KEVIN Sinfield could be forgiven for wanting to give his legs a rest after completing his latest mammoth fundraising challenge. But expect him back on…
View More Kevin Sinfield set to be back on Saddleworth’s street after latest fundraising challenge
A SOCIAL club for like-minded young men is proving that community spirit is alive and well in Saddleworth. Indeed, Saddleworth Round Table’s fundraising efforts in…
View More A record year of fundraising for Saddleworth Round Table
THE CALL has gone out to dust off those hiking boots after a Saddleworth challenge was confirmed. Saturday, July 5 will see people take on…
View More People asked to aim high as Saddleworth Three Peaks challenge announced
CHILDREN from Saddleworth and Oldham babyballet classes have been showcasing their dancing skills to help raise £428,000 for pregnancy and baby charity Tommy’s. Dancers aged…
View More babyballet tots dance to help save babies’ lives
A SADDLEWORTH institution hopes to see progress soon after announcing plans to raise £100,000 to develop it as a community theatre. Millgate Arts Centre in…
View More Saddleworth venue hopes for progress soon in six-figure fundraising drive
A FOLK NIGHT hit all the right notes to raise more than £2,300 for the Saddleworth Palestine Women’s Scholarship Fund. More than 100 supportive attendees…
View More Folk Night raises more than £2,300 for Palestinian Women’s Education
TWO men from Saddleworth embarked on a mammoth walk in northern Spain to raise thousands for a charity in memory of their close friend. Andy…
View More Saddleworth pair’s Spain walk in friend’s memory
AN EYE-CATCHING fairy garden trail brought a sprinkle of magic to Dobcross as well as raising £445.34. Friends of Dobcross School (FODS), with support from residents, created…
View More Fundraising fairy garden trail brings magical boost to Dobcross
THREE daring businessmen are taking their fundraising endeavours to new heights – 15,000ft to be exact. Joint founder and owner Martin Hill of Oldham-based Hill’s…
View More HPP daredevils take fundraising efforts to new heights – 15,000ft!
A HERITAGE Walk and Yoga Class were the latest fundraisers to bring a boost of more than £2,000 to the Saddleworth Palestine Women’s Scholarship Fund.…
View More Heritage Walk and Yoga Class bring boost to Palestine Women’s Scholarship Fund
SADDLEWORTH Parish Council’s new chair is gearing up for the annual Strawberry Tea event – a favourite in the calendar! Set to take place on…
View More Strawberry Tea event to raise funds for Saddleworth Parish Chairman’s Charity
SADDLEWORTH Round Table is once again bringing a burst of vintage charm to Uppermill with Steam Fest 2024. Following the success of last year’s inaugural…
View More Saddleworth Steam Fest: Igniting History for Charity in Uppermill
ORGANISERS were left ‘overwhelmed’ after a sponsored walk around the skyline of Castleshaw raised £1,500 for two charities. The group met at Cavallo Coffee Box,…
View More Walkers step out around Castleshaw to raise £1,500
SADDLEWORTH Morris Men are calling on the kind-hearted community to help them muster funds so this year’s Rushcart Festival can go ahead. The popular annual…
View More Call for community support and donations to secure Rushcart Festival
A TABLE top and car boot sale will take place at Greenfield Primary to raise funds for the school. It will be held on Saturday,…
View More June car boot sale to raise funds for Greenfield Primary
THE annual Diggle Scarecrow Trail, organised by the Friends of Diggle School (FODS), has returned with a television-inspired twist. More than 30 creatively crafted scarecrows…
View More TV stars descend on Diggle for its Scarecrow Trail
VILLAGERS have succeeded in saving a shop and Post Office after raising enough funds to take it on. Now the countdown is on to the…
View More Villagers preparing to open their store and Post Office after fundraising effort
SADDLEWORTH is set to play host to a group of walkers on their March of the Day as they raise funds for and awareness of…
View More Saddleworth ready for its March of the Day
WELCOME in the warmer weather with a Spring Buffet Luncheon at Saddleworth Museum in Uppermill on Sunday, April 7. All are welcome to the event…
View More Welcome in Spring with Buffet at Saddleworth Museum
A SADDLEWORTH pub is pushing on its charity fundraising in the name of motor neurone disease. This time, though, the connection for Grasscroft’s Farrars Arms…
View More Saddleworth pub’s personal reason for raising charity funds with supper club
TWO kind-hearted companies have pledged their support to help volunteers from Oldham Mountain Rescue Team. Last year, the heroes of our hills took delivery of…
View More Companies pledge support for Oldham Mountain Rescue Team
SOLEMNITY dominated as Saddleworth put on a show of solidarity with Palestine. More than 100 people gathered for a Breakfast for Palestine, organised by the…
View More Saddleworth Palestine Women’s Scholarship Fund shows solidarity with people caught up in conflict
A 25-mile walk over 10 hours was the latest challenge for determined fundraiser Sarah Tate – and she is already gearing up to tackle a…
View More 25-mile walk and 24-hour row tackled by fundraiser Sarah
STAFF at a local business have shown their support for the UK’s largest breast cancer charity for the eighth successive year. Workers at Hill’s Panel…
View More Local business turns pink again to show support for charity
A DEDICATED fundraiser may have already raised £26,500 for local causes in just 12 months, but now she is aiming to help even more people…
View More Dedicated fundraiser seeks community support to help secure charitable trust status
FUNDRAISERS at this year’s Dr Kershaw’s Golf Cup teed off to raise just over £6,500 to support the hospice’s patients and their families across the…
View More Dr Kershaw’s Golf Cup raises over £6,500 to support hospice patients
THOUSANDS of artworks from hundreds of exhibitors were on display as this year’s Holmfirth Artweek raised £36,000 for local charities. The much-loved event in July…
View More Popular Holmfirth Artweek raises £36,000 for local charities
MACHINES have steamed into Uppermill ahead of a new event – and Oldham Athletic chairman Frank Rothwell was there to greet them. Hosted by Saddleworth…
View More Steaming Success: Inaugural Saddleworth Steam Fest draws enthusiasts from near and far!
UP TO 1,800 festive figures could be running the streets of Uppermill as this year’s Santa Dash looks set to be another sell-out event. The…
View More Santa Dash and Winter Wonderland set to bring sell-out festive fun
A COLOURFUL night walk around Oldham is returning this year to help raise money for a cancer support charity. Maggie’s Culture Crawl, a 10k sponsored…
View More Oldham cancer charity’s Culture Crawl returns
PULL on your running shoes and help turn Oldham Half Marathon orange this year to raise money for cancer charity Maggie’s Oldham. The charity, based…
View More Turn the Oldham Half orange this Halloween with Maggie’s
LOCAL churches helped to raise hundreds of pounds for the Saddleworth branch of the Royal British Legion (RBL). The final total from this year’s charity…
View More Churches raise hundreds for good cause on Whit Friday
A KIND-HEARTED Greenfield schoolgirl received the recognition she deserved after raising hundreds of pounds for charity. Olivia Collins was so taken by tales she heard…
View More Greenfield schoolgirl’s kindness recognised at special assembly
A COMMUNITY stalwart has handed over the baton as President of Dovestone Women’s Institute after four years in the role. Jessica Moreland has been replaced…
View More Dedicated fundraiser hands over reins of Dovestone Women’s Institute
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