THE closure of Dobcross Post Office is only “temporary”, the Independent has been told. The Post Office and most recently Dobcross Village Store, both run…
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Help Dobcross Band Club get new kitchen
YOUR vote is needed to help Dobcross Band Club on the path towards a grant of £5,000 for a brand new kitchen. Following on from…
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Holy Trinity church bells to ring out once more
BELLS will ring out in a Saddleworth church again this weekend and villagers are invited to an impromptu ‘concert.’ Saturday’s (October 6) demonstration of a…
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Swimming is made easy and natural with Olympian Jessica Lloyd
WANT to learn to swim but don’t fancy getting up at the crack of dawn for lessons? Hate the thought of dodging lane hoggers at…
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Yanks roll into Saddleworth as friendly wartime invasion returns
SADDLEWORTH turned back the clock for its annual friendly weekend wartime invasion. The Yanks came back to the area on August 11 and 12, complete…
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New team to continue serving up treat at Dobcross Band Club
A COMMUNITY-SPIRITED district nurse has come to the aid of a popular village club by leading a new coffee shop team of volunteers. The popular…
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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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Dobcross Youth Band attempt Guinness World Record with 24-hour rehearsal
DOBCROSS Youth Band are attempting to set a new Guinness World Record for the longest brass band rehearsal. They will take on the attempt on…
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Beer mat brings American brass band to Dobcross
AMERICA’S top brass band used a cheeky beermat as a unique invite to play in concert at a picturesque Saddleworth village. The colourful beer mat…
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Masterclass thrills young brass players at Dobcross
YOUNG musicians of the future played alongside the best in brass at Dobcross Youth Band’s masterclass. An afternoon of workshops with some of the region’s…
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