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Film Society brings knife-edge drama to Delph big screen

A KNIFE-EDGE drama is the latest showing as Saddleworth Film Society continues its programme of films from around the world. ‘To A Land Unknown’ will…

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The Last Showgirl brings resilience and rhinestones to Delph big screen

Aimee Belmore October 1, 2025 Cinema Delph Millgate Arts Centre news Saddleworth The Last Showgirl

A ‘POIGNANT film of resilience, rhinestones and feathers’ is the latest showing on the big screen in Delph. The Last Showgirl, staring Pamela Anderson, is…

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Classic British film set for Denshaw screening

Adam Higgins August 11, 2025 Cinema Denshaw Kes news Saddleworth

A BRITISH coming-of-age drama is the next film coming to the big screen in Denshaw. Denshaw Village Cinema will be showing Kes on Saturday, August…

Lifestyle

Uppermill: a brief history

Aimee Belmore March 26, 2025 Cinema History john kirkbride newspaper pubs Saddleworth saddleworth independent Uppermill Yanks

By John Kirkbride The old days DID you know that Uppermill viaduct has 23 semi-circular arches with rusticated voussoirs and is supported on a rectangular…

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International film coming to a screen near you in Delph

Gemma Carter September 21, 2023 Cinema Delph Millgate Arts Centre return to seoul Saddleworth Saddleworth Film Society

SADDLEWORTH Film Society’s latest screening will be a mesmerising international film which has received rave reviews. The group will be showing ‘Return to Seoul’ at…

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Saddleworth Film Society goes West as new projector is unveiled

Gemma Carter September 3, 2023 Cinema Delph film society Millgate Arts Centre Oldham Saddleworth

FILMGOERS can now see their favourite shows in an even better way as a new projector is ready to roll. Saddleworth Film Society launches its…

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Lights, camera, action for Saddleworth film group

Gemma Carter June 3, 2023 Cinema Delph hit the road Millgate Arts Centre Oldham olga Saddleworth Saddleworth Film Society saddleworth independent saddleworth news the innocents tickets

FILM fans have been able to feast their eyes on some of the most fascinating, award-winning productions at Delph’s Millgate Arts Centre once again And…

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Lights, camera, action for Saddleworth film group

Gary Carter December 28, 2022 Cinema Delph drive my car elvis entertainment films Millgate Millgate Arts Centre news saddleworth cinema Saddleworth Film Society saddleworth independent tom hanks

FILM fans will be able to feast their eyes on some of the most fascinating, award-winning productions from across the planet in Saddleworth. Fancy a…

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Film Society returns to big screen with new season

Aimee Belmore August 18, 2022 big screen Cinema Delph film society Millgate Arts Centre Saddleworth Film Society saddleworth independent saddleworth news

THE big screen is back in Delph as Saddleworth Film Society re-launches after the Covid-19 pandemic. Only a handful of films have been shown since…

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Award-winning films from around the world come to Holmfirth Film Festival

Aimee Belmore October 28, 2021 arts big screen Cinema film festival Holmfirth saddleworth independent saddleworth news stephen dorril

THERE will be 25 award-winning films from around the world for audiences to enjoy during the Holmfirth Film Festival. The volunteer-run festival, in its 11th…

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Live@thelibrary makes welcome return to Oldham

Aimee Belmore September 1, 2021 Cinema live entertainment live@thelibrary music Oldham Oldham Council performances saddleworth independent saddleworth news storytelling

COME and join in the magic of live performance in Oldham as Live@thelibrary is back! There is an exciting programme to entertain you over the…

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Picture this: When Uppermill boasted its own cinema

Trevor Baxter February 21, 2021 Cinema denise fraser old fashioned old photos oldham news oldham newspaper saddleworth news Saddleworth newspaper Saddlworth palace cinema uppermil history Uppermill Uppermill cinema Warburton Court

THE lure of Uppermill hasn’t proved much less popular during the most recent lockdown restrictions with the High Street a constant throng of people –…

News

Astonishing haul of visitors and awards for regenerated Oldham’s Old Town Hall

Aimee Belmore December 20, 2017 andrew capewell Cinema jean stretto jobs odeon old town hall Oldham parliament square regernation

OLDHAM’S Old Town Hall has amassed an astonishing haul of 300,000 visitors and 14 major awards in its first full year of business. The landmark…

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Drive-in cinema experience comes to Tesco Extra in Oldham

Aimee Belmore March 1, 2017 bridget jones's diary Cinema drive-in movie film movie Oldham popcorn tesco extra

FILM LOVERS can enjoy a first ever drive-in movie event at the Tesco Extra store in Oldham on Sunday, March 5. The American-style event is…

Old Town Hall opening kick-starts new era for Oldham town centre

Aimee Belmore October 18, 2016 Cinema nandos odeon old town hall Oldham opening town centre

OLDHAM COUNCIL’S flagship regeneration scheme will see the Old Town Hall reopened as a stunning new ODEON cinema and restaurant venue on Friday, October 21.…

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Oldham’s Old Town Hall complex to open after major redevelopment

Aimee Belmore October 14, 2016 20th Oldham Scouts Cinema odeon old town hall Oldham

OLDHAM COUNCIL’S flagship Old Town Hall development will officially open its door to the public on Friday, October 21. Work to convert the historic Grade…

Opening date revealed for Oldham’s flagship Old Town Hall development

Aimee Belmore September 19, 2016 Cinema odeon old town hall Oldham opening redevelopment restuarants

Oldham Council’s flagship Old Town Hall development will officially open its door to the public on Friday, October 21. Work to convert the historic Grade…

News

Oldham’s Old Town Hall is “perfect location” for new Loungers

Aimee Belmore August 15, 2016 Cinema loungers old town hall redevelopment restaurant

Oldham Council is announcing a high-quality new tenant that is coming to the flagship Old Town Hall development because of its “perfect location”. Loungers, a…