BEER cost around 20 pence a pint when Clive Gregson first stepped over the threshold of the Cross Keys Inn. But some things remain the…
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Action Oldham Fund to host first ‘net-walk’ in Saddleworth hills
A first ever networking walk is being hosted in the Saddleworth hills by the Action Oldham Fund. The Fund, which is celebrating its fourth birthday…
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Saddleworth Morris Men invite potential members to try out their tradition at open practice
SADDLEWORTH Morris Men are hosting an open practice for potential new members on Thursday, September 21 at The Church Inn, Uppermill. Starting at 8.30pm, the side will…
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43rd annual Rushcart brings sounds of clogs to Saddleworth once more
THE SOUND of clogs filled the air as Saddleworth Morris Men held their legendary Rushcart Festival for a 43rd year. The brightly-dressed Morris side welcomed…
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Popular Cross Keys closes doors for extensive refurbishment
By Rowan Liptrot UPPERMILL’S popular Cross Keys Inn has temporarily closed its doors for an extensive refurbishment. Landlords Craig Wilkes and Dave Devine insist they…
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Saddleworth Morris Men to dance in streets for Rushcart weekend
MORRIS MEN will take over the villages once again as the annual Saddleworth Rushcart spectacle returns over the weekend of August 20-21. The renowned festival…
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Popular duo Winter Wilson to raise the roof at Cross Keys Folk Club
POPULAR DUO Winter Wilson are returning to Uppermill this month following a fantastic summer of festival appearances. On Wednesday, September 30, the pair will take…
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Saddleworth transported back to wartime for popular Pennine 1940s weekend
By Mark Barrow A SCENIC Saddleworth hamlet was transported back to wartime as a host of military vehicles and entertainers descended for the annual Pennine…
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Runners race across picturesque Saddleworth for Cross Keys Killer Race
RUNNERS RACED their way across Saddleworth’s picturesque hills for the Cross Keys Killer Race. The event was organised by Saddleworth Runners as part of the…
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