A SCARF measuring 55m has been knitted by members of Uppermill Methodist Church as part of an enormous woolly creation to wrap round the Royal…
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NHS workers battle the mud for Francis House Children’s Hospice
A GROUP of healthcare professionals from the Royal Oldham Hospital took on a 10-kilometre assault course to raise £1,680 for Francis House Children’s Hospice. Swapping…
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Daredevil caring team to tackle 120mph charity freefall
AN inspiring team from Home Instead Oldham and Saddleworth is tackling a 10,000ft skydive in memory of Howard, a friend and colleague, who passed away…
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Birthday celebrations marked five years of Maggie’s Oldham
THERE was cake, music and entertainment as Maggie’s Oldham celebrated five years of supporting people with cancer across the borough and beyond. The celebrations took…
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Emily loses locks for charity
A KIND-HEARTED young girl from Springhead has chopped off her long locks to raise £604 for charity. Emily Mannings, eight, decided to cut her hair…
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Dr Kershaw’s relaunch Golf Day
DR Kershaw’s Hospice have set a new date for their Golf Day, The Dr Kershaw’s Cup, in September to raise vital funds for patient care.…
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Going the extra mile to support cancer sufferers
HAVING written numerous stories about the fantastic fund-raising achievements of the Saddleworth community, I decided it was time to contribute, writes Trevor Baxter. So, with…
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‘Berry’ special event raises money for charities
By Mia Stevens THERE was a mouth-watering treat for guests at a fundraising Strawberry Tea at the Civic Hall in Uppermill. The event was hosted…
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You all did Beni well! Bob and his girls go the extra miles for charity
TWO charities are expected to share around £14,000 from the fundraising exploits of four friends and their faithful second-hand car. In six days, Joanne Magilton,…
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Fundraiser set challenge to help 10 local charities and groups
A DETERMINED fundraiser who smashed her £10,000 target in just 10 weeks is now turning her attention to helping even more charities. Sarah Tate, from…
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