Vintage lampshade maker and designer Hayley McCormack is coming to Saddleworth for a day of lampshade making at the Weavers Factory. On Saturday 28th September…
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Jaws-dropping! Flower show is bloomin’ great
FROM a prize-winning shark to a victorious Victoria sandwich, there was definitely something for everyone at the 38th Denshaw Flower Show. Indeed, with its exhibits…
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Housing Units 17th Charity Golf Day Helps Children with Cancer
HOUSING Units, the Manchester based home department store has raised nearly £6000 at its recent golf day in aid of Kidscan, the children’s cancer charity,…
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Boot up for Marsden Walking Festival
PULL on your boots and get set for a festival of walks, talks, film and food with evening entertainment in Marsden.The Walking Festival, organised by…
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Poppies displays mark start and finish of Second World War
TWO planters in Greenfield have received new ‘floral’ additions to commemorate Britain’s entry into World War Two and the end of the conflict six years…
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Courting favour: Five-star display (once more) from Hartley Botanic
GREENFIELD-based Hartley Botanic is celebrating again after the successful launch of two new glasshouses at the RHS Hampton Court Garden Festival.Their tradestand, showcasing their new…
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Runners tackle tough Aldermans Ascent to raise funds for Rangers
THE tough Alderman’s Ascent was tackled in a record-breaking time as the annual fell run raised funds for Saddleworth Rangers Rugby League Club. The challenging…
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James’ joy at RSPB volunteering award
GREENFIELD man James Minchin has been honoured for his wildlife conservation work at Dovestone with a prestigious volunteering award. James, 27, has volunteered for the…
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Our Oldham exhibition could help make a real change
YOUNG people from Oldham have been working to help boost their own mental health and wellbeing – while at the same time looking to raise…
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School steps out on charity walk
ABOUT 1,100 students and 150 staff put their best foot forward on Saddleworth School’s annual sponsored walk. On Wednesday, July 17 the large group pulled…
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