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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Oldham performer stars alongside Stephen Graham in new Myles Smith music video
A young Oldham performer is set to appear alongside one of Britain’s most acclaimed actors after landing a starring role in the official short film…
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Music, food and family fun at Greenfield St Mary’s Summer Fair
Greenfield St Mary’s Primary School is inviting the community to its annual Summer Fair on Saturday, 4 July, promising an afternoon and evening packed with…
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Millgate Arts Centre announces new theatre season
It’s set to be an exciting year ahead for the theatre-lovers of Saddleworth, as the Millgate Arts Centre pulls back the curtain on its upcoming…
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Live music, giveaways and offers in store as Oldham Bar Hop returns
THERE is a weekend packed with entertainment and offers in store as pubs, bars and venues across the town centre come together for Oldham Bar…
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Saddleworth Morris gearing up for 50th Rushcart Festival and Beer Festival
RUSHCART Festival’s 50th anniversary and a fundraising Beer Festival are two highlights of a busy schedule for Saddleworth Morris Men. The morris dancing side is gearing up for…
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New play celebrates ‘incredible life’ of local heroine at Millgate
THE ‘incredible life’ of suffragette and activist Laura Annie Willson is celebrated in a new play coming to The Millgate Arts Centre in Delph. On Wednesday, June…
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Silver trophies for Saddleworth’s best of brass
DOZENS OF local bands left laden in silverware after an official Whit Friday awards ceremony. 41 trophies were up for grabs at the Dobcross and Uppermill Whit Friday Band Awards Presentation on Sunday,…
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Saddleworth author’s upcoming book a ‘cultural celebration’ of Ireland – and Mossley
“IMAGINE being sent away at 19-years-old and being invited with an old school friend to live in an Atlantic seaside cottage, by a legendary folk singer…
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Musical story of Peterloo Massacre to educate and entertain in Delph
ENJOY a night of musical storytelling that has kept sold-out venues ‘spellbound’ across the North West as ‘Peterloo in Rock’ comes to Delph. Millgate Arts Centre welcomes The Reformers…
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Royal celebrations as Greenfield Band marks King’s birthday
ROYAL celebrations are spreading to Saddleworth as Greenfield Band puts on a special concert in honour of the King’s official birthday. Led by Musical Director Paul…
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Family Fun Day to raise funds for match day disability support bus
ENJOY an exciting day for all ages as well as raising funds for an important cause at a Family Fun Day in Friezland. The event takes place on…
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Circus to bring family fun and thrills to Diggle on Father’s Day
ENJOY a Father’s Day with a twist – and a few other acrobatics and eye-catching skills – as a circus comes to town. Friends of…
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Whit Friday results name Saddleworth’s best of brass
IT WAS the sounds of summer on Friday (29 May) as hundreds of band players descended upon Saddleworth for this year’s Whit Friday celebrations. In…
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Whit Friday details confirmed for Saddleworth and Oldham
WHIT Friday organisers have confirmed the key details for this year’s Saddleworth and Oldham District band contests, which take place on Friday, May 29. The…
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Historic Wakes Weeks and rushcarts inspire new exhibition
LOCAL historic Wakes Weeks, rushcarts and processions have inspired a vibrant exhibition at Oldham Gallery. Oldham Wakes! opened on May 23 and runs until September…
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25th birthday celebrations for Off The Rails Comedy Club
A DOUBLE bill of comedy shows will mark a special milestone as Greenfied’s Off The Rails Comedy Club turns 25. Starting from humble beginnings, the…
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Saddleworth Beer Festival to toast Rushcart’s 50th anniversary
Saddleworth Annual Charity Beer Festival is set to return on Saturday, July 4, helping raise funds for the 50th anniversary of the iconic Saddleworth Rushcart…
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Millgate Arts Centre secures grant for major lighting upgrade
MILLGATE Arts Centre has unveiled a major upgrade to its stage lighting after receiving funding from Theatres Trust. The grant has enabled the Delph venue…
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Rhythm and rhapsody – songs of stage and screen
The Saddleworth Singers will present an evening of musical theatre and film favourites on Saturday 11 July, starting at 7.30pm at Mossley Methodist Church (OL5…
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