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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