ALL THE TALK at one of Saddleworth’s cricket clubs could have been described as being of a Frank nature. But there were no home truths…
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Cricket club provides Saddleworth more safety with defibrillator guidance
A SADDLEWORTH cricket club has stepped up its safety commitment with extra training on using its defibrillator. The vital piece of equipment has been in…
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Saddleworth cricketers remember Rob Jones in the best possible way
A FOUR-FIGURE sum was raised in the memory of a much-loved part of Saddleworth’s cricket community as two sides battled it out. Family bragging rights…
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125 years of Greenfield cricket celebrated – with more to come
GREENFIELD has celebrated having 125 years of cricket as its club is already looking to the future. Not bad for somewhere that could have been…
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Cricket club sets up foundation in memory of treasured member
GREENFIELD Cricket Club is marking the memory of a much-loved former treasurer and player by setting up a foundation in his honour. And donations have…
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Greenfield Cricket Club closes doors for winter
A SADDLEWORTH cricket club has decided to close its doors through the winter period as running costs escalate but to also reward hard-working volunteers with…
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Greenfield Cricket Club aims for the top with new signing and key retention
GREENFIELD Cricket Club has announced two signings ahead of the 2023 season – and the aim is clear. Aim for the top. Brad Woolley will…
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Cricket club pay tribute to treasurer Rob Jones
GREENFIELD Cricket Club has paid tribute to treasurer Rob Jones who has died following a short illness aged 54. “Rob’s death is an immense loss…
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‘Incomparable’ – thanks Mr President
GREENFIELD Cricket Club, where Roger was president since 1955, described his 100 years of life as a “truly memorable innings” on a Facebook post. Roger…
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Saddleworth community champion Roger Tanner dies aged 100
COMMUNITY champion Roger Tanner has died at the age of 100 years old. Greenfield Cricket Club, of which he was club president since 1955, confirmed…
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Seeing double in Greenfield
SIZE, so it is said, doesn’t matter but when it comes to road markings some beg to differ. That’s why contractors for Oldham Council were…
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Paul to head cricket club’s junior programme
GREENFIELD Cricket Club has appointed Paul Connolly as its new head of junior development. Paul was previously a member of the Oldham Cricket Development Group…
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Who’s keeping score?
GREENFIELD Cricket Club has gone digital when it comes to scoring with a new electronic scoreboard which was funded thanks to a donation from a…
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Megan hits cricket opponents for six
MEGAN Russell claimed six wickets for eight runs following a remarkable bowling spell for Greenfield Cricket Club. Yet despite the best-ever bowling figures from the…
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Don’t Leave it late! Tickets available for return of brass band music to Saddleworth
WHEN the last notes sounded at the 2019 Whit Friday brass band contests no-one envisaged the sound of silence enduring for more than two years.…
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Tesco community grants scheme brings boost for local charities
SHOPPERS at Tesco in Greenfield can help give a welcome funding boost to local charities thanks to the superstore’s community grants scheme. The scheme, formerly…
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Adam’s hat-trick for Greenfield is in vain
WELL-KNOWN local player Adam Robinson, who celebrates his 40th birthday this year, had achieved a cricketing first in his long career. Greenfield’s captain claimed his…
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Seven decades not out: Mike Dunkerley celebrates cricket career
NOTHING appeared extraordinary when Mike Dunkerley recently turned out to play for Greenfield Cricket Club’s newly formed fourth team against Whalley Range. Grasscroft-based Mike, however,…
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Local sporting ‘gentleman’ Eddie Bayliss dies after short illness
EDDIE Bayliss, a well-known and highly respected local sporting figure, has died aged 83 in a nursing home in Chadderton following a short illness. He…
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Richard’s a Greenfield lifer
RICHARD Hepworth has been made an honorary life member at Greenfield in recognition of his service to the cricket club. It was bestowed on the…
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Changing rooms work is to start
WORK will start imminently on new changing rooms at Greenfield Cricket Club in a development that will cost approaching a six-figure sum. Once grants are…
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Greenfield secure major grant for changing rooms
GREENFIELD Cricket Club has secured major funding towards new changing rooms that could cost £100,000. Grants have been secured from the English Cricket Board,…
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Devon Smith hopes to hit for six
Greenfield Cricket Club will be hoping former West Indies Test cricketer Devon Smith hits opponents for six in the forthcoming season. The Ladhill Lane…
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Rapid ROCA grants boost Saddleworth groups
FOUR COMMUNITY projects in Saddleworth have been boosted by generous grants from this year’s Rapid ROCA scheme. The scheme, established in 2007 by First Choice…
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Greenfield Cricket Club delighted by youth academy ‘coup’
GREENFIELD CRICKET Club is celebrating a ‘coup’ as it launches a new youth academy under the tutorship of former Lancashire professional John Abrahams. A select…
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Volunteers wanted to help clean up Greenfield Cricket Club after floods and break-in
By Trevor Baxter GREENFIELD Cricket Club has suffered a double blow in readiness for life in the newly created Pennine League. The Ladhill Lane outfit, situated…
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Test cricketer signs in Greenfield coup
GREENFIELD CRICKET Club has signed Zimbabwe Test player Tinashe Panyangara as their new professional. It is quite a coup as the 29-year-old will be opening…
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