TWO Saddleworth Parish councillors have stepped out on the first part of a fundraising challenge to support this year’s Yorkshire Day Fayre. After receiving requests…
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Saddleworth’s Kevin Sinfield honoured with OBE for fundraising efforts
KEVIN Sinfield may be the one who has received an OBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list but he is adamant it is not all…
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Plain sailing as Ellia raises £2,000 for children’s hospital
GRASSCROFT’S Ellia Rhodes has raised more than £2,000 for the Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital (RMCH). The 16-year-old took to the water for 10 hours at…
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Step out over Three Peaks in aid of Mahdlo Youth Zone
LOCALS are invited to put their best foot forward as the ‘Three Peaks of Saddleworth’ walk returns in aid of Mahdlo Youth Zone on Saturday,…
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Sinfield welcomes match funding boost for MND research
RESEARCH investigating potential treatments for motor neurone disease (MND) has secured a further funding boost, bolstered by the efforts of Grasscroft rugby league legend Kevin…
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Frank’s a lot! Atlantic oarsman collects Pride prize
ATLANTIC rower and charity fundraiser Frank Rothwell can add another prestigious accolade to his growing collection. Frank’s ocean crossing achievement earlier this year raised more…
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Three generations step out for Dr Kershaw’s Virtual Hospice Walk
THREE generations of one family aged from 18 to 80 are stepping out together for one cause this summer. Dr Kershaw’s volunteer Margaret Wright, from…
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Cash boost for community assests
TWO community assets have each received a boost of £1,144.17 from Saddleworth Round Table. Cheques were presented by Round Table chairman John Arthurs and members…
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Fundraising heroes Kevin and Frank receive Freedom of Borough
TWO Saddleworth men who raised more than £3.5 million for charity have become Honorary Freemen of the Borough of Oldham. Kevin Sinfield MBE and Frank…
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Gemma steps ahead of walking target
SADDLEWORTH Independent’s Gemma Carter got out from in front of her computer and strode into the great outdoors to raise money for Maggie’s Oldham. 300,000…
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