IT IS said a journey of a thousand miles starts with a single step. In Glen Webb’s case, his initial pace was the first on…
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Ice man Dave steps up to the hockey for fundraising walk
A MAN dressed in full ice hockey gear has become a familiar sight at the top of Grains Bar. Every day, Dave Fairbrother leaves his…
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‘Barrowthon man’ to run garden half marathon for Mahdlo and NHS
PC Damieon Hartley-Pickles is once more pulling on his police helmet, lyrca and wheelbarrow to run a half marathon in his back garden in support…
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Calendar of events for Saddleworth Parish Council chairman’s charities cancelled
THE coronavirus outbreak has curtailed the fundraising activities of Saddleworth Parish Council Chairman’s Charity Committee. Chairman Cllr Jamie Curley said they had planned a busy programme…
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TV chef launches 30th birthday celebrations in support of Francis House Children’s Hospice
TV chef Simon Rimmer and business partner Simon Connolly have cooked up a plan to celebrate thirty years in business while supporting Francis House Children’s…
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Teapots Treats raises £2,700 to ‘put smiles on special faces’
By Maddie Zygmunt UPPERMILL FC manager Mark Howard and his partner Rachel collected more than £2,700 for their charity ‘Teapots Treats’ following a fundraiser at…
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£5,750 boost for Inspire Women from Woman of Oldham committee
A BOOST of £5,750 was presented to Inspire Women after a fantastic fundraising year by the Woman of Oldham committee. The cheque was presented to…
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Pearson Solicitors choose Maggie’s Oldham cancer centre as charity of the year
KIND-HEARTED staff at Pearson Solicitors and Financial Advisers will take on a host of sponsored events and volunteering tasks this year to raise money for…
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Milan Bar Lees to host fundraising Australia Day Party
By Syeda Khadeja Begum MILAN Bar Lees is hosting a special party on Australia Day – Sunday, January 26 – to raise money for the…
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Kind-hearted Knowsley Junior School pupils raise funds for Maggie’s Oldham
KIND-HEARTED pupils from Knowsley Junior School in Springhead made a special visit to Maggie’s Oldham to present £100.18 raised for the centre. Maggie’s offers support…
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Mouth-watering cake raffle to raise funds for new Bright Futures School
A MOUTH-WATERING cake could be yours for just £1 thanks to a fundraising raffle. Friends of Bright Futures School for children with autism is raffling…
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Oldham Mountain Rescue Team trio to tackle Spine challenge towards vehicle fundraising
THREE Oldham Mountain Rescue Team members hope they don’t need assistance when tackling one of the UK’s toughest endurance challenges. Rob Jones, Luke Viney and…
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Businesses Paint Uppermill Pink to raise £2,361 for Prevent Breast Cancer
UPPERMILL turned pink for a week as generous businesses and the community raised £2,361.36 for Prevent Breast Cancer. Paint Uppermill Pink was run during breast…
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Inspire Women boosted by £5,750 cheque from Woman of Oldham fundraisers
A BOOST of £5,750 was presented to Inspire Women after a fantastic fundraising year by the Woman of Oldham committee. The cheque was presented to…
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Trekkers to tackle Albanian Alps in aid of Francis House Children’s Hospice
A GREENFIELD woman is pulling on her walking boots for a trek in the Albanian Alps to help raise much-needed funds for Francis House Children’s…
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Take to the tee for Mahdlo Youth Zone
TAKE to the tee and enjoy a round of golf all in aid of a good cause. Mahdlo Youth Zone’s annual charity golf day will…
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Saddleworth Three Peaks walkers raise £13,000 for Mahdlo Youth Zone
By Max Barrett DETERMINED walkers took on 15 miles of Saddleworth hills and countryside to raise £13,000 for Mahdlo Youth Zone. 216 participants completed the…
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Appeal to save Whit Friday tradition
DEDICATED brass band musicians are driving a novel fundraising idea aimed at saving a community-wide tradition. Saddleworth’s annual Whit Friday brass band contests are hailed as…
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Easter treat in store for charity and raffle winner thanks to Well Pharmacy Uppermill
THERE is an Easter treat in store for one lucky winner as well as a boost for charity Marie Curie thanks to Well Pharmacy in…
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Saddleworth Singers hit right notes to raise £750 for MIND
A boost of £750 has been presented to mental health charity MIND by Saddleworth Singers to help local children and young people. The ladies’ choir…
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The first Noel? Swimmer aspires to top spot in fundraising mission
NOEL Pine has swam from Dover to Calais and even started the return journey all without leaving a swimming pool. In the process, he has…
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Festive treats for all the family as WI’s Christmas Market returns
THERE are festive treats for all the family as Saddleworth Women’s Institute hold their popular Christmas Market on Sunday, December 2. First, the Wi is…
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Kind-hearted Lewis trades toys for cash for The Christie
MOST 11-year-olds are likely to be found saving up for the latest gadgets and toys to show off to their friends… But rather than buying…
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Kind-hearted pupil Lewis to set up shop for The Christie
MOST 11-year-olds are likely to be found saving up for the latest gadgets and toys to show off to their friends… But rather than buying…
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Saddleworth tech team raises more than £400 during World Alzheimer’s Month
TWENTY-THREE goals, 15 years of business and one charity cause made a football fundraiser a great night for all. IT firm Aspect IT, based in…
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Kind-hearted locals rally together for foodbank fundraiser at Muse
By Lois Johnston MUSE Wine Bar in Uppermill was the venue for a venture by kind-hearted locals raising money for the Hits Radio #nochildshouldgohungry food…
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Best seat in the house – and it could have your name on it
ARE you sitting comfortably? Well, you definitely will be if ambitious plans for the hub of Saddleworth’s thriving arts scene come to fruition. Last month…
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Events in pipeline for dedicated children’s leukaemia charity
AFTER raising thousands of pounds for a children’s leukaemia charity, dedicated fundraisers are taking a summer break before beginning their efforts again in September. The…
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Railway pub to host music event to help motorcycle fundraiser ahead of 1,500mile bike ride
The Railway pub, Greenfield, is staging a gig on Saturday, June 30 to raise funds for Alan Coates, 69, who next week starts a 1,500-mile…
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Uppermill bowlers roll out welcome mat for charity
A LONG-SERVING bowler was remembered and a charity boosted at Uppermill Bowling Club’s annual Rose Bowl Charity Cup. After Aaron Cooper’s death through a stroke…
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Jacqui is going the extra miles to raise funds for ‘Angels’ orphanage
A KEEN walker and teacher is putting her best foot forward with the help of friends to raise funds and the profile of an African…
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Saddleworth schoolgirl Millie supports man’s best friend
By Matt Taylor A KIND-HEARTED Saddleworth School student has been hard at work raising money to help dogs find their forever home. Two years ago…
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Band in the Barn raises roof to tune of £5,000
SUNSHINE and soul… stacks of it – that was the cool order at Saddleworth Round Table’s unique charity fundraiser which raised a remarkable £5,000. 350…
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Mayor of Oldham to face fears with aeroplane jump for charity
THE brave Mayor of Oldham is facing one of his biggest fears as he jumps out of an aeroplane for charity on Saturday, May 5.…
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