OLDHAM will shine brightly once again as Illuminate Light Night transforms the town centre with dazzling light art, performances and installations. Everyone is invited to…
View More Oldham town centre to dazzle with art and performances for Illuminate Light Night
ENJOY a musical afternoon as Saddleworth’s talented choirs and groups come together for a special ‘Celebrate Christmas’ concert. The event takes place for the first…
View More Saddleworth choirs unite for festive ‘Celebrate Christmas’ concert in Uppermill
SADDLEWORTH’S homes, shops and businesses will shine brightly with festive cheer as the community’s Christmas Illuminations Competition returns. The popular annual event is run by…
View More Saddleworth to shine with festive cheer for Illuminations competition
THERE will be beer, music, food, crafts and more beer at a special two-day family-friendly event in Dobcross. Dobcross Beer Festival returns for a second…
View More Dobcross Beer Festival to delight with line-up of ales, food and music
A SPOOKY Saddleworth favourite is back on the water this Halloween – and it promises fun for the whole family. The Little Blue Boat, run…
View More Spooky canal trips return with the little blue boat this Halloween
A FANTASTIC day of live music and a fireworks finale lies in wait at the popular annual Party in the Park in Delph. Wake Up…
View More Delph to rock as Party in the Park returns
OLDHAM town centre will step into the past later this month when Nostalgic Oldham returns on Saturday, September 27 (11am–4pm) with a packed day of…
View More Nostalgic Oldham set to take town centre back in time
A HOST of brews at Saddleworth Beer Festival proved so popular that the kegs were drunk dry before last orders as well as raising £2,600…
View More Three cheers as sell-out Saddleworth Beer Festival raises £2,600 for charities
A MONTH-LONG celebration of live entertainment throughout June aims to bring a boost to Oldham town centre’s venues and night-life. From open mic nights and…
View More Oldham Live initiative aims to showcase town centre venues and night-life
SUNSHINE, samba and stilt walking delighted visitors of all ages at a second annual family fun day in Mossley. Spring Up! saw a free colourful…
View More Stilts, samba and smiles at Mossley’s spring celebration
LYDGATE will join areas across the country marking the 80th anniversary of VE Day with its own community event. The village’s old Church Hall will…
View More Lydgate to honour World War II triumph with VE Day anniversary event
FILL your Sunday evenings with the sound of brass as free monthly concerts return to Delph Band Club. The popular concerts are back at the…
View More Sound of Sunday brass returns to Delph Band Club
DIGGLE’S much-loved Scarecrow Trail is back and celebrating its fifth official year! (Though in reality, it’s the seventh – with two missed years due to…
View More Diggle scarecrow trail celebrates its fifth year
A LOCAL hospice’s version of Strictly Come Dancing has tangoed its way to triumph, raising over £65,000 for patient care. Dr Kershaw’s Hospice says it…
View More Hospice’s dancing competition was Strictly sensational
A CRACKING concert for the whole family is coming to the area for the first time as audiences can watch Wallace & Gromit while Uppermill…
View More Cracking concert sees Uppermill Band play live along to Wallace & Gromit film
ARE you passionate about the outdoors, photography, or filmmaking and want to give back to your community while learning new skills and meeting like-minded people?…
View More Enthusiastic volunteers needed to help inspire creative and outdoor projects
A FESTIVE array of tractors decked out with lights, tinsel and decorations will take to the streets of Saddleworth for their annual Christmas Eve Parade.…
View More Tractors to take to streets for fundraising Christmas Eve Parade
AN EYE-CATCHING array of paintings, drawings, prints and sculptures will be on display as The Saddleworth Group of Artists holds its Winter Exhibition in Uppermill.…
View More Winter Exhibition brings creative display from Saddleworth Group of Artists
Images by Gemma Carter COMMUNITY spirit was alive and kicking in Greenfield as Saddleworth Morris hosted a successful beer festival to celebrate surpassing its fundraising…
View More Saddleworth Morris raise a glass at beer festival
SADDLEWORTH Community Hydro is celebrating ten years of generating green energy as well as donating thousands of pounds to local groups and projects. In 2014,…
View More Decade milestone of generating green energy and grants for Saddleworth Hydro
A LOCAL charity is celebrating the first birthday of its mascot by inviting supporters and the community to join a Teddy Bears’ Picnic. Emmaus Mossley…
View More Have a bear-y good time at Emmaus Mossley picnic
SADDLEWORTH Parish Council’s new chair is gearing up for the annual Strawberry Tea event – a favourite in the calendar! Set to take place on…
View More Strawberry Tea event to raise funds for Saddleworth Parish Chairman’s Charity
The winners of the 17th annual Delph Donkey Scarecrow Trail have now been revealed. For 16 days, a host of creative scarecrows filled the village…
View More Delph scarecrow trail prize winners revealed
FAIRGROUND games, stalls, music and surprise guests are just some of the treats in store at a Special Summer Fair at Greenfield Primary School. The…
View More Fun for all as Greenfield Primary School Special Summer Fair
THERE will be no shortage of amusement for all of the family to enjoy in Diggle later this month. The Friends of Diggle School (FODS)…
View More All the fun of the fair coming to Diggle
A TALENTED line-up of international artists will deliver a superb series of events as Uppermill Summer Music Festival returns. The Festival will bring top-notch music-making…
View More Top international talent descends for Uppermill Summer Music Festival
SADDLEWORTH Round Table is once again bringing a burst of vintage charm to Uppermill with Steam Fest 2024. Following the success of last year’s inaugural…
View More Saddleworth Steam Fest: Igniting History for Charity in Uppermill
STEP out and discover places of special interest in Oldham town centre and Alexandra Park on the next fundraiser for Saddleworth Palestine Women’s Scholarship Fund.…
View More Oldham Heritage Walk to raise funds for Palestine Women’s Scholarship Fund
DIVE in and enjoy a new feature documentary about cold water swimming on the big screen in Saddleworth along with the chance to quiz the…
View More Dive into new ‘Wild Water’ feature documentary at Millgate
By Charlotte Hall – Local Democracy Reporter ARTISTS and activists have celebrated a milestone in the Save the Oldham Coliseum campaign. Campaigners confirmed talks to…
View More Oldham Coliseum rescue ‘very much back on the table’
SADDLEWORTH’S Steam Fest is making a triumphant return this summer, promising two days of vintage machinery and family-friendly entertainment. After a successful inaugural event in…
View More Full steam ahead for Saddleworth Steam Fest 2024
By Charlotte Hall – Local Democracy Reporter PLANS to build a temporary ‘bubble-like’ theatre venue for the Oldham Coliseum group could pose problems for disabled…
View More Plans for Oldham Coliseum’s pop-up theatre spark fears about disabled parking
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…
View More Saddleworth Women’s Morris and Clog line up for debut dance
ORGANISERS of the hugely successful Wellifest and Saddleworth Show weekend event hope to again break records for money raised this year. After making more than…
View More Festival and Saddleworth Show organisers hope to give it plenty of Welli in 2024
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