ENTHUSIASTIC VOLUNTEERS are needed to help keep the popular Whit Friday Brass Band Contest alive and kicking in Greenfield. The annual contest costs around £6,000…
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Pete Moody grew up in Delph and also lived in Diggle and Uppermill before going up to Lancaster to study English in 1996. He taught…
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John L Matthews, who lives in Dobcross, gives his view of the joys of Saddleworth’s unique Whit Weekend. WHIT FRIDAY is a holiday almost everyone…
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ICY WINDS and biting rain did not deter hundreds from enjoying the magic and spectacle of Saddleworth’s annual Whit Walks. Locals of all ages gathered…
View More Hundreds brave dismal weather for wonderful Whit Friday
A COMMITTED fundraising brother and sister will be keeping Saddleworth’s legendary Beerwalk alive with their unofficial event on Saturday, May 30. Headed by Justin Brown…
View More Fundraising siblings keep Saddleworth Beerwalk alive with fourth unofficial event
THOUSANDS OF locals and visitors are set to enjoy a spectacular day of free entertainment on Whit Friday in Saddleworth on Friday, May 29. The…
View More Whit Friday set to hit all the right notes for thousands in Saddleworth
A LONG-STANDING tradition is continuing for a 66th year as a new Mayor of Austerlands has taken office in a special ceremony. David Buckley, 54,…
View More New Mayor of Austerlands appointed to keep historic tradition alive
THE SEARCH is on for a treasured Whit Friday Band Contest Cup which was donated by a local family. An array of cups for winners…
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By Father Christopher Halliday IN THE Acts of the Apostles in the Bible we read about the first years of the Christian community. On Easter…
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