OLDHAM will shine brightly once again as Illuminate Light Night transforms the town centre with dazzling light art, performances and installations. Everyone is invited to…
View More Oldham town centre to dazzle with art and performances for Illuminate Light Night
LEGENDARY band Stax of Soul will take centre stage in Delph as they kick off their ‘Still Groovin’ Tour. The nine-piece band will perform at…
View More Stax of Soul kick off fifth decade of music with Still Groovin’ tour in Delph
Millgate Arts Centre delivers a sharply observed, beautifully performed snapshot of Wigan’s iconic soul‑fuelled subculture. Review by Ian Cheeseman Having never been to Wigan Casino,…
View More Millgate’s ‘Once Upon a Time in Wigan’ brings Northern Soul to life
THERE will be a free evening of spectacular light installations, performances and community celebration for the annual Illuminate Light Night in Oldham town centre. The…
View More Oldham to shine bright for Illuminate Light Night spectacular
A SPECIAL evening of music spanning four centuries is coming to Delph thanks to the Dovestone String Quartet. The group, which comprises Georgina Bloomfield (violin),…
View More Dovestone String Quartet to bring music spanning four centuries to Delph
Film‑lovers are invited to raise a glass and celebrate the launch of the new Little French Cinema season on Thursday 5 March. The evening begins…
View More Little French Cinema launches new season with epic Musketeers adventure
DENSHAW’S community spirit will be out in force as a fundraising Quiz Night is held to support the 2026 Denshaw Whit Friday Band Contest. The…
View More Quiz night to boost Denshaw’s Whit Friday contest
A FILM blending heartache, humour and healing is the latest offering on the big screen at The Millgate Arts Centre. Saddleworth Film Society will host…
View More ‘Sorry, Baby’ brings blend of heartache, humour and healing to Millgate
ENJOY an evening of songs and stories from the British Isles spanning the last three centuries at the special concert in Delph. Ian F Ball…
View More ‘Millgate Folk’ brings evening of songs and stories to Delph
MILLGATE Arts Centre is set to transport audiences back to the electrifying heart of 1970s Northern Soul when Once Upon a Time in Wigan takes…
View More Northern Soul to be brought to life at Millgate
A Saddleworth hotel has found itself firmly in the national spotlight after appearing on Coronation Street – and locals couldn’t believe their eyes. The Saddleworth…
View More Saddleworth hotel steals the spotlight in Coronation Street appearance
Saddleworth has a lot of things to be proud of, but the Off The Rails Comedy Club is arguably a crowning jewel. Indeed, there are…
View More Saddleworth’s Famous Comedy Club Will Continue to Thrive Long into the Future
A CONTEMPORARY take on William Shakespeare’s famous tragedy ‘Hamlet’ comes to Delph thanks to National Theatre Live. The film recording of the live National Theatre…
View More Contemporary take on ‘Hamlet’ comes to Delph screen
OLDHAM Parish Church was filled with festive music as Dr Kershaw’s Hospice staged its annual Christmas concert. There was a strong turnout for the evening…
View More Hospice Christmas concert raises the roof
If there’s one thing I’ve been reminded of this year, it’s that reading is far from a dying art. If anything, it’s thriving, just in…
View More ‘Read between deadlines’ – my top book recommendations from 2025
Saddleworth Morris Men are seeing out the year in style as they step out for their annual Lordsmere Longsword dance. The side will pull on…
View More Morris Men close season for 50th year with Lordsmere Longsword dance
A powerful new exhibition at Gallery Oldham is celebrating the contribution of women across a wide range of trades and professions, challenging traditional ideas of…
View More Gallery Oldham celebrates women at work in powerful new exhibition
LOCALS left disappointed by the cancellation of the popular Christmas Eve Tractor Run have a special festive treat in store – as a new one…
View More New tractor run on track after popular parade cancelled
Ian Cheeseman finds laughter, nostalgia and standout comic brilliance in Bradford Alhambra’s joyful pantomime Snow White. In an era when youth and social media can…
View More Snow White proves a festive triumph at Bradford’s Alhambra
A WAYWARD teen finding his purpose will tug at the heart strings as ‘Holy Cow’ comes to the big screen in Delph. Saddleworth Film Society…
View More French film brings heart-warming comedy-drama to Delph
ENJOY a Christmas Concert with Friezland Brass Band on Sunday, December 21. All are welcome to the event at Uppermill Conservative Club, on the village…
View More Enjoy festive sounds as Friezland Brass Band brings Christmas concert to Uppermill
THE GREATEST free show on Earth is getting a festive twist. Saddleworth has long been home to the legendary Whit Friday Brass Band Contest, which…
View More Whit Friday brass band competition becomes Christmas cracker
COLOURFUL and creative window displays are bringing festive cheer as ‘Uppermill Advent’ returns. The initiative sees a different home, business or attraction reveal an eye-catching…
View More Colourful creations for Uppermill Advent bring festive cheer
AN EYE-CATCHING array of work will be on display as Saddleworth Group of Artists presents its Winter 2025 Exhibition. The exhibition runs from Saturday, December…
View More Saddleworth Group of Artists brings Museum to life with Winter Exhibition
Two very different festive productions — Hansel & Gretel in Delph and Aladdin in Stockport — prove just how magical a first taste of live…
View More A tale of two Pantos: Saddleworth and Stockport dazzle local audiences
The Royal Exchange in Manchester is a wonderful place to watch theatre, but as I ventured out into the damp evening to see one of…
View More Singing in the Rain dazzles at Manchester’s Royal Exchange
THERE will be festive entertainment for all generations as Oldham Choral Society’s annual Family Christmas Concert returns. All are warmly invited to this year’s event…
View More Festive family entertainment at Oldham Choral Society’s Christmas Concert
ENJOY an evening of music and merriment as Uppermill Stage Society presents ‘A Christmas Cracker’. The event takes place on Friday, December 5, starting at…
View More Uppermill Stage Society presents festive show ‘A Christmas Cracker’
FESTIVE cheer is coming to Lees, Springhead and Grotton with a host of Christmas events and fundraising. Grab some gifts and do some festive shopping…
View More Christmas cheer to spread across Lees, Springhead and Grotton
A SEA of red suits will be back on the streets of Saddleworth as the popular annual Santa Dash returns. Event organisers Saddleworth Round Table…
View More Saddleworth Santa Dash sets target of 3,000 runners in biggest event yet
MEET Santa as well as do some Christmas shopping at a Winter Fair at Uppermill Cricket Club. The event will be held on Saturday, December…
View More Festive fun and Christmas shopping at Uppermill’s winter fair
ENJOY a musical afternoon as Saddleworth’s talented choirs and groups come together for a special ‘Celebrate Christmas’ concert. The event takes place for the first…
View More Saddleworth choirs unite for festive ‘Celebrate Christmas’ concert in Uppermill
THERE will be festive fun for all the family – and your four-legged friends – at a Christmas Fair in Greenfield. The event will take…
View More Greenfield dog club hosts Christmas fair with Santa and 35+ stalls
TAKE flight with Uppermill Band this Christmas as they offer live music alongside popular film ‘The Snowman’. The special Christmas event will see the popular…
View More Take flight with Uppermill Band’s ‘The Snowman’
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