THERE will be a host of seasonal gifts and decorations on sale at a craft fair weekend at Saddleworth Museum. The event will be held…
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Slapstick, silliness, hit songs and magic comes to Coliseum with Robin Hood pantomime
THERE will be fun for all the family at Oldham Coliseum Theatre’s pantomime this year, with the perfect blend of slapstick, silliness, hit songs and magic.…
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Help bring a magical Christmas to Alt Academy
HELP children at Alt Academy have a magical Christmas this year by donating to their special festive occasion. The primary school, on Alt Lane, is…
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Christmas panto swoops into Delph on a magic carpet ride
ENJOY a magic carpet ride of a Christmas pantomime at the Millgate Arts Centre in Delph this December. Since it started with Jack and the…
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Christmas comes to Housing Units
COME and experience the magic of Christmas this year with Housing Units. The furnishing retailer, which is celebrating 75 years in business, welcomes you to…
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Surviving winter and the new year
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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Gifts for children as Father Christmas sets up grotto at Saddleworth Museum
FORTY lucky children enjoyed an early trip to see Father Christmas as he made a special stop at Saddleworth Museum. He was joined by Mummy…
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Neigh bells ring for Horseman’s Christmas Carol service
ALL creatures great and small, plus plenty in between, turned out in force for Greenfield’s annual carol service with animals as its centrepiece. Indeed, it…
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Festive cheer brought to villages with Kerry’s Christmas decorations
Pic and words by Carl Royle FESTIVE cheer is being brought to Saddleworth by Kerry McDermott who is sprucing up the villages with Christmas decorations.…
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Christmas comes to Greenfield with first markets at King WiIliam IV
CHRISTMAS Markets came to Greenfield at the first event of its kind hosted by the King William IV pub. The two-day events included a host…
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The real meaning of Christmas
By John Kirkbride for The Saddleworth Independent IT seems to me, and quite a lot of other people I suspect, that Christmas is gradually losing…
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Generous Denshaw residents collect gifts galore to ensure Happy Christmas for youngsters
KIND-HEARTED Denshaw residents have collected a variety of presents for children who might otherwise have gone without at Christmas. Mum of two Jen Russell hit…
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Panto’s back in Saddleworth and it most definitely is!
THE curtain rises on the return of the Delph pantomime this weekend and cast members of Dick Whittington can’t wait. It’s two years since the…
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Solicitors are Santa’s little helpers
LAW firm Pearson Solicitors and Financial Advisers are on a mission to make it a magical Christmas for hundreds of children across the borough –…
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Lights fantastic- residents Spring into action for Christmas illuminations switch on
ACROSS the borough, towns and villages have lit up their communities as part of the Christmas celebrations. But one group of residents in Lees have…
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Bin collections as normal this Christmas and New Year across Oldham
THIS year there will be no changes – weather permitting – to bin collections over Christmas and the New Year across Oldham. This is due…
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Light show with difference in Denshaw
THERE were more lights than expected when Christmas came to Denshaw. Residents of all ages turned out in force for the switch on of the…
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Horseman’s carol service returns
FOUR-LEGGED friends of all kinds are welcome to join in the festive celebrations at the annual Horseman’s Carol Service on Saturday, December 11 at Friezland…
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Birdies and turkeys at Saddleworth Golf Club
CHRISTMAS is approaching with turkey competitions being held at Saddleworth Golf Club. The opening turkey shoot was a bogey competition which was won by Mark…
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Oldham College revives spirit of Christmas 2019 with new charity single
OLDHAM College is launching the countdown to the festive season with the release of a new charity single: ‘Christmas is Here’. Staff and students have…
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Festive film from Delph animators encourages people to shop local this Christmas
DELPH animators have created an uplifting, festive film as the countdown to Christmas starts across the borough. Jo and Paul Perry of the award-winning Periscope…
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Charity launches online directory so no older person has to be alone this Christmas
A CHARITY dedicated to ending loneliness in older people has launched a free online directory that lists festive events across the UK for older people to get involved…
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Get trendy this Christmas with Housing Units
A GROTTO of festive delights is in store at Housing Units with everything you need for your home this Christmas. Not only are you presented…
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Saddleworth past meets Saddleworth present in new book
A NEW book comparing Saddleworth’s past with its present-day incarnation has been released in time for Christmas. This photographic volume has been compiled with attention…
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Christmas cheer comes to villages
SADDLEWORTH’S villages will shine brightly with Christmas cheer as light switch-ons and festive events take place across the area. The first village to turn on…
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