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Summer arts festival to draw a palette of talent
A POPULAR festival dedicated to visual art is returning this summer, which will attract visitors from across Saddleworth and beyond. Holmfirth Artweek has been an…
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Festival to celebrate Oldham’s 175th anniversary
THE 175th anniversary of Oldham will be celebrated at the return of an outdoor arts festival. Festival Oldham will showcase the best local, regional and…
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Greenfield ultra runner Colin enjoying well deserved rest after historic 200-mile feat
GREENFIELD’S history-making ultra runner is putting his feet up after completing his epic 200-mile ‘slog’ – he has to. But Colin Green already has a…
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It’s a dog’s life as Fun Show returns to Greenfield
THERE is excitement in store for you and your favourite four-legged friends as a Fun Dog Show returns to Greenfield. The event will take place…
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Dobcross youngsters perform at Derbyshire bandstand
A CANCELLED coach didn’t stop a determined group of Saddleworth youngsters from heading to the Peak District to perform a two-hour concert. Dobcross Youth Band…
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‘Coliseum at the Roundabout’ brings pop-up theatre and activities to town
POP-UP theatre is coming to the streets of Oldham thanks to ‘Coliseum at the Roundabout’. The event, hosted by Oldham Coliseum Theatre, will take place…
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The brothers bringing folk music magic to Mossley
TWO brothers who have gone down a storm at folk festivals and Parisian circuses will soon be treating an audience in Mossley. The Brothers Gillespie,…
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Second hand market to return to Saddleworth School
SADDLEWORTH School is to host a fundraising second hand market on Sunday, March 24. The market, which has been organised by Friends of Saddleworth School…
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Saddleworth Musical Society spreads cheer with charity concert
KIND-hearted members of Saddleworth Musical Society held a charity Christmas concert with pupils from Diggle Primary School to help raise funds for their chosen charities. A…
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Step back in time with Saddleworth Historical Society
TWO fascinating talks will be central to the forthcoming meetings of the Saddleworth Historical Society. If you have no plans for Valentine’s Day, head down…
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Remembrance concerts to honour the war dead
SADDLEWORTH will come together to remember people who have died in wars around the world. Across Remembrance weekend, there will be opportunities to commemorate the…
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Dr Kershaw’s Golf Cup raises over £6,500 to support hospice patients
FUNDRAISERS at this year’s Dr Kershaw’s Golf Cup teed off to raise just over £6,500 to support the hospice’s patients and their families across the…
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Oldham bonfire back with a bang
OLDHAM’S bonfire will be back with a bang for its 11th year, with everyone invited to come along and join in the fun. The largest…
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Santa Dash and Winter Wonderland set to bring sell-out festive fun
UP TO 1,800 festive figures could be running the streets of Uppermill as this year’s Santa Dash looks set to be another sell-out event. The…
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New date announced for Saddleworth Steam Fest
SADDLEWORTH will be steaming as an inaugural festival shows off the best the power source can produce after the original date was postponed. Steam Fest…
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Sunbirds soaring high in UK with new music and tour
NEW music from top musicians is coming to the North West thanks to the talents of Sunbirds. The new band of The Beautiful South’s Dave…
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Art exhibition part of Saddleworth Church’s heritage week
Images by Stuart Coleman SADDLEWORTH St Chad Parish Church is hosting an art exhibition this week as part of this year’s Heritage Open Days. Some…
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Saddleworth’s Olympic spirit produces brilliant show
TO SAY competitive spirit was flowing as the Saddleworth Village Olympics (SVO) got underway would be somewhat of an understatement. And the hundreds of athletes…
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A chance to learn more about Saddleworth’s history
SADDLEWORTH will play its part in a special event where people can discover more about the people, places, buildings and stories of Oldham’s history. Oldham…
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Ocean Colour Scene bring top hits and anthems on tour
INDIE-ROCK legends Ocean Colour Scene will perform their biggest hits and anthems on their latest tour of the UK. Halifax on Thursday, August 24 will…
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Saddleworth Historical Society event listing
SADDLEWORTH HISTORICAL SOCIETY has a meeting on Wednesday 10th May 2023 at 7.30pm. The venue is Saddleworth Museum Gallery, High Street, Uppermill. The meeting features…
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Judy and Liza come to Delph’s Millgate
TWO West End stars will bring a pair of Hollywood legends to the theatre at Delph’s Millgate Arts Centre. For Emma Dears and Helen Sheals…
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New friends needed for FODS
A FUNDRAISING group that has contributed more than £50,000 to a Saddleworth primary school has been inundated with membership enquiries after announcing its team is…
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Grotton shines bright at Christmas fair and lights switch-on
THE Christmas lights are on in Grotton as the festive season gets well underway. At the annual switch-on event, there were carols around the Christmas…
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Services and events for Saddleworth churches this Christmas
THE Church of England in Saddleworth is holding various services and events across the area for Christmas. Find out what’s going on in your area…
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White rose to fly high on Yorkshire Day
THE white rose will be flying high and proud as Saddleworth celebrates Yorkshire Day on Sunday, July 31. Saddleworth’s administrative ties with Yorkshire were cut…
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Curtain lifts on new season of entertainment at Millgate
THE curtain is rising on a new season of theatre, drama, music, films and thrilling entertainment at the Millgate Arts Centre in Delph. A Season…
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Four days of Platinum Jubilee celebrations coming to Oldham
A four-day festival of Platinum Jubilee celebrations will take place across Oldham from Thursday, 2 June. With an array of exciting events lined up over…
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Let’s get this party started Council grants finally confirmed after delay and apology
PATRIOTIC locals are set to turn Saddleworth red, white and blue for a Royal appointment next month. It promises to be the same across the…
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Response to Covid-19 at the Satellite Centre
VISITORS to the Satellite Centre in Greenfield are asked to follow regulations in place to help keep users, volunteers and staff safe during the Covid-19…
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Christmas cheer comes to villages
SADDLEWORTH’S villages will shine brightly with Christmas cheer as light switch-ons and festive events take place across the area. The first village to turn on…
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Coffee afternoons back on the table at Christ Church Friezland
RAISE a glass – or rather as mug and a cake – as the popular Coffee Afternoons have restarted at Christ Church Friezland following a…
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Santa Claus is coming to town!
SADDLEWORTH’S streets will be filled with festive runners once more as the Santa Dash returns on December 4. The popular event, organised by Saddleworth Round…
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