RESIDENTS across Saddleworth turned out in force to pay their respects at numerous services on Remembrance Sunday. There were services and parades across the villages…
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Tag: 2025
Lees curry restaurant celebrating being simply the best
A SADDLEWORTH restaurant is celebrating after being named the best in the north west. Lees Spice Lounge, on the area’s High Street, won the prestigious…
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Saddleworth gardens are blooming marvellous!
SADDLEWORTH’S most colourful and creative gardens have been celebrated in style as residents and community groups came together for the annual Saddleworth in Bloom competition.…
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Rushcart ready to roll through Saddleworth villages for annual Festival
CLOGS are being polished, hats weaved and decorated, and the final rushes put in place for this year’s Saddleworth Rushcart Festival. Saddleworth Morris Men will…
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Creative Max designs ‘beautiful’ badge for Saddleworth Rushcart
A ‘BEAUTIFUL’ badge featuring the Saddleworth Rushcart with rolling hills in the background was picked as the winning design for this year’s Rushcart badges. The…
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Greenfield gears up for Saddleworth’s biggest summer bash
GREENFIELD Primary School will throw open its gates on Saturday, July 12 for one of its most popular summer events, Fun Fest 25. Running from…
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Saddleworth shines as Whit Friday sees huge crowds
THE SUN shone (despite an ever-changing weather forecast that at one point predicted storms) and the sweet sound of brass echoed through the air as…
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Saddleworth stars show creative side in unofficial beer walk
THE OPEN MOUTH on the face of the woman sat at the bus stop said it all. However, when she was faced with Kevin and…
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A brush with brilliance at summer art festival
ONE of the UK’s largest and longest-running open art exhibitions will return this summer, attracting visitors from across Saddleworth and beyond. Art will take centre…
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Generous fundraising year sees £7,000 boost for Saddleworth community groups
A REMARKABLE year of fundraising led by the outgoing Chair of Saddleworth Parish Council has culminated in nearly £7,000 being distributed among local charities, clubs…
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Issues see popular Saddleworth race put off
RUNNERS in Saddleworth have been left disappointed by the postponement of a key event. The Dovestone Diamond, a 10k multi-terrain race, has become a key…
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Sun shines on Centuries-Old tradition: Greenfield fair marks 810 years
DESPITE concerns from a rain-soaked Wednesday evening, the skies cleared just in time for the sun to shine on Greenfield’s historic Maundy Thursday Fair –…
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Bells and clogs brushed off for Saddleworth Morris Men’s Easter Tour
TWO days of dancing will kickstart Saddleworth Morris Men’s 2025 season as they pull on their clogs, bells and hats for their annual Easter Tour.…
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Dobcross calls for new volunteers to boost Whit Friday events
NEW VOLUNTEERS are being sought to help ensure the popular Whit Friday contest in Dobcross is as successful as ever. Preparations are already underway for…
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Support needed to secure ‘bumper year’ for Greenfield Whit Friday Brass Band Contest
ANOTHER bumper year is expected for Greenfield Whit Friday Brass Band Contest – but organisers are calling on the support of locals and partners to…
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Companies invited to enter prestigious Oldham Business Awards
COMPANIES of all sizes and guises across the borough are invited to put themselves forward for this year’s prestigious Oldham Business Awards (OBAs). The awards,…
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Vibrant Saddleworth Art Trail set to showcase local artists
AN ‘explosion of colour, creativity, and craftsmanship’ is coming to the area as the Saddleworth Art Trail returns. The trail, which was held successfully for the…
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Wellifest Music Festival 2025 cancelled due to ‘major snags’
A FEW major snags’ in the organisation of Wellifest means the popular music festival will not go ahead this summer. Organisers Rotary Saddleworth and Rotary Oldham Metro…
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Calling all creatives: Join the 2025 Saddleworth Art Trail
ARTISTS who paint, print, embroider, work with ceramics, jewellery, leather, photography or create in any way are invited to be part of this year’s Saddleworth…
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Flooding hits Saddleworth following New Year’s Eve downpour
HOMEOWNERS in Saddleworth were handed a new year present they did not want – floods. Incessant rain on December 31 left many areas underwater, with…
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Skills Bootcamps – New Year New You?
SKILLS Bootcamps have helped thousands of people to progress in their careers and support the future of Greater Manchester’s growing workforce. They have been designed to…
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