A NEW women’s mental health support group in Oldham is helping local women find comfort, connection and understanding. She Matters – Oldham was founded in…
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Sarah puts blood, sweat and tears into charity boxing match
THERE has been ‘literally blood, sweat and tears’ as a determined fundraiser prepares for her next challenge – a white-collar boxing fight. Sarah Tate, who…
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Local foundation backs project to digitally train young people
A SADDLEWORTH-BASED foundation in memory of a student has supported its first project that helps young people to live their lives to the full. The…
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Well Be Fest – a wealth of information and conversation under one roof.
ON Sunday May 21, in what is thought to be the first event of its kind in Saddleworth, Breathe – Saddleworth Mental Health Caring Group…
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Mind matters Advertisement feature by Daisy Dixon at Chrysalis Daisy Dixon, psychotherapist, talks about mental health and well-being
WITH children and young people returning to school after the summer holidays, I reflect on how they might be feeling moving into new year groups,…
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Take to the pitch for fundraising fun day
FOOTBALLERS of all ages and abilities are invited to take to the pitch for a fundraising match and family fun day on Sunday, September 25.…
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Fundraiser steps out on 30-mile challenge
A 30-mile walk in 12 hours is the latest challenge for a determined fundraiser. Sarah Tate, from Lees, is tackling the sponsored trek in aid…
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Colourful clothes at Knowsley for special events
THERE was an array of colourful and creative clothes on parade at Knowsley Junior School as pupils swapped out of their uniforms for not one…
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COLUMN: Mind matters Advertisement feature by Daisy Dixon at Chrysalis Daisy Dixon, founder and psychotherapist at Chrysalis, talks about wellbeing
A FEW weeks before Christmas I was at the doctors as I had been experiencing heart palpitations and feeling very tired. The results were in…
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COLUMN: Mind matters
Advertisement feature by Daisy Dixon at Chrysalis Daisy Dixon, founder and psychotherapist at Chrysalis, talks about anxiety. WE all experience anxiety. Everyone’s experience will differ…
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Food for thought? Music workers hope new cook book is recipe for fundraising success
SADDLEWORTH resident Julie Cotton is part of a Manchester team of live music workers fundraising for mental health first aid on tour. The fundraiser is…
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COLUMN: Mind matters By Daisy Dixon at Chrysalis
I am excited to be writing for the Saddleworth Independent, exploring mental health, wellbeing, and mindfulness. I will provide practical tips, advice, and guidance to…
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Free wellbeing sessions boost for men over 50
ARE you feeling less able or mobile than you used to? Can you breathe and move freely? Do you sometimes struggle to switch off and fully…
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The trouble with talking
IT is no secret that the fallout of the pandemic has had a significant impact on the collective mental health of people all around the…
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Hive of online activity results in “wonderful” musical festival
AN Uppermill-based mental health specialist combined his two biggest passions to organise ‘the world’s cheapest music festival’. Paul Wolstenholme has now described the two-day, online…
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Swimmers dive into plans for Saddleworth Lido
OUTDOOR swimming enthusiasts are hoping to make a splash with their plans to open a lido in Saddleworth. Katy Boulton and Erica Ryan presented their…
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Indie Rocks the house for Richard
By Jacklin Kwan MEDICALLY retired at 37, chronic pain and depression ruled Richard Iles’ life – until a help group and radio show gave him…
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Route 66 puts Heidi on road to better mental health
AN UPPERMILL woman is walking, hiking and running along America’s fabled Route 66 practically without stepping outside the Saddleworth boundary. So far Heidi Flack has…
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Help yourself to a Mood Boost thanks to new book
WITH many of us feeling the doom and gloom of the pandemic, two Saddleworth women might just have the answer to lift your spirits –…
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Save our Sheds Health and wellbeing initiative in jeopardy as Oldham Council plans to axe funding
A POPULAR community project in Greenfield aimed at helping older men improve their health and wellbeing is under threat after proposals by Oldham Council to…
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Chrysalis sets sights on caring for young people
RESEARCH shows mental health problems are rising at an alarming rate in children and young people – but one local psychotherapist is determined to do…
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Step up your mental health with walking therapy at Chrysalis
A PSYCHOTHERAPIST is encouraging locals to put their best foot forward and join her for new walking therapy sessions to improve mental and physical well-being.…
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Rock Choir ready for 24-hour fundraising extravaganza in aid of Mental Health Awareness Week
ROCK Choir is showing its support for Mental Health Awareness Week by hosting a 24-hour fundraising event. The #RockChoir24 event will take place on the…
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Over To Youth – Oldham’s young people to host week of youth voice action
YOUNG people from across Oldham are coming together to organise the borough’s first youth summit – Over To Youth. Four events organised by the Oldham…
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Get talking at Man Tuesdays at Satellite Centre
MAN Tuesday, a group for men run by men, is offering safe and supportive environment at the Satellite Centre, Greenfield. The purpose of this supportive…
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New Safe Haven for adults in crisis launched in Oldham
SAFE Haven – a new crisis care mental health service for adults – has opened in Oldham, providing overnight support in a comfortable environment. Officially…
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Successful portrait exhibition comes to Uppermill
AN EYE-CATCHING photographic portrait exhibition celebrating people who live with mental illness opens in Uppermill on Tuesday, March 12. The Open Shutters exhibition features 32…
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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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Saddleworth pupils inspired to positive state of mind and health
JIMMY Gittins from the State of Mind charity delivered an emotional and inspirational presentation to year 11 students at Saddleworth School to raise awareness of…
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Saddleworth Youth Committee unveils ambitious plans to tackle mental health problems
AMBITIOUS plans to help raise awareness and tackle mental health problems among young people will be launched by Saddleworth Youth Committee in the new year.…
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Young performer wins grant to explore mental health in theatre piece at Oldham Coliseum
A £500 grant has enabled a member of Oldham Coliseum Theatre’s Young Rep Company to devise and produce a performance that explores the impact of…
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Saddleworth Youth Committee sets targets for busy year
THE enthusiastic Saddleworth Youth Committee was brimming with ideas as they set their agenda and aims for their first full year in action. The group…
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MP Debbie Abrahams pledges to ‘start conversation’ to help tackle loneliness
Debbie Abrahams, MP for Oldham East and Saddleworth, is backing the Jo Cox Commission on Loneliness by signing their online pledge to ‘start a conversation’.…
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Photographer launches mental health project
OLDHAM PHOTOGRAPHER Lisa Marie Gee chose Mental Health Awareness Week in May to launch her new photographic project to help and support people struggling with…
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