A MAGNIFICENT £15,250 was donated to charities and good causes by outgoing Saddleworth Parish Council chairman Cllr Enid Firth. With the help of the Chairman’s…
View More Magnificent £15,250 donated to charities by outgoing Saddleworth Parish Council chairman
CONTINUING A fantastic year in sport for St Mary’s, Greenfield, the cross-country team finished fourth in the Oldham Schools’ Primary Cross Country League. The year…
View More More success for young athletes from St Mary’s Greenfield
NEW SADDLEWORTH Parish Council chairman Neil Allsopp admits he has some ‘very big footsteps’ to fill as he takes the reins for 2015/16. Cllr Allsopp,…
View More New Saddleworth Parish Council chairman takes the reins
By Trevor Baxter ‘WE WANT our land and building back’ is the call from Saddleworth Parish Councillors to Oldham Council bosses as the debate continues…
View More Saddleworth Parish Council looks into securing Satellite Centre in Greenfield
By Emily Burgin WHAT DO 11 miles, 11 lobsters and beer in Saddleworth have in common? Well, that’s what you get at the unofficial Beer…
View More Fourth unofficial Beer Walk keeps tradition alive
Village Voice is YOUR chance to get your point of view over to thousands of readers. Letters should be sent to: The Village Voice, The…
View More Village Voice: Readers letters for June
A COUPLE had a lucky escape as their car was engulfed by flames just moments after they pulled over in Greenfield to investigate smoke coming…
View More Lucky escape for couple as car sets on fire in Greenfield
IT WAS described as no walk in the park as nearly 300 runners took part in the Milltown to Moors 7k race. The event, which…
View More 300 runners tackle Milltown to Moors 7K race
Saddleworth Runners Club launched their summer season with the ever popular ten-mile Cake Race at the beginning of May. The weekend saw both junior and…
View More Cake Race launches Saddleworth Runners Club new summer season
John L Matthews, who lives in Dobcross, gives his view of the joys of Saddleworth’s unique Whit Weekend. WHIT FRIDAY is a holiday almost everyone…
View More Whit Weekend: The best weekend of the year
MORE STARS of the comedy circuit will come to Saddleworth’s Off the Rails Comedy Club later this month to leave audience’s reeling with laughter. There…
View More More comedy stars to thrill at Off the Rails this month
A DEDICATED volunteer got the surprise of her life as she received the prestigious ‘Volunteer of the Year’ accolade at the Saddleworth Parish Council annual…
View More Surprised volunteer honoured with top Saddleworth Parish Council award
STUNNING GARDENS across Saddleworth were opened up for the public to admire as part of the Saddleworth Festival of the Arts. Roger Tanner, President of…
View More Glorious gardens across Saddleworth on display for Festival of the Arts
GUESTS FILLED St Chad’s Church in Uppermill for the inaugural service of the new Saddleworth Parish Council chairman Cllr Neil Allsopp. Cllr Allsopp was accompanied…
View More Inaugural service held at St Chad’s for new Saddleworth Parish Council chairman
THERE IS something for everyone at this year’s Saddleworth Arts Festival from jazz, comedy, classical music and exhibitions to open gardens, guided walks, a ceilidh…
View More Something for everyone at this year’s Saddleworth Festival of the Arts
by Trevor Baxter DOVESTONE RSPB site manager Dave O’Hara believes Saddleworth’s worst moorland fire in nearly ten years was not as devastating to birdlife as…
View More Saddleworth moorland fire not as devastating for birdlife as first feared
SADDLEWORTH PARISH Council’s Planning Committee recommended approval for a series of planning applications at their June 2015 meeting. They included: Mr and Mrs Green, King…
View More Saddleworth Parish Council: Planning Recommendations June 2015
POLICE ARE appealing for two men to come forward following suspicious circumstances at Dovestone Reservoir in Saddleworth. At around 1am on Sunday 31 May 2015,…
View More Police appeal for information after suspicious circumstances at Dovestone Reservoir
BIG-HEARTED Manchester comedian Justin Moorhouse will bring his latest stand-up show ‘Destiny Calling’ to Saddleworth as part of his national tour later this year. The…
View More Top comedian to bring latest national tour to Saddleworth in September
ICY WINDS and biting rain did not deter hundreds from enjoying the magic and spectacle of Saddleworth’s annual Whit Walks. Locals of all ages gathered…
View More Hundreds brave dismal weather for wonderful Whit Friday
A MERRY Squire of the legendary Saddleworth Morris Men is passing on the mantle after leading the side for 25 years. Richard Hankinson, 60, handed…
View More Merry Morris Man passes on baton after 25 years as squire
AS THE centenary of the Women’s Institute is marked in 2015, the Saddleworth branch has several events planned throughout the year to celebrate. On Easter…
View More WI celebrates 100th birthday
By Mark Barrow A REMARKABLE couple from Mossley who were so inspired by homeless Kenyan children have dedicated their lives to helping them. Back in…
View More Caring couple dedicate lives to help homeless Kenyan children
A GOLDEN peal will ring out from Saddleworth Church on Friday, June 12 as eight bellringers take on a special attempt to mark the Tower…
View More Golden peal challenge to mark half century for Tower Captain
A STAGGERING £10,000 has been raised in just 12 months by a dedicated women’s group to help the Oldham Mountain Rescue Team. Saddleworth Ladies Fundraising…
View More Dedicated fundraisers present £10,000 to Oldham Mountain Rescue Team
A CRUCIAL off-licence in one of Saddleworth’s smallest villages is being brought back to life seven days a week for the benefit of locals. Caroline’s…
View More New owner revitalises key Lydgate Top Shop off-licence
By Emily Burgin CAN YOU fall down a rabbit hole full of delights and surprises in Saddleworth? Yes you can, at Curious Alice. After three-and-a-half…
View More Discover a treasure trove of fashion at Curious Alice in Uppermill
THE OUTSTANDING achievements and commitment of Saddleworth School pupils have once more been recognised at a glittering presentation. The Lord Rhodes trophy is presented annually…
View More Outstanding Saddleworth School student honoured with Lord Rhodes Trophy
A NEW fun-filled adventure playground is bringing learning outdoors for children at a popular Delph nursery. The colourful outside area at Swan Meadow Nursery is…
View More Adventure area to boost outside learning at Delph nursery
DO YOU recognise this iconic Saddleworth shop from the 1950s? The historic photo shows Mike Stevens in front of the village shop on the main…
View More Turning back time: Saddleworth in days gone by
Over the past four years, Saddleworth Voices have recorded almost 70 interviews to preserve fond memories and anecdotes of all things local. With the support…
View More Saddleworth Voices: Maurice Reid part 3
MOORSIDE MOTORCYCLE ace Ashley Beech is aiming to be back on the race track at Donington Park onMay 23/24 after suffering a nasty crash at…
View More Moorside motorcycle ace raring to go after recovering from nasty crash
MARK ORME produced a phenomenal round of golf at Saddleworth to win the qualifier for the Chronicle Cup. The five-handicapper went out in a remarkable…
View More Mark turns on the style in golf qualifier at Saddleworth
AN EXTRAORDINARY general meeting is set to be called to discuss the future of the Saddleworth and District Cricket League. It comes in the wake…
View More Cricket clubs to decide future of league at EGM
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