OLYMPIAN Brogan Crowley was a spectator rather than competitor when she attended a sporting event in Oldham. The 28-year-old from Moorside was the special guest…
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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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Saddleworth School sports teams seal titles as well as close losses
THE Saddleworth School Year 11 basketball team were crowned champions of Oldham after emerging victorious in a golden point thriller over Waterhead in the final…
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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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Oldham Community Leisure centres to see Covid restrictions eased
COVID-19 restrictions are being lifted at Oldham Community Leisure centres – including Saddleworth – from Monday, July 19 in line with the government’s stages for…
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Restart grants now open for applications from businesses across Oldham
BUSINESSES forced to close during the national lockdown can now apply for a Restart Grant to help them reopen safely as Covid-19 restrictions are lifted.…
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Oldham Leisure Centres to temporarily close as Greater Manchester enters tier four
LEISURE centres across Oldham will temporarily close with immediate effect from December 31, 2020. The closures are in light of the latest COVID-19 situation, which…
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Saddleworth Strikers score as they expand to six teams
SADDLEWORTH Strikers, which recently celebrated their fifth birthday, continues to score. The club has registered a record six teams in the East Manchester Junior Football…
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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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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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Athletes inspire pupils during Knowsley Junior School sports week
A GBR para swimmer certainly made a splash as she impressed Knowsley Junior School pupils during their recent sports week. Tully Kearney, 22, was one…
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Saddleworth’s young Olympians brave weather to complete Games
ALMOST 1,000 children braved awful weather and took to their marks for the annual Saddleworth Village Olympics. For the first time, there will be overall…
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Olympic spirit is strong as youngsters compete despite wet weather
WET and windy conditions are not putting off young competitors in this year’s Saddleworth Village Olympics. Hundreds of youngsters and their parents gathered for the…
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Colourful launch for Saddleworth Village Olympics brightens up grey skies
HUNDREDS of youngsters were not put off by the drizzling rain and grey skies as they gathered for a colourful ceremony to launch the Saddleworth…
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Oldham Sports Awards honour for Saddleworth duo
A SADDLEWORTH School teacher and former pupil were both honoured at the Oldham Sports Awards. Long-serving teacher Richard Meadowcroft topped the class in the contribution…
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Plenty of Joy at Oldham as prop signs new deal
PROP Phil Joy has followed the lead set by his fellow front-rower Adam Neal in signing a new deal with Oldham for 2018. Having missed…
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Young athletes on their marks for Saddleworth Village Olympics
KEEN YOUNG athletes are getting into their starting positions as the opening ceremony for this year’s Saddleworth Village Olympics looms ever closer. The Olympics, now…
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Sportswear shop is up and running in Oldham
Two friends have taken their passion for running to the next level. And they hope their new venture will encourage more people across Oldham, Saddleworth…
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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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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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Rio 2016: Flying high thanks to Lottery funding
Saddleworth Independent’s sports editor Tony Bugby is reporting from his seventh Olympic Games and here he gives a unique insight into how Rio de Janeiro is…
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Rio 2016: a bigger threat from zika or robbers?
Saddleworth Independent’s sports editor Tony Bugby is reporting from his seventh Olympic Games and here he gives a unique insight into how Rio de Janeiro is…
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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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Rio 2016: security – or the lack of it
Saddleworth Independent’s sports editor Tony Bugby is reporting from his seventh Olympic Games and here he gives an unique insight into how Rio de Janeiro is…
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Rio 2016: Stadiums not filled to capacity
Saddleworth Independent’s sports editor Tony Bugby is reporting from his seventh Olympic Games and here he gives an unique insight into how Rio de Janeiro is…
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Rio 2016: field day for health and safety
Saddleworth Independent’s sports editor Tony Bugby is reporting from his seventh Olympic Games and here he gives an unique insight into how Rio de Janeiro is…
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Sporting champions open Oldham’s new £15million leisure centre
SPORTING CHAMPIONS from Oldham were the star guests at the official opening of the town’s brand new £15 million leisure centre. World champion boxing hero…
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Brand new Oldham Leisure Centre to open its doors to the public
THE BRAND new £15 million Oldham Leisure Centre will throw open its doors to the public on Wednesday, November 18. Residents and visitors will be…
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Just for fun: sports quiz
DON YOUR thinking cap to tackle these questions from successful quiz team The Diggle and Delph Donkeys. See if you can work out who the…
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30th Saddleworth Village Olympics set to be a year to remember
AS THIRTY years of community games are celebrated at this year’s Saddleworth Village Olympics, the organising committee is hoping to make it one to remember.…
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More success for young athletes from St Mary’s Greenfield
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…
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Popular Oldham Ability Roadshow returns with host of sports across borough
THE POPULAR Oldham Ability Roadshow will return from March 17 to 20 at various locations across the borough. The Ability Roadshow, hosted by Oldham Council’s…
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