Images by GGC Media THE CLOCK is ticking down to one of the biggest events of the Saddleworth calendar – Rushcart. But what is it?…
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Saddleworth Women’s Morris and Clog stepping up for Manchester Day parade
A VIBRANT new addition to the local cultural scene is set to showcase its talent on a bigger stage. Saddleworth Women’s Morris and Clog –…
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Saddleworth Women’s Morris and Clog line up for debut dance
SADDLEWORTH Women’s Morris and Clog side will pull on their dancing shoes for their first ever outing on Saturday, April 27. The group – which…
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50 years of Saddleworth Morris Men celebrated
FIVE decades of Morris dancing in Saddleworth are being celebrated as the area’s team marks its 50th anniversary. Not bad for an idea born out…
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Saddleworth Women’s Morris and Clog unveils exciting taster event
PULL on your dancing shoes and keep a historic tradition alive by joining the newly-formed Saddleworth Women’s Morris and Clog team. The team will be…
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Saddleworth Morris Men kick-off Easter tour in Greenfield
EASTER weekend started in style on Maundy Thursday courtesy of Saddleworth Morris Men. The troupe entertained the crowds in Greenfield with two dances outside the…
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Saddleworth Morris Men will pull on clogs despite Rushcart cancellation
THERE may be no Rushcart event this year – but that isn’t going to stop Saddleworth Morris Men putting on their clogs to entertain the…
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Saddleworth Morris Men to close 2019 with traditional festive sword dance
By Evie-Rose Holden SADDLEWORTH Morris Men will perform their unique annual Lordsmere Longsword dance on Saturday, December 28 before hanging up their clogs until April.…
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Saddleworth Morris Men set to fill the streets for 45th annual Rushcart Festival
ABOUT 200 morris dancers and musicians will take to the streets of Saddleworth for the 45th Rushcart event this month. The much-loved local tradition will…
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Morris dancing extravaganza set to entertain during Rushcart weekend
A FANTASTIC August Bank Holiday weekend is on the cards again with over 20 Morris sides set to dance at this year’s Rushcart festival. Taking…
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Sound of Morris Men back in Saddleworth for new season
THE SOUND of Morris Men filled the villages as the Saddleworth side launched their new season with their traditional Easter dances. With colourful hats on…
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Saddleworth Morris Men return with call for members
THE LIVELY Saddleworth Morris Men will return to action on Maundy Thursday (April 13) and Good Friday (April 14) to entertain the public once again.…
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Saddleworth Morris Men to dance in streets for Rushcart weekend
MORRIS MEN will take over the villages once again as the annual Saddleworth Rushcart spectacle returns over the weekend of August 20-21. The renowned festival…
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Saddleworth Morris Men return for first dance of the year
SADDLEWORTH MORRIS Men will dance out for the first time in 2016 on the evening of Maundy Thursday then around the villages of Saddleworth on…
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Saddleworth Morris Men to tour villages for final dance of the year
Saddleworth Morris Men will round off another successful year with the annual colourful ‘Lordsmere Longsword’ tour of a number of Saddleworth pubs. The event on…
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