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…
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Companies pledge support for Oldham Mountain Rescue Team
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…
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Saddleworth Palestine Women’s Scholarship Fund shows solidarity with people caught up in conflict
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…
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25-mile walk and 24-hour row tackled by fundraiser Sarah
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…
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Local business turns pink again to show support for charity
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…
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Dedicated fundraiser seeks community support to help secure charitable trust status
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…
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Dr Kershaw’s Golf Cup raises over £6,500 to support hospice patients
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…
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Popular Holmfirth Artweek raises £36,000 for local charities
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…
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Steaming Success: Inaugural Saddleworth Steam Fest draws enthusiasts from near and far!
MACHINES have steamed into Uppermill ahead of a new event – and Oldham Athletic chairman Frank Rothwell was there to greet them. Hosted by Saddleworth…
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Santa Dash and Winter Wonderland set to bring sell-out festive fun
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…
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Oldham cancer charity’s Culture Crawl returns
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…
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Turn the Oldham Half orange this Halloween with Maggie’s
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…
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Churches raise hundreds for good cause on Whit Friday
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…
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Greenfield schoolgirl’s kindness recognised at special assembly
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…
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Dedicated fundraiser hands over reins of Dovestone Women’s Institute
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…
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Successful car boot sale raises funds for Saddleworth School
SHOPPERS gathered and handed over welcome funds as a car boot sale drove into Saddleworth. Organised by Friends of Saddleworth School, the event witnessed an…
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Fantastic French tour for Saddleworth Rangers U15s
RUGBY games, training on the beach and sea kayaking were just some of the things enjoyed by Saddleworth Rangers U15s on their trip to the…
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St Anne’s CE Lydgate PTA bags £1500 from Tesco’s community grant scheme
ST ANNE’S CE Lydgate PTA will receive £1500 that will be put towards the cost of installing an Outdoor Classroom at the Cedar Lane Primary…
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Fundraisers tackle ‘Miles in May’ walk for Palestine women’s education
MORE than £2,000 was raised as glorious weather, beautiful countryside and great company helped ensure a ‘Miles In May’ fundraising walk was a great success.…
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Summer Fair to bring family fun to Greenfield Primary
THERE will be fun and games for all the family at a Summer Fair at Greenfield Primary School. On Saturday, June 17 from 3pm-6pm, visitors…
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Saddleworth’s Round Table are back in the Barn, but for Bingo!
AFTER four years Band in a Barn is back but not as you’ve seen it before! Following the success of Big Stu’s Bouncing Bingo, Saddleworth…
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Kevin Sinfield saluted for kind Rob Burrow act
SADDLEWORTH’S own Kevin Sinfield has further cemented his status as a hero with an emotional ending to another marathon effort in a ‘celebration of friendship.’…
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Walking group raises thousands of pounds for OMRT
A WALKING group has become a key support for Oldham Mountain Rescue Team after raising about £16,000 in almost 30 years. Saddleworth Tuesday Walkers is…
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June car boot sale to raise funds for Saddleworth School
SADDLEWORTH School is to host its first car boot at its new site in Diggle on Saturday, June 17. The sale, which has been organised…
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Dobcross Whit Friday donation drive to go house to house
PEOPLE living in Dobcross will soon have a knock on the door as efforts to secure enough funding for this year’s Whit Friday commemorations step…
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Sponsorship boost for Saddleworth fundraising event
A YOUTH zone that can help children of Saddleworth is getting ready to walk the area’s Three Peaks. And Mahdlo has received a boost for…
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Family and friends to clock up Muddy Miles for Megs
THE FAMILY and close friends of a young woman who tragically took her own life are putting in the Muddy Miles in her memory. Saturday,…
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Staff prove tight knit with fundraising effort
IT WAS knitting needles at the ready and clickety-click to make a chick as generous staff at Pearson Solicitors and Financial Advisers hopped to it…
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Dr Kershaw’s Hospice Appoint Corporate Partnerships Lead
Dr Kershaw’s has appointed Rudi Ryan as Corporate Partnerships Lead, a new position created by the Hospice. Rudi started the role in December 2022 and has hit the…
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Liver charity urges people in the North West to pledge to love their liver
THE British Liver Trust is urging people to Love their Liver back to health in January and beyond. One in five residents in the North…
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Roaring success for Delph tapas fundraiser
A SPANISH tapas night at The White Lion in Delph served up a treat for guests as well as raising £840 for Hog Manor Hedgehog…
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Local firm increases Mahdlo commitment
A COMPANY has further committed to helping Oldham’s young people by increasing its annual donation to a youth zone. Breakey & Nuttall has been patrons…
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Strictly Dance – Hospices join forces to raise funds for patient care
Dr Kershaw’s and Willow Wood Hospices have partnered up to bring their very own version of the popular BBC programme Strictly Come Dancing to the…
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Saddleworth’s 2022 Santa Dash breaks records
THIS YEAR’S Santa Dash through Saddleworth saw runners race to a record fundraising total. More than 1,400 people donned the familiar red and white costume…
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