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Ahoy there, mateys! Pirate days return to Uppermill with The Little Blue Boat
Set sail on the Huddersfield Narrow Canal this Easter weekend Get ready for a swashbuckling family adventure this Easter as The Little Blue Boat, run…
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Bells and clogs brushed off for Saddleworth Morris Men’s Easter Tour
TWO days of dancing will kickstart Saddleworth Morris Men’s 2025 season as they pull on their clogs, bells and hats for their annual Easter Tour.…
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‘Good Egg’ Easter treats for Knowsley Junior School pupils
EASTER treats came early for pupils at Knowsley Junior School who were voted ‘Good Eggs’ by their fellow students and teachers. Each year, every class is…
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Roughyeds bid for significant milestone one year since takeover
OLDHAM are anticipating their biggest home league crowd in 16 years for Sunday’s Betfred League One derby with Rochdale, just 12 months since the takeover…
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50 years of Saddleworth Morris Men celebrated
FIVE decades of Morris dancing in Saddleworth are being celebrated as the area’s team marks its 50th anniversary. Not bad for an idea born out…
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Charity’s advice to dog owners for a fun and safe Easter
WE all love chocolate at Easter but a local rehoming centre has issued some eggs-pert advice to make the holiday a dog-friendly occasion. With the…
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Saddleworth Morris Men kick-off Easter tour in Greenfield
EASTER weekend started in style on Maundy Thursday courtesy of Saddleworth Morris Men. The troupe entertained the crowds in Greenfield with two dances outside the…
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Staff prove tight knit with fundraising effort
IT WAS knitting needles at the ready and clickety-click to make a chick as generous staff at Pearson Solicitors and Financial Advisers hopped to it…
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Choir of ‘angels’ or sinners? New play spotlights women’s fight for church recognition
A NEW play telling the story of the women who became the first to sing in a church choir alongside men is to be premiered…
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Waterhead Warriors win second trophy in six days after beating neighbours Saddleworth Rangers to lift Standard Cup
SADDLEWORTH RANGERS 6, WATERHEAD WARRIORS 16 WATERHEAD Warriors needed to display resilience as they overcame spirited Saddleworth Rangers to lift their second piece of silverware…
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Local rivals clash in final
JON Perks expects a tasty affair as Waterhead Warriors play Saddleworth Rangers in what promises to be a classic Standard Cup final at Oldham Rugby…
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Fair play! Maundy Thursday tradition upheld in Greenfield
FAMILY tradition as well as village history was again kept alive as the sun shone on Greenfield’s ancient Maundy Thursday ‘fair.’ The market at Road…
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Smashed it! Sally’s eggs-ceptional effort set to ensure Happy Easter for thousands
SALLY Maher has just over 5,000 chocolate eggs pass through her home but none of them are for the consumption of the self-styled Easter Bunny…
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The Jungle Book swings back to Oldham Coliseum
A MUSICAL adaptation of Rudyard Kipling’s famous story The Jungle Book offers a perfect treat for the whole family to enjoy this Easter at Oldham…
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Diggle Scarecrow Trail returns after two years
By Aimee McKenna CREATIVE and eye-catching entries are wanted for this year’s scarecrow trail in Diggle. The trail, which is organised by Friends of Diggle…
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Francis House Children’s Hospice seeks players for virtual Easter chick hunt
A CHILDREN’S hospice has turned its annual Easter fundraiser into an online activity with the launch of the Francis House ‘Virtual’ Great Didsbury Easter Chick…
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Saddleworth Yarn bombing brings Easter cheer
LOOK out next time you’re in Grotton as you might see a chick or rabbit on the loose! But don’t worry – they are just…
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Grace steps up to help veterans again
AFTER getting a taste for bringing community cheer by making Remembrance cupcakes for veterans, cadet Grace Whalley is now recruiting her family to help with…
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Children get creative for Easter competitions in Lees, Springhead and Grotton
FROM bright Easter bonnets to mouth-watering cakes, there was an array of eye-catching creations as children got crafty for a host of competitions. LSG Business Hub…
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Donkeys help bring new Palm Sunday tradition to Uppermill
A NEW tradition for Palm Sunday in Saddleworth began this Easter with the help of two donkeys. The loveable duo, Slim and Shandy, accompanied the…
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Easter treat in store for charity and raffle winner thanks to Well Pharmacy Uppermill
THERE is an Easter treat in store for one lucky winner as well as a boost for charity Marie Curie thanks to Well Pharmacy in…
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NHS Oldham urges patients to prepare for Easter Bank Holiday healthcare
PATIENTS are being urged to plan carefully ahead of the Easter Bank Holiday, by requesting repeat prescriptions in advance and making themselves aware of primary…
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Spring is hopping into Oldham town centre with family fun day
Oldham Council and the Town Centre Business Partnership are inviting residents to Parliament Square for the annual Easter-themed event, Spring into Oldham. On Saturday March, 24…
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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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Trains disruption during Easter as work continues on Great North Rail Project
RAIL USERS will be affected as work to deliver the ambitious multi-billion pound Great North Rail Project is continuing over Easter and beyond meaning passengers…
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Children get crafty in Uppermill on Good Friday
CHILDREN GOT hands on with creative crafts and activities at a Good Friday extravaganza at St Chad’s Parish Centre in Uppermill. Around 35 children from Sundays…
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Well is fighting fit for the Stroke Association
A HOST of goodies and treats were in store at Well Pharmacy in Uppermill as they held a Charity Fun Day to raise money for…
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Sports editor reflects on Easter Groundhop excitement
Saddleworth Independent Sports editor Tony Bugby joined non-league football diehards for part of The Easter Groundhop in which many watched a remarkable 13 games in…
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Saddleworth Morris Men return with call for members
THE LIVELY Saddleworth Morris Men will return to action on Maundy Thursday (April 13) and Good Friday (April 14) to entertain the public once again.…
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Uppermill canal to reopen by Easter
THE FIRST boats since repairs and strengthening work started on the Huddersfield Canal will pass through Uppermill on time at Easter. The news will delight…
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Treats in store at Well Pharmacy Uppermill Charity Fun Day
A HOST of goodies and treats lie in store at Well Pharmacy in Uppermill as they are holding a Charity Fun Day on Wednesday, April…
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Get creative to make history at Saddleworth Museum Easter workshop
JOIN IN an Easter Museum Makes family workshop to get creative with the history of Saddleworth’s Magnificent Mills. Find out how rabbits played a part…
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Saddleworth Morris Men return for first dance of the year
SADDLEWORTH MORRIS Men will dance out for the first time in 2016 on the evening of Maundy Thursday then around the villages of Saddleworth on…
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