COMMUNITY-SPIRITED members of Dovestone Women’s Institute helped serve up support and thousands of food donations for Mahdlo Youth Zone last month. The group joined forces…
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Maundy Thursday tradition upheld again in Greenfield
A COMMUNITY ‘fair’ has been held once more maintaining a centuries old tradition in a Saddleworth village. Every year stallholders gather at Road End crossroads…
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Grace’s garden is bloomin’ brilliant thanks to community effort
THERE was no sign of Nick Knowles or Alan Titchmarsh as the Saddleworth community swung into action for Greenfield youngster Grace Beharall. But it was…
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Funding boost in store for local groups thanks to Co-op
A FUNDING boost lies in store for groups, organisations and charities across Saddleworth thanks to Co-op’s Local Community Fund. Last year, Co-op delivered £15million to…
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£11,000 boost for Dr Kershaw’s Hospice thanks to online retailer Studio Retail
DR Kershaw’s Hospice is one of three charities to receive a generous boost of £11,000 thanks to Studio Retail. The online retailer is sharing its…
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Caroline ready to put hammer down for St Thomas’ auction fundraiser
MORE than 170 items go under the hammer this weekend in an attempt to raise thousands of pounds for a Saddleworth church. So, forget Saturday…
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Sinfield appreciation for fellow legend Frank
MARATHON man Kevin Sinfield has sent a message of congratulations to fellow Saddleworth fundraising hero Frank Rothwell. Between them Grasscroft based rugby league great Sinfield…
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Million-pound target reached as Roger is remembered by inspirational rower Frank
HAVING rowed into the record books, Frank Rothwell has also completed the second part of his challenge – raising £1 million for Alzheimer’s Research UK.…
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Sinfield to take to the roads for the Ricky Casey Trust
GRASSCROFT’S Kevin Sinfield is next month tackling another marathon charity challenge. The former Leeds Rhinos rugby league legend has promised to run 51 miles to…
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Saddleworth residents win big in Dr Kershaw’s lottery draw while helping hospice
By Jasmine Jackson LUCKY Saddleworth residents are among the winners of cash prizes in Dr Kershaw’s lottery draw, as well as helping raise funds for…
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