A 12-mile sponsored walk in eight hours saw more than £1,200 raised for Dobcross Silver Band. President and club steward John Holden took on the…
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‘Shear delight’ as Farm event raises £1,420 for Dr Kershaw’s
A CHARITY event brought country life alive at Albion Farm Shop and Café in Delph as well as raising £1,420 for Dr Kershaw’s Hospice. Carl…
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Community contributions sought for new church boiler
HOLY Trinity Church, Dobcross is seeking community support as it looks to spend £20,000 on a new gas boiler. Church Treasurer Peter Whiffin explained: “After…
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Record Rotary events raise £28,000 for local causes
MORE than £28,000 will help local causes and charities after the record amount was raised at this year’s Wellifest and Saddleworth Show. The events in…
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Camaraderie and care at Veterans’ reunion
AN annual camping reunion attracted around 175 veterans and serving soldiers of the Royal Artillery. The Fire Mission event takes place at Dodgers Field, Shiloh…
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Going the extra mile to support cancer sufferers
HAVING written numerous stories about the fantastic fund-raising achievements of the Saddleworth community, I decided it was time to contribute, writes Trevor Baxter. So, with…
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Big Stu’s Bouncing Bingo back in Uppermill for fundraising extravaganza
MULTIPLE rounds of music, madness and prizes await as Saddleworth Round Table presents Big Stu’s Bouncing Bingo. The pilot fundraising night in 2021 sold out…
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Mayor of Oldham has high hopes for Snowdon fundraising challenge
By Mia Stevens THE MAYOR of Oldham is inviting local residents to join her as she tackles a climb Snowdon in aid of charities.…
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Spirited Shirley wins national fundraising award
A GRASSCROFT woman has been presented with a prestigious national award for her outstanding fundraising efforts during the challenges of lockdown. Shirley Walton came first…
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You all did Beni well! Bob and his girls go the extra miles for charity
TWO charities are expected to share around £14,000 from the fundraising exploits of four friends and their faithful second-hand car. In six days, Joanne Magilton,…
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Dave’s latest charity trek goes down a Storm
THE Iceman walketh again! Nearly two years after a mammoth charity effort, Dave Fairbrother has completed a second epic challenge to raise money for another…
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Fundraiser set challenge to help 10 local charities and groups
A DETERMINED fundraiser who smashed her £10,000 target in just 10 weeks is now turning her attention to helping even more charities. Sarah Tate, from…
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Walking their way to vital funds
SADDLEWORTH-BASED Oldham Mountain Rescue Team will benefit from intrepid fundraisers’ bid to literally walk across the country. Peter Keenan and Jay Hallows will set foot…
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£10,000 raised to help Tehyah in just 10 weeks
A DETERMINED fundraiser who smashed her £10,000 target in just 10 weeks has even more challenges and events in the pipeline as she looks to…
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Dovestone WI donation helps OMRT
VOLUNTEERS at Oldham Mountain Rescue Team have received a boost of £1,500 towards their life-saving services thanks to Dovestone Women’s Institute. The WI group presented…
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Roy’s March Milestone for Maggie’s
LIFE-LONG football fan and legendary Oldham Athletic matchday press officer Roy Butterworth has reached yet another milestone for local cancer charity Maggie’s Oldham. Since 2019,…
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Benidorm back on the map for BOB and his girls
BOB 82 and his girls are finally Benidorm bound and the handbrake is well and truly off their fundraising challenge. BOB – real name Skoda…
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Join in Kitchen Table Day to support people with cancer
HUNDREDS of people across the borough and beyond will be raising a mug on Friday, March 25 as they take part in Kitchen Table Day…
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Brenda’s bric -a-brac raises funds for Ukrainian crisis
BRENDA Heath has pledged to raise at least £1,000 for the Ukraine crisis appeal with a two-day fund-raising event at her Diggle home. And Brenda,…
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Get round your kitchen table to support people with cancer
CANCER support charity Maggie’s Oldham is encouraging people to get together with their friends, families, communities and workplaces on Friday, March 25 to fundraise for…
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Bromleys staff raise £1,000 for foodbank
A FOODBANK which is providing parcels for a record number of families has received a £1,000 boost from Ashton-based law firm Bromleys. Tameside East Food…
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Charity partnership to help families supported by Francis House Children’s Hospice
A NEW charity partnership will help raise vital funds to benefit families caring for a seriously ill child across Oldham and Greater Manchester. Supermarket giant…
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Saddleworth Arts Club celebrates 56 years
SOME people associate art with painting and crafts – but that’s not the case for Saddleworth Arts Club. Arts for the group, which is celebrating…
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Fundraising for Spanish trip hits £14,500
SADDLEWORTH Rangers’ Under-14s are making inroads into the £24,000 target they need to raise to fund their tour of Spain in May. A 25-mile sponsored…
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Let’s get quizzy! Fundraising event to help raise funds for Greenfield school
FANCY testing your general knowledge while also raising money for a local school? Greenfield Primary PTA is hosting a quiz night on Saturday, February 5,…
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Saddleworth WI set for more fun and fundraising in 2022
AFTER a fun and festive end to 2021, Saddleworth Women’s Institute is ready for another busy year of events, speakers and trips. In December, the…
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Adventurer Steve seeks next extreme challenge
A PRIMARY school teacher who has trekked across the Sahara Desert and run nine marathons in nine days in glacial Iceland is on the hunt…
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Guests dance up £3,000 for Mahdlo at Dovestone WI ball
MORE than 160 guests danced the night away at Dovestone Women Institute’s charity ball to raise £3,000 for Mahdlo Youth Zone. After two years of…
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Hunt down naughty elves around Greenfield
THERE is a host of naughty elves around Greenfield waiting to be found this Christmas. The festive Great Greenfield Naughty Elf Hunt is organised by…
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Kevin WILL challenge himself again
IF you think running 101 miles in 24 hours, on top of seven marathons in seven days, is enough, think again. For Kevin Sinfield admits…
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HPP staff fundraise for cancer charities
TWO cancer charities have benefited from fundraising activities by staff at furniture components manufacturer and supplier, Hill’s Panel Products (HPP). The firm’s HR Manager Carole…
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Help Light Up Denshaw
DENSHAW is calling on the community to help raise £1,000 so the village can shine brightly again this Christmas. Light Up Denshaw is hoping for…
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Brave bears take on zipwire for church funds
BRAVE teddy bears faced their fears and zoomed down a zipwire right from the top of Saddleworth St Chads church tower to raise funds for…
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Saddleworth councillor on the run for Poppy Appeal
SADDLEWORTH councillor Max Woodvine has completed his own fundraising feat to raise money for this year’s Poppy Appeal. Over the course of one weekend, he…
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