TWO Saddleworth brass bands are celebrating after producing promotion winning performances at the North West Area finals in Blackpool. Both Boarshurst Silver Band, Greenfield and…
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Tag: Uppermill Civic Hall
Band of the Grenadier Guards heading for unique concert in Uppermill
MANY a band has marched down Uppermill High Street over the years – but it will be a historic first when the Band of the…
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No take off in sight as lift repairs ‘shambles’ rumbles on at Civic Hall
IT has been far from ‘lift off’ at the Civic Hall in Uppermill as the Parish Council is joining locals in voicing despair over the…
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Choir getting in tune for 56th Handel’s Messiah
A POPULAR musical tradition is continuing this year as Saddleworth Male Voice Choir and augmented ladies chorus will put on their 56th consecutive performance of…
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Remembrance Day: Commemorations in concert
THERE is a host of Remembrance Concerts taking place across the community. They include: • Friezland Brass Band is holding their Concert of Remembrance at…
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Luncheon Club appeals for help… any offers?
SADDLEWORTH’S Luncheon Club is appealing for volunteers to help them continue serving up a tasty treat for elderly people each week. Many organisations rely on…
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Here we go again: Uppermill to host new Abba tribute show
HANDS up if you have seen Mamma Mia II and love a good Abba tune? Thought so – which is why Abba Mania coming to…
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60 years and still singing strong
Words by Matt Taylor THE hills were alive with the sound of music as Saddleworth Musical Society celebrated its 60th anniversary with a memorable concert…
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Join Morecambe Bay Walk to raise funds for the RNLI
Words by Matt Taylor SADDLEWORTH Ladies Lifeboat Guild (SLLG) is preparing to take on the famous Morecambe Bay Walk with Cedric Robinson MBE to raise…
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Fantastic Festival is an inspiration for all ages
CREATIVE minds of all ages came together for the second Saddleworth Literary Festival. The event saw a host of best-selling authors, playwrights, poets, writers…
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