AN EVENING of folk music aims to hit all the right notes in aid of Saddleworth Palestine Women’s Scholarship Fund (SPWSF). The Fund is holding…
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Saddleworth Morris raise a glass at beer festival
Images by Gemma Carter COMMUNITY spirit was alive and kicking in Greenfield as Saddleworth Morris hosted a successful beer festival to celebrate surpassing its fundraising…
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D-Day anniversary walk raises over £1,000 to support veterans
MORE than £1,000 was raised to support veterans as determined fundraisers tackled a challenging ‘80km for 80 years’ walk to mark the anniversary of D-Day.…
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Uppermill Band reaches new heights with Snowdon performance
A SADDLEWORTH brass band has scaled new heights – with a performance at the top of Mount Snowdon after completing a fundraising challenge. Members of…
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Uppermill’s Santa Dash provides a ho, ho, ho-st of brilliant moments
12 SANTAS walk into a pub may sound like the first line of a joke – but this was serious business Especially as they found…
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Saddleworth’s popular Santa Dash to return this year
THE familiar flock of red and white costumes will once again grace Saddleworth’s streets during the festive period this year. That’s because the traditional Santa…
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Family’s mission to help terminally ill girl’s dreams come true
A SADDLEWORTH family are hoping to raise enough money to give their terminally ill teenage girl some memories to cherish together. Nolianni Adamson, who is…
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ABC Diagnosis raises over £15,000 for breast cancer patients’ exercise retreats
A DIGGLE woman with breast cancer inspired a group of walkers to tackle the Three Peaks of Saddleworth and raise more than £5,700 for exercise…
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Brass band making new stands after funding boost
A SADDLEWORTH brass band is celebrating after an out-stand-ing generous donation. Those playing for Friezland are now updating their music stand banners after The East…
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Best of British Themed Strictly Dance Event Flies the Flag with Thousands Raised for Patient Care at Dr Kershaw’s Hospice
After months of training and fundraising, twelve couples came together at the glitzy red, white and blue themed event, raising vital funds for patient care…
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Fundraiser Sarah smashes total after a year of challenges
A CHARITY fundraiser is taking a well-earned rest after a year of challenges saw her reach an astonishing £25,000. Sarah Tate walked, swam and cycled…
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Another eggs-cellent idea from fundraiser Sally
A LEES woman admits the number of Easter eggs in her house as she collects for local schools, hospitals and groups is a ‘bit of…
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Saddleworth singers to host Zumba fundraiser
ALL are welcome to join the Saddleworth Singers at their latest event as they host a Zumba fundraiser. The event will take place on Saturday,…
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Officers ‘tackle’ 13-hour sports challenge for charity
A CHALLENGING fundraising marathon over 13 hours saw local police and rugby league legends come face-to-face to raise money for Mahdlo Youth Zone. Chief Inspector…
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Matthew’s swim challenge surpasses all expectations
A YOUNG sports lover is back off the side-lines after an emergency hip operation and has completed a swim challenge, raising £1,000 for charity. In…
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Covid means try-ing times fundraising for youngsters’ tour
COVID-19 has disrupted the fundraising of Saddleworth Rangers Under-14s for their tour of Spain. With little more than six months until departure, the lads have…
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Get Together goes great to raise over £1,000 for charities
TUG of war, brass bands, dancing and a penalty shootout were just some of the games and entertainment to enjoy at The Great Saddleworth Get…
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Grace’s garden is bloomin’ brilliant thanks to community effort
THERE was no sign of Nick Knowles or Alan Titchmarsh as the Saddleworth community swung into action for Greenfield youngster Grace Beharall. But it was…
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Frank’s life on the ocean wave is just swell! Greenfield rower reaches halfway point of Atlantic crossing
ADVENTURER Frank Rothwell is having a ‘whale of a time’ in his bid to become the oldest man to row solo across the Atlantic Ocean.…
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Francis House Children’s Hospice goes virtual for Glass Slipper Ball
FRANCIS House Children’s Hospice has teamed up with top North West talent for a virtual night of spectacular entertainment to raise money for children and…
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Katy faces the chop after 25 years to help children’s cancer charity
IT was literally a weight lifted from her shoulders as Katy Miller had her first serious hair cut since the age of 12. The 37-year-old…
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Cricketers’ 30-mile charity walk raises £5,000
CRICKETERS from Austerlands put their best feet forward completing a 30-mile charity walkathon. The group of 30 braved the wet on Saturday, July 4 to…
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Star comedy line-up to raise funds for Greenfield Primary
By Jodie Saville A STAR line-up of hilarious comedians will have their audience in stitches to help raise funds for Greenfield Primary School. The school’s…
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Mia hosts charity fundraiser for Mind
By Matt Taylor A 20-year-old Saddleworth woman is hosting an afternoon tea event at Vintage Cupcake Kitchen as part of her fundraising efforts for mental…
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Team GB women’s hockey start helps raise almost £3,500 for Oldham Hockey Club
AN evening with Kate Richardson-Walsh, who captained Team GB women’s hockey to gold at the Olympic Games in Rio, raised almost £3,500 for Oldham Hockey…
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Popular Motown charity concert returns to Uppermill for Dr Kershaw’s
A POPULAR annual charity gig is hoping to continue its success of raising £2,000 for Dr Kershaw’s Hospice as it returns for a fifth time…
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Stars return to Waterhead for Danny Jones fundraiser
RUGBY League legends Kevin Sinfield, Paul Sculthorpe and Barrie McDermott went back to where their playing days began for a charity sevens tournament. They were…
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Cats running out of lives without help from Comedy Night
GET ready to smash a few plates, down a few Ouzos and dance like Zorba… all for a good cause. The Milan Bar, Lees is…
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Greenfield trio to brave head shave challenge in honour of mum
THREE siblings are braving the shave as they aim to raise £1,000 for The Christie Hospital in honour of their mum. Donna Jones and her…
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Waterhead trio to return for charity sevens competition
RUGBY League legends Kevin Sinfield, Paul Sculthorpe and Barrie McDermott are returning to play at the club where their careers began. The three will appear…
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Musicians puttin’ on the ritz for Saddleworth School
DO NOT miss a fantastic night of jazz and swing music in aid of Saddleworth School’s 2017 prom. Vocalist Graham Wheeler will headline at the…
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Friends of Bright Futures School to host Michael Bublé tribute night fundraiser
GET SET for a night of swing and soul with a Michael Bublé tribute night fundraiser at The Royal George in Greenfield on Friday, February…
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Fabulous fashion show by Lucy Cobb raises £3,660 for children’s charity
A FABULOUS fundraising fashion show was held by Lucy Cobb boutique to celebrate their tenth anniversary of being in Uppermill. The event was a Champagne…
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Friends of Bright Futures School to host Lionel Richie Tribute Night fundraiser
THE SOUND of Lionel Richie will be brought to Saddleworth this month at a tribute night in aid of a Grasscroft School for children with…
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