GROTTON remains in the dark when it comes to Christmas spirit after its lights were stolen. Sunday, November 24 saw the community turn out in…
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Category: Christmas
Christmas is coming to Saddleworth – what’s on guide for lights switch-on events
SADDLEWORTH’S villages will shine brightly with Christmas cheer as light switch-ons and festive events take place across the area. Springhead: Friday, December 1 from 6pm…
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Christmas comes to Housing Units
COME and experience the magic of Christmas this year with Housing Units. The furnishing retailer, welcomes you to visit its Christmas department so you can…
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Elf-y state for Lees hunt winners
CHILDREN have been rewarded for helping reunite Santa Claus with toys after mischievous elves left them around Lees, Springhead and Grotton. After they took one…
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Emmaus Mossley spreads festive cheer
HOMELESSNESS charity Emmaus Mossley got the local community and supporters involved in spreading the season of goodwill by rounding off its 25th year with a…
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Saddleworth Carers sing in Christmas
SADDLEWORTH’S Carers Group showed off its kindness – and talent – as service users gathered with volunteers for a Christmas party. Uppermill Cricket and Bowling…
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WI puts on a WOW of a fair
JOY and happiness was painted across many people’s faces – literally – as Dovestone WI’s Christmas market proved another hit. For one of the more…
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Markets kick off Christmas celebrations in Greenfield
GREENFIELD has a festive spirit in the air as Christmas Markets have returned to the village. Stalls are set up in the car park of…
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Professional panto returns to Saddleworth’s Millgate Arts Centre
THE FAMOUS professional Saddleworth panto is back – oh yes it is! This year’s show is Aladdin at the Millgate Arts Centre in Delph from…
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Creatures great and small welcome at annual Horseman’s Carol Service
FOUR-LEGGED friends of all kinds are welcome to join in the festive celebrations at the annual Horseman’s Carol Service on Saturday, December 10 at Friezland…
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Dr Kershaw’s kicks off Christmas events in aid of patient care
A CHRISTMAS Fayre hosted by DR Kershaw’s Hospice was enjoyed by almost 600 poeple as well as raising almost £6,000 for patient care. And they…
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Christmas is coming to Saddleworth – what’s on guide for lights switch-on events
CHRISTMAS spirit is already spreading through Saddleworth – but there are many more events across the villages in the run up to December 25. Some…
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Festive fayre coming to Springhead
GET festive at a Christmas Fayre at Springhead Congregational Church, Radcliffe Street on Saturday, December 3 from 11am – 2pm. There will be various stalls…
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Festive market returns to Lees
CHRISTMAS spirit spread throughout Lees as the village held its festive market. Stalls were dotted around the area – including at Milan Bar, and the…
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Grotton shines bright at Christmas fair and lights switch-on
THE Christmas lights are on in Grotton as the festive season gets well underway. At the annual switch-on event, there were carols around the Christmas…
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Diggle group defends ‘small’ Christmas tree amid criticism
THE PLANTING of a small Christmas tree that has been criticised on social media has been defended by a Saddleworth village’s association. Diggle has found…
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Saddleworth Singers bring festive Christmas Concert to Christ Church Friezland
SADDLEWORTH Singers are busy rehearsing to make sure they will be in fine voice for their Christmas Concert. The concert will be held at Christ…
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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. Find out what’s going on in your area…
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Make dedication for Dr Kershaw’s Light Up a Life Service
DR Kershaw’s Hospice is welcoming the community to remember their loved ones at its annual Light Up a Life service, taking place virtually and in-person…
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Seasonal gifts and decorations galore at Saddleworth Museum craft fair
THERE will be a host of seasonal gifts and decorations on sale at a craft fair weekend at Saddleworth Museum. The event will be held…
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Slapstick, silliness, hit songs and magic comes to Coliseum with Robin Hood pantomime
THERE will be fun for all the family at Oldham Coliseum Theatre’s pantomime this year, with the perfect blend of slapstick, silliness, hit songs and magic.…
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Christmas comes to Housing Units
COME and experience the magic of Christmas this year with Housing Units. The furnishing retailer, which is celebrating 75 years in business, welcomes you to…
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Festive fayre for Luncheon Club
MEMBERS and volunteers of The Luncheon Club enjoyed a traditional Christmas Lunch at their last gathering before the seasonal break until January 12. They tucked…
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Samaritans launch festive campaign to help support people this Christmas
CHRISTMAS may be a time for festive cheer and spending time with loved ones but new figures from Samaritans reveal that caller concerns about family…
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Saddleworth School musicians bring carols to community
THE sound of Christmas rang out around the villages as young musicians from Saddleworth School brought carols to the community. Head of Music, Garrath Beckwith,…
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Christmas celebrations for Saddleworth Carers Group
THERE was festive fun and cheer as Saddleworth Carers held their annual Christmas party. About 65 people – including members, their family and friends and…
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Uppermill cake makers The Frostery donate bespoke ‘ChRRistmas’ cake to children’s charity
UPPERMILL’S renowned cake creators The Frostery has provided some delicious festive magic in support of local charity Reuben’s Retreat. The shop, run by Suzanne Thorp, has…
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Santas Dash floods Uppermill High Street despite downpours
UPPERMILL High Street was awash with nearly 1,400 runners of all ages who pulled on their trainers for this year’s Santa Dash despite heavy downpours.…
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More Than Mistletoe book is eclectic festive treat for readers
TWELVE Christmas stories of kisses, wishes and near misses offer an eclectic and inclusive treat for readers this festive season. Sarah Shard, from Grasscroft, is…
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Coffee morning brings Christmas cheer at Saddleworth Museum
THERE was coffee, cake and Christmas cheer at a Coffee Morning hosted by the Friends of Saddleworth Museum. Guests enjoyed refreshments and a catch up…
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Reindeer and Father Christmas pay flying visit to Greenfield Primary
FATHER Christmas and his reindeer might have their busiest season just around the corner but they still made time to stop off at Greenfield Primary…
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Village switch-ons brings Christmas cheer to Saddleworth
SADDLEWORTH is shining bright with Christmas cheer as the villages held lights switch-ons and events to mark the start of the festive season. In Dobcross,…
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Gifts for children as Father Christmas sets up grotto at Saddleworth Museum
FORTY lucky children enjoyed an early trip to see Father Christmas as he made a special stop at Saddleworth Museum. He was joined by Mummy…
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School musicians bring carols to the community
THE musicians of the Saddleworth School are raring to go this December and bring carols to the community. Head of Music, Garrath Beckwith, has planned…
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