PEOPLE living in Oldham are being challenged to step outside their comfort zone and walk across hot coals to raise money for mental health, learning…
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Saddleworth kids go for gold in Village Olympics
THE FIRST rule of sport is that not everyone can come first – but at the opening ceremony of the Saddleworth Village Olympics, every child…
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My first Rushcart was weird, tiring, and completely alien. I cannot wait for the the next one
SADDLEWORTH’S Rushcart Festival may have been a staple on the calendar for 50 years and the traditions it upholds are far older than that. But…
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Oldham secures funding to empower the next generation of creative talent
YOUNG people in Oldham are set to benefit from a new programme designed to open up careers in the creative sector and give the next…
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The ‘endangered’ clog maker bringing all the bells and whistles to the Rushcart
MAKING shoes for Morris dancers is not all it is clogged up to be. That is according to Phil Howard, an ex-dancer turned clog…
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Levers chips in with new Oldham town centre shop after 30 years at Tommyfield
ONE OF Oldham’s best-known chippies is preparing to begin a new chapter after three decades serving customers from Tommyfield Market. Levers held a soft opening…
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Meet the artists bringing Oldham’s Town of Culture to life
A GREENFIELD-BASED arts group is among those selected to bring their creative ideas to life as Oldham celebrates its year as Greater Manchester Town of…
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Gates open to new Grotton playground
GIDDY CHILDREN and adults alike abounded in Grotton – as Saddleworth Parish Council unveiled a new and improved play area in the local park. …
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Friends walk from Plymouth to Springhead in fight against rare cancer
A LOCAL charity is now walking hundreds of kilometres in memory of a man who died of a rare cancer. On Thursday, August 13, two members of…
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Bear-y good fun as Emmaus Mossley celebrates Bear’s fourth birthday
FAMILIES, friends and teddy bears alike gathered for a bear-tastic afternoon as Emmaus Mossley celebrated its beloved mascot Bear’s fourth birthday in the much loved…
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Saddleworth family farm celebrates prestigious Great Taste award
A SADDLEWORTH farm is celebrating national recognition after its Heritage Old Season Lamb Shoulder received a coveted two-star Great Taste Award. Ivy Cottage Pedigree Ryelands, a…
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Rose to Remember raises £25,000 for Dr Kershaw’s
A SEA of lilac roses transformed the gardens of Dr Kershaw’s Hospice and helped raise more than £25,000 for patient care thanks to community support. A crowd of hundreds gathered…
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Smiles for miles at Summer Fete
BLAZING sunshine, a patch of grass and a few cold drinks were all that was needed for Saddleworth’s latest Summer Fete – but it took…
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Saddleworth milestones restored in heritage preservation project
A PROJECT to locate, restore and preserve a series of historic milestones across Saddleworth has been completed. The markers, which are made from cast iron…
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Grotton playground set for grand reopening after improvements
FAMILIES in Grotton are being invited to celebrate the reopening of their local playground following a series of improvements and new additions. The Grotton Residents…
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Saddleworth celebrates the white rose as it marks Yorkshire Day
THREE words summed up the depth of feeling that still exists in Saddleworth when it comes to where it stands – God save Yorkshire. After chair…
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Rangersfest to bring festival atmosphere for whole family to Greenfield
THERE will be a brilliant festival atmosphere in Greenfield as ‘Rangersfest’ brings live music and family fun. On Saturday, September 12, Saddleworth Rangers Rugby Club,…
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Dobcross Fairy Garden Trail hopes to make school playground dreams come true
ORGANISERS of this year’s Fairy Garden Trail across Dobcross are calling on the community to help them make it the most magical yet as they…
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Family Fun Day to score welcome boost for Saddleworth Football Club
A FAMILY Fun Day aims to hit the target and raise a welcome boost for Saddleworth Football Club and their new home at Bishop Park. The…
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Morris Men’s 50th Rushcart is set to be record event
A RECORD number of Morris sides are set to help make Saddleworth’s Rushcart festival the biggest and loudest yet in its 50th year. The popular annual…
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500 Oldham families benefit from uniform support
THEY SAY you are never fully dressed without a smile – and now thanks to the Oldham Credit Union, hundreds of local children are set…
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Northern Roots reaches major milestone ahead of September opening
OLDHAM’S flagship Northern Roots project has reached a major milestone with the handover of the site’s new Welcome Building and Forestry Skills Centre ahead of…
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Halcyon days ahead for ‘Happy Hazel’
A FLORIST’S worth of flowers, a pile of Pandora and too many bottles of fizz to count were what awaited Hazel Dutton inside Uppermill’s Civic…
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Saddleworth Three Peaks challenge to help youngsters’ bucket list dreams come true
THE BUCKET lists of two young children living with a rate genetic disorder are getting closer to becoming a reality thanks to Saddleworth Medical Practice staff who…
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Oldham Hockey Club invites families to free summer open day
OLDHAM Hockey Club is inviting people from across Saddleworth and Oldham to pick up a hockey stick and give the sport a go at its…
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Get crafty with watermelon needle felting workshop for Palestine Women’s Scholarship Fund
EXPLORE the delightful art of needle felting and make your own miniature watermelon jewellery at a unique fundraising event. The workshop, on Saturday, September 5, has been…
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Book your duck for Saddleworth charity race
THE CALL to decide on a duck has gone out to Saddleworth ahead of a charity race. Greenfield will be the centre of competition on…
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Cricket club goes in to bat for moorland fire crews
A CRICKET club is producing the sort of knock anyone would be proud of to help those battling devastating moorland fires. Micklehurst has seen smoke…
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‘Petrol heads’ pull together for Scouthead and Austerlands Motor Show
WHAT DO a Cadillac, an army tank, and the world’s only steam-powered Land Rover have in common? As it happens, not much – but that…
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Brian Cox science scheme to grow Oldham kids’ ‘untapped potential’
‘OUT OF this world’ is the only way to describe the latest guest as the Oldham Athletic Community Trust welcomed a visit from Professor Brian…
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Gardeners invited to showcase talents for Saddleworth in Bloom
KEEN gardeners across the community are invited to show off their projects big or small during this year’s Saddleworth in Bloom competition. The competition, run by Saddleworth Parish…
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Generous fundraising year sees £7,000 boost for Saddleworth community groups
A REMARKABLE year of fundraising led by the outgoing Chair of Saddleworth Parish Council has culminated in nearly £7,000 being distributed among local charities, clubs…
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Christmas spirit shines bright in Saddleworth villages
CHRISTMAS spirit is shining bright across Saddleworth’s villages as homes, businesses and trees are illuminated for the festive period. The usual switch-on events were cancelled…
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First ever Memory Cafe goes down a treat at Lido House
A FIRST ever ‘Memory Café’ was held at Lido House retirement housing in Grotton last month. The Memory Café is a place for local people,…
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