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Letter: Churchill Fields

Churchill Fields

Below is a letter to the editor about the plans to improve Churchill Fields, which are likely to mean removing the existing running track. The writer has asked to remain anonymous.

If you would like to respond to the points made in the letter, you can either leave a comment below this […]

Abrahams Criticises Sure Start Cuts

Debbie Abrahams MP

Debbie Abrahams has attacked cutbacks to Sure Start and other services for families in our area. The Saddleworth MP said funding for local children would be cut by £70 per child in the coming financial year, because of savings at Oldham Council.

The council is cutting £920,000 from its Sure Start […]

Hulme Calls For Changes To Churchill Fields Process

Cllr Ken Hulme

Cllr Ken Hulme has called on Oldham Council to do more to bring local groups and associations together on the issue of Churchill Fields.

The independent member of Saddleworth Parish Council said councillors co-ordinating the consultation process should “take immediate steps to meet the grievances of Saddleworth Runners and other local […]

Uppermill Beaver Scouts Enjoy Tesco Fundraising

The Beaver Scouts at Tesco Greenfield. (all pictures: Helen Russell)

The 20th Oldham Beaver Scouts from Uppermill took part in an evening of fundraising at Tesco in Greenfield on Tuesday. They helped shoppers pack their bags, in return for donations to the Woodland Trust.

The youngsters, aged […]

Time Lapse Video Of Uppermill Canal

Here’s a video well worth watching. It’s a time lapse film of a few days on the Huddersfield Narrow Canal at Uppermill, condensed into three minutes.

It was made by local IT, internet services and photography business Urban Haze. You can read more about the video at the company’s blog here.

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More Toilets In Community Scheme

Uppermill Civic Hall

Toilets at two more Saddleworth locations have joined the Parish Council’s community toilets scheme. The disabled toilet at Uppermill Civic Hall, as well as the toilets at the Brownhill Centre at Dobcross, are now part of the project.

Disabled people will be able to use the Brownhill loo at any time […]

Kilroy’s Whit Friday Return To Delph

A familiar figure will be returning to Delph this Whit Friday to adjudicate the annual band contest. Former euphonium player Mike Kilroy takes over from Keith Hollinshead, who has retired after 23 years.

Mike began playing with the Delph band aged just 8, and later went on to feature with several bands around the country.

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Staying Mostly Dry With Sunny Spells

We should be in for another few days of reasonably fine weather, with mostly dry conditions and sunny spells, although it could feel chilly at night.

Today will be much the same as the last couple of days, with a mixture of cloudy and sunnier periods. There’s just the chance of the odd shower, […]