A GROUP of local people will be taking part in the biggest walking event in Girlguiding history. The walk will begin high upon a Saddleworth…
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Saddleworth pair’s Spain walk in friend’s memory
TWO men from Saddleworth embarked on a mammoth walk in northern Spain to raise thousands for a charity in memory of their close friend. Andy…
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Walkers step out around Castleshaw to raise £1,500
ORGANISERS were left ‘overwhelmed’ after a sponsored walk around the skyline of Castleshaw raised £1,500 for two charities. The group met at Cavallo Coffee Box,…
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Fundraisers tackle ‘Miles in May’ walk for Palestine women’s education
MORE than £2,000 was raised as glorious weather, beautiful countryside and great company helped ensure a ‘Miles In May’ fundraising walk was a great success.…
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Love Lydgate Talk: Colin Edwards on ‘Walking the Camino de Santiago’
FIND out all about ‘Walking the Camino de Santiago,’ Europe’s ultimate Pilgrimage route, at an intriguing talk on Friday, July 8 at Lydgate Parish Hall.…
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Health care assistants step up to support Dr Kershaw’s ‘Virtual Hospice Walk’
A TEAM of eight health care assistants from Dr Kershaw’s have come together to support the hospice where they work and are urging the community…
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Church banners set to fly high for Whit Friday walks across Saddleworth
Banners will fly high as churches across Saddleworth step out on to the streets to mark the Whit Friday celebrations on May 25 with their…
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Pick up your binoculars for Beginners Bird Watching Walk at Dovestone Reservoir
PICK up your binoculars for a ‘Beginners Bird Watching Walk’ at Dovestone Reservoir in Greenfield on Sunday, April 15 from 10.30am to 1pm. Join the…
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New playground for pupils thanks to dads’ fundraising
PUPILS at St Anne’s Primary School are sliding and swinging around on new outdoor learning equipment after their plans became a reality thanks to determined…
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Oldham walkers take on trek of a lifetime to raise £24,000 for Francis House
TEN determined trekkers from Saddleworth and Oldham helped to raise more than £24,500 for Francis House as they took on a five-day challenge in Iceland.…
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Bexi did it the West Highland Way
A GREENFIELD youngster put her best foot forward to take in some of Scotland’s most stunning scenery during a summer holiday to remember. And Bexi…
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Action Oldham Fund to host first ‘net-walk’ in Saddleworth hills
A first ever networking walk is being hosted in the Saddleworth hills by the Action Oldham Fund. The Fund, which is celebrating its fourth birthday…
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Campaigners host ‘Walk for the Valleys’ protest against development of new homes
DETERMINED campaigners are inviting the community to join them on a ‘Walk for the Valleys’ as they fight to save green space in Springhead, Lees…
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Challenge 108: Aimee’s big walk along the Pennine Way
Chris Maylor reflects on a walk with determined 13-year-old fundraiser Aimee. Find out more about his walks online at: www.saddleworthdiscoverywalks.co.uk RECENTLY I had the pleasure of…
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Walkers tackle ‘Three Peaks of Saddleworth’ to raise over £9,000 for charities
NEARLY 140 walkers put their best foot forward to tackle ‘The Three Peaks of Saddleworth’ and raise more than £9,000 for two deserving charities. Young…
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Brenda runs to the hills to raise cash for young carers
A Saddleworth mum who acted as a carer for her two daughters as they battled serious illness has shown her support for young carers in…
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Delph teenager to take on 108-mile walking challenge for Francis House
A DETERMINED teenager from Delph is putting her best foot forward over 108 miles after setting herself a challenging charity walk. Aimee Torr, 13, will…
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Team tackles gruelling Yorkshire 3 Peaks Challenge in memory of mum
A GROUP of determined friends is putting their best foot forward as they take on the gruelling Yorkshire 3 Peaks Challenge in memory of a…
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Locals invited to be part of 15th annual Oldham Way Challenge
THE 15TH annual Oldham Way Challenge, which takes place on Friday 22 and Saturday 23 July, is precisely that. Organised by Oldham Council Outdoor and…
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Explore Oldham countryside with a stunning new guidebook
AN OUTDOOR enthusiast is sharing a stunning selection of walks across the borough’s beautiful countryside in his latest guidebook. Chris Maylor’s ‘Oldham Discovery Walks’ contains…
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Daughter takes on Great Wall of China challenge for charity
By TREVOR BAXTER A KIND-HEARTED daughter is putting her best foot forward and some this month for a charity trek along the Great Wall of…
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Sun shines down on Saddleworth School students’ charity trek
by Carl Royle DETERMINED STUDENTS took on a 17km trek on one of the hottest days of the year so far to raise more than…
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Businesses go back to nature with networking ramble in Saddleworth
A NETWORKING stroll proved a hit with businesses as they were brought together in the great outdoors for the first event of its kind in…
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Saddleworth Discovery Walks: Roman Legions and Intrepid Outlaws
Chris Maylor, who runs a Saddleworth Discovery Walks blog and Facebook page, led a walk in the footsteps of Roman Legions and Intrepid Outlaws For…
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FSB organises unique outdoor networking event in Saddleworth
A NETWORKING event with a difference is coming to Saddleworth as a business support group looks to bring together companies in the area. The Federation…
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Fundraisers tackle 24-hour Three Peaks test for charity
Words and picture by Carl Royle SIX DEDICATED friends took on a 24-hour mission to complete the daunting ‘Three Peaks Challenge’ and raise more…
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Saddleworth Discovery Walks: In search of a summer solstice sun
Chris Maylor, who runs a Saddleworth Discovery Walks blog and Facebook page, led a walk in search of a summer solstice sun. For more information…
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Rugby league fans invited to take part in special 120th anniversary walk
RUGBY FANS can be part of a special 120-mile trek will mark 120 years of rugby this month. The Rugby League Founders Walk is a…
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Saddleworth residents invited to put on walking boots for Breast Cancer Care
SADDLEWORTH RESIDENTS are invited to join a sea of pink walkers on Saturday, June 13 for the annual Pink Ribbonwalk around the historic market town…
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