GREENFIELD’S history-making ultra runner is putting his feet up after completing his epic 200-mile ‘slog’ – he has to. But Colin Green already has a…
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Surprise solidarity ‘Brave the Shave’ raises £1,132.50 for Maggie’s
IT was a true team effort as a surprise ‘Brave the Shave’ raised £1,132.50 for Maggie’s cancer centre in Oldham – more than seven times…
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Parishioners put on their walking boots for worthy cause
A GROUP of parishioners and friends of a Lees church laced up their walking shoes to stride out in aid of a worthy cause. A…
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Eid event raises £4,000 to help cancer charity support diverse community
MORE than 200 people came together to raise £4,000 at a special Eid event to showcase the cancer support available from Maggie’s Oldham to the…
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Uppermill Band reaches new heights with Snowdon performance
A SADDLEWORTH brass band has scaled new heights – with a performance at the top of Mount Snowdon after completing a fundraising challenge. Members of…
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Local firms provide double boost for Mahdlo
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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