CAMPAIGNERS have won a key battle in their fight to stop the ‘unfair’ closure of a Saddleworth level crossing. But the future of Moorgate Halt…
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Ida walking on air after New Year’s Honours recognition
IDA Ashworth has enjoyed a year of surprises but nothing greater than the award of the British Empire Medal. The sprightly 90-year-old, founder and now…
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Walking tall after receiving Grassroots Giving donation
A walkers’ group has an extra spring in its step after collecting a cheque for £500. And the Wednesday Walkers happily put best feet forward…
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Wednesday Walkers celebrate three decades of roaming Oldham hills
ROAMING WALKERS are celebrating 30 years of wandering beautiful countryside in Saddleworth and beyond. The Wednesday Walkers were founded in 1986 by Ida Ashworth, from…
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