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Tag: Games

Youth

Summer Fair to bring family fun to Greenfield Primary

Gemma Carter June 7, 2023 FamilyfundraisingGamesgreenfield primary schoolnewsOldham funplaying fieldPTASaddleworthsaddleworth independnetSchoolShaw Streetsummer fair

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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Featured Lifestyle

Games and treats at Greenfield Methodist

Aimee Belmore August 30, 2022 activitiesGamesgreenfield methodist open daypaul and sue titmussPoolSaddleworthsaddleworth independenttable tennis

THERE was fun, games, coffee and chatter at an Open Afternoon at Greenfield Methodist Church. The event was organised by Sue and Paul Titmuss, who…

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Youth

Excitement rising as children get set for 34th Saddleworth Village Olympics

Aimee Belmore August 8, 2019 Adrian GreenGamesoldham newssaddleworth newsSaddleworth Round Tablesaddleworth village olympicssportstowns

EXCITEMENT is rising as there are only a few weeks to go before the 34th Saddleworth Village Olympics get underway. About 1,000 children aged seven to…

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Youth

Athletes inspire pupils during Knowsley Junior School sports week

Aimee Belmore June 23, 2019 athletesGamesHarry BunnJoe GreenwoodKnowsley Junior SchoolPaul sheasportssports weekTommy Bunntully kearney

A GBR para swimmer certainly made a splash as she impressed Knowsley Junior School pupils during their recent sports week. Tully Kearney, 22, was one…

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Featured Youth

Saddleworth’s young Olympians brave weather to complete Games

Aimee Belmore October 4, 2018 Adrian GreenchildrenGamesOlympicssportsVillage Olympicsvillagesyouth

ALMOST 1,000 children braved awful weather and took to their marks for the annual Saddleworth Village Olympics. For the first time, there will be overall…

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Youth

Olympic spirit is strong as youngsters compete despite wet weather

Aimee Belmore September 19, 2018 Adrian GreenGamesmedalsOlympicssportsVillage Olympicsyouth

WET and windy conditions are not putting off young competitors in this year’s Saddleworth Village Olympics. Hundreds of youngsters and their parents gathered for the…

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Featured Sport

Colourful launch for Saddleworth Village Olympics brightens up grey skies

Aimee Belmore September 8, 2018 activitiesAdrian GreenchildrenGamesOlympicsRichard fosterRichard TaylorSaddleworth Round TablesportsVillage Olympics

HUNDREDS of youngsters were not put off by the drizzling rain and grey skies as they gathered for a colourful ceremony to launch the Saddleworth…

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Sport

On your marks, get set, go! Youngsters ready for Saddleworth Olympics

Tony Bugby September 5, 2018 Adrian GreenGamesOlympicsVillage Olympicsyoungsters

AROUND 1,000 youngsters will be taking part in Saddleworth Village Olympics that start on Saturday, September 8. The children, aged between seven and 16, will…

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Lifestyle

Saddleworth club has been bridging the gap for 50 years

Trevor Baxter November 20, 2017 bridgecardsDavid stevensonGamesplaying cardssaddleworth bridge clubStephen angus

MEMBERS of Saddleworth Bridge Club left their packs of cards at home when they celebrated their 50th anniversary. But they still reserved a good hand…

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Sport

Young athletes on their marks for Saddleworth Village Olympics

Aimee Belmore August 27, 2017 Adrian GreencompetitionGamesSaddleworthsportsVillage Olympics

KEEN YOUNG athletes are getting into their starting positions as the opening ceremony for this year’s Saddleworth Village Olympics looms ever closer. The Olympics, now…

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Sport

850 children compete in colourful 31st Saddleworth Village Olympics

Aimee Belmore October 7, 2016 Adrian GreenchildrenGamessaddleworth village olympicssports

ALMOST 850 children competed in a colourful Saddleworth Village Olympics as the event celebrated its 31st year. The competition was launched with the traditional opening ceremony…

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Sport

New flag to fly high at 31st Saddleworth Village Olympics

Aimee Belmore September 7, 2016 Adrian GreenchildrenflagGamespupilssaddleworth village olympicssports

by Mark Barrow A COLOURFUL Opening Ceremony will mark the start of the 31st Saddleworth Village Olympics on Saturday, September 10 at Saddleworth School. Boys…

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Sport

Rio 2016: British pride at record-breaking medal haul

Tony Bugby August 22, 2016 blogbrazilGamesOlympicsriosportTony Bugby

Saddleworth Independent’s sports editor Tony Bugby is reporting from his seventh Olympic Games and here he gives a unique, final insight into how Rio de Janeiro…

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Sport

Special trip to Rio for family to see Saddleworth’s Nicola White win gold in hockey final

Tony Bugby August 20, 2016 FamilyGamesgold medalhockeymedalNicola WhiteOlympicsrio

SIX MEMBERS of Nicola White’s immediate family booked last-minute fights to Rio to watch her win a gold medal for Great Britain in the women’s…

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Sport

Rio 2016: Lasting legacy of the Games in Rio

Aimee Belmore August 20, 2016 2016brazilGamesOlympicsriosportTony Bugby

Saddleworth Independent’s sports editor Tony Bugby is reporting from his seventh Olympic Games and here he gives a unique insight into how Rio de Janeiro is…

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Sport

Hockey ace Nicola White reflects on trials and tribulations on Olympics journey

Trevor Baxter August 19, 2016 2016finalGamesgold medalhockeyNicola WhiteOlympicsrio

Nicola White was determined to be a champion. The only issue was deciding which career path was best suited to fulfilling her ambition. A talented dancer…

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Sport

Rio 2016: Flying high thanks to Lottery funding

Tony Bugby August 19, 2016 2016blogbrazilGamesGreat BritainOlympicsriosportsteam gbTony Bugby

Saddleworth Independent’s sports editor Tony Bugby is reporting from his seventh Olympic Games and here he gives a unique insight into how Rio de Janeiro is…

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Sport

Saddleworth hockey ace Nicola White ready to help upset Holland in Rio 2016 final

Tony Bugby August 19, 2016 brazilGamesgbGreat BritainhockeyNicola WhiteOlympicsrioRio 2016team gbwomen's hockey

NICOLA WHITE believes the pressure will be on world number one team Holland in Friday’s final of the Olympic Games women’s hockey tournament. But the…

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Sport

Rio 2016: a bigger threat from zika or robbers?

Tony Bugby August 17, 2016 athletesGamesmcdonaldsOlympicsrioRio 2016sportsTony Bugby

Saddleworth Independent’s sports editor Tony Bugby is reporting from his seventh Olympic Games and here he gives a unique insight into how Rio de Janeiro is…

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Sport

Rio 2016: Greatest show may be the most expensive

Tony Bugby August 15, 2016 athleticsblogbrazilGamesOlympicsRio 2016sportswimmingticket pricesTony Bugby

Saddleworth Independent’s sports editor Tony Bugby is reporting from his seventh Olympic Games and here he gives a unique insight into how Rio de Janeiro is…

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Sport

On your marks, get set… for the Saddleworth Village Olympics

Aimee Belmore August 15, 2016 BowlingflagGamespupilssaddleworth village olympicssportsvillages

by Mark Barrow CHANGES ARE in the air for the Saddleworth Village Olympics as the popular annual events goes from strength to strength following its…

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Sport

Rio 2016: Britons lead the way on Super Saturday2

Tony Bugby August 14, 2016 athleticsblogGamesgreg rutherfordjessica ennis-hillmo farahOlympicsrioRio 2016super saturdayTony Bugby

Saddleworth Independent’s sports editor Tony Bugby is reporting from his seventh Olympic Games and here he gives a unique insight into how Rio de Janeiro is…

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Sport

Nicola White helps unbeaten GB into quarter finals at Rio 2016

Tony Bugby August 14, 2016 GamesgbGreat BritainhockeyNicola WhiteOlympicsRio 2016team gb

NICOLA WHITE helped Great Britain women’s hockey team move into the quarter finals of the Olympic Games with a perfect record. The 28-year-old former Saddleworth…

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Sport

Rio 2016: challenges at the “most difficult” Games ever

Tony Bugby August 13, 2016 2016blogGamesOlympicsrioTony Bugby

Saddleworth Independent’s sports editor Tony Bugby is reporting from his seventh Olympic Games and here he gives an unique insight into how Rio de Janeiro is…

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Sport

Saddleworth’s Nicola White helps GB into hockey quarter finals in Rio

Tony Bugby August 11, 2016 GameshockeyNicola WhiteOlympicsrioRio 2016team gbTony Bugby

NICOLA WHITE helped Great Britain win through to the quarter finals of the Olympic Games women’s hockey tournament with two pool games still to play.…

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Sport

Rio 2016: security – or the lack of it

Tony Bugby August 10, 2016 2016blogGamesOlympicsriosportsTony Bugby

Saddleworth Independent’s sports editor Tony Bugby is reporting from his seventh Olympic Games and here he gives an unique insight into how Rio de Janeiro is…

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Sport

Rio 2016: Stadiums not filled to capacity

Tony Bugby August 9, 2016 2016GamesOlympicsriosportsTony Bugby

Saddleworth Independent’s sports editor Tony Bugby is reporting from his seventh Olympic Games and here he gives an unique insight into how Rio de Janeiro is…

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Sport

Rio 2016: field day for health and safety

Tony Bugby August 7, 2016 GamesOlympicsRio 2016sportsTony Bugby

Saddleworth Independent’s sports editor Tony Bugby is reporting from his seventh Olympic Games and here he gives an unique insight into how Rio de Janeiro is…

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Business

It’s all Fantas-tech for new company

Aimee Belmore December 21, 2015 comicsFailsworthFantas-techGames

By Trevor Baxter YOU WILL not get served by superheroes every time you visit a new Failsworth business venture… But step inside Fantas-tech on Partington…

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Sport

30th Saddleworth Village Olympics set to be a year to remember

Aimee Belmore August 20, 2015 Adrian GreenGamesSaddleworthsportsVillage Olympicsvillages

AS THIRTY years of community games are celebrated at this year’s Saddleworth Village Olympics, the organising committee is hoping to make it one to remember.…

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