THERE was double cause for celebration for a group of talented musicians from a Saddleworth village recently. Dobcross Youth Band toasted a successful day at…
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Inspirational Oldham teenager’s 18th birthday wish comes true
AN inspirational teenager has achieved his mission of raising £1,818 for two Oldham charities to celebrate his 18th birthday. Ibrahim Yousaf, more commonly known as…
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Civic Award for inspirational teenage fundraiser
AN inspirational 17-year-old fundraiser has been honoured with a prestigious Civic Award for his dedication and achievements despite his own health conditions. Ibrahim Yousaf, known…
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Student of the Year Awards recognise ‘ability and determination’ of young people
STUDENT of the Year awards recognised the ‘ability and determination’ of pupils across Saddleworth and Oldham. The annual awards, presented by the Rotary Club of…
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Youth Led Digital Arts Festival Returns To Oldham
MORE than 80 young people from across Oldham have developed digital arts skills and qualifications as part of Peshkar’s ‘Young Digitals Festival 2023.’ The culmination…
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Fencer proves too tough an obstacle for opponents
AN OLDHAM-TRAINED fencing prodigy has gone top of the class after being crowned British men’s Cadet champion. Alex Lister, who has perfected his craft at…
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Greenfield boy turns businessman with socks venture
A SCHOOLBOY is literally socking it to any business competitors as his venture takes off. Jimmy Magee wanted a job for two years but at…
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Students tackle Olympathon for charities
A 26-HOUR Olympathon IX returned to Oldham Sixth Form College for the first time since the Covid-19 pandemic, bringing students together as well as raising…
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Oldham College stars ready for WorldSkills UK finals
OLDHAM College has four super-talented learners competing for prestigious national titles at this month’s WorldSkills UK finals. Rabbani Khan, Lily Hardiker, Ben Catherall, and Daniel…
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Spell binding display puts Lees pupils into big league
PUPILS at a Lees primary school are becoming words perfect thanks to their performances in a worldwide spelling competition. Spelling Shed is a popular teaching…
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Help open door of opportunity for young people
MAHDLO Youth Zone is calling on the community to back their Double Donation scheme and raise valuable funds to help the young people of Oldham.…
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Mahdlo’s event with physicist Professor Brian Cox postponed
AN EVENT with world famous physicist and former Lydgate resident Professor Brian Cox organised by Mahdlo Youth Zone has been postponed until Spring 2022. The…
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On your marks – Saddleworth Village Olympics in starting blocks after forced COVID-19 break
AS TEAM GB competitors look forward to competing at a delayed Tokyo 2020, Saddleworth youngsters are also on their marks for the return of their…
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Applications open for MP’s virtual Working for Your Community Summer School 2021
APPLICATIONS are now open for the eighth annual Working for your Community Summer School to help participants learn more about politics and helping their area.…
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Food for thought-youngster completes running challenge for people in crisis
A GRASSCROFT youngster has kept school friends in the loop about the work of Oldham Foodbank. Now, Isabel Rice has also gone the extra miles…
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Roebuck takes it to The Wire
GRASSCROFT’S Nathan Roebuck made a dream try-scoring Super League debut for Warrington Wolves at the age of 20. “It was a great week,” explained the…
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Oldham’s Youth Service delivers outstanding service throughout pandemic
SINCE the beginning of lockdown, Oldham Council Youth Service has been working hard to engage with the borough’s young people. The team has been busy…
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MJK to open new headquarters in Oldham and bring youth opportunities
MJK, a Christian charity, is opening new headquarters in Oldham town centre in September with state-of-the-art facilities to help deliver youth opportunities. The charity was…
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Double the donation, double the difference to help Mahdlo
MAHDLO Youth Zone is on the way to reaching its £50,000 target but still needs the help of the local community. Chairman Chris Wareing recently…
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‘Get back in the zone’ as Mahdlo reopens to offer vital support after lockdown
By Eve Johnson-Jones THROUGHOUT lockdown Mahdlo Youth Zone was forced to close its doors but now as restrictions are eased some of its vital face-to-face…
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Saddleworth Village Olympics cancelled for first time ever
AFTER much deliberation the Saddleworth Village Olympics Organising Committee has taken the decision to postpone this year’s event for the first time ever in its…
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Captain Tom inspires young pair to take on 100 challenges
WHEN you are only four or five, 100 of anything might seem too big to achieve – but not for two determined young fundraisers. During…
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Saddleworth Three Peaks walkers raise £13,000 for Mahdlo Youth Zone
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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Young footballers invited to get involved at Saddleworth Strikers registration day
BUDDING young footballers are invited to get involved with Saddleworth Strikers at their first ever registration day on Saturday, June 29. The family-friendly club, which was…
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Help bring festive cheer to youth at Mahdlo
YOU can bring smiles to the young faces at Mahdlo Youth Zone and help make this festive season one to remember – buy simply buying…
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Saddleworth’s young Olympians brave weather to complete Games
ALMOST 1,000 children braved awful weather and took to their marks for the annual Saddleworth Village Olympics. For the first time, there will be overall…
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Olympic spirit is strong as youngsters compete despite wet weather
WET and windy conditions are not putting off young competitors in this year’s Saddleworth Village Olympics. Hundreds of youngsters and their parents gathered for the…
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Waterhead’s young warriors helping transform fortunes at Peach Road
WATEREHAD’S young warriors are helping to transform the fortunes of the Peach Road club. The latest win in National Conference League, division three – an…
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Inspired By Joseph Photography launches free six-week summer project for children
DIGGLE photographer Bev Ridyard is helping children to battle boredom this summer holidays as she runs a free, six-week photo challenge for the second year…
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Oldham Coliseum welcomes 20 students for work experience week
Twenty Year 10 students across eight local schools will be spending a week at Oldham Coliseum Theatre for Work Experience Week. From Monday 2 –…
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Lifeboat experience proves eye opener for College students
A LEES teenager was buoyant with enthusiasm after spending a day with the Royal National Lifeboat Institution. Annalise Steward, 17, was among a group of…
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Handelsbanken quiz raises £1,500 for Mahdlo Youth Zone
QUIZZERS put their knowledge to the test at a charity event organised by Handelsbanken Oldham to raise £1,500 for Mahdlo Youth Zone. 20 teams entered…
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Young Delph musician wins national brass band place
A TALENTED young musician from Delph has won a place with the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain in their 2018 concert programme and…
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