RESIDENTS will gather at Saddleworth’s oldest Great War monument in Austerlands to mark Remembrance Day. The event commences at 10.55am at the junction of Heywood…
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Freeman Kevin proud to be part of somewhere special
KEVIN Sinfield may be an honorary freeman of Oldham – but to him, he is part of somewhere more special. Something that has kept the…
View More Freeman Kevin proud to be part of somewhere specialRemembrance events return to Saddleworth
REMEMBRANCE events will take place across Saddleworth next month. On Monday, November 8 at 7pm there is a short service in Uppermill at the King…
View More Remembrance events return to SaddleworthTop 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…
View More Top brass! Queen’s honour for Whit Friday Band contestsCeremonies 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…
View More Ceremonies mark centenary of Royal British LegionGinny will ‘cherish this journey’ as Mayor forever
OUTGOING Mayor of Oldham Councillor Ginny Alexander said she will ‘cherish this journey forever’ as she handed over the chains and robes of office. Cllr…
View More Ginny will ‘cherish this journey’ as Mayor foreverLight up a Life to support Dr Kershaw’s Hospice
DR Kershaw’s Hospice is holding a virtual service to give people the chance to reflect and remember loved ones during the festive period. The Royton-based…
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