ENJOY a day of festive fun, food, music and charity shopping at a charity ‘Christmas Bazaar’ at Emmaus Mossley. All are welcome at the Emmaus…
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Uppermill businesses’ Christmas lights display ‘entirely untenable’ as problems revealed
UPPERMILL will not have a formal Christmas lights display involving its businesses after arranging it became ‘entirely untenable’ for volunteers. For five years, Saddleworth Round…
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Saddleworth firm launches Christmas appeal to bring festive cheer to vulnerable residents
A SADDLEWORTH business is hoping to make Christmas a little brighter for older and vulnerable residents by delivering festive hampers and offering some much-needed companionship.…
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Uppermill Band to bring festive fun with live The Snowman performance
ENJOY a magical afternoon of music, film and Christmas spirit as Uppermill Band brings The Snowman to life with a live soundtrack. The special Christmas…
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Hospice Christmas concert raises the roof
OLDHAM Parish Church was filled with festive music as Dr Kershaw’s Hospice staged its annual Christmas concert. There was a strong turnout for the evening…
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Morris Men close season for 50th year with Lordsmere Longsword dance
Saddleworth Morris Men are seeing out the year in style as they step out for their annual Lordsmere Longsword dance. The side will pull on…
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Northern releases festive travel advice calendar
Train operator Northern has published a travel advice calendar setting out how rail services will run over the Christmas and New Year period, helping passengers…
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Christmas health advice issued as NHS Greater Manchester encourages residents to plan ahead
As Christmas and New Year approach, NHS Greater Manchester is urging residents to plan for their health needs and familiarise themselves with available services to…
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Christmas fair at Saddleworth Rangers to raise funds for U16s International Tour
ENJOY festive food, drinks and shopping at a Christmas Fair hosted by Saddleworth Rangers on Sunday, November 30. The fair will be held at the…
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Take flight with Uppermill Band’s ‘The Snowman’
TAKE flight with Uppermill Band this Christmas as they offer live music alongside popular film ‘The Snowman’. The special Christmas event will see the popular…
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Saddleworth Panto returns with Hansel & Gretel
THE Saddleworth Panto is back for 2025 with its seventh production – Hansel & Gretel at Millgate Arts Centre. Running from December 6 through to…
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Community invited to Christmas Fayre at Dr Kershaw’s Hospice
FAMILIES are set for an afternoon of festive fun and entertainment this weekend when Dr Kershaw’s Hospice hosts its annual Christmas Fayre. The hospice grounds…
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Emmaus Mossley kicks off the Festive Season
It’s that time of year when the much-loved secondhand superstore, Emmaus Mossley, transforms into a festive wonderland for its annual Community Christmas Celebration. The occasion…
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Festive brass concert to launch Christmas in Springhead
Springhead is set to get into the festive spirit with a special evening of live music as Phoenix Brass perform at Springhead Community Centre on…
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Coliseum seeks two actors to help bring festive ‘heart, humour and guts’
THE search is on for two talented actors who can bring ‘heart, humour and guts’ to Oldham Coliseum’s Christmas production. As the theatre undergoes its…
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Winter fun guaranteed as Saddleworth Santa Dash date set
THE DATE when Uppermill turns into its own winter wonderland has been set. For Saturday, December 6 will see this year’s Saddleworth Santa Dash. About…
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Top comedians bring Christmas laughter to Greenfield
FOUR top comedians will bring festive cheer and laughter to Greenfield this Christmas season. On Sunday, December 29, Mick Ferry, Daliso Chaponda, Eleanor Tiernan and…
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Villagers brave weather to bring Christmas spirit to Springhead
A WET and windy night did not spoil the Christmas spirit as Springhead came together for their village lights switch-on. There was a great turn…
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Santa helps Lydgate light up for Christmas
THERE was festive music and fun as well as a special visit from Santa at Lydgate’s Christmas lights switch-on event. Villagers gathered in The White…
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Uppermill Advent brings festive cheer to village windows
FESTIVE displays are filling the windows of businesses and homes as the popular Uppermill Advent returns. Each day from December 1 to 24 a new…
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Christmas glow shines in Greenfield after Lighting Up ceremony
VILLAGERS were in fine voice as they came together for carols and the tree Lighting Up ceremony in Greenfield. Well-known local businessman, Frank Rothwell, was…
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Switch-on brings Christmas cheer to Dobcross
Pictures thanks to Photography by Marie Whitehead CHRISTMAS has arrived in Dobcross as the village is shining bright with festive cheer after their lights switch-on.…
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Call for contributions as Mahdlo ‘Shop and Drop’ appeal targets 500 Christmas gifts
KIND-HEARTED shoppers are being asked to buy a bit extra this Christmas to help Mahdlo Youth Zone gift 300 pyjamas and more than 200 hampers…
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Celebrate the season with Brighouse and Rastrick Band
WORLD FAMOUS Brighouse and Rastrick Band is bringing festive musical treats for all ages at ‘A Christmas Matinee for all the Family’ in Uppermill. The…
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Grotton left in the dark as Christmas tree lights stolen
GROTTON remains in the dark when it comes to Christmas spirit after its lights were stolen. Sunday, November 24 saw the community turn out in…
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Gifts and goodies galore in Grotton
THERE will be Christmas treats and gifts galore at Grotton’s Christmas Fair on Sunday, November 24. The event, organised by Grotton Residents Association, will be…
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Santa to stop off at Saddleworth Museum
ENJOY a visit to see Santa as he stops at Saddleworth Museum in Uppermill. On Saturday, December 14 and Sunday, December 15 Santa and Mrs…
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Call for community donations to help light villages with Christmas cheer
CHRISTMAS-SPIRITED locals are being encouraged to dip into their pockets to help brighten up Lees, Springhead and Grotton this festive season. LSG Business Hub is…
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Busy Christmas schedule for Oldham Choir
A FESTIVE line-up of concerts and events is on the calendar for Oldham Choir. The choir is privileged to take part in this year’s Christmas…
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Get in the Christmas mood with Mossley charity’s big Bazaar
THERE’S a chance to save money and the planet – all whilst getting into the festive spirit. The sleigh bells will be jingling as Emmaus…
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Saddleworth Illuminations competition winners revealed
THERE was a festive twinkle all around Saddleworth in the run-up to Christmas – with a competitive edge too. Every year, the parish council runs…
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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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Creatures great and small attend annual Horseman’s Carol Service
FOUR-LEGGED friends of all kinds attended the annual festive celebrations at the annual Horseman’s Carol Service on Saturday, December 9 at Friezland Arena in Greenfield.…
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Timings for the Christmas Eve tractor run through Saddleworth
AN EYE-CATCHING trail of tractors of all colours, sizes and covered in festive decorations will take part in a charity event on Christmas Eve. The…
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