SADDLEWORTH Royal British Legion is calling on servicemen, servicewomen and veterans across the villages it serves to get more involved in its local activities. The…
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Royal British Legion gives thanks for Saddleworth D-Day service
SADDLEWORTH’S Royal British Legion has thanked those who came together to commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day. A moving service at Uppermill’s War Memorial, in…
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Awards success for Royal British Legion branch
A LOCAL branch of the Royal British Legion is celebrating after achieving a trio of awards recently. It was a proud moment for the committee…
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M62 coach bombing is remembered 50 years on
Images by Jackie Clowes CADETS and Royal British Legion branches from Saddleworth, Oldham and beyond paid their respects at the 50th anniversary memorial service for…
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Changing of the guard at Saddleworth’s Royal British Legion
A NEW broom has swept into the Saddleworth Branch of The Royal British Legion after its chairman and secretary retired – the latter after three decades of…
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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 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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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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Charities’ three cheers for Beer Festival funds
SADDLEWORTH Royal British Legion will raise a glass to toast former soldier Peter Archer after receiving a welcome £600 donation. Peter, who served with the…
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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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