SADDLEWORTH Morris Men’s first full season of dancing since the Covid-19 pandemic is well under way after several performances across the North West and more…
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Linda’s jockey pipped at the post for top award
HER depiction of a traditional Saddleworth Festival earned local artist Linda Edwards recognition at the prestigious 2022 Manchester Open Awards. Now she and fellow artist…
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Autumn in Saddleworth by John Kirkbride
JOHN Kirkbride looks at Saddleworth in autumn and some of the things we can enjoy over this colourful season. Despite government attempts to create 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 confirm ‘heartbreaking decision’ to cancel Rushcart event
THERE will be no morris men dancing through the streets of Saddleworth this summer after the group confirmed its ‘heartbreaking decision’ to cancel its Rushcart…
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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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Saddleworth Round Table helps keep wheels turning for Morris Men traditions
Saddleworth Round Table is helping to keep local traditions alive by making a significant donation to Saddleworth Morris Men. The organisation has pledged £460 to…
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Annual festive Lordsmere Longsword returns to end Saddleworth Morris Men season
SADDLEWORTH MORRIS MEN will dance inside the pubs in the villages of Saddleworth on Saturday, December 30 for their final dance outing of the season. The…
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Saddleworth Morris Men invite potential members to try out their tradition at open practice
SADDLEWORTH Morris Men are hosting an open practice for potential new members on Thursday, September 21 at The Church Inn, Uppermill. Starting at 8.30pm, the side will…
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Preparations well underway for Saddleworth Morris Men’s 43rd Rushcart Festival
PREPARATIONS ARE well underway for the 43rd traditional Rushcart Festival hosted by Saddleworth Morris Men. This year’s annual spectacle will take place on Bank Holiday…
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Call for support from local businesses to help keep the Rushcart weekend alive
SADDLEWORTH MORRIS Men are seeking donations from local businesses to make sure their historic Rushcart event takes place for a 43rd time. The event, which is…
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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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Lordsmere Longsword finale for Saddleworth Morris Men until April
SADDLEWORTH MORRIS Men bid a fond farewell to admiring audiences with their annual Lordsmere Longsword finale on December 27 as they hang up their clogs…
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Final chance to see Saddleworth Morris Men until April 2017
SADDLEWORTH MORRIS Men will be entertaining the punters in the villages’ pubs on Tuesday, December 27 with their annual Lordsmere Longsword finale. Performed in circling…
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Diggle dancer Ollie is major hit as Morris Minor at Saddleworth Rushcart Festival
MORRIS MINOR Ollie Blair has danced his way to become an unwitting social media ‘celebrity.’ A video of the Diggle youngster joining in step with…
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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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In a rush to find funding to keep alive Saddleworth tradition
Saddleworth’s historic Rushcart Festival could be in jeopardy unless funding is found to meet traffic management costs. Police budget cuts means private contractors must be…
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Clog and Garland Dancers to brighten Uppermill with traditional event
BRIGHT COLOURS and sounds will fill the streets of Uppermill as the Saddleworth Clog and Garland Dancers host their annual Day of Dance on Saturday,…
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Saddleworth Morris Men lay down their bells for year’s Lordsmere Longsword finale
SADDLEWORTH MORRIS Men rounded off another successful year with their annual colourful ‘Lordsmere Longsword’ tour of a number of local pubs. On Sunday, December 27…
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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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Saddleworth Morris Men brighten up villages with spectacular Rushcart Festival
COLOURFUL HATS and clogs filled the streets of Saddleworth as Morris Men and hundreds of spectators turned out in force for the annual Rushcart Festival.…
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Saddleworth Morris Men from Australia to join remarkable Rushcart Festival spectacle
MORRIS DANCERS will forge a remarkable link this weekend between Saddleworth and its namesake – 10,000 miles away in Australia. The Adelaide Morris Men will…
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History: Peter Fox takes a look back at the 1881 Rushcart
The 1881 Rushcart by Peter Fox ALTHOUGH THE origins of photography can be traced back to the 1850s it wasn’t until the turn of the…
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Saddleworth Rushcart to return to villages with annual spectacle
By Mark Barrow MORRIS MEN will take over the villages once again as the annual Saddleworth Rushcart spectacle returns over the weekend of August 22-23.…
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Merry Morris Man passes on baton after 25 years as squire
A MERRY Squire of the legendary Saddleworth Morris Men is passing on the mantle after leading the side for 25 years. Richard Hankinson, 60, handed…
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