RESIDENTS across Saddleworth turned out in force to pay their respects at numerous services on Remembrance Sunday. There were services and parades across the villages…
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Oldham to honour Remembrance Sunday with services across the Borough
OLDHAM will commemorate Remembrance Sunday on November 9, with a series of services and parades across the borough, paying tribute to those who have served…
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Pay Remembrance tributes in Austerlands at Saddleworth’s oldest memorial
THE COMMUNITY is invited to Saddleworth’s oldest Great War memorial in Austerlands to pay tribute this Remembrance Sunday. Event organisers are appealing for locals to…
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Respects paid at Remembrance services across Saddleworth
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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Austerlands remembers with poignant ceremony
MORE THAN 150 people gathered at Saddleworth’s oldest Great War Memorial in Austerlands to pay their respects on Remembrance Sunday. Proceedings were conducted by the…
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Lest We Forget: Saddleworth pays respects with Remembrance services and tributes
VARIOUS services and tributes will be held across Saddleworth this Remembrance Day to commemorate those who lost their lives in two world wars and other…
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Residents invited to Remembrance tributes at Saddleworth’s oldest Great War memorial
RESIDENTS are invited to pay their respects this Remembrance Day at Saddleworth’s oldest Great War memorial in Austerlands. Event organisers welcome all to join them…
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Saddleworth primary school happy to add poppies to Remembrance banner
A SADDLEWORTH primary school paid its respects to those who made the ultimate sacrifice – but is on the lookout for more memorials. The pupils…
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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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White poppy event remembers all victims of war
A POIGNANT white poppy event in Uppermill reflected on peace and remembered all victims of war on Remembrance Sunday. The event, organised by Saddleworth Peace…
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Austerlands remembers its fallen on Remembrance Sunday
THERE was a large turnout at Saddleworth’s oldest Great War Memorial in Austerlands on Remembrance Day despite the wet and windy weather. Proceedings were conducted…
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Bus company’s kind gesture to armed forces
A BUS operator is offering free travel to veterans, cadets and military personnel on its services on Remembrance Day and Remembrance Sunday. Stagecoach says it…
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Residents invited to mark Remembrance Day at Austerland’s Great War monument
RESIDENTS will gather at Saddleworth’s oldest Great War monument in Austerlands to mark Remembrance Day. The event commences at 10.55am at the junction of Heywood…
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Saddleworth Peace Group to host poignant White Poppy Remembrance event
ALL are invited to join Saddleworth Peace Group for a poignant White Poppy Remembrance event to remember all victims of war. The annual event will…
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Saddleworth war heroes commemorated with poppy gesture
SADDLEWORTH’S fallen soldiers are being remembered with poppy crosses that have been placed on the area’s Commonwealth War Graves. A total of 20 men who…
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Your Saddleworth weather for the weekend
Drier for a time and exceptionally mild – Thursday 10th November 2022 – Sunday 13th November 2022 AFTER a wet October it’s been quite a wet…
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Saddleworth remembers with service in Uppermill
THE COMMUNITY has gathered for a poignant service in Uppermill which was the first of many across Saddleworth to mark Remembrance Day. The evening service…
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Poppy waterfall proudly displayed in Delph ahead of Remembrance Day
A POPPY waterfall has been erected on the road bridge in Delph ahead of official Remembrance commemorations this month. Inspired by examples seen elsewhere in…
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Saddleworth ready to honour its fallen
SADDLEWORTH councillors have been out and about to make sure the area will honour those who made the ultimate sacrifice. Max Woodvine and Luke Lancaster have…
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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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Queen and Dukes mark Remembrance Day at Austerlands
SADDLEWORTH’S oldest Great War Memorial, in Austerlands, saw a large turnout on Remembrance Sunday as residents were privileged, once again, to receive the Queen’s Wreath.…
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White poppy wreath laid at Saddleworth’s peace pole in remembrance and commitment to peace
A WHITE poppy wreath was laid at the foot of Saddleworth’s peace pole in tribute to all the victims of war and as a commitment…
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Saddleworth Parish Council chairman ‘devastated’ to miss Remembrance events after contracting Covid-19
SADDLEWORTH Parish Council chairman Cllr Barbara Beeley said she is ‘devastated’ to be missing important events to mark Remembrance Day after contracting Covid-19. She said:…
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Ceremonies mark centenary of Royal British Legion
THE 100th anniversary of the Royal British Legion was marked with poignant services across the country including in Saddleworth and Lees. The public could not…
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Couple’s postponed wedding day made even more special by including Dr Kershaw’s Light Up a Life event
WHEN bride-to-be Kate Wilson found out her rearranged wedding fell on the same day as Dr Kershaw’s Light Up a Life event, she decided to…
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Knowsley remembers: school raises £354.21 for RBL
A POIGNANT display was created by pupils and staff at Knowsley Junior School as part of their Remembrance Day activities, raising £354.21 for the Royal…
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He dared and won! Remembered – amazing story of SAS commando Thomas who faced German firing squad and lived to tell the tale
LIKE hundreds of others, Glenys Atherton can’t take her annual walk to place a Remembrance cross at the Pots and Pans war memorial this year…
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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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Dr Kershaw’s Hospice to Light Up a Life virtually this year
By Jasmine Jackson DR Kershaw’s Hospice is welcoming the community to remember their loved ones at its annual Light Up a Life event, which is…
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Saddleworth Peace Group lays white poppy wreath in Uppermilll
A WHITE poppy wreath was laid at the Peace Pole in Uppermill to remember people of all nationalities, ages, civilians, and members of armed forces…
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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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Join Dr Kershaw’s virtual thanksgiving and remembrance service for loved ones
DR Kershaw’s Hospice is inviting families to come together in their own homes and light a candle in memory of a loved one at a…
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Lees remembers: Poppies, flags and silhouettes fill village for Remembrance Day
LSG Business Hub worked hard to adorn Lees with poppies, flags and silhouettes of soldiers for Remembrance Day. The poignant silhouettes were made by Simon Mound…
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Kelly brings in the sunshine with Remembrance events
THE songs of yesteryear filled the air to help create special Remembrance Day events at care homes across the borough. Singer Kelly Tracey, who performs…
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