SADDLEWORTH Morris Men are polishing their clogs and dusting down their eye-catching waistcoats and sashes as they prepare to launch their 2026 season with their…
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Saddleworth Women’s Morris and Clog line up for debut dance
SADDLEWORTH Women’s Morris and Clog side will pull on their dancing shoes for their first ever outing on Saturday, April 27. The group – which…
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Triumphant story of actress’s cancer battle comes to Coliseum
THE triumphant real-life story of an actress’s battle with a fist-sized tumour in her head is taking centre stage at Oldham Coliseum Theatre. ‘We Should…
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Rugby legend Barrie McDermott takes on dance challenge
RETIRED international rugby league player Barrie McDermott has been learning new moves as he is one of 11 celebrities taking part in the Rob Burrow…
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Saddleworth Morris Men will pull on clogs despite Rushcart cancellation
THERE may be no Rushcart event this year – but that isn’t going to stop Saddleworth Morris Men putting on their clogs to entertain the…
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Saddleworth Morris Men confirm ‘heartbreaking decision’ to cancel Rushcart event
THERE will be no morris men dancing through the streets of Saddleworth this summer after the group confirmed its ‘heartbreaking decision’ to cancel its Rushcart…
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Saddleworth Morris Men sign off 2019 in traditional style
SADDLEWORTH Morris Men gave it plenty of clog for their final appearance of 2019. Starting at the Wellington in Greenfield and finishing at the Cross…
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Dancing the night away: Legal eagle Claire lands Strictly Kershaw’s trophy
SOLICITOR Claire Egerton lifted the glitterball on a fantastic night of dancing at the fourth Strictly Kershaw’s. The director from O’Donnell Solicitors, based in Saddleworth,…
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Saddleworth Morris Men to launch 2018 with Easter programme
Maundy Thursday and Good Friday will see Saddleworth Morris Men dance out for the first time in 2018 in local villages. The traditional first event…
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Satellite is new home for award-winning babyballet
FROM the start of 2018, local favourites babyballet are thrilled to be bringing their award-winning classes to the Satellite Centre in Greenfield. Babyballet holds dance…
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Saddleworth Round Table helps keep wheels turning for Morris Men traditions
Saddleworth Round Table is helping to keep local traditions alive by making a significant donation to Saddleworth Morris Men. The organisation has pledged £460 to…
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Annual festive Lordsmere Longsword returns to end Saddleworth Morris Men season
SADDLEWORTH MORRIS MEN will dance inside the pubs in the villages of Saddleworth on Saturday, December 30 for their final dance outing of the season. The…
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Dancers glitter at fundraising evening for Dr Kershaw’s Hospice
By Niamh Gallagher SIX glittering participants showed off their dancing skills at the third Strictly Kershaw’s event in aid of Dr Kershaw’s Hospice. The contestants…
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Glittering night in store as Strictly Kershaw’s returns
ENJOY a glittering night out as Strictly Kershaw’s returns to the Queen Elizabeth Hall on Friday, October 20. This year’s fundraiser for Dr Kershaw’s Hospice…
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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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Sound of Morris Men back in Saddleworth for new season
THE SOUND of Morris Men filled the villages as the Saddleworth side launched their new season with their traditional Easter dances. With colourful hats on…
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Lordsmere Longsword finale for Saddleworth Morris Men until April
SADDLEWORTH MORRIS Men bid a fond farewell to admiring audiences with their annual Lordsmere Longsword finale on December 27 as they hang up their clogs…
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Young Babyballet dancers raise £2,000 for Tommy’s baby charity
BOYS AND girls hopped, skipped and jumped through a ‘Danceathon’ in Greenfield as part of a campaign to raise £100,000 for Tommy’s baby charity. The…
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Can you help to wake Sleeping Beauty at the Oldham Coliseum?
OLDHAM COLISEUM Theatre is on the lookout for young ladies aged between 8 and 15 to join the cast on stage for this year’s pantomime…
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Diggle dancer Ollie is major hit as Morris Minor at Saddleworth Rushcart Festival
MORRIS MINOR Ollie Blair has danced his way to become an unwitting social media ‘celebrity.’ A video of the Diggle youngster joining in step with…
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Morris Men brave rain to fill Saddleworth streets with sound and colour for Rushcart Festival
THE SOUND of clogs rang through the hills as Saddleworth Morris Men hosted their 42nd Rushcart Festival. The renowned event attracted scores of people both…
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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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Pupils impress on the dance floor as Strictly comes to St Chad’s
THERE WERE glittering costumes and eye-catching dance moves at St Chad’s Junior School in Uppermill as pupils took to the floor for a Strictly Come…
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Young Saddleworth dancers shine at Oldham Championships
TALENTED YOUNG dancers from Saddleworth were stars of the show at the recent Oldham Street Dance Championships. Tracy Johnson, who runs Saddleworth Street Dance in…
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Dr Kershaw’s Hospice set to paint the town red… and green, blue, yellow and orange
THE COLOURS of the rainbow will fill the town for Oldham’s first ‘Colour Blast’ in aid of Dr Kershaw’s this month. The Hospice and Revolution…
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