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Following the success of last year’s Celebratory lunch, it is back this year. The lunch will be held in celebration of St.Chads Day this Sunday and will start at 1pm at Kilngreen Mission Church, Diggle. St.Chads Parish includes of three worship centres which are based in and around Uppermill and Diggle. A few hours before the lunch, a Patronal Church service will also be held at St.Chads in Uppermill. This will begin at 11am. All ages are welcome including families. […]
The scene on the M62 earlier. (picture: GPSJ News) A lorry driver had to be airlifted to hospital after his vehicle was involved in a three-car crash on the M62 on Tuesday afternoon. The incident happened shortly after 1pm, close to Junction 21 for Milnrow. The driver had to be freed from his cab by firefighters, and he was taken to Leeds General Infirmary by an air ambulance. The rescue operation can be seen in this picture, published courtesy […]
Drifters Revue The White Elephant club, which is now known as Delph Youth Club, is bringing back its annual reunion after public demand. The reunion will be held at the Civic Hall in Uppermill, on 3 March. The first annual reunion was held last year, and was sold out. Former White Elephant DJs and the event organisers Phil Beck and Stuart Littlewood said: “Last year’s reunion attracted over 300 people who we had not seen since the old youth […]
The new Mahdlo centre for young people in Oldham and Saddleworth is set to open next month. Sport, music, dance, art and fitness facilities will all be available at the town centre site, which is expected to be in action from 19 March. The aim of Mahdlo is to provide young people with the opportunity to have access to a top quality, safe and affordable place to spend their leisure time. It also aims to make a ‘real difference’ to […]
Below is a letter from Cllr Garth Harkness a Liberal Democrat on the Saddleworth Parish Council. Cllr Garth Harkness I write following the press statement from the Leader of Oldham Council, Jim McMahon. Under the District Investment Fund In total, over the next two years £720,000 worth of funding will be handed out to local projects so they can help improve neighbourhoods and the lives of residents. Saddleworth and Lees District partnership had their […]
Below is a job advertisement placed by the Saddleworth Nursery, Scouthead: Qualified Nursery Practitioner Required. Level 3 or equivalent with experience. The position available is full-time between 8am-5.30pm. To work with children aged 18 months to 3 years. We are looking for a lively and caring person with an interest in child development, to work in our busy nursery. Salary depends on qualifications and experience. Please send CV to: Saddleworth Nursery 1193 Huddersfield Road, Scouthead, Oldham, OL4 4AG. Or e-mail […]
Debbie Abrahams MP Oldham East and Saddleworth MP Debbie Abrahams has claimed that a change to tax credit rules could cost some local people as much as £4,000 per year. Some couples who work part time and have at least one child are facing losing their working tax credits from 6 April this year. In families in which both parents work, couples will have to increase their combined working hours from a minimum of 16 to 24 hours per […]
A day packed full of retro fun and entertainment will be taking place this Sunday at the Uppermill Civic Hall. Some of the best live music and amazing dance sequels have been scheduled between 10:00am and 16:00pm. The fun retro experience will include of specialist traders selling vintage fashions, jewellery and collectables. A make-up artist and hairdresser will also be at the event, helping you get into your ‘retro’ characters. Live music will be played from the […]
Journalism Student Jorel Bond at Saddleworth School An invigorating event that’s bound to get young people fit and active is coming to Saddleworth this half term. The Olympics Holiday Camp will offfer sessions such as racquet sports, fencing, football, athletics, rugby league and multi-skill sessions to improve core skills and abilities. The event which is dedicated to this years Olympics will hold taster sessions and competitions in various sports. Lots of rewards will be in store for the best […]
The Huddersfield Narrow Canal on Saturday. Snow on Saturday afternoon and evening led to problems on roads in and around Saddleworth, with drivers warned not to travel unless necessary. At least 10cm of snow fell. Drivers faced long delays on the M62 over the tops because of blizzard conditions, with westbound traffic moving very slowly for several hours after a breakdown blocked two lanes near J22. The A635 Greenfield to Holmfirth road was also closed on Saturday evening after […]
Cllr Ken Hulme was the Vice-Chairman of Saddleworth Parish Council. One of Saddleworth’s best-known figures, Parish Councillor Ken Hulme, has died after a short illness. Cllr Hulme passed away early on Friday morning at the Royal Oldham Hospital, at the age of 62. Friends and family have described the news as a great shock. Ken served the Saddleworth Parish Council for the last eight years. He was the current vice chairman, and was hoping to become chairman later this […]
The Countryside service for Oldham Council have organised a walk of approximetley 13 miles. The walk which will take place this Sunday, will take in the Saddleworth Moors as well as give walkers the chance to look for white mountain hares. All participants must be experienced and confident walkers, as the event is said to be the hardest the Countryside Service has planned. Places will be limited, as a minibus will be used to transport participants from the meeting point […]
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