By John Kirkbride CHRISTMAS is over and it’s back to work and wintry weather, so John Kirkbride offers some ‘helpful’ tips on getting through the…
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Festive fayre for Luncheon Club
MEMBERS and volunteers of The Luncheon Club enjoyed a traditional Christmas Lunch at their last gathering before the seasonal break until January 12. They tucked…
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Samaritans launch festive campaign to help support people this Christmas
CHRISTMAS may be a time for festive cheer and spending time with loved ones but new figures from Samaritans reveal that caller concerns about family…
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Saddleworth School musicians bring carols to community
THE sound of Christmas rang out around the villages as young musicians from Saddleworth School brought carols to the community. Head of Music, Garrath Beckwith,…
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Christmas celebrations for Saddleworth Carers Group
THERE was festive fun and cheer as Saddleworth Carers held their annual Christmas party. About 65 people – including members, their family and friends and…
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Santas Dash floods Uppermill High Street despite downpours
UPPERMILL High Street was awash with nearly 1,400 runners of all ages who pulled on their trainers for this year’s Santa Dash despite heavy downpours.…
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More Than Mistletoe book is eclectic festive treat for readers
TWELVE Christmas stories of kisses, wishes and near misses offer an eclectic and inclusive treat for readers this festive season. Sarah Shard, from Grasscroft, is…
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Coffee morning brings Christmas cheer at Saddleworth Museum
THERE was coffee, cake and Christmas cheer at a Coffee Morning hosted by the Friends of Saddleworth Museum. Guests enjoyed refreshments and a catch up…
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Reindeer and Father Christmas pay flying visit to Greenfield Primary
FATHER Christmas and his reindeer might have their busiest season just around the corner but they still made time to stop off at Greenfield Primary…
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Village switch-ons brings Christmas cheer to Saddleworth
SADDLEWORTH is shining bright with Christmas cheer as the villages held lights switch-ons and events to mark the start of the festive season. In Dobcross,…
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