Saddleworth to host Remembrance events across villages

A VARIETY of poignant events will be held across Saddleworth to mark Remembrance Sunday on November 8.

Residents are invited to attend any of these services to honour and remember those who have served.

The events include:

• Pots and Pans in Uppermill: A Remembrance Service will start at the memorial at 10.50am.
• Lees: A procession will gather on Thomas Street at 10.10am before making its way to the War Memorial for a service, starting at 10.30am.
• Austerlands: A Remembrance Service will take place at the War Memorial, at the junction of Huddersfield Road and Heywood Lane, at 10.50am.
• Denshaw: A service will start at 10.50am at the War Memorial. Hot drinks available from 10.30am.
• Oldham Town Centre: A procession will gather on New Radcliffe Street at 10.20am and make its way to the War Memorial opposite the Old Town Hall at 10.30am. The Remembrance Service will start at 10.50am.
• Uppermill: Monday, November 9. There will be a service starting at 7pm at Chad’s Memorial, opposite Uppermill Library.