THE community-spirited Mayor of Oldham, Cllr Ginny Alexander, has taken the ‘heart-wrenching decision’ to postpone every engagement for the foreseeable future because of the coronavirus outbreak.…
View More Mayor of Oldham cancels all engagements during coronavirus outbreak
THE coronavirus outbreak has curtailed the fundraising activities of Saddleworth Parish Council Chairman’s Charity Committee. Chairman Cllr Jamie Curley said they had planned a busy programme…
View More Calendar of events for Saddleworth Parish Council chairman’s charities cancelled
RECYCLE for Greater Manchester has announced that all refuse and recycling sites across the borough are closed to the public. Following on from the Prime…
View More Oldham recycling centres all CLOSED until further notice
Brenda Tanner (Schofield) Beloved Mother (and in-law), Nana and Aunty aged 90, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 6 at Mulberry Court, York. Formerly of…
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DUE to the present COVID-19 crisis, Saddleworth Clarion Cycling Club (SCCC) has suspended all activities, including club runs and their annual mountain time trial. Unfortunately, they…
View More Saddleworth Clarion Cycling Club suspends activities but is on hand to help community
AN UPPERMILL boutique is the latest to rally behind a community coming to terms with the massive impact COVID-19 is inflicting on daily life. Sara…
View More Hats-off! Boutique serves up breakfast boost during coronavirus crisis
AS coronavirus continues to wreak havoc across the country, more and more tales are emerging to help build our faith in humanity. One such story…
View More Dobcross launches Corona Support Network to help through outbreak
DUE to the current COVID-19 situation, Emmaus Mossley has temporarily closed its second-hand superstore with immediate effect. The homelessness charity, based at Longlands Mill, has…
View More Emmaus closes second-hand superstore as part of COVID-19 prevention measures
THE second golden age of canals in Greater Manchester is almost upon us and now you can be part of a story that stretches…
View More Canal & River Trust calls volunteers to help care for historic waterways
THE church service and celebration event in memory of David ‘The Doc’ Atherton have been cancelled due to the ongoing coronavirus outbreak. Dr Atherton sadly…
View More Church service and celebration for David ‘The Doc’ Atherton cancelled
