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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Pearsons’ walkers make it to Moscow for Maggie’s
STAFF at Pearson Solicitors and Financial Advisers have walked to Moscow this March in aid of cancer charity Maggie’s Oldham. Eleven staff at the Oldham-based…
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Crowdfunding campaign in pipeline to help brewery growth
THE first beers could be coming off the production line at the new premises by the end of next month. And Donkeystone are launching a…
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Saddleworth Palestine Women’s Scholarship Fund invites people to step out and help raise funds
THE Palestine Women’s Scholarship Fund (PWSF) is inviting supporters and anyone who enjoys a good walk to step out and help raise money during May. …
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Little Eva’s inspirational efforts recognised with Mayoral award
A SPRINGHEAD youngster, inspired by the fundraising efforts of Captain Tom Moore, has received civic recognition for her own outstanding contribution to charity and the…
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Community invited to join in Captain Tom 100 challenge to help Mahdlo Youth Zone
MAHDLO Youth Zone is calling on the community to join them in tackling the Captain Tom 100 challenge to celebrate the veteran’s life and legacy…
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Russel’s work on sale to raise funds for other artists
AN eye-catching collection of work by a renowned local painter is on sale at Saddleworth Museum to raise funds to support other artists. After Russel…
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Maundy Thursday tradition upheld again in Greenfield
A COMMUNITY ‘fair’ has been held once more maintaining a centuries old tradition in a Saddleworth village. Every year stallholders gather at Road End crossroads…
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New date for Ellia’s big sail
GRASSCROFT’S Ellia Rhodes has been forced to delay her solo endurance sail in aid of the Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital (RMCH) because of lockdown restrictions.…
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Sisters go on the run for amazing Grace – and you can join in too!
A SADDLEWORTH mum has pledged to run 500 kilometres by the end of October as part of an epic fundraising initiative. Nicole Lamont also wants…
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Joy for injured Andy as he completes running challenge with help from friends
FORMER Saddleworth Rangers player Andy Joy completed his month-long challenge ‘Run for Jocky’ thanks to a little help from his friends. The 27-year-old prop, who…
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Dovestone WI’s Fabric into Food initiative serves up £11,000
DOVESTONE Women Institute’s fundraising for foodbanks has now topped a tremendous £11,000 and counting with the help of the generous community. The group launched their…
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Caroline ready to put hammer down for St Thomas’ auction fundraiser
MORE than 170 items go under the hammer this weekend in an attempt to raise thousands of pounds for a Saddleworth church. So, forget Saturday…
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Sinfield appreciation for fellow legend Frank
MARATHON man Kevin Sinfield has sent a message of congratulations to fellow Saddleworth fundraising hero Frank Rothwell. Between them Grasscroft based rugby league great Sinfield…
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Sinfield to take to the roads for the Ricky Casey Trust
GRASSCROFT’S Kevin Sinfield is next month tackling another marathon charity challenge. The former Leeds Rhinos rugby league legend has promised to run 51 miles to…
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Saddleworth residents win big in Dr Kershaw’s lottery draw while helping hospice
By Jasmine Jackson LUCKY Saddleworth residents are among the winners of cash prizes in Dr Kershaw’s lottery draw, as well as helping raise funds for…
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Ellia’s big sail for charity
DOVESTONE Sailing Club’s Ellia Rhodes is taking to the water for an endurance sail on Saturday, April 17 in aid of the Royal Manchester Children’s…
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Young Amelie inspired by BBC’s Children in Need to tackle 5.7mile charity hike
By Jasmine Jackson A KIND-HEARTED 10-year-old girl from Greenfield hiked 5.7 miles to raise more than £300 for Children in Need after being inspired by…
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Francis House Children’s Hospice supporters raise over £18,000 during evening of virtual entertainment
IT wasn’t the usual venue and guests weren’t necessarily rocking the requisite black tie and fabulous dress, but the Francis House Glass Slipper Ball still…
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Remembering Shane, a rugby giant
SADDLEWORTH Rangers and the wider rugby family are mourning the death of Shane ‘Jocky’ Wilson at the age of 50. Rangers’ chairman, who had been…
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Sponsored bike ride set to raise £25,000 to support family
RUGBY greats Kevin Sinfield and Barrie McDermott were among 35 riders who took part in a sponsored bike ride which is expected to raise £25,000…
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Keira’s Christmas wishes Gives the Gift of Comfort to Dr Kershaw’s Hospice patients
Junior fundraiser Keira Arnold decided to bring some joy and cheer this Christmas to Dr Kershaw’s Hospice day patients who have been unable to attend…
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Specsavers Oldham raises £1,034 for local foodbanks in just two weeks
SPECSAVERS Oldham has raised £1,034 in just two weeks to support families in their local communities this Christmas. The store was overwhelmed after counting up…
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Mulch better! Peter the Sweeper complete leaf clearance towpath marathon
A COMMUNITY spirited resident has completed his mammoth leaf clearance of the Huddersfield Narrow Canal towpath in Uppermill. In the process, Peter Killan, 80, has…
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Route 66 puts Heidi on road to better mental health
AN UPPERMILL woman is walking, hiking and running along America’s fabled Route 66 practically without stepping outside the Saddleworth boundary. So far Heidi Flack has…
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Francis House plans New Year Winter Wander
FRANCIS House Children’s Hospice is inviting outdoor enthusiasts to put their best foot forward in 2021 and take part in a New Year Winter Wander. The hospice…
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Petition launched to support knighthood call for Kevin Sinfield
MORE than 30,000 people have signed an online petition calling for Saddleworth marathon man, Kevin Sinfield, to be knighted. The Independent’s front page headline in…
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‘Running man’ putting pride back in Oldham
KEVIN Sinfield’s epic marathon challenge has put the pride back into Oldham according to local MND volunteers. And Greg Broadhurst, chair of the Manchester and…
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Garry’s cycle challenge inspired by ‘King Kev’
A KEEN cyclist from Mossley has set himself his own fundraising challenge for MND after being inspired by marathon man Kevin Sinfield. Garry Smith, a…
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Adventurer Frank sailing towards £1m for Alzheimer’s Research UK
GREENFIELD mariner Frank Rothwell is poised to become Saddleworth’s latest seven-figure fundraising champion. Five days after Kevin Sinfield completed his 7 in 7 marathon challenge…
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Sell-out Santa Dash raises vital funds for foodbank
A SELL-OUT Santa Dash brought festive cheer to Saddleworth as well as raising more than £2,000 and counting for Oldham Foodbank. Saddleworth Round Table was…
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Marathon efforts from rugby league legend Kevin
KEVIN Sinfield has more than two million reasons to be cheerful after a phenomenal fundraising effort. The Saddleworth-based rugby league legend put himself through one…
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