ALL are welcome to get involved with community business at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Greenfield and Grasscroft Residents’ Association (GGRA). The meeting…
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Residents rally to keep Greenfield clean and green
HELP to keep Greenfield beautiful and tidy by joining a community litter pick on Saturday, October 18. The event has been organised by Street Scene…
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Residents invited to discover local topics at GGRA meeting
LOCAL residents are invited to the next monthly meeting of the Greenfield and Grasscroft Residents Association (GGRA) to find out more about things going on…
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Community litter pick to help keep Greenfield clean and tidy
ALL are welcome to help keep Greenfield clean and tidy by joining a litter pick on Saturday, January 25. Street Scene Greenfield Group invites locals…
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Christmas arrives with Greenfield’s Lighting Up ceremony
GREENFIELD will shine bright with festive cheer at the Lighting Up ceremony of the village Christmas tree on Saturday, November 30. The event, organised by…
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Join Litter Pick to keep Greenfield clean and tidy
HELP to keep Greenfield clean and tidy by joining a Litter Pick on Saturday, October 19. Street Scene Greenfield Group welcomes all to join their…
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Well Dressing Plaque celebrates Rushcart Festival
A WELL-dressing plaque, crafted with care by members of Street Scene Greenfield, the Greenfield and Grasscroft Residents’ Association (GGRA), and other dedicated volunteers, has been…
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Join Street Scene Greenfield at their next litter pick
Have you got a few hours spare to help keep your community clean and tidy? If so, come along to a village litter pick in…
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Frank Rothwell to explore record rowing exploits at GGRA meeting
LOCAL legend Frank Rothwell will talk about his recent exploits, including his second solo row across the Atlantic, at the next meeting of Greenfield and…
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Keep Saddleworth tidy – Greenfield community group to host community litter pick
HELP to keep litter and rubbish off the streets of Greenfield by taking part in a litter pick on Saturday, March 2. The event, held…
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Greenfield glows with Christmas spirit at tree switch-on
A SPRINKLING of snow, carols and festive refreshments all ensured there was plenty of Christmas spirit at Greenfield’s tree lights switch-on. The event saw locals…
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All ages make Greenfield community clean-up success
MISERABLE weather did not dampen the spirits of volunteers who turned out in force for a litter pick to help keep Greenfield clean and tidy.…
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Colourful commemorative well dressing in Greenfield celebrates King’s Coronation
AN ANCIENT tradition has been kept alive thanks to kind-hearted residents of Saddleworth. And the commemorative plaque erected in Greenfield celebrating King’s Coronation would surely…
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New dog poo clean-up initiative not to be sniffed at
A volunteers’ group is taking the lead to help dog owners clean-up after their pooches. A small number of dispensers with biodegradable bags have been…
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Back on line Phone box set for new lease of life
AN iconic red phone box in Greenfield is to be brought back into service. The kiosk outside the King William IV pub on Ladhill Lane…
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Boxing clever – residents’ association make call to restore red phone kiosk
A COMMUNITY group has engaged with a nationwide charity to bring one of Saddleworth’s iconic phone boxes back into use. Now other organisations have been…
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Keep off the grass! New Dovestone fence to protect reservoir embankment
WORK is underway on a new feature at Dovestone Reservoir that might not meet with universal approval with all visitors. However, landowners United Utilities say…
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Dilemma of Dovestone Beauty spot is victim of own popularity
A FORMER senior United Utilities boss admits Dovestone Reservoir can’t cope with any future increase in visitor numbers to the Greenfield tourist trap. Peter Gill…
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Cleanfield! Volunteers provide litter boost for village
VOLUNTEERS helped clear more than 20 bags of rubbish from the streets of a Saddleworth village. Members of Street Scene Greenfield teamed up with other…
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New measures brought in at Dovestone reservoir to deter irresponsible visitors
POLICE, water, and council chiefs are stepping up measures this weekend (16 – 17 Jan) to reduce the number of day-trippers flouting Covid guidance at…
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New plans to manage Dovestone announced
A NEW action plan for managing the numbers of visitors to Dovestone reservoir will bring “much needed relief” for local residents, it is hoped. The…
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Stay active at new classes
STAY active thanks to new classes at The Satellite Centre in Greenfield every Thursday. The classes are led by Oldham Community Leisure every Thursday afternoon…
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Bench mark – seats restored in memory of Lena and Sarah
A COUPLE of memorial benches on the Tame Valley Way have received much needed facelifts courtesy of volunteer handymen. Men in Sheds, based at Waterside…
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Marshals brought in to keep watch over busy Dovestone
A PROFESSIONALLY trained security team is the latest initiative in helping restore an air of peace and tranquillity to a favourite Saddleworth beauty spot. The…
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Relax and exercise with free yoga at the Satellite
RELAX and get some exercise at free drop-in Yoga and Relaxation taster sessions throughout May at The Satellite Centre in Greenfield. Led by yoga…
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New water unit to boost OMRT skills
THE addition of a new water unit to Oldham Mountain Rescue Team means the life-saving volunteers can offer more services than ever before. The…
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Oscar night success for ‘Welli wenches’
A CHARITY night in Greenfield – dubbed the Wellington Oscars – raised more than £7,000. And organisers Welli Wenches will be making a song…
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Train campaigners warn of timetable chaos
TRANSPORT campaigners have warned that chaos could ensue when train timetables change in May. At a recent meeting of the Saddleworth and Lees District…
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Proud Hazel is honoured for dog training skills
HAZEL Hulme has long been regarded as Saddleworth’s unofficial dog whisperer but now she has the certificate to prove it. Hazel was “chuffed to bits”…
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Trustees over the moon with Satellite’s success
FROM karate to reiki, funky fitness to ukulele music, there was something for everyone at an Open Day to promote the thriving Satellite Centre in…
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Making his Mark: new head chef on Farrars’ food menu
THERE may be a new face in the kitchen at the Farrars Arms but it’s a familiar one to many Saddleworth diners. Mark Pemberton spent…
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Greenfield to become next village to adopt Zero Zone initiative
A CRACKDOWN campaign on anti-social behaviour in Uppermill is seeing positive results insist local police officers. And while Zero Zone has still to stamp out…
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Volunteers out in force to clean up the community
NEARLY 20 volunteers, including three youngsters, helped give Greenfield and Grasscroft an early Spring clean. Despite torrential rain, litter pickers from Street Scene and the…
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Greenfield residents have speeding motorists on their radar
A CURB on speeding motorists in two Saddleworth villages has moved a step closer after an appeal in last month’s Independent. Greenfield and Grasscroft Residents’…
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