SADDLEWORTH’S Rushcart Festival may have been a staple on the calendar for 50 years and the traditions it upholds are far older than that. But…
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Category: Lifestyle
Why More Businesses Are Refurbishing Existing Premises Instead of Relocating
With commercial property costs, fit-out expenses, and potential operational disruption all heavy factors in business decision-making, many British organisations are choosing to refurbish and improve…
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How to Improve Security & Convenience Around the Home
There is no place more important than the home, which is why every homeowner needs to consider security and convenience. Taking steps to bolster your…
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Dove Stone reopens to visitors following devastating summer wildfires
Visitors are being welcomed back to Dove Stone today as the popular Saddleworth beauty spot reopens following the devastating wildfires which swept across the moorland…
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Saddleworth Three Peaks walkers double fundraising target to make bucket list dreams come true
SADDLEWORTH Medical Practice staff more than doubled their £1,500 fundraising target as they tackled the Saddleworth Three Peaks challenge to make the bucket lists of…
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LSG Litter Heroes to tackle Lees rubbish during summer clean-up
HELP to make a real difference to your community by joining a litter pick this summer. LSG Litter Heroes are holding their next event on…
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Why more Mancunians are choosing suburban living over city-centre apartments
Manchester’s city centre has changed dramatically over the past decade. New towers have reshaped the skyline, independent businesses have thrived and thousands of people have…
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Lees community champion to put Oldham on map for Baton of Hope tour
A LEES community champion is tackling her biggest challenge yet – being selected as project lead for Oldham for the nationwide Baton of Hope 2027.…
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Oldham artist brings wildlife to life in new Gallery Oldham exhibition
Self-taught wildlife artist Anne Bardsley will showcase a colourful new collection celebrating animals, conservation and community. Oldham wildlife artist Anne Bardsley is inviting visitors to…
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Charity golf day raises record £10,000 to support young people across Oldham
MAHDLO Youth Zone’s annual charity golf day raised a record £10,000 to support its work with young people across Oldham. The event, held at Saddleworth…
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Can you help Lydgate bloom with poppies this Remembrance Day?
Community group Love Lydgate is appealing for local residents to help make this year’s Remembrance Day display bigger and better than ever by knitting poppies.…
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Quacking success as duck race raises funds for local charities
A charity duck race at Saddleworth Marina Artisan Market proved a successful fundraiser for local good causes while providing plenty of entertainment for visitors. The…
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Planning your retirement in the North West
Planning for retirement? The financial side still matters, of course. But a successful retirement often comes down to something more practical: knowing what sort of…
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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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Hiroshima Day vigil to be held in Uppermill
Residents are being invited to gather in Uppermill this week for a Hiroshima Day vigil organised by Saddleworth Peace Group, commemorating the victims of the…
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Five Road Safety Tips Every Learner Driver Should Know
Learning to drive is a rewarding milestone, but stepping onto busy roads for the first time can feel deeply intimidating. Gaining your driving licence isn’t…
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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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Why saying yes to spontaneous trips can boost family wellbeing
With the usual rhythm of school runs, packed lunches and after-school activities suddenly giving way to open days and longer evenings, summer just feels different.…
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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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How to Plan the Perfect Fishing Trip in Saddleworth
Whether on a day trip or a weekend getaway, the historic parish of Saddleworth has lots to offer. From the boutique shops and cafes of…
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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 estate agents to join 196-mile relay in memory of beloved colleague
Staff at Ryder & Dutton’s Saddleworth branch will lace up their trainers next week as they take part in a 196-mile charity relay in memory…
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Greenfield’s My Secret House has designs for excellence
DO YOU want everything needed to renovate or even build your new home in one place in Saddleworth? Do you want everything sourced, supplied and…
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Saddleworth’s Neighbourhood Plan open to consultation
SADDLEWORTH’S much-discussed neighbourhood plan is going through its latest stage, a formal consultation. The document, described as helping, ‘to shape what happens in the Parish…
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Saddleworth runner breaks records in 500-mile journey – complete with blisters
A DIGGLE runner has created history after travelling more than 530 miles on his own in 10 days. Not bad when you consider Steve Hurren…
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Discover great outdoors of ‘Our Beautiful Oldham’ at new nature gallery
THE colour, curiosity and creativity of the great outdoors is coming indoors at a new permanent nature gallery in Oldham. ‘Our Beautiful Oldham’ opened its doors at Gallery Oldham…
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Saddleworth event to help people feeling ‘stuck’
ARE you feeling stuck? Do you want to get unstuck? If so, a simple conversation at a Saddleworth pub may put you on the way towards it. Local film…
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Healthcare workers hike Saddleworth peaks to raise funds for NHS charity
HIKING A whopping 16 miles across Saddleworth’s peaks is no small feat for anybody – least of all the critical care workers raising money for…
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Oldham florist brings the world’s best to her hometown
AFTER spending more than two decades travelling the world as a florist, an Oldham woman decided it was her hometown’s turn to see the best…
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Free mental health and wellbeing sessions coming to Alt Community Centre
Residents in Alt will have the opportunity to access free mental health and wellbeing support this summer thanks to a new initiative led by First…
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Gardeners invited to showcase talents for Saddleworth in Bloom
KEEN gardeners across the community are invited to show off their projects big or small during this year’s Saddleworth in Bloom competition. The competition, run by Saddleworth Parish…
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Live music, games and fun at Greenfield Primary’s Summer Fair
THERE will be family fun and activities for all at Greenfield Primary School’s Summer Fair. The school, on Shaw Street, is inviting the community to join them on…
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Job Vacancy with Saddleworth Parish Council
Position: Parish Council Administrator Location: Saddleworth Civic Hall Saddleworth Parish Council is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, self-motivating Parish Council Administrator to work as part…
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Ascot Ladies’ Day event promises frocks, fascinators and fundraising for hospice
“PUTTING THE ‘fun’ in ‘fundraising’” is how Joanne Penketh describes Saddleworth’s biggest women’s fashion event of the year. She is talking, of course, about the…
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