FIVE decades of Morris dancing in Saddleworth are being celebrated as the area’s team marks its 50th anniversary. Not bad for an idea born out…
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Save the date – Whit Friday brass band contests to return to Saddleworth for 2024
BANDS from up and down the country – and even abroad – will march the streets of Saddleworth once more for the Whit Friday Band…
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GMP Saddleworth team praises Whit Friday celebrations
THE Saddleworth & Lees Neighbourhood Policing Team joined the festivities of the renowned Whit Friday celebrations. The team’s participation added an extra layer security to…
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Rush hour! Morris minor gives it clog as Festival makes triumphant return
A GREENFIELD youngster was the ‘face’ of Rushcart 2022 as one of Saddleworth’s annual traditions made a colourful and welcome return. After an absence of…
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Fair play! Maundy Thursday tradition upheld in Greenfield
FAMILY tradition as well as village history was again kept alive as the sun shone on Greenfield’s ancient Maundy Thursday ‘fair.’ The market at Road…
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Traditions going well in the villages
THREE eye-catching well dressings were on display in Saddleworth villages as locals brought the ancient custom to life. The custom gives thanks for the supply…
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Saddleworth Morris Men pull on clogs despite Rushcart cancellation
THERE was no Rushcart event this year – but that didn’t stop Saddleworth Morris Men pulling on their clogs to entertain the community. Earlier in…
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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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All’s well as dressings displays are colourful village additions
AN artist known as the ‘Delph Banksy’ and television personality Lorraine Kelly feature as part of Saddleworth’s annual honouring of an age-old tradition. This year…
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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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Walkers grin and beer it for charity
IT may have been a watered-down version this year in boiling temperatures but Saddleworth’s unofficial beer walk still proved a worthwhile day out according to…
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Magic our Morris! Rushcart banner keeps Festival tradition alive
FOR the first time since 1975, Saddleworth’s iconic Rushcart Festival has been cancelled due to the Covid-19 crisis. But Saddleworth Morris Men have still upheld…
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Whit Friday: Reverend Duncan Rhodes, remembered
A STALWART of Whit Friday will be remembered as Saddleworth ‘celebrates’ its annual day of tradition, albeit confined by remaining lockdown restrictions. For most of…
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Maundy Thursday tradition upheld in Greenfield to support NHS
A CENTURIES old fair has been held to support NHS workers while maintaining tradition in a Saddleworth village. Every year stallholders gather at Road End…
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Saddleworth Museum celebrates anniversary with traditional well dressing
AS Saddleworth Museum celebrates one year since its £1million ‘Into the Future’ renovation, they are still making sure to keep ancient traditions alive. As part…
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All roads lead to Greenfield fair
A Fair, reputedly mentioned in the Magna Carta, kept tradition alive in Saddleworth on Maundy Thursday. Stall holders were out in force at Road End,…
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