THE SWEET sound of brass music will echo around one of Manchester’s most iconic venues at a special daytime concert. A4 Brass, a multi-award winning…
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Saddleworth musician takes on incredible gig challenge for Dr Kershaw’s Hospice
A SADDLEWORTH musician is preparing to perform 100 gigs in just seven days across Oldham in an ambitious fundraising challenge for a charity close to…
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Villages host Concerts of Remembrance to honour fallen
CONCERTS of Remembrance will take place across Saddleworth villages to mark Remembrance Day and honour the fallen. They include: Saddleworth Male Voice Choir presents its…
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Uppermill Cricket Club’s Bonfire and Fireworks Display to offer spectacular show
THERE is a spectacular show in store as Uppermill Cricket Club presents its annual Bonfire and Fireworks Display. The event on Sunday, November 1 will…
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Wellifest to return to Saddleworth in 2027 after two-year break
A POPULAR Saddleworth music festival is making a comeback after a two-year absence, with organisers unveiling the first acts for its long-awaited return. Wellifest will…
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‘Firework Spectacular’ to bring family fun for Bonfire Night in Greenfield
CELEBRATE Bonfire Night with a bang as Saddleworth Rangers in Greenfield hosts an evening filled with fun for all the family. There will be fireworks,…
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Entries invited for Saddleworth’s annual Christmas illuminations competition
RESIDENTS across Saddleworth are being encouraged to get creative with their festive decorations as the Parish Council prepares for its annual Christmas Illuminations Competition. Saddleworth…
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Oldham to light up with free autumn and winter events
OLDHAM is set to host a spectacular programme of free events this autumn and winter, with fire performances, fireworks, festive characters and the return of…
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Historic Uppermill Whit Friday band contest at risk unless more volunteers come forward
ONE of Saddleworth’s oldest and most treasured traditions could disappear after organisers warned that this year’s Uppermill Whit Friday Band Contest may have been its…
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Spooktacular fun in store as Diggle Spooky Scarecrow Trail returns
ENJOY some spooktacular fun this half-term as the popular Diggle Spooky Scarecrow Trail returns. This year’s event is one of the biggest to date as…
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Live comedy brings acclaimed line-up to Greenfield
ENJOY a night of laughter and entertainment as Off The Rails Comedy Club brings live comedy back to Greenfield. The popular fixture is returning to…
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OSFC student ready to show skills on the dancefloor in nightclub play
AN OLDHAM student will be hitting a nightclub dancefloor for a very different reason after being cast in a pioneering production. Amy Bent will play…
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Victorian Christmas fayre coming to Uppermill in new Rotary Club event
A TOUCH of Victorian Christmas magic is coming to Uppermill as Saddleworth Rotary Club launches a new festive event for the whole family. The club,…
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Classical quartet and jazz concerts set to bring music to Delph
FROM timeless classical masterpieces to toe-tapping jazz standards, music lovers can look forward to four nights of live performance in Saddleworth. Saddleworth Concerts Society has…
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Music, films, theatre and panto coming up at Millgate Arts Centre
THERE is plenty to keep Saddleworth audiences entertained before we say goodbye to 2026. Films, live music, theatre, wine tasting, mediumship and the return of…
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Saddleworth choir and youth band unite for Remembrance concert
TWO of Saddleworth’s musical groups will come together for a special evening of remembrance at Uppermill Civic Hall in November. Saddleworth Male Voice Choir will…
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Diggle Band to celebrate 30th anniversary with special Uppermill concert
A SADDLEWORTH brass band will celebrate three decades since its reformation with a special anniversary concert featuring one of the country’s leading cornet players. Diggle…
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Uppermill Band to bring festive fun with live The Snowman performance
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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