THE COMMUNITY came together at services across Saddleworth this Remembrance Day to commemorate those who lost their lives in two world wars and other conflicts.…
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Saddleworth remembers as youngsters get involved
SADDLEWORTH remembered its fallen as the area’s iconic Pots and Pans war memorial again saw moving scenes. And in its centenary year, the obelisk on…
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Work on Saddleworth’s Pots and Pans war memorial will be carried out, Oldham Council insists
SADDLEWORTH’S iconic Post and Pans war memorial will have necessary work completed, but not all by Remembrance Sunday. This year sees the obelisk on Alderman’s…
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Saddleworth Remembers: events and ceremony listings to mark Remembrance
SILENCE will fall across Saddleworth and Oldham at a number of services and ceremonies to mark Remembrance Sunday on November 12. Held in conjunction with…
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Iconic Saddleworth monument reaches 100
FOR MANY people it is the very first sign of entering Saddleworth. For miles around, the Pots and Pans cenotaph towers over the valleys and…
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Hundreds gather at Pots and pans for Remembrance Day service
LOCALS hiked to the Pots and Pans war memorial to pay their respects on Remembrance Sunday. Saddleworth fell silent as services and ceremonies took place…
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Saddleworth will remember them
SADDLEWORTH will honour fallen soldiers at various services and gatherings across the community to mark Remembrance Day. The Royal British Legion (RBL) launches its annual…
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Three is magic number for Mike after completing Mahdlo moorland challenge
A GREENFIELD man is enjoying a well-earned rest after completing the grueling Saddleworth 3 Peaks charity trek at the age of 76. Mike Keighrey, who…
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Lest We Forget: Services across Saddleworth mark Remembrance Sunday
SADDLEWORTH fell silent on Remembrance Sunday as services and ceremonies took place across the villages in honour of the fallen. Residents of all ages, members…
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Remembrance events return to Saddleworth
REMEMBRANCE events will take place across Saddleworth next month. On Monday, November 8 at 7pm there is a short service in Uppermill at the King…
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Photographer Michael shines light on Saddleworth’s stunning landscape
WHILE regular exercise is encouraged during lockdown accessing Saddleworth’s stunning scenery may not be as straightforward as usual. So, a new book could be just…
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Action promised to remove war memorial vandal damage
HUNDREDS of people ensured tradition was maintained by marking Remembrance Sunday at Saddleworth’s iconic Pots and Pans war memorial. And next year the hilltop obelisk…
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Changes to Remembrance plans as new national lockdown introduced
PEOPLE across Saddleworth and Oldham are being reminded they can watch a Remembrance Service online from the Parish Church from 10.50am on Sunday, November 8…
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Family seat-memorial bench now in place for ‘true Saddleworth legend’
A MEMORIAL bench to honour former Saddleworth ‘bobby’ Martin Warburton has received the family seal of approval. Nearly £1,000 was raised by the Dovestone WI…
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Oldham’s residents asked to watch special Remembrance Sunday Service online
A SPECIAL Remembrance Service will be streamed online in Oldham this year to ensure residents can safely commemorate those who gave their lives for our…
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Remembrance Sunday plans set to change across Saddleworth
SADDLEWORTH’S annual remembrance services are expected to be significantly reduced in November. And the annual Poppy Appeal looks set to take on a different format…
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Walker Glen puts best foot forward for Alzheimer’s Society
IT IS said a journey of a thousand miles starts with a single step. In Glen Webb’s case, his initial pace was the first on…
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Hundreds gather at events across community as Saddleworth remembers
By Ken Bennett and Aimee Belmore HUNDREDS of people trekked up to the iconic memorial at Pots and Pans to pay tribute in the bright…
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Reaching their Peaks: charity walkers don’t wilt in the heat
NEARLY 90 walkers braved searing temperatures and some of Saddleworth’s toughest terrain to raise money for Oldham-based Mahdlo Youth Zone. The Three Peaks challenge, a…
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Locals tackle Pots and Pans during Greater Manchester Walking Week
LOCALS put their best foot forward as part of Greater Manchester Walking Week. There was a “truly marvellous turnout” of 60 for Pots and Pans,…
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Crowds gather across Saddleworth to pay respects on Remembrance Day
FALLEN soldiers were honoured by hundreds of locals at services and events across Saddleworth’s villages to mark Remembrance Day. The Saddleworth Branch of the Royal…
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Oldham to fall silent for Remembrance Day services
Oldham Council is honouring the fallen on Sunday 12 November. Remembrance Sunday services will be taking place at venues across the borough, held in conjunction…
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Action Oldham Fund to host first ‘net-walk’ in Saddleworth hills
A first ever networking walk is being hosted in the Saddleworth hills by the Action Oldham Fund. The Fund, which is celebrating its fourth birthday…
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Runners challenged to tackle hills for second Alderman’s Ascent Fell Race
RUNNERS ARE challenged to tackle the hills as the second Saddleworth Rangers Alderman’s Ascent Fell Race takes place on Thursday, July 6. After the success…
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Lest we forget: Saddleworth gathers to remember the fallen
YOUNG AND OLD gathered at Remembrance events across Saddleworth to honour fallen heroes who have died serving their country. The Saddleworth Branch of the Royal…
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Silence falls as Saddleworth gathers to remember the fallen
MORE THAN 700 pairs of feet marched over the sodden ground, winding their way up to the iconic war memorial atop Pots and Pans on…
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