SADDLEWORTH received a sprinkling of stardust as its Olympics were opened – with local hero Kevin Sinfield doing the honours. And there was a nod…
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No Dodging the success of Saddleworth Village Olympics with new club
SADDLEWORTH’S famed Village Olympics has seen spin-off success with the creation of the area’s own dodgeball team. And as the event approaches its 40th anniversary,…
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On your marks as registration opens for 40th Saddleworth Village Olympics
NEW sports, old favourites and healthy competition lie in store at this year’s Saddleworth Village Olympics, with registration now open. The event, in its 40th…
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Excitement builds as Saddleworth prepares for Village Olympics
SADDLEWORTH is preparing for its own showcase of athletic talent this weekend. More than 1,200 children are set to participate in the Saddleworth Village Olympics…
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Saddleworth’s Olympic spirit produces brilliant show
TO SAY competitive spirit was flowing as the Saddleworth Village Olympics (SVO) got underway would be somewhat of an understatement. And the hundreds of athletes…
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Organisers want biggest Village Olympics ever
ORGANISERS of the Saddleworth Village Olympics hope 2023 can see its biggest ever – beating last year. 2022’s edition saw an amazing 1,089 children take…
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On your marks for 37th Village Olympics
SADDLEWORTH Village Olympics will be based at a new ‘home’ as it returns for its 37th year. Last year’s event saw nearly 800 children take…
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On your marks, get set, go! Saddleworth Village Olympics back in action after Covid break
A RAINBOW of excited and happy children gathered at Saddleworth School as the Village Olympics 2021 officially got underway. The event was cancelled last year…
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On your marks – Saddleworth Village Olympics in starting blocks after forced COVID-19 break
AS TEAM GB competitors look forward to competing at a delayed Tokyo 2020, Saddleworth youngsters are also on their marks for the return of their…
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Saddleworth Parish Council chairman’s charity spreads festive cheer with donations
A TOTAL of 18 local charities and organisations have shared more than £7,000 courtesy of Saddleworth Parish Council chairman’s charity. Due to the coronavirus pandemic,…
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Saddleworth Village Olympics are cancelled for first time
AFTER much deliberation, the Saddleworth Village Olympics’ organising committee has taken the decision to postpone this year’s event for the first time ever in its…
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Saddleworth Village Olympics cancelled for first time ever
AFTER much deliberation the Saddleworth Village Olympics Organising Committee has taken the decision to postpone this year’s event for the first time ever in its…
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Cash boost for local groups thanks to Uppermill Co-op
THREE deserving organisations have received welcome cash boosts thanks to Uppermill Co-op’s Local Community Fund. The initiative sees Co-op shoppers and members donate one per…
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Bright opening ceremony gets 34th Saddleworth Village Olympics off its marks
A FLURRY of colour, music and excited children got the Saddleworth Village Olympics off to a flying start in its 34thyear. Hundreds of youngsters, their…
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Excitement rising as children get set for 34th Saddleworth Village Olympics
EXCITEMENT is rising as there are only a few weeks to go before the 34th Saddleworth Village Olympics get underway. About 1,000 children aged seven to…
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Ayla strikes gold
ATHLETE Ayla Hewitt’s remarkable run of success has continued. The 15-year-old from Diggle won three gold medals at the Oldham schools’ athletics championship. Ayla, who…
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Rallying cry for Saddleworth Olympics
SADDLEWORTH Village Olympics organisers are issuing a rallying cry to secondary school children to support the legendary annual event. After a number of years of…
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Rain cannot dampen Saddleworth Village Olympic spirit
THE Saddleworth Village Olympics was again a resounding success, despite organisers having to overcome challenges. The opening ceremony along with the athletics and tug-of-war had…
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850 children compete in colourful 31st Saddleworth Village Olympics
ALMOST 850 children competed in a colourful Saddleworth Village Olympics as the event celebrated its 31st year. The competition was launched with the traditional opening ceremony…
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Colourful Opening Ceremony launches 31st Saddleworth Village Olympics
A COLOURFUL Opening Ceremony marked the start of the 31st Saddleworth Village Olympics as hundreds of children gathered at Saddleworth School to launch the event.…
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New flag to fly high at 31st Saddleworth Village Olympics
by Mark Barrow A COLOURFUL Opening Ceremony will mark the start of the 31st Saddleworth Village Olympics on Saturday, September 10 at Saddleworth School. Boys…
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On your marks, get set… for the Saddleworth Village Olympics
by Mark Barrow CHANGES ARE in the air for the Saddleworth Village Olympics as the popular annual events goes from strength to strength following its…
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