ENJOY a Christmas Concert with Friezland Brass Band on Sunday, December 21. All are welcome to the event at Uppermill Conservative Club, on the village…
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Abney Orchestra brings sound of music with Summer Concert
THE sound of music will raise the roof at Christ Church Friezland as Abney Orchestra presents its Summer Concert. The friendly community orchestra, based in…
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Friezland Primary pupils bring smiles to Reach Out community event
THERE was community spirit and smiles all around as Friezland Primary School made a special visit to Lido House in Grotton for the latest Reach…
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Silent soldiers unveiled in Saddleworth villages
THIS year marks 100 years of Saddleworth Royal British Legion, which continues to support local service men and women and their families. With the centenary…
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Solicitors and Brownies go green with planting in Friezland
GREEN-FINGERED Brownies have teamed up with staff from Pearson Solicitors to plant trees and help provide natural habitats in Friezland. The group planted the trees…
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Flower power brings festive fun to Saddleworth
WHO WOULD have thought a meeting of a floral art society could carry a message – if anyone thinks that flowers are done by sweet…
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SADDLEWORTH Flower Club invites you to a festive flower arranging demonstration. ‘It’s Christmas’ by Kathleen Williams from Chadderton will be held on Tuesday, November 14,…
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Artists to showcase work at Greenfield church
A SADDLEWORTH village church will once again be filled with colour and creativity for an entire weekend. That’s because Friezland Parish Church will be holding…
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Man dies after Greenfield water fall
A MAN has died after he is believed to have slipped into water at Greenfield. A large emergency services response descended on the village late…
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Historic station house set to disappear for new houses
A MUCH-LOVED former station house is set to disappear after outline planning permission was granted to demolish it and replace it with four properties. What…
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Best of brass returns to Saddleworth for Whit Friday contests
A FAMILIAR sound will return to the streets of Saddleworth this year – the sound of brass band music. The event, dubbed as ‘The Greatest…
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Creatures great and small welcome at annual Horseman’s Carol Service
FOUR-LEGGED friends of all kinds are welcome to join in the festive celebrations at the annual Horseman’s Carol Service on Saturday, December 10 at Friezland…
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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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Saddleworth war heroes commemorated with poppy gesture
SADDLEWORTH’S fallen soldiers are being remembered with poppy crosses that have been placed on the area’s Commonwealth War Graves. A total of 20 men who…
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Festival to hit right notes this Autumn
A FOUR-DAY music festival is bringing performers from around the UK to Saddleworth this month. Music lovers can enjoy the annual Autumn Music Festival from…
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Join the Saddleworth Floral Art Society
THERE are colourful and creative demonstrations in store with Saddleworth Floral Art Society. The group meets on the second Tuesday of each month at Friezland…
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Can you help find missing bowls trophy?
A GREENFIELD man is trying to locate a bowling trophy which used to be contested in memory of his grandfather. Simon King’s only lead was…
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Unlocked – public footpath now free of restrictions
A WELL used public footpath in Greenfield is finally fully re-open after pressure from local councillors and Oldham’s Public Rights of Way officer. The path…
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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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Floral Arts Society blooms strong after 50 years
BEAUTIFUL flower arrangements representing the last five decades caught the eye at a special event to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Saddleworth Floral Arts Society.…
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All things Bright and beautiful – new school officially opened
A NEW independent school dedicated to helping children with autism has officially opened in Saddleworth. Bright Futures on Friezland Lane, Greenfield has been operational since…
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A neigh in a manger! Horseman’s carol service is success
CIVIC dignitaries joined locals and their animals for an annual carol service with a difference. Even the weather was kinder on visitors and their pets…
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Christ Church Friezland still community hub as extensive repairs progress well
THE bells will be ringing out loud once more by Christmas at Christ Church Friezland as good progress is made with extensive restoration works. The…
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BA pilot inspires pupils at Friezland Primary as part of Oldham Pledge
By Liam Brown THERE was excitement right the way through from take-off to landing as an exciting aviation workshop came to Friezland Primary School. Pupils from…
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Creatures great and small gather for Horseman’s Carol service in Greenfield
CREATURES great and small braved the biting cold to join guests at the annual Horseman’s Christmas Carol in Greenfield. Dogs, horses and their owners donned…
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Lottery fund helps secure historic church renovation
Words by Matt Taylor MAJOR restoration works are on track at historic Christ Church Friezland thanks to fundraising and support from the Heritage Lottery Fund.…
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Horses for courses at annual fun TREC event at Friezland Arena
A GROUP of riders and their trusty steeds met at Friezland Arena to take part in the annual fun TREC event, now in its 18th…
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Friezland Brass Band celebrates first successful year of Max power
FRIEZLAND Brass Band have been celebrating a year with Musical Director Max Stannard at the helm. The band, which faced the possibility of folding before…
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Friezland Community Show to bring fun for all the family
THERE will be fun for all the family as Friezland’s Community Show returns on Saturday, September 23 following a hugely successful debut last year. This…
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WPBA Fun TREC brings horse competitions to Friezland
ADVENTUROUS HORSE riders can take part in the WPBA Fun TREC on Sunday, October 1. It has been organised by Friezland User Group and takes…
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Friezland Primary School must do better says Ofsted report
ONE OF Saddleworth’s smallest primary schools has pledged to bring about urgent changes after a damning Ofsted report. Friezland Primary School in Greenfield has slipped…
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Perfect St Paul’s crowned Hi 5 Netball champions
ST PAUL’S are the winners of the Oldham Primary School Hi 5 Netball League having a perfect record from 10 games. Runners-up were Hulme Prep…
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Third award for fairtrade Friezland Primary School
SOCIAL-MINDED pupils at Friezland Primary are celebrating after receiving their third ‘Fair Achiever’ award for supporting Fairtrade. A committee of children, parents, staff and community…
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Can you help find the Hadfield Cup?
THE SEARCH is on for a treasured Whit Friday Band Contest Cup which was donated by a local family. An array of cups for winners…
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