THE Mayor of Oldham says an award for his dedication and commitment to local veterans and the armed forces community is ‘the best recognition’ he…
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Tributes paid following sad death of Oldham’s Mayoress
TRIBUTES have been paid to Oldham’s Mayoress, who has sadly died at the age of 45. Afsheen Chauhan passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, March…
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Mayor shares 100th birthday celebrations with WWII veteran
A FORMER Royal Navy servicewoman who served in the Second World War, recently celebrated her 100th birthday with a special get together hosted by the Mayor…
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Mayor of Oldham has high hopes for Snowdon fundraising challenge
By Mia Stevens THE MAYOR of Oldham is inviting local residents to join her as she tackles a climb Snowdon in aid of charities.…
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Oldham Hack is back with Christmas celebrations
COMMUNITY group Create Oldham has returned to its original name with a bang at a Christmas party for members. The group, originally established in 2015,…
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Oasis academies sign Pledge to Peace and plant saplings from Hiroshima
PUPILS from four Oasis academies in Oldham have signed the Pledge to Peace and planted saplings that survived the 1945 Hiroshima A-bomb. Community members from…
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Mayor set to host Christmas shopping extravaganza
ENJOY a pre-festive season Shopping Extravaganza supporting the Mayor of Oldham’s charities. The event is in the Chadderton Suite of Oldham Civic Centre at 7pm…
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Mayor impressed by special visit to Saddleworth RDA
THREE special guests paid a visit to Saddleworth Riding for the Disabled Association (SRDA) to admire the varied and popular activities the group brings to…
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‘Rooted in Oldham’ – new Mayor Jenny Harrison takes office
JENNY Harrison is the new Mayor of Oldham aiming to spread a message of diversity and inclusion during her year in office. Councillor Harrison, a…
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Community bids fond farewell to stalwart Kathleen Hudson
A POIGNANT and fond farewell was paid by the community to stalwart Kathleen Hudson who passed away suddenly aged 82 on January 11 after a…
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Community stalwart Kathleen Hudson dies after short illness
COMMUNITY stalwart Kathleen Hudson has died aged 82 after a short illness. Kathleen (née Wood), born in Greenfield on July 13, 1938, was the wife…
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Mayor of Oldham ‘very excited’ to have another year in role after coronavirus disruption
THE Mayor of Oldham is ‘very excited’ to have another 12 months to work with charities and groups across the borough after she was invited…
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Children get creative for Easter competitions in Lees, Springhead and Grotton
FROM bright Easter bonnets to mouth-watering cakes, there was an array of eye-catching creations as children got crafty for a host of competitions. LSG Business Hub…
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Mayor of Oldham invites children to brighten up Facebook page with rainbow pictures
THE Mayor of Oldham is calling on the borough’s children to share their rainbow photos on her Facebook page and brighten her day during the…
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Get creative for children’s Easter competitions in Lees, Springhead and Grotton
YOU may have to spend this Easter at home but one community group is making sure there is still plenty of fun for everyone. LSG…
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Mayor of Oldham cancels all engagements during coronavirus outbreak
THE community-spirited Mayor of Oldham, Cllr Ginny Alexander, has taken the ‘heart-wrenching decision’ to postpone every engagement for the foreseeable future because of the coronavirus outbreak.…
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John and Kathleen celebrate 60 years
A DEVOTED couple who have dedicated their lives to serving the community took time out for their very own special celebration. Veteran councillor John Hudson…
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Mourning death of community champion Derek Heffernan
A POIGNANT and fond farewell was paid at the funeral of community stalwart Derek Heffernan. The former parish and borough councillor and Mayor of Oldham…
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Mayor of Oldham takes a break after major surgery
MAYOR of Oldham Councillor Ginny Alexander has announced she is to “take a short break” from her duties after undergoing major surgery. Cllr Alexander, wife…
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Blooming beautiful garden raises £1,279.55 for The Christie Hospital
AN open garden event in Grasscroft was a blooming great success as it raised £1,279.55 and counting for The Christie Hospital. Tom Adamson and Doreen…
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Mayor of Oldham celebrates borough life with range of groups and organisations
By Andy LloydPhotography by www.PicturefulOfMemories.co.uk / Pictureful of Memories THE Mayor of Oldham Cllr Ginny Alexander has visited a host of groups and organisations across…
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Derek Heffernan to complete hat-trick of civic titles as Mayor of Austerlands
DEREK Heffernan, former mayor of Oldham and chairman of Saddleworth Parish Council, will claim a unique hat-trick of civic titles when he is installed as Mayor…
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Young people lead tributes as Saddleworth marks Holocaust Memorial Day
YOUNG people took centre stage to lead the tributes in Saddleworth to mark Holocaust Memorial Day. On January 27 – the anniversary of the liberation…
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Join Saddleworth Peace Group for Holocaust Memorial Day vigil in Uppermill
COMMEMORATE Holocaust Memorial Day with Saddleworth Peace Group at a vigil on Sunday, January 27 in Uppermill. The event starts in Uppermill Square at 2pm…
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Green-fingered girls bloom bright at Growing Together awards night
SADDLEWORTH businesses and residents helped prove the community really is growing together as they scooped awards at an annual gardening ceremony. The Growing Together awards,…
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Pupils honoured with prizes at presentation evenings
TWO awards for ‘outstanding community service’ were among the accolades given out at Saddleworth School presentation evenings last month. Esha Ahmed and Melissa Demsteader where…
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Who Loves Ya Baby? Oldham Mayor rallying communities to raise funds for charities
THREE of the biggest, boldest characters in TV and film history are starring in a new video designed to launch the Mayor of Oldham’s annual…
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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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Rotary Club of Saddleworth celebrates 46 successful years
GLAMOROUS guests packed out The White Hart, Lydgate as the Rotary Club of Saddleworth celebrated its annual Charter and President’s Night. Guests enjoyed an evening…
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Fantastic Festival is an inspiration for all ages
CREATIVE minds of all ages came together for the second Saddleworth Literary Festival. The event saw a host of best-selling authors, playwrights, poets, writers…
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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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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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Oldham mourns death of former Mayor Joe Farquhar
Oldham Council is saddened to learn of the death of Joe Farquhar, a former Mayor of Oldham. The Conservative councillor served the Royton South ward…
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Move over Your Majesty – Saddleworth has its own platinum couple
THE Queen and Prince Philip celebrate their impressive seventieth wedding anniversary on November 20 – and there are celebrations closer to home for Saddleworth’s own…
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