ADVENTURER Frank Rothwell would love to have a crack at new celebrity rowing challenge Don’t Rock the Boat. Racing from Cornwall to Scotland would be…
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Dovestone WI keep collecting for foodbanks after passing £10,000 target
THEY may have topped £10,000 worth of food donations but determined members of Dovestone WI are still continuing to help local foodbanks. The group’s ‘Fabric…
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Saddleworth’s Kevin Sinfield ready for marathon charity effort
SADDLEWORTH-BASED rugby league legend Kevin Sinfield is ready for one last challenge after a career of overcoming obstacles – all in the name of big…
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Cakes and Kevin the Carrot: Saddleworth family set up virtual fundraising for charity close to their hearts
A COURAGEOUS Saddleworth lady is determined the Covid-19 pandemic will not stop her raising money for a charity close to her heart to research a…
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Festive fundraising to Give the Gift of Comfort to Dr Kershaw’s
DR Kershaw’s Hospice is asking the community to support its ‘Furnish with Love’ appeal by taking part in festive fundraising to raise money for its…
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Saddleworth Museum calls for community support in bid to survive
By Jasmine Jackson SADDLEWORTH Museum is inviting locals to reach into their pockets and spend on its lottery and online shop to help raise funds…
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Trust ensures Ricky’s legacy lives on
THE widow of well-known local sportsman Ricky Casey is ensuring his legacy lives on. Nicola has formed The Ricky Casey Trust which has just been…
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Kevin’s up for the challenge
RUGBY League legend Kevin Sinfield is set to embark on an epic challenge to raise funds and awareness for his friend and former Leeds Rhinos…
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Evie loses her locks for charity
SCHOOLGIRL Evie Foulkes was immensely proud of her crowning glory… her long auburn locks. But after spending 12 months growing her tresses, the 10-year-old Greenfield…
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Dovestone WI event on ice
DOVESTONE Women’s Institute’s popular Christmas Markets may not be going ahead this year but the community-minded ladies are still bringing festive cheer with a new…
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Hat will do nicely! Caroline delight at church collection for St Thomas’ fundraiser
HATS off to Delph is the message to residents from antiques expert Caroline Hawley for supporting St Thomas’ Church in its bid to raise £60,000.…
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‘Bake a Difference’ this November for people with cancer
Local charity Maggie’s Oldham is encouraging people to ‘bake a difference’ in November to support people with cancer. With this year’s Great British Bake Off…
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Invisible lunch at Uppermill café to make a visible difference for Mahdlo
THE Old Library Garden Cafe in Uppermill is asking visitors to buy an ‘invisible lunch’ and help support Mahdlo Youth Zone this half-term. Customers at…
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Harvey steps up to raise £527 for Maggies
Words and image by Carl Royle A TEN-YEAR-OLD Greenfield boy has been putting his best foot forward to raise £527 for Maggie’s Oldham cancer centre.…
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Maggie’s Oldham cancer centre unveils new Pearson partnership scheme to support families
A NEW scheme is being unveiled this October at Maggie’s Oldham Cancer Care so visitors to the centre will be able to get an hour…
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Virtual picnic raises money for women students in Palestine
MORE than £2,000 was raised as kind-hearted supporters of the Saddleworth Palestine Women’s Scholarship Fund (PWSF) tucked into a virtual picnic. The Picnic4Palestine autumn fundraiser…
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Star line-up for first Virtual Culture Crawl in aid of Maggie’s cancer centres
Get your slippers on, there’s a show to watch – and it’s all for a good cause! Pull up your favourite chair, slump on your…
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Raise money for Maggie’s and enjoy a night of culture from the sofa
CANCER charity Maggie’s is calling on people to raise funds and enjoy a virtual night of entertainment from the comfort of their own home on…
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Woman of Oldham Committee takes fundraising online to support charity
DETERMINED fundraisers are not letting the fact that they cannot hold any events get in the way of them raising money for their chosen charity…
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Steve’s ringing the cycle bell to beat cancer
A CANCER survivor has become a cycling convert since ringing the bell to sound the completion of his treatment. And Grasscroft resident Steve O’Neill would…
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Co-op team use pedal power for charity fund raising effort
STAFF at Delph Co-op are currently going the extra mile in support of mental health charity, Mind. The King Street store hopes to raise around…
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Diggle’s Macmillan coffee morning cancelled but charity support continues
YOU might not be able to raise a mug at Diggle’s popular annual coffee morning this year but organisers are calling for support to still…
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Ocean’s 70! Greenfield adventurer to row Atlantic solo for dementia research
A GREENFIELD man who starred on ‘The Island with Bear Grylls’ is again proving age is just a number as he attempts to become the…
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Rob takes reins at Rotary Club
SADDLEWORTH Rotary Club is prepared to meet ‘new challenges’ during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic under the guidance of incoming president Rob Knotts. Rob, from Austerlands,…
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Saddleworth’s 70-year-old adventurer to row Atlantic solo for dementia research
A GREENFIELD man who starred on ‘The Island with Bear Grylls’ is once again proving age is just a number as he attempts to become…
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Blazing Saddles look forward to 2021 charity challenge after coronavirus delay
Oldham Firefighters’ Blazing Saddles will be back on the road in 2021 after their latest charity bike ride was delayed because of the coronavirus pandemic.…
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Children’s group helps raise £4,042 for NHS by Singing a Rainbow
HARTBEEPS Saddleworth and Tameside was one of more than 100 Hartbeeps groups that raised £4,042 in total for the NHS by Singing a Rainbow.Inspired by…
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Storm-trouper! Ice man Dave has marathon charity challenge licked
AFTER 36 days and more than 200 miles Dave Fairbrother took off his ice hockey kit for the final time.But even after his marathon fundraising…
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Diane’s cycle challenge raises more than £2,200 for Maggie’s Oldham cancer centre
A DEDICATED fundraiser has cycled from John O’Groats to Land’s End – without leaving her own home – to raise £2,200 and counting for Maggie’s…
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Captain Tom inspires young pair to take on 100 challenges
WHEN you are only four or five, 100 of anything might seem too big to achieve – but not for two determined young fundraisers. During…
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Hicks and family get steps ahead after Covid-19 scare
SADDLEWORTH-BORN Super League referee Robert Hicks is literally putting his best foot forward, along with the rest of his family, after revealing his own coronavirus…
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Mum’s capital idea gives Zara long distance challenge
ZARA Greenhalgh is on course to complete her first ever marathon and she is only seven years old. Already the St Chad’s School pupil has…
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Little Eva’s marathon effort for NHS
INSPIRED by fundraiser supreme Captain Tom Moore a Springhead youngster is going the extra mile herself for NHS staff. Eva Hewitt, a pupil at Knowsley…
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14 miles for 14 smiles: Uppermill FC organises fundraising challenge for NHS
UPPERMILL FC is fundraising for NHS hospitals and charities in Greater Manchester. They have organised a 14 miles running/walking challenge over a seven-day period in…
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