OLDHAM Choral Society and guests were in fine voice as they came together to prepare for their upcoming Swing into Spring concert. The Singing Workshop…
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Saddleworth Male Voice Choir to host charity concert in support of MS Society
Music lovers are being invited to an evening of live performance in Saddleworth, as the Saddleworth Male Voice Choir prepares to host a special charity…
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Hulme Grammar marks 30 years of musicals with Legally Blonde
A LOCAL school is marking three decades of musical theatre with a milestone production of Legally Blonde: The Musical. Hulme Grammar will stage the show…
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Saddleworth Concerts Society 50th anniversary concert inspired by Ammon Wrigley
A SPECIAL concert evoking the landscapes, feelings and atmosphere of Saddleworth and its surroundings will commemorate Saddleworth Concerts Society’s 50th anniversary. Music for ‘When The…
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Outdoors come in for monochrome photo exhibition in Uppermill
An eye-catching photographic exhibition is bringing the outdoors inside at Saddleworth Museum. The exhibition by the Yorkshire Monochrome Group bears the theme of allotments, parks…
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New documentary charts Frank Rothwell’s record-breaking Atlantic rows
FLAT cap. Small boat. Big flippin’ ocean. That’s the verdict of a new documentary charting the daring exploits of a Greenfield businessman rowing solo across…
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A mesmerising Macbeth at the Bolton Octagon
Superb performances and intimate staging make Shakespeare’s tragedy feel thrillingly alive. Ian Cheeseman reviews How lucky am I? I got to experience an acting masterclass…
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Swing into Spring with Oldham Choral Society
SWING into Spring with a lively concert from Oldham Choral Society. The group, with musical director Dr David Cane, invites you to their springtime event…
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Pull on thinking cap for Millgate’s Murder Mystery Night
GET your thinking cap on for an evening of murder and intrigue at the Millgate Arts Centre in Delph. If you fancy yourself as a…
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Young actors bring award-winning explosive play to Millgate Arts Centre
A GROUP of talented budding actors are bringing an explosive play to Delph that explores the pressures on young people today in the wake of…
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Ian Cheeseman reviews Operation Mincemeat: A riotous Wartime caper that redefines the modern musical
From its Fringe beginnings to a sold-out run at The Lowry, Operation Mincemeat proves itself less a traditional musical and more a brilliantly executed comedy…
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Bitter-sweet musical comedy on big screen at Millgate Arts Centre
A BITTER-SWEET musical comedy is the latest offering on the big screen in Delph from Saddleworth Film Society. First-time feature filmmaker Stéphane Ly-Cuong blends a…
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Helen Mirren comes to Delph big screen in award-winning production
AWARD-WINNING actress Helen Mirren returns to the cinemas for the first time in more than a decade – and you can see it right here…
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Oldham town centre to dazzle with art and performances for Illuminate Light Night
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…
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Stax of Soul kick off fifth decade of music with Still Groovin’ tour in Delph
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…
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Millgate’s ‘Once Upon a Time in Wigan’ brings Northern Soul to life
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,…
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Oldham to shine bright for Illuminate Light Night spectacular
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…
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Dovestone String Quartet to bring music spanning four centuries to Delph
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),…
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Little French Cinema launches new season with epic Musketeers adventure
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…
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Quiz night to boost Denshaw’s Whit Friday contest
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…
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‘Sorry, Baby’ brings blend of heartache, humour and healing to Millgate
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…
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‘Millgate Folk’ brings evening of songs and stories to Delph
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…
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Northern Soul to be brought to life at Millgate
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…
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Saddleworth hotel steals the spotlight in Coronation Street appearance
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…
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Saddleworth’s Famous Comedy Club Will Continue to Thrive Long into the Future
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…
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Contemporary take on ‘Hamlet’ comes to Delph screen
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…
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Hospice Christmas concert raises the roof
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…
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‘Read between deadlines’ – my top book recommendations from 2025
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…
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Morris Men close season for 50th year with Lordsmere Longsword dance
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…
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Gallery Oldham celebrates women at work in powerful new exhibition
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…
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New tractor run on track after popular parade cancelled
LOCALS left disappointed by the cancellation of the popular Christmas Eve Tractor Run have a special festive treat in store – as a new one…
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Snow White proves a festive triumph at Bradford’s Alhambra
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…
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French film brings heart-warming comedy-drama to Delph
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…
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Enjoy festive sounds as Friezland Brass Band brings Christmas concert to Uppermill
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…
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