LOCAL teenagers are being given a boost to their health and wellbeing this summer. A new initiative is providing fitness opportunities for children aged 14…
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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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Quiz Time with the Diggle and Delph Donkeys
GET YOUR thinking caps on as quiz team The Diggle and Delph Donkeys have once again come up with 20 brainteasers for Saddleworth Independent readers. …
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Take a glimpse into Saddleworth Players’ future at Millgate preview
PEOPLE will be able to see into a golden future as Saddleworth Players showcase what is in store for next season. For the society will…
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Join in the fun at Oldham Digital Festival 2023
OLDHAM Library is hosting a celebration of all things digital on Saturday, March 25. Oldham Council and Peshkar, one of the country’s leading arts organisations,…
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Council provides fun family activities this February half-term
Oldham Council is subsidising fun family activities during the school holidays, to help those struggling during the Cost of Living crisis. Working with local partners,…
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Brass on the Grass rings out in Dobcross
THE sound of music rang out around Dobcross as the ever-popular Brass on the Grass concert returned. Blessed by fine weather, the large crowds on…
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Delph Band brings the sound of music to Grotton brass afternoon
THE sound of music rang out around Grotton as the sun shone down on an Afternoon of Brass with Delph Band. Locals gathered at Grotton…
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Saddleworth artists bring Summer Showcase of new works to Uppermill
A SUMMER Showcase of new original artworks is coming to Saddleworth Museum in Uppermill. The exhibition by Saddleworth Group of Artists runs from Saturday, June…
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Community pharmacies offer free blood pressure checks
FREE blood pressure checks are now available at all Saddleworth’s community pharmacies for anyone over the age of 40 as the NHS rolls out the…
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Landscape Inside Out exhibition comes to Gallery Oldham
LOCAL landscapes are being brought inside for visitors to admire as Gallery Oldham hosts its first joint large-scale exhibition by two Mossley-based artists. Landscape Inside…
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Free brass lessons with Dobcross Youth Band
DOBCROSS Youth Band is offering free brass lessons to beginner players. Funded by the youth and training bands’ recent successes at the Autumn Leaves contest…
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Lucy’s has her future all stitched up!
A TALENTED young textiles and knitwear designer is poised to host a debut solo exhibition, Time, Line and Stitch in her native Saddleworth. The works…
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Saddleworth Runners 5K to Fell Group is back for 2021
DO you want to gain the confidence to run off road and on the hills? Fancy trying trail or fell running but don’t know where…
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Virtual nativity ensures Christmas Story is still told
A CREATIVE virtual nativity online will make sure the Christmas Story is still told in Saddleworth this year despite restrictions due to the Covid-19 pandemic.…
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Saddleworth Independent celebrates anniversary by launching second title
SIX YEARS ago Saddleworth gained its very own newspaper when respected journalist Ken Bennett decided to give a voice to the villages. Over the years,…
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