TEDDIES and soft toys will take the plunge at a Saddleworth church in aid of the local mountain rescue team. Oldham Mountain Rescue Team (OMRT)…
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Saddleworth Heritage Week Unearths Ancestral Roots: A Deep Dive into Genealogy
OLDHAM Histories Festival and Heritage Open Days are back from September 8 to 17. At various historic sites and buildings across the borough, there will…
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Rushcart returns to streets of Saddleworth
HUNDREDS of Morris dancers and musicians from across the country will descend on Saddleworth for the 46th annual Rushcart on Saturday, August 20 and Sunday…
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Rushcart banners bring colour to church
THIS colourful photo of Rushcart banners was sent in by Ray Little, capturing the display at St Chads Church above Uppermill. This year’s Rushcart festival…
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Community bids fond farewell to Nancy Rhodes
THE community is paying its fond final goodbyes to stalwart Nancy Rhodes, who has died aged 89. Nancy, widow of the late Rev Duncan Rhodes,…
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First steps underway for church restoration
THE first key steps are underway to restore an iconic parish church to its former glory.Vital work has begun on the famous East Window of…
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Pupils take lead in year review
THE importance of learning both inside the classroom and out was the focus of pupil-led reviews at Saddleworth School. Over four days, each of the…
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Oldham Choral Society makes rare Rochdale appearance for recital series
OLDHAM Choral Society is making a rare appearance in Rochdale when they sing at St Chad’s as part of their regular Saturday lunchtime recital series.…
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Retiring Reverend Duncan Rhodes bids fond farewell
REVEREND Duncan Rhodes has been a familiar and welcoming face across Saddleworth for the last 24 years. Now, as he retires, he reflects back on…
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43rd annual Rushcart brings sounds of clogs to Saddleworth once more
THE SOUND of clogs filled the air as Saddleworth Morris Men held their legendary Rushcart Festival for a 43rd year. The brightly-dressed Morris side welcomed…
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Preparations well underway for Saddleworth Morris Men’s 43rd Rushcart Festival
PREPARATIONS ARE well underway for the 43rd traditional Rushcart Festival hosted by Saddleworth Morris Men. This year’s annual spectacle will take place on Bank Holiday…
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St Chad’s Church Uppermill invites community to support stained glass windows project
COMMUNITY SUPPORT will be the key to helping carry out extensive and expensive repairs to the beautiful stained glass windows at St Chad’s Church, Uppermill.…
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Residents invited to discover borough’s heritage at unique Open Days
THE BOROUGH’S heritage will be laid bare from September 4 to 21 as numerous historical buildings throw open their doors. As part of the national…
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