TRIBUTES have been paid to one of Saddleworth’s best known and best loved characters, Barrie Ashley, who passed away on Thursday, April 16. Barrie, 67,…
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XR calls on council to declare ‘climate emergency’
A RECENTLY formed Extinction Rebellion group continues to spread its climate emergency message across Saddleworth and Mossley. Around 20 campaigners, including several youngsters, engaged Saturday…
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Beer festival returns to pull pints for charity
RAISE a pint, or two, as the Saddleworth Charity Beer Festival returns this month with a mouth-watering array of real ales and ciders. There will…
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Appeal to save Whit Friday tradition
DEDICATED brass band musicians are driving a novel fundraising idea aimed at saving a community-wide tradition. Saddleworth’s annual Whit Friday brass band contests are hailed as…
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National goal for promotion winning brass bands
TWO Saddleworth brass bands are celebrating after producing promotion winning performances at the North West Area finals in Blackpool. Both Boarshurst Silver Band, Greenfield and…
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Popular country band ready to return for gig at Boarshurst
A POPULAR country band is returning to Greenfield for another much-anticipated concert in July. Just Good Friends will take to the stage at Boarshurst Band…
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Being a ‘loser’ makes Yvonne a winner!
BEING the best at losing wouldn’t normally help you to scoop an award – yet one woman from Greenfield has done just that. Yvonne Memory…
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Boarshurst are keeping brass band traditions alive
TALENTED Boarshurst Silver Band is inviting brass lovers down to their weekly concerts to help to keep the tradition thriving. The award-winning Band hosts concerts…
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Bangers and smash coming to Greenfield
GREENFIELD again hosts the 25th annual northern stock car reunion on Saturday, March 3. The event, organised by the northern committee of the Veterans’ Stock…
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Country music sounds come to Greenfield for charity night
THE SOUND of country music will brighten up Greenfield once more as ‘Just Good Friends’ return for a fourth year with their popular charity night.…
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