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Renowned Saddleworth artist John McCombs dies

A PIONEERING Saddleworth artist, who made the area his home and inspiration, has died. John McCombs admitted he was intrigued by the name Delph after…

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Artist Jill proud to feature in Manchester exhibition

Gary Carter May 26, 2023 artist exhibition hope mill Jill Woods news Saddleworth saddleworth artist saddleworth independent

A SADDLEWORTH artist will show off her skill after landing the chance to exhibit her work in a prestigious Manchester gallery. Jill Woods has just…

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Saddleworth Voices: meet Delph-based artist Richard Clare

Gemma Carter March 8, 2023 artist Delph news Oldham richard clare saddleworth independent saddleworth news Saddleworth Voices story studio

By Martin Plant Everyone has a story to tell. Based on this simple idea, the article called Saddleworth Voices is a feature of Saddleworth Independent.…

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Meet artist Diana Terry to discover nature and art

Aimee Belmore October 18, 2022 art artist artwork Diana Terry drawings exhibition landscapes nature and art paintings saddleworth independent Saddleworth Museum saddleworth news

ANYONE interested in nature and art can find out more and see an exhibition of new paintings and drawings by Saddleworth-based artist Diana Terry in…

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New exhibition is inspired by Saddleworth’s quarries

Aimee Belmore August 1, 2022 art artist Diana Terry exhibition Gallery Oldham Oldham art gallery saddleworth independent Saddleworth newspaper Woodend Mill

SADDLEWORTH’S quarries and their changes over time are the inspiration behind a popular local artist’s exhibition at Gallery Oldham. The ‘Land Marks’ show by Diana…

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Pass the parcel – missing Sinfield print nets another £1,000 for MNDA

Aimee Belmore March 23, 2022 artist charity Kevin Sinfield MDNA missing portrait Saddleworth saddleworth independent

MARATHON man Kevin Sinfield has gone ‘missing’ but his disappearance has added another four-figure sum to his fundraising efforts for Motor Neurone Disease Association. A…

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World-famous artist brings latest exhibition to Uppermill

Aimee Belmore September 3, 2021 artist exhibition north west painter painting people and places Philip Westcott saddleworth gallery saddleworth independent Saddleworth Museum saddleworth news

A TALENTED artist whose work has featured in exhibitions and homes around the world is bringing his latest display to Uppermill. Philip Westcott, who was…

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Lucy’s has her future all stitched up!

Trevor Baxter July 6, 2021 artist artwork exhibition. landscapes free lucy george Saddleworth saddleworth independent The Weavers Factory Uppermill Warth Mill woolyknits

A TALENTED young textiles and knitwear designer is poised to host a debut solo exhibition, Time, Line and Stitch in her native Saddleworth. The works…

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Artist on a creative mission to raise funds for The Ticker Club

Aimee Belmore June 21, 2021 artist british heart foundation charity fundraising Greenfield heart disease news oldham news recovery Saddleworth saddleworth independent simon Fritz Fritton the ticker club

A LOCAL artist and designer is adding his own creative twist to a fundraising mission for a cause close to his heart. Simon ‘Fritz’ Fitton…

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Russel’s work on sale to raise funds for other artists

Aimee Belmore April 6, 2021 art exhibitions artist fundraising Gallery russel howarth saddleworth artwork saddleworth independent Saddleworth Museum saddleworth news view

AN eye-catching collection of work by a renowned local painter is on sale at Saddleworth Museum to raise funds to support other artists. After Russel…

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All’s well as dressings displays are colourful village additions

Trevor Baxter September 17, 2020 artist Brenda cockayne delph banksy delph creative delph well dressing flower newspaper oldham news sacred heart church saddleworth news Saddleworth Well Dressing tradition uppermill well dressing

AN artist known as the ‘Delph Banksy’ and television personality Lorraine Kelly feature as part of Saddleworth’s annual honouring of an age-old tradition. This year…

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Oldham Coliseum links with HOME with Homemakers commission

Aimee Belmore May 5, 2020 artist commission Coronavirus COVID-19 Hafsah Aneela Bashir home homemakers NHS Oldham Coliseum Oldham theatre peotry production saddleworth independent saddleworth news show theatre

Oldham Coliseum Theatre is proud to be a commissioning partner with HOME, Manchester as part of the Homemakers project. Homemakers is a series of new…

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Eye-catching exhibition showcases art at Reclamation Room

Aimee Belmore October 9, 2018 art artist exhibition gillian Haywood Rachel Fish reclamation room

ENJOY coffee, cake… and art at a popular Uppermill café this month thanks to two talented local artists. Rachel Fish and Gillian Haywood are the…

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Saddleworth Group of Artists brings eye-catching exhibition to Uppermill

Ken Bennett December 8, 2017 art artist exhibition Ken Bennett painting saddleworth group of artists Saddleworth Museum

AN eye-catching array of work is on display as the Saddleworth Group of Artists are holding their annual Winter Exhibition from Saturday, December 9 to Sunday, January 14.…

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Finishing post is in sight for Jane after national competition victory

Aimee Belmore September 18, 2017 art artist horse racing art Jane Braithwaite

JANE Braithwaite is in the home straight as she looks to complete her prize winning commissioned piece of horse racing art. But the Delph born…

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Eye-catching exhibition marks 50 years of masterclasses from artist

Aimee Belmore August 24, 2017 50 years anniversary art art teacher artist classes exhibition John McCombs lessons Saddleworth Museum teacher teaching

AN EYE-CATCHING exhibition is on display at Saddleworth Museum to celebrate 50 years of masterclasses taught by talented artist John McCombs. Award-winnig artist John, who…

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Saddleworth vote can take equestrian artist Jane racing towards victory

Trevor Baxter August 18, 2017 artist competition horses Jane Braithwaite painting Society of Equestrian Artists the silk series

A Delph artist is in the running for a prestigious painting prize and needs Saddleworth’s help to get her to the winning post. Former primary…

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Students’ exhibition marks 50 years of John McCombs’ masterclasses

Aimee Belmore July 12, 2017 artist classes drawing exhibition John McCombs masterclasses painting Saddleworth Museum

FIFTY YEARS of master classes by talented local artist John McCombs are being celebrated at a special exhibiton this summer. Award-winnig artist John, who lives…

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Painting at Gallery Oldham is centre of attention for poet’s video

Aimee Belmore June 13, 2017 art art speaks art uk artist ethel wright Gallery Oldham pierrot poet rowan macabe

By Lily Chick A PAINTING at Gallery Oldham has become the centre of attention for a project about a poet’s interpretation of art. ART UK…

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Tribute: Joan MacDonald

Aimee Belmore August 24, 2016 artist death joan charnley joan macdonald textile designer tribute

TRIBUTE: JOAN MACDONALD FAMOUS 1950s textile designer, lecturer, botanical artist and Saddleworth resident, Joan MacDonald (nee Charnley), passed away on Wednesday 27 July, 2016, aged…

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Saddleworth Voices: John McCombs (part 2)

Aimee Belmore February 18, 2016 artist Delph John McCombs Saddleworth Voices Terry Richmond

Saddleworth Voices have recorded almost 70 interviews to preserve fond memories and anecdotes of all things local. With the support of Saddleworth Parish Council, Delph…

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Local artists showcase talents at popular Oldham Open

Aimee Belmore October 17, 2015 art artist exhibit Gallery Oldham Oldham Open

THE TALENTS of artists from across the borough are being showcased at the ever-popular Oldham Open from October 17 to December 5. Gallery Oldham’s biennial…