DIGGLE FC Under-12s raised more than £1,500 for the Pancreatic Cancer Research Fund. The boys took part in a charity walk of about 16 miles…
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Tag: 2021
Cat’s amazing! Dick Whittington panto is purr-fect Christmas tonic
EVEN with a tightening of restrictions it’s started to feel a lot like Christmas; more so at least than 12 months ago. The Millgate Arts…
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Reindeer and Father Christmas pay flying visit to Greenfield Primary
FATHER Christmas and his reindeer might have their busiest season just around the corner but they still made time to stop off at Greenfield Primary…
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Light show with difference in Denshaw
THERE were more lights than expected when Christmas came to Denshaw. Residents of all ages turned out in force for the switch on of the…
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Saddleworth past meets Saddleworth present in new book
A NEW book comparing Saddleworth’s past with its present-day incarnation has been released in time for Christmas. This photographic volume has been compiled with attention…
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Poppies displayed across villages thanks to ward councillors
BRIGHT red poppies are a poignant public tribute across Saddleworth villages ahead of Remembrance Day thanks to ward councillors. Cllrs Pam Byrne, Jamie Curley, Graham…
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Saddleworth councillor on the run for Poppy Appeal
SADDLEWORTH councillor Max Woodvine has completed his own fundraising feat to raise money for this year’s Poppy Appeal. Over the course of one weekend, he…
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Pilsner and Pie Fest in Uppermill
THERE was beer, brass and lederhosen aplenty at Uppermill Civic Hall as the popular Oktober Pie Fest returned and raised about £3,000 for local causes.…
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Cast announced for Oldham Coliseum’s Aladdin
The North West’s favourite traditional pantomime is back for 2021 as Aladdin flies onto the Oldham Coliseum stage for a magic carpet ride packed with…
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Traditions going well in the villages
THREE eye-catching well dressings were on display in Saddleworth villages as locals brought the ancient custom to life. The custom gives thanks for the supply…
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All things Bright and beautiful – new school officially opened
A NEW independent school dedicated to helping children with autism has officially opened in Saddleworth. Bright Futures on Friezland Lane, Greenfield has been operational since…
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Top brass! Queen’s honour for Whit Friday Band contests
AROUND 150 volunteers from the 11 contests in the Saddleworth and Oldham group of Whit Friday Band Contests celebrated their success as winners of the…
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Saddleworth Morris Men pull on clogs despite Rushcart cancellation
THERE was no Rushcart event this year – but that didn’t stop Saddleworth Morris Men pulling on their clogs to entertain the community. Earlier in…
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Runners tackle Alderman’s Ascent to raise £3,000
HUNDREDS of runners tackled Saddleworth’s scenic hills to help raise £3,000 for local rugby youth teams. The Alderman’s Ascent fell race, in its fifth year,…
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Olympic gold celebrated in Saddleworth
JOE Choong’s Olympic Games gold medal in the modern pentathlon was celebrated in Saddleworth. Watching in Lydgate was Joe’s girlfriend Olivia Green, herself one of…
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Outstanding results at Waterhead Academy despite Covid difficulties and disruption
WATERHEAD Academy students have tackled a difficult and disrupted couple of years head on to achieve outstanding results in their GCSE and equivalent qualifications. Students…
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‘Truly inspirational’ Saddleworth School pupils celebrate outstanding GCSE achievements
SADDLEWORTH School headteacher Mike Anderson hailed their Year 11 pupils as ‘truly inspirational’ as they celebrated outstanding achievements in their GCSEs despite the challenges of…
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Oldham student overcomes illness to score uni place
NOT EVEN serious illness could prevent one Oldham Sixth Form College student from his aim of getting a university place. Tom Astbury won a battle…
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All smiles for students at Blue Coat after ‘most difficult of years’
IT was all smiles as students and parents celebrated a fantastic set of A Level results at Blue Coat despite the ‘most difficult of years’.…
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Excellent A Level results at Crompton House as students achieve 100% pass rate
ANOTHER set of “excellent” A Levels results was celebrated at Crompton House School as students achieved an impressive 100% pass rate. Of all A Level…
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Get Together goes great to raise over £1,000 for charities
TUG of war, brass bands, dancing and a penalty shootout were just some of the games and entertainment to enjoy at The Great Saddleworth Get…
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On your marks – Saddleworth Village Olympics in starting blocks after forced COVID-19 break
AS TEAM GB competitors look forward to competing at a delayed Tokyo 2020, Saddleworth youngsters are also on their marks for the return of their…
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Theatre legend Alan steps back into spotlight with Queen’s Birthday honour
KENNETH Alan Taylor thought news of his British Empire Medal was an online scam… oh no, he didn’t! Actually, ‘oh yes, he did’ but recognition…
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Saddleworth’s Kevin Sinfield honoured with OBE for fundraising efforts
KEVIN Sinfield may be the one who has received an OBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list but he is adamant it is not all…
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Elections 2021: New faces take the vote
THREE new faces joined Oldham Council after Saddleworth voters had their say in the local elections. Conservatives Max Woodvine and Luke Lancaster came out top…
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Grace steps up to help veterans again
AFTER getting a taste for bringing community cheer by making Remembrance cupcakes for veterans, cadet Grace Whalley is now recruiting her family to help with…
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One Better Day optimism for Wellifest
ORGANISERS of Wellifest don’t consider it one step beyond to announce plans for the family music festival’s return in 2021. It was a grey day…
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Whit Friday Brass Band Contests cancelled for second year due to Covid-19 pandemic
THE Whit Friday Brass Band Contests have been cancelled in Saddleworth and Oldham for the second year running due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Group Co-ordinator…
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Francis House plans New Year Winter Wander
FRANCIS House Children’s Hospice is inviting outdoor enthusiasts to put their best foot forward in 2021 and take part in a New Year Winter Wander. The hospice…
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‘Oh no it isn’t!’ – Oldham Coliseum postpone panto for 2020
OLDHAM Coliseum theatre has announced the postponement of its annual Christmas Panto. The theatre was scheduled to host the performance of the panto classic, Aladdin…
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