DEDICATED brass band musicians are driving a novel fundraising idea aimed at saving a community-wide tradition. Saddleworth’s annual Whit Friday brass band contests are hailed as…
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Easter treat in store for charity and raffle winner thanks to Well Pharmacy Uppermill
THERE is an Easter treat in store for one lucky winner as well as a boost for charity Marie Curie thanks to Well Pharmacy in…
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Saddleworth Singers hit right notes to raise £750 for MIND
A boost of £750 has been presented to mental health charity MIND by Saddleworth Singers to help local children and young people. The ladies’ choir…
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The first Noel? Swimmer aspires to top spot in fundraising mission
NOEL Pine has swam from Dover to Calais and even started the return journey all without leaving a swimming pool. In the process, he has…
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Festive treats for all the family as WI’s Christmas Market returns
THERE are festive treats for all the family as Saddleworth Women’s Institute hold their popular Christmas Market on Sunday, December 2. First, the Wi is…
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Kind-hearted Lewis trades toys for cash for The Christie
MOST 11-year-olds are likely to be found saving up for the latest gadgets and toys to show off to their friends… But rather than buying…
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Kind-hearted pupil Lewis to set up shop for The Christie
MOST 11-year-olds are likely to be found saving up for the latest gadgets and toys to show off to their friends… But rather than buying…
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Saddleworth tech team raises more than £400 during World Alzheimer’s Month
TWENTY-THREE goals, 15 years of business and one charity cause made a football fundraiser a great night for all. IT firm Aspect IT, based in…
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Kind-hearted locals rally together for foodbank fundraiser at Muse
By Lois Johnston MUSE Wine Bar in Uppermill was the venue for a venture by kind-hearted locals raising money for the Hits Radio #nochildshouldgohungry food…
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Best seat in the house – and it could have your name on it
ARE you sitting comfortably? Well, you definitely will be if ambitious plans for the hub of Saddleworth’s thriving arts scene come to fruition. Last month…
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