By John Kirkbride The old days LIKE the rest of Saddleworth, Grotton was part of the West Riding of Yorkshire until 1972 when the Government…
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Proud Greenfield family celebrate life of history making female author
ETHEL Carnie Holdsworth was described as a “forgotten working class heroine” during celebrations to mark her life and works. But to a Greenfield family, Ethel,…
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Paint it back – Lockdown look at Saddleworth captured in new collage
THE Weavers Factory gallery in Uppermill has kicke -off a year of new exhibitions with a project close to the hearts of owners, Julian Bovis…
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Recruitment company serves up £500 boost for cookery school
AN independent recruitment firm has served up a financial boost for Saddleworth Cookery School to support their classes for vulnerable children and young adults. Brooks…
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Food for thought? Music workers hope new cook book is recipe for fundraising success
SADDLEWORTH resident Julie Cotton is part of a Manchester team of live music workers fundraising for mental health first aid on tour. The fundraiser is…
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‘Unbelievable’ Blue Coat students achieve excellent GCSE grades
HARD work and sheer enthusiasm helped ‘unbelievable’ Blue Coat students achieve excellent GCSE grades, says headteacher Rob Higgins. Overall, 35 per cent of results were…
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Tractor group to host fundraiser in memory of Delph farmer
SADDLEWORTH Tractor Group is holding a fundraising Dr Kershaw’s Run on Sunday, August 15 in memory of Steve Alderson. Delph farmer Steve passed away in…
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Tea-sy does it for Parish Council chair’s fundraising
AFTER more than 18 months, Saddleworth Parish Council is back on the fundraising trail – and its first event was a huge success. More than…
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O’Donnell Solicitors secure second office in Uppermill
O’Donnell Solicitors are pleased to announce that, following further expansion, they have completed the acquisition of a new office building at 44 High Street, Uppermill.…
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Going live! Curtain to rise again at the Millgate
THE curtain will go up again at Delph’s Millgate Arts Centre from September with a programme of entertainment arranged to suit every taste. From Kate…
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