THERE were three cheers as Dobcross Band Club celebrated a trio of successes in the local and regional CAMRA Real Ale Awards. The Club, on…
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Dovestones walk is £1,300 boost for Dobcross Silver Band
A BOOST of £1,300 will help Dobcross Silver Band on their way to the National Finals thanks to a group of determined walkers. The team,…
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How a Dobcross club will save energy with help from hydro grant
SMALL steps have the potential to make a huge difference in the ongoing battle to save the planet and become more environmentally friendly. Operating for…
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‘Mr Dobcross Band Club’ John Holden retires after 39 years
STALWART steward John Holden has retired after almost four decades in the post at Dobcross Band Club. John first took on the position at the…
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Dobcross Band Club has sights on national award
A SADDLEWORTH band club is in the running to be named the best on the country after reaching the final four in a prestigious award.…
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Three cheers in Dobcross for CAMRA awards
DOBCROSS Band and Social Club is raising a pint to celebrate being named Greater Manchester CAMRA’s Club of the Year for the first time. The…
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Sponsored walk raises funds for band’s national finals visit
A 12-mile sponsored walk in eight hours saw more than £1,200 raised for Dobcross Silver Band. President and club steward John Holden took on the…
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‘Phenomenal’ donation for Dr Kershaw’s in memory of Steve
A ‘PHENOMENAL’ cheque for £2,900.85 was presented to Dr Kershaw’s Hospice thanks to the fundraising efforts of Saddleworth Tractor Group. The money was raised from…
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Bar area dedicated to Dobcross Stalwart
A STALWART steward who has dedicated nearly four decades to Dobcross Band and Social Club has had the recently refurbished bar area named in his…
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Sounds of blues coming to Dobcross
THE sound of blues is coming to Dobcross in October with a special event at the Band Club. ‘Blues Brothers On a Mission’ tribute band…
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‘John Holden Lounge’ named in honour of stalwart club steward
A STALWART steward who has dedicated nearly four decades to Dobcross Band and Social Club has had the recently refurbished bar area named in his…
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Bowled over by a return to playing
THE 12 bowling teams from Dobcross Band Club are ready for a long-awaited return to competitive action. Having lost the whole of the 2020 season…
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Young musicians hit right notes for good causes
THREE good causes are getting some extra brass thanks to young musicians at Dobcross Youth Band.Some of the youngsters gave up their Christmas morning to…
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Big helping hand for community from Uppermill Co-op
THREE local causes are in the running to receive a substantial handout of funds from Uppermill Co-op thanks to the store’s Local Community Fund. Bright…
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Dobcross community ready to help fight crime
DOBCROSS residents will be the eyes and ears of the community as a new Neighbourhood Crime Watch group is launched in the village.Around 100 people…
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Dobcross club transformation secured thanks to £10,000 Big Lottery Fund grant
AN iconic village club has received a £10,000 grant to help maintain it as a community asset. Dobcross Band and Social Club was awarded the…
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Family announcements and obituaries: Sonia Ratcliff
WELL-KNOWN Saddleworth artist and journalist Sonia Ratcliff died at Royal Oldham Hospital on Friday, January 25, aged 79. As an artist, Sonia had approximately 50…
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Three cheers as Dobcross Band Club is now debt free
AN iconic village club that once faced closure is celebrating its heritage premises being debt free. Shrewd management, cash input from dedicated members and fundraising…
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Australia’s Tanunda Town Band are special guests in Dobcross
By Ken Bennett THE OLDEST brass band in the Southern Hemisphere is to make a star-studded appearance at one of Saddleworth’s oldest band clubs. Dobcross…
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Charity Quiz Night at Dobcross Band Club benefits Prostate Cancer UK
LOCALS PUT on their thinking caps for a good cause as they raised £160 at a special charity Quiz Night at Dobcross Band Club. The…
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