John Kirkbride reminds us of what we’ve got to look forward to in 2022 when Saddleworth’s famous Rushcart event is due to return I CAN’T…
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Rushcart banners bring colour to church
THIS colourful photo of Rushcart banners was sent in by Ray Little, capturing the display at St Chads Church above Uppermill. This year’s Rushcart festival…
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Gear up for epic Motorsport Festival
A NEW Motorsport Festival is coming to Yorkshire for the first time ever this June. The Yorkshire Motorsport Festival (YMSF) was meant to make its…
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Wellifest to bring sound of music back to Saddleworth
THE sound of music is returning to Saddleworth’s hills as plans for Wellifest this summer are still on track. The popular family music festival was…
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Saddleworth Morris Men set to fill the streets for 45th annual Rushcart Festival
ABOUT 200 morris dancers and musicians will take to the streets of Saddleworth for the 45th Rushcart event this month. The much-loved local tradition will…
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Sound of music returns with tenth Diggle Blues Festival
THE sound of music returns for a tenth year with the annual Diggle Blues Festival on Thursday, May 30 to Sunday, June 2. The free…
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Mouth-watering treat in store at debut food and drink festival in Ripponden
A mouth-watering treat lies in store at the first-ever Ripponden Food & Drink Festival which will be held on May Day. The festival, on Monday,…
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Carols around the Christmas tree as popular festival returns to St Mary’s in Greenfield
THERE were carols around the Christmas tree – all 15 of them – as St Mary’s Church in Greenfield held its popular festival. Organised by…
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The Loft hosts sensory and experiential events for Manchester Food and Drink Festival
A SERIES of exciting sensory and experiential events are being hosted at The Loft as part of the Manchester Food and Drink Festival. The Loft,…
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Cotton Clouds Festival hits right notes at packed out cricket club
MUSIC echoed around Greenfield’s hills as Cotton Clouds Festival made a return to a packed out Saddleworth Cricket Club. Starsailor headlined the two-day event, hot…
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