By Max Barrett DETERMINED walkers took on 15 miles of Saddleworth hills and countryside to raise £13,000 for Mahdlo Youth Zone. 216 participants completed the…
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Police and farmers working closely together as sheep attacks continue
THIS sprightly young ewe, left for dead by a marauding dog, has become the pride of a Saddleworth farmer’s flock. Just after being born, the…
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Oldham unveils new routes as part of UK’s biggest cycling and walking ‘Beelines’ network
Oldham Council has unveiled a new plan to create 65 miles of new cycling and walking routes as part of a proposal for Greater Manchester…
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Jacqui is going the extra miles to raise funds for ‘Angels’ orphanage
A KEEN walker and teacher is putting her best foot forward with the help of friends to raise funds and the profile of an African…
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Flippin’ Heck! Craig goes coast-to-coast for Christies
Craig Keatley has put his best flipper forward in a bid to raise £6,000 for the Christie Cancer Centre. But the 48-year-old civil servant’s choice…
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Locals tackle Pots and Pans during Greater Manchester Walking Week
LOCALS put their best foot forward as part of Greater Manchester Walking Week. There was a “truly marvellous turnout” of 60 for Pots and Pans,…
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Talk from teenage fundraiser Aimee mesmerises Saddleworth Rotary Club
THE youngest ever speaker at The Rotary Club of Saddleworth captivated her audience with her account of her recent trek across the Pennine Way for…
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Best Foot Forward: Getting out and about using Nordic Walking
‘Purple Caroline’ looks at getting out and about using Nordic Walking Before I get underway with this new column about Saddleworth and Nordic Walking, I’d…
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New members boost historic Outdoor Pursuits Association
ONE OF the oldest groups in Saddleworth is going stronger than ever thanks to the welcome boost of three new dedicated committee members. Saddleworth Outdoor…
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Saddleworth Discovery Walks: Brenda’s big challenge
Chris Maylor, who runs a Saddleworth Discovery Walks blog and Facebook page, looks back at Brenda’s big challenge For more information about local walks, email Chris at…
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