ENJOY a magical afternoon of music, film and Christmas spirit as Uppermill Band brings The Snowman to life with a live soundtrack. The special Christmas…
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Santa Dash to bring fun festive to Saddleworth calendar once more
A SEA of red suits will once more fill Saddleworth streets as the date for this year’s popular Santa Dash has been confirmed. Saddleworth Round…
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Spooktacular night in store at Diggle Band Club’s Halloween Party
GET ready for a spooktacular night of music, fun and fancy dress for all the family as Diggle Band Club hosts a Halloween Party. Dig…
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Exciting new theatre partnership launched by Mahdlo Youth Zone and Oldham Theatre Workshop
YOUNG people across Oldham will have the opportunity to explore theatre and performing arts thanks to an exciting set of fun and inclusive programmes. Oldham…
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Skies to shine bright for Grotton Bonfire and Firework Display
THE SKIES above Grotton will light up brightly for the community’s Bonfire and Firework Display. All are welcome to the event, organised by Grotton Residents…
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Real-life brothers to take the stage in gritty Oldham play
Young local performers will bring Jim Cartwright’s award-winning classic Road to life at Chadderton Town Hall this October. Real-life brothers are set to take to…
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Oldham theatre fans urged to help others see Macbeth for free
A £15 donation could help someone who has never been able to afford a theatre ticket experience Shakespeare in Oldham this autumn. That is the…
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Saddleworth roots and second chances take centre stage in new play
A light-hearted story of lost passions, unexpected connections and the pull of home is coming to Millgate Arts Centre this autumn. The Saddleworth Constable, written…
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Young actors invited to audition for Saddleworth Players’ spring production
Young performers are being invited to take to the stage in Saddleworth as auditions open for a coming-of-age play exploring identity, friendship and family relationships.…
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Little French Cinema to thrill with dramas
TWO dramas will keep audiences on the edge of their seats as the Little French Cinema season draws to a close. On Thursday, October 1…
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Saddleworth Morris Men to perform at free retro celebration in Oldham
Vintage cars, live entertainment and a taste of traditional Saddleworth culture will be among the attractions when Oldham town centre turns back the clock later…
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The Last Laugh review: A nostalgic tribute to British comedy greats
Ian Cheeseman finds plenty to enjoy at Buxton Opera House as Bob Monkhouse, Eric Morecambe and Tommy Cooper are brought warmly back to life in…
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Pirates set to take over Uppermill canal for Bank Holiday weekend
Pirates will be taking to the water in Uppermill this Bank Holiday weekend as the popular Little Blue Boat returns with two days of special…
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TV stars to lead Oldham Coliseum’s radical new production of Macbeth
TWO acclaimed North West actors will take centre stage in a bold new production of Shakespeare’s Macbeth coming to Oldham this autumn. Andrew Sheridan, known…
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Fifty years of folking for Lees musician
HE MAY not be a member of Gomez and he may not have tried to kill Princess Anne, but if there is one thing Ian…
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Rushcart 2026: All you need to know as Saddleworth Morris Men mark 50th festival
The bells will be ringing, the roads will be lined and the famous cart will once again roll through Saddleworth this weekend as one of…
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Back to the Future at sea is no cut-price copy
Ian Cheeseman finds Royal Caribbean’s streamlined cruise-ship production of Back to the Future: The Musical delivers the spectacle, pace and heart of the stage hit…
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Saddleworth Marina artisan market celebrates first anniversary
A popular monthly market at Saddleworth Marina in Greenfield has celebrated its first anniversary. Saddleworth Artisan Market drew visitors from across the area for a…
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Free opera workshop aims to inspire Greater Manchester’s next generation of performers
A new opera organisation is inviting young people from across Greater Manchester to take part in a free four-day workshop designed to introduce them to…
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Saddleworth band to support Inspiral Carpets at Holmfirth gig
A Saddleworth indie band is set to share the stage with one of Manchester’s most iconic groups after being selected as the support act for…
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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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Beatles tribute act set to bring Cavern Club magic to Uppermill
Music fans in Saddleworth are set for a nostalgic trip back to the 1960s when acclaimed Beatles tribute band Beatles Complete performs at Uppermill Civic…
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Macbeth to take over popular Oldham nightclub
SHAKESPEARE’S Macbeth is being given a dramatic Oldham makeover as the Coliseum Theatre launches this year’s autumn-winter programme. The new adaptation will see audiences enter…
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Folk musician to bring ‘A Feast of Folk’ to Uppermill church fundraiser
A celebrated local folk musician will take audiences on a musical journey through three centuries when he performs a special concert in Uppermill next month.…
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Village fete set to bring community together in Scouthead and Austerlands
A popular community event is set to return to Saddleworth next month as the Scouthead and Austerlands Village Fete takes place on Saturday, August 8.…
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Saddleworth Film Society announces new season at Millgate Arts Centre
Saddleworth Film Society is inviting local film lovers to join its new 2026/27 season at Millgate Arts Centre in Delph, offering ten carefully chosen films…
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Orchestra legend says ‘cello’ to Uppermill
“THE MUSIC industry is completely different because of the internet. It’s a whole new situation, and in some ways, that’s also dangerous. Students’ careers will…
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Pianist Rose McLachlan: ‘Teaching gives you a bigger perspective of what’s important’
AN AWARD-WINNING pianist who has been a star since she was a teenager has brought her talents to Uppermill. Rose McLachlan was only 13-years-old when…
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Millgate Arts Centre gives audiences a backstage pass
“I’VE BEEN involved at the Lyceum and at the Playhouse 2 in Shaw – but this is the place which feels like home.” So says Pauline Walsh, theatre director and long-time member…
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Opera North’s The Sound of Music hits all the right notes in Leeds
A beloved musical, an outstanding cast and a production of real scale combine to create a truly memorable theatrical experience. Ian Cheeseman reviews The Sound…
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Uppermill Summer Music Festival is high note for opera star
“I ALWAYS think this could be my last performance. You never know when you’re going to get to sing something again or work with the same people…
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Saddleworth families invited to free StoryFest
FAMILIES from Saddleworth are being invited to enjoy a day of storytelling, creativity and literary fun as Oldham StoryFest returns. The popular festival will take…
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Award-winning band lights up children’s hospital – and Uppermill
“WE DON’T know of any other groups like ours – we think we’re one of the first concepts to be doing this.” Musician Jess Tomlinson…
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High School Musical is ready to break free at The Lowry
Images by Phil Tragen Twenty years after Disney’s High School Musical became a cultural phenomenon, a brand-new stage production is heading to Salford. Ian Cheeseman…
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