and chug its way into Uppermill. The popular annual charity…
View More Charity Model Railway Exhibition on track for Uppermill visitOldham College learners are trailblazing first cohort of Midwifery Cadets
FIVE learners from Oldham College are the first in Greater Manchester to gain real-world experience as midwives through industry placements in the NHS. The learners…
View More Oldham College learners are trailblazing first cohort of Midwifery CadetsCovid Memorial Garden honours those lost during pandemic
A COVID Memorial Garden has opened at Alexandra Park in Oldham to honour those who lost their lives to the pandemic. The Mayor of Oldham…
View More Covid Memorial Garden honours those lost during pandemic‘Eco electric’ show home opens doors in Diggle
HOUSE-HUNTERS can get a glimpse inside the new Broadstone Manor development in Diggle as the first show home opens its doors this month. The professionally…
View More ‘Eco electric’ show home opens doors in DigglePancake Day treats for four-legged friends at Sully’s Doggy Daycare
A LEES-BASED doggy daycare made sure our four-legged friends tucked into a tasty treat on Pancake Day just like their owners. Sully’s Doggy Daycare, on…
View More Pancake Day treats for four-legged friends at Sully’s Doggy DaycareExhibition showcases new chapter for Oldham’s Old Library
THE latest exhibition at Gallery Oldham looks forward to the next chapter in the long history of the borough’s much-loved Old Library. The ‘New life…
View More Exhibition showcases new chapter for Oldham’s Old LibraryCompanies invited to enter prestigious Oldham Business Awards
COMPANIES of all sizes and guises across the borough are invited to put themselves forward for this year’s prestigious Oldham Business Awards (OBAs). The awards,…
View More Companies invited to enter prestigious Oldham Business AwardsHistoric Greenfield Band on recruitment drive to save it from folding
A HISTORIC Saddleworth band is at risk of disappearing unless it can recruit a new Musical Director and players in all sections. Greenfield Band hopes…
View More Historic Greenfield Band on recruitment drive to save it from foldingDouble delight as Dobcross Silver Band reaches National Finals
DOBCROSS Silver Band is celebrating double delight as they are heading to the Brass Band National Finals after being crowned 3rd Section Champions. The band,…
View More Double delight as Dobcross Silver Band reaches National FinalsVibrant Saddleworth Art Trail set to showcase local artists
AN ‘explosion of colour, creativity, and craftsmanship’ is coming to the area as the Saddleworth Art Trail returns. The trail, which was held successfully for the…
View More Vibrant Saddleworth Art Trail set to showcase local artistsWilberrys Café on the market after nearly two decades
OWNERS of Wilberrys Café in Uppermill said ‘the decision was not made lightly’ to put the business up for sale after nearly 20 years. The…
View More Wilberrys Café on the market after nearly two decadesInternational Women’s Day Fashion Show brings style and fundraising to Sukis Wardrobe
CELEBRATE local women, sustainable fashion, and global solidarity as a special International Women’s Day Fashion Show comes to Sukis Wardrobe in Uppermill. The ethical luxury fashion…
View More International Women’s Day Fashion Show brings style and fundraising to Sukis WardrobeCommunity effort makes defibrillator available to all in Springhead
A NEW defibrillator in Springhead is now available to the community thanks to the efforts of The Spinners Arms pub, Saddleworth Round Table, the local…
View More Community effort makes defibrillator available to all in SpringheadClog iron set to go to new Mayor of Austerlands Paul Clegg
THE new Mayor of Austerlands Paul Sykes says ‘it’s an honour’ to have been chosen for the role. Paul will be inaugurated as the 23rd…
View More Clog iron set to go to new Mayor of Austerlands Paul Cleggbabyballet tots dance to help save babies’ lives
CHILDREN from Saddleworth and Oldham babyballet classes have been showcasing their dancing skills to help raise £428,000 for pregnancy and baby charity Tommy’s. Dancers aged…
View More babyballet tots dance to help save babies’ livesSaddleworth Male Voice Choir takes to stage for charity concert
TWO choirs are coming together to fill Christ Church Friezland with music in aid of a good cause. Saddleworth Male Voice Choir welcomes special guests…
View More Saddleworth Male Voice Choir takes to stage for charity concertOldham Choral Society offers concert ‘Feast’
THE thrilling cantata Belshazzar’s Feast by Oldham-born William Walton will raise the roof as Oldham Choral Society teams up with Salford Choral Society and the…
View More Oldham Choral Society offers concert ‘Feast’In My Shoes brings contemporary Shakespeare adaptation to Millgate
A CREATIVE and contemporary adaptation of renowned Shakespeare quotes is coming to the stage at the Millgate Arts Centre in Delph. ‘A Salute to Shakespeare’…
View More In My Shoes brings contemporary Shakespeare adaptation to MillgateDobcross Silver Band celebrates 150 years with two special events
A LANDMARK 150 years of music, contests and competitions is being celebrated by Dobcross Silver Band. The now world-famous band was founded in 1875 and…
View More Dobcross Silver Band celebrates 150 years with two special eventsWellifest Music Festival 2025 cancelled due to ‘major snags’
A FEW major snags’ in the organisation of Wellifest means the popular music festival will not go ahead this summer. Organisers Rotary Saddleworth and Rotary Oldham Metro…
View More Wellifest Music Festival 2025 cancelled due to ‘major snags’Saddleworth Singers welcome in Spring with uplifting concert
‘Songs for Spring’ will fill the air as Saddleworth Singers present their next concert on Saturday, April 12. The ladies’ choir will be joined by…
View More Saddleworth Singers welcome in Spring with uplifting concertEnthusiastic volunteers needed to help inspire creative and outdoor projects
ARE you passionate about the outdoors, photography, or filmmaking and want to give back to your community while learning new skills and meeting like-minded people?…
View More Enthusiastic volunteers needed to help inspire creative and outdoor projectsRaise local issues with police at ‘Bee in the Loop’ mobile surgery
RESIDENTS are invited to bring their questions and issues to a ‘Bee in the Loop’ police mobile surgery on Thursday, February 27 at Tesco car…
View More Raise local issues with police at ‘Bee in the Loop’ mobile surgeryBLOC coffee and brunch kitchen joins the menu in Uppermill
A NEW speciality coffee and brunch kitchen will be on the menu as BLOC Uppermill is due to open its doors in March. The coffee…
View More BLOC coffee and brunch kitchen joins the menu in UppermillGet creative as part of Saddleworth Players’ set building team
CREATIVE and crafty volunteers are invited to get hands on and join the set design and building team for Saddleworth Players. The group, based at…
View More Get creative as part of Saddleworth Players’ set building teamPoignant service marks 51 years since M62 IRA coach bombing
Pictures thanks to Jackie Clowes Photography A POIGNANT service at Hartshead Moor Services paid tribute to those who lost their lives or were injured in…
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