A YOUTH charity in Oldham has been boosted by the support of two local firms. Mahdlo Youth Zone provides opportunities for young people from across…
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Model railways to come to life at charity exhibition
JUMP on board to immerse yourself as miniature railways come to life in Saddleworth in aid of a good cause. Saddleworth Model Railway Exhibition will…
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Church parishioners to stride out for charity
PARISHIONERS at a Lees church are inviting the local community to join them in a fundraising challenge. St Edward’s Church is taking on the ‘Big…
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Mountain rescue volunteers help ‘disorientated’ walkers
OLDHAM Mountain Rescue Team were called upon to assist a group of walkers who were travelling from Marsden to Hadfield. The team of volunteers were…
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Strictly dancers shine to support local patients
A HOSPICE’S movie-themed version of Strictly Come Dancing has helped to raise over £26,000 towards the care of local patients. Five couples had been training…
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Firms pledge to double youth charity’s fundraising target
A YOUTH charity in Oldham could see a campaign to help those it supports through the cost-of-living crisis receive a significant boost from two businesses…
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Maggie’s Oldham further boosted by firm’s donation
A CENTRE that helps people from the Saddleworth area living with cancer and backed by groups around its villages has been further boosted. For staff…
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Two churches raise vital funds for mountain rescue heroes
THE congregations of two local churches have shown their generosity by helping to raise hundreds of vital pounds for our heroes of the hills. St…
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Saddleworth Musical Society spreads cheer with charity concert
KIND-hearted members of Saddleworth Musical Society held a charity Christmas concert with pupils from Diggle Primary School to help raise funds for their chosen charities. A…
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Companies pledge support for Oldham Mountain Rescue Team
TWO kind-hearted companies have pledged their support to help volunteers from Oldham Mountain Rescue Team. Last year, the heroes of our hills took delivery of…
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Professor Brian Cox inspires in his home town with Oldham event
WORLD famous physicist and former Lydgate resident Professor Brian Cox brought his talents to his one-time doorstep by holding a night of inspiration organised by…
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Fundraising dinner at Dobcross pub serves up boost for charity
A FUNDRAISING dinner at a Saddleworth pub has generated a significant boost to a charity helping advances in neurology and neurosurgery. The evening at The…
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Frank makes four figures on epic row
FRANK Rothwell remains on course to row the Atlantic Ocean once again having clocked up more than 1,000 miles. The intrepid Greenfield man, who owns…
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Saddleworth Rotarians help to keep struggling families fed over Christmas
SADDLEWORTH Rotary Club played its part in helping local families to have a better Christmas amid these challenging times. The kind-hearted Rotarians donated supermarket vouchers…
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Saddleworth Christmas tractor run raises thousands for charity
THE familiar and spectacular array of festive-looking tractors parading through Saddleworth on Christmas Eve has raised another fantastic amount for charity. Organised by Saddleworth Tractor…
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More than £30.5K Raised for Dr Kershaw’s 2023 Light Up a Life Appeal
Dr Kershaw’s launched their annual Light Up a Life campaign back in October and has received incredible support from the community and beyond from those…
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Uppermill’s Santa Dash provides a ho, ho, ho-st of brilliant moments
12 SANTAS walk into a pub may sound like the first line of a joke – but this was serious business Especially as they found…
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Runners full of Halloween spirit as Oldham Half Marathon passes through Saddleworth
NOT EVEN Saddleworth’s hills put runners off enjoying the Halloween spirit as the Oldham Half Marathon returned. Participants completed the 13.1-mile course in pumpkin outfits,…
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25-mile walk and 24-hour row tackled by fundraiser Sarah
A 25-mile walk over 10 hours was the latest challenge for determined fundraiser Sarah Tate – and she is already gearing up to tackle a…
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Hospice launches Christmas tree collection and recycle service
A HOSPICE which cares for patients across Saddleworth and Oldham is bringing back its popular Christmas tree collection service this festive season. Households who enjoy…
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Saddleworth’s ‘Auto Lass’ provides Help For Heroes with classic car restoration
A SPRINGHEAD car garage is giving an ‘old boy’ a new lease of life and helping servicemen’s charity Help For Heroes by raffling it off.…
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Museum’s Friends eat their way to funds boost with luncheon
SADDLEWORTH Museum has received a tasty boost after hundreds of pounds were raised at a ‘sumptuous’ lunch. Some 64 people attended the Autumn event organised…
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How to Host a Charity Event That Changes Lives
CHARITY events are hosted for any number of reasons, but for those for whom the cause is most near and dear, exacting actual change might…
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Popular Holmfirth Artweek raises £36,000 for local charities
THOUSANDS of artworks from hundreds of exhibitors were on display as this year’s Holmfirth Artweek raised £36,000 for local charities. The much-loved event in July…
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Community steps out to support MP’s Memory Walk
OLDHAM East and Saddleworth MP Debbie Abrahams has thanked the members of the community who stepped out to join her fifth annual Memory Walk in…
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Mayor surprises B&Q worker at 90th birthday celebration
THE MAYOR of Oldham has honoured an elderly man who has raised thousands of pounds for charity and still greets shoppers at Oldham’s B&Q store…
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Oldham cancer charity’s Culture Crawl returns
A COLOURFUL night walk around Oldham is returning this year to help raise money for a cancer support charity. Maggie’s Culture Crawl, a 10k sponsored…
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Saddleworth’s popular Santa Dash to return this year
THE familiar flock of red and white costumes will once again grace Saddleworth’s streets during the festive period this year. That’s because the traditional Santa…
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Macmillan urges people to host a Coffee Morning
PEOPLE are being urged to get behind Macmillan Cancer Support’s annual Coffee Morning and help the charity support those living with cancer across Greater Manchester. …
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North West Air Ambulance Charity launches campaign to extend lifesaving service
THE North West Air Ambulance Charity (NWAA) has launched a fundraising campaign to ensure it can continue its lifesaving care the region. The NWAA was…
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Frank Rothwell sets sail on another fundraising challenge
OLDHAM Athletic chair Frank Rothwell has set himself yet another momentous challenge, as he plans to sail across the Atlantic Ocean in aid of Alzheimer’s…
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Charity ball to help mum’s mission to support families affected by baby loss
A MOTHER-OF-THREE has organised a ball in Delph next month to raise funds for a charity which supports families experiencing the similar trauma of losing…
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Join Maggie’s cycling challenge to help people living with cancer
CYCLING fans are invited to put pedal to the metal for a challenge to support cancer charity Maggie’s Oldham. Whether you ride a road bike,…
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Dr Kershaw’s Summer Fayre and Mascot Launch a Success
DR Kershaw’s welcomed the community back to the Hospice for their first Summer Fayre in four years. The Fayre, which took place on July 30,…
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