THERE were cakes and treats galore as eco-friendly Friezland Primary School hosted a mouth-watering Fairtrade Afternoon Tea. The event was organised by the school’s Eco…
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Category: Youth
Actions have consequences, school children warned
HUNDREDS of Saddleworth School pupils have been urged to think before they act to avoid making life-changing mistakes. The message of ‘actions have consequences’ was…
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Blast off for Air Cadets with experiments chosen for space
IT really is three, two, one… blast off for Air Cadets of 2200 (Saddleworth) as they have been chosen to take part in two experiments…
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Pupils raise charity funds with cookies and cupcakes
COOKIES and cupcakes helped two young Delph girls show off their retail talents. Matila Campbell-Dye and Molly McKimm, both aged nine, set about raising money…
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Scout hosts musical night to raise funds for World Jamboree
A TALENTED scout is putting on a night of musical entertainment as she raises money to travel to America to represent Saddleworth at the World…
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Millie launches petition to make community blooming beautiful
Words by Jamie Tichborne A COMMUNITY-SPIRITED eight-year-old girl from Dobcross has sent a letter to Oldham Council and started a petition to try to create…
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Leah has a possible police career in sight
IT is not every day you receive an opportunity to handle high-performance weapons with police backing. But a Greenfield youngster and fellow students at Hopwood…
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The search is on for young Super Stars
SADDLEWORTH has an abundance of bright, kind, caring youngsters who do amazing acts without seeking any recognition. The Saddleworth Independent is proud to spearhead a…
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St Chad’s Church stained glass windows inspire creative pupils
PUPILS at St Chad’s CE Primary School got creative as they took part in an exciting stained glass window project. The project was designed to…
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Six years and counting for Les at Mahdlo
THERE is just no stopping a kind-hearted volunteer from Springhead who is still as involved as ever after helping at Mahdlo Youth Zone for six…
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Friezland Primary pupils get creative for literacy project
YOUNG pupils at Friezland Primary School got imaginative with words and drama for a first-ever inter schools Poetry Competition. The collaborative literacy project is being…
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Young people share their Auschwitz experiences at Holocaust Memorial
YOUNG people took centre stage to share their memories and reflections of a trip to Auschwitz as part of a Holocaust Memorial gathering in Uppermill.…
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Kids Car Boot carry on with shop and swap through 2018
KIDS Car Boot would like to wish all their past, present and future customers and stall holders a very happy new year and that 2018…
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Saddleworth Youth Committee sets targets for busy year
THE enthusiastic Saddleworth Youth Committee was brimming with ideas as they set their agenda and aims for their first full year in action. The group…
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Young Delph musician wins national brass band place
A TALENTED young musician from Delph has won a place with the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain in their 2018 concert programme and…
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‘Gold star’ from Ofsted for Diggle Day Nursery
A SADDLEWORTH nursery school has come top of the class after its first Ofsted inspection for four years. Diggle Day Nursery and Education Centre received…
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Mahdlo gives insight into their invaluable volunteers
MAHDLO welcomed 50 VIP guests for a Winter Warmer event where their newly created Fundraising Development Group showcased the inspiring work and activities at the…
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Happy fifth birthday to Kids Car Boot!
FIVE years, hundreds of toys and thousands of pounds for charity gave Kids Car Boot plenty of reasons to celebrate. The popular children’s buy, sell…
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Saddleworth students get hands on with home safety at Civic Hall exhibition
DO you know which recycling items go in which bins? Or could you point out health and safety risks in your own home? Young people…
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Masterclass thrills young brass players at Dobcross
YOUNG musicians of the future played alongside the best in brass at Dobcross Youth Band’s masterclass. An afternoon of workshops with some of the region’s…
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New playground for pupils thanks to dads’ fundraising
PUPILS at St Anne’s Primary School are sliding and swinging around on new outdoor learning equipment after their plans became a reality thanks to determined…
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Success for Saddleworth teams in Oldham cup finals
HOSTS Saddleworth Rangers secured two wins in the Oldham Youth and Junior Cup finals. There were victories for the U12 and U14 sides while Waterhead…
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Saddleworth Children’s Book Group seeks new volunteers to keep pages turning
ARE you passionate about books and reading? Would you like to help your child enjoy reading and get involved in activities around books? If the…
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Saddleworth parents invited to Open Evening for new Oasis Academy Leesbrook
An open evening for Oldham’s newest secondary school, Oasis Academy Leesbrook, will be held on Wednesday, November 22. And the Academy, to be built on…
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Help secure £25,000 for pupils at Bright Futures School
FRIENDS of Bright Futures School (FBFS) need your support to secure vital funding of up to £25,000 to help their pupils. The parent/teacher association of…
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There’s silverware for super young Saddleworth street dancers
SADDLEWORTH Street Dance are celebrating after success at top events in October. Team Hyper Active placed first at the Unify dance competition in Manchester in…
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Young photographers are picture perfect in summer competition
TWO budding photographers were put in front of the camera for their own special photoshoot after being picked as winners of a competition. Alfie Bundy,…
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Prizes for Saddleworth School pupils at presentation nights
THE hard-work and achievement of pupils at Saddleworth School was recognised at their presentation evenings last month. The school transformed their hall to make it…
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New Saddleworth Super Stars scheme to celebrate young people
SADDLEWORTH has an abundance of bright, kind, caring youngsters who do amazing acts without seeking any recognition. The Saddleworth Independent is proud to spearhead a…
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Aspiring brass players invited to masterclass at Dobcross
YOUNG musicians of the future can play alongside the best in brass at Dobcross Youth Band’s masterclass on Saturday, November 18. Aspiring brass players aged…
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Young Ambassadors saying ‘no’ to hate at Mahdlo Youth Zone
YOUNG Ambassadors at Mahdlo Youth Zone have been showcasing their work at a Hate Crime Awareness event. The Young Ambassadors have developed their own campaign…
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Delph software company Inclusive helps bring Mahdlo sensory room to life
A TREAT for all the senses lies in store at Mahdlo Youth Zone after they officially unveiled their sensory room and new equipment thanks to…
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Saddleworth Youth Committee: The voice of youth
A BRAND new Saddleworth Youth Committee is giving a voice to young people in the area. Here, in the first of their monthly columns, committee…
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Talented Friezland girls receive highest Guide award
A GROUP of Guides from 21st Oldham Friezland Guides have been presented with their Baden Powell Challenge Award – the highest award a Guide can…
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