ONE-HUNDRED years have passed since the last commercial cargo boat was recorded as travelling through “one of the seven wonders of the waterways”. It was…
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Tag: Centenary
Ceremonies mark centenary of Royal British Legion
THE 100th anniversary of the Royal British Legion was marked with poignant services across the country including in Saddleworth and Lees. The public could not…
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Groups look for votes to bag share of bumper Tesco’ Bags of Help Centenary Grants
LOCAL groups and charities are looking for bags of help from Tesco shoppers to make them the recipients of thousands of pounds thanks to the…
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Former Diggle shopkeeper Mona celebrates milestone 100th birthday
MONA Jefferson marked her 100th birthday with a family party, telegram from the Queen – and a cigarette! In fact, Mona has been partial to…
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Oldham Council invites residents to recollect memories of the Blitz
OLDHAM Council is asking residents to recollect their memories of the Blitz and various other bombing raids from World War Two as part of the…
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100 years on: The Battle of Jutland and its links to Saddleworth
Today marks 100 years since the Battle of Jutland, the biggest naval battle in history. Here, Royal Navy Lieutenant Rob Garner, from Greenfield, looks back…
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100 years of Castleshaw Centre to be celebrated with special event
By Mark Barrow ONE HUNDRED years of learning and exploring at Castleshaw Outdoor Educational Centre will be celebrated with fun for all the family at…
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Old Boys rally to Greenfield Boys’ Brigade centenary call
POIGNANT MEMORIES from brigade camp and training sessions to football matches and pot-holing were fondly shared at a unique centenary event. For a special service…
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Calling all Old Boys of the 1st Greenfield
ON 24 September 1915 a group of boys gathered for a drill practice under the arches at St Mary’s School in Greenfield… Just a few…
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The ‘home fires’ are still burning: WI centenary celebrations
ONE HUNDRED years of the Women’s Institute are being celebrated up and down the country this year. Here, the Saddleworth group takes a look back…
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Oldham to mark centenary since Battles at Gallipoli
OLDHAM WILL come together to commemorate 100 years since the Battles at Gallipoli this June. The battles play an important part in local history as…
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Friezland Primary celebrates centenary with family events and fond memories
FRIEZLAND PRIMARY School wants locals to get in touch with fond memories of their time there as they celebrate their 100-year anniversary. The school is…
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Saddleworth WI launch centenary year celebrations with successful fundraiser
EXCITING CELEBRATION events will be held in Saddleworth throughout 2015 to mark 100th birthday of the WI as well as raise funds for charity. The…
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Saddleworth celebrates 100 years of the Women’s Institute
2015 marks the centenary of the Women’s Institute – and the Saddleworth branch is celebrating in style with various events throughout the year. The first…
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