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Saddleworth Enjoy First Win Of The Cricket Season

Saddleworth got their first win of the Saddleworth League season at the weekend, with a victory over Hollinwood in a rain-hit encounter.

With a match report, here’s Graham Oldham:

ON A DAY WHEN IT didn’t look likely that any cricket would be played, and in Arctic conditions, our first XI won a rain affected match […]

Uppermill Go Top After Austerlands Victory

(all pictures: Neil Cadd)

Uppermill went to the top of the Saddleworth League over the weekend, with a win over Austerlands. Neil Cadd, who kindly sent in these pictures, has also written this report:

THIS WEEK’S TOP FIXTURE took place at Thorpe Lane. With Austerlands third and Uppermill second in the SDCL first division, […]

Greenfield Runners Raise £3,000 For Charity

The Greenfield Running Group. Vickie is in the red sweatshirt on the left. (picture: Jane Tonge)

A group of 15 beginner runners from Greenfield and across Saddleworth has raised £3,000 for charity, by taking part in Sunday’s Great Manchester Run.

The runners were inspired to start their fundraising effort after their […]

Good Turnout At Boarshurst Band Coffee Morning

Saturday's coffee morning at Boarshurst Band Club.

The Boarshurst Silver Band continued its fundraising efforts on Saturday, with a well-attended coffee morning at the band’s club in Greenfield.

It was the latest in a series of events organised by band members, as they look to get the money together to attend the national finals […]

St Chad’s Flower Festival Coming Up

Preparations are taking place for the flower festival at St Chad’s Church in Uppermill. The event, which happens every four years just before the Saddleworth Festival of the Arts, is scheduled for 3-7 June.

The theme for the 2011 event is the hymn All Things Bright and Beautiful. According to the organisers, each arrangement will […]

An Unsettled Week Ahead

More disappointing weather is forecast for the coming days, as the rain continues along with relatively cool conditions.

Today is likely to be typical of the week ahead, with regular showers and a fairly strong breeze. Temperatures should reach 16C, although that wind will mean it’ll probably feel notably chillier than that.

Tuesday should see […]