HUNDREDS of people took part in a variety of events across Saddleworth to join in the Great Big Green Week’s nationwide celebration of action on…
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Saddleworth Show spectacle raises thousands for local causes
THE sun shone on Saddleworth Show as about 3,000 people enjoyed an afternoon of fun as well as helping to raise thousands of pounds for…
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WIN TICKETS: Marsden Jazz Festival returns with a blast
AFTER a tough 2020 which saw the first-ever cancellation of Marsden Jazz Festival in almost 30 years, the award-winning musical extravaganza is returning next month.…
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Arts Centre put measures in place to protect against virus
MILLGATE Arts Centre and Saddleworth Players take the well-being of its audiences, cast and crew very seriously. Once re-opened the aim is to stay open.…
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Get ready for Summer Show spectacle
THERE will be fun and games for all the family as the Saddleworth Show is set to return later this year. The annual event, organised…
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COLUMN: From the Street Salad servings are not heavy going
UPPERMILL record shop owner Brett Savage has penned the first of a new series of musical profiles for the Independent. Here, for starters, Brett from…
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‘Brilliant’ WelliFest is a sell-out success
AROUND 1,250 festivalgoers enjoyed the sound of music returning to Saddleworth at a ‘brilliant’ WelliFest. The popular family music event was cancelled last year due…
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Let the music play-online festival to raise money for mental health charity
AN Uppermill-based mental health specialist is combining his two biggest passions to organise ‘the world’s cheapest music festival’. In just over three weeks, Paul Wolstenholme…
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Mayor of Oldham cancels all engagements during coronavirus outbreak
THE community-spirited Mayor of Oldham, Cllr Ginny Alexander, has taken the ‘heart-wrenching decision’ to postpone every engagement for the foreseeable future because of the coronavirus outbreak.…
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Calendar of events for Saddleworth Parish Council chairman’s charities cancelled
THE coronavirus outbreak has curtailed the fundraising activities of Saddleworth Parish Council Chairman’s Charity Committee. Chairman Cllr Jamie Curley said they had planned a busy programme…
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