TWO’S company goes the old adage but the crowd will be definitely more than three when Saddleworth Players lift the curtain on a much-anticipated new…
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Author: Trevor Baxter
Arts Centre put measures in place to protect against virus
MILLGATE Arts Centre and Saddleworth Players take the well-being of its audiences, cast and crew very seriously. Once re-opened the aim is to stay open.…
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Just the ticket – future optimism as curtain rises again on theatre industry
THE shows must go on much to the relief, pleasure and optimism of a Saddleworth company at the centre of the entertainment business. In ‘normal’…
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Roger and in! Win tickets to see Queen drummer Roger Taylor during solo tour
QUEEN legend Roger Taylor has announced a new UK solo tour alongside his new album – and you could be there at his Manchester gig.…
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Frankie says… The love story behind the comedian revealed to theatre audiences
BEHIND the lugubrious mask of comedian Frankie Howerd was an equally unhappy and mournful person hiding from public view. That’s the view of playwright and…
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Take your seats as curtain rises again at Playhouse 2
A CELEBRATION of the music of Simon and Garfunkel launches a new season of events at Shaw’s Playhouse 2 theatre. Tim Chu and Ian Bailey…
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Philip Renold Awards for Saddleworth School’s D of E stars
THREE Saddleworth School pupils who delivered outstanding community service as part of their Duke of Edinburgh Award schemes have received a prestigious accolade, writes Sabiha…
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Five on the road: Fundraising cycle ride for Gaza youngsters
FIVE hardy Saddleworth cyclists took to the road as part of The Big Ride (TBR) for Palestine. Now in its sixth year, TBR is a…
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Megabytes re-open after crash chaos
SHOP owner John Salt is able to finally open his doors again after a horror car crash closed his business just as coronavirus restrictions were…
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Royal approval? Consultation underway for new crossing proposals in Greenfield
ONE of Saddleworth’s busiest road junctions could see the installation of traffic signals in the New Year as part of plans for new walking, cycling…
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