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The Dobcross Diary for June has been completed, and will be delivered to homes throughout the village this coming weekend. But if you want an advance look, or live outside the village, then it can be read online now at the Diary’s website here. This month there are full details of arrangements for the Whit […]
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Huddersfield Road, Diggle Two days of resurfacing on Huddersfield Road in Diggle have been put off until mid-July, to avoid disruption during the Diggle Blues Festival and Diggle School Fete. A section of the road from Dorset Avenue most of the way to the Standedge Road junction, had been due to close on consecutive […]
A Saddleworth man has been attacked his own home by three masked raiders armed with a sledgehammer. The incident happened at a house in Grotton Meadows at about 11pm on Wednesday night. Three teenagers were later arrested. According to a Greater Manchester Police statement, the victim and his wife had gone downstairs to check on […]
The schools break up for a week’s half-term holiday tomorrow, and Oldham Council has various activities planned to keep youngsters occupied throughout the borough. Cricket, tennis and volleyball are all on offer at Saddleworth School, and Oldham Athletic are running both a football school and some street dancing classes. There are also all kinds of […]
A hot summer soul night in aid of Uppermill Football Club will be taking place at the Civic Hall on Saturday 25 June. There’ll be a meal, live entertainment and a disco, and the event will begin at 7pm for 7:30pm. Tickets priced £20 can be bought from Graham Hill on 07745 055295, or Pam […]
The Dobcross Youth Band on Whit Friday last year. A fundraising flea market takes place at Uppermill Civic Hall this coming Sunday, with the proceeds going to the Dobcross Youth Band. The event runs from 10am to 4pm, and refreshments will be available. The band themselves will also be […]
Cllr Richard Knowles and his wife Valerie, in the official mayoral portrait. (picture: Oldham Council) Cllr Richard Knowles is the new Mayor of Oldham. The former Liberal Democrat leader of the council, who lives in Greenfield and represents Saddleworth South, will serve in the role for the next 12 months. He took over from […]
The weather should get a little better over the coming days, but there’s still no sign of summer. Today is likely to be overcast once again with regular outbreaks of rain. Top temperatures are predicted to be 15C. Friday should be a lot brighter and the wind should die down too. More showers are forecast […]
Two vehicles were involved in an accident on the A635 Isle of Skye Road on Wednesday afternoon. Police were called to the incident between Greenfield and Holmfirth shortly after 4:30pm, and found a red Ford Mondeo and a Jeep Commander partly blocking the road after a collision. A Greater Manchester Police spokesman said there were […]
The Huddersfield Narrow Canal and the viaduct at the Brownhill Centre, start and finish point for two new walking routes. Saddleworth features prominently in a renewed effort to encourage tourists to visit the rural areas of Greater Manchester. The Mancheter’s Countryside initiative was officially relaunched today with an event at Nutters Restaurant near Rochdale. […]
The board at the Dobcross contest last year. The timings and adjudicators have been revealed for this year’s Whit Friday band contests, which will take place on 17 June. Because the contests fall almost on the longest day, some of the events will be going on a little later than usual, with the Scouthead […]
The stretch of Denshaw Road at the junction with Slackcote Lane is to be resurfaced. The work will take place on Sunday 5 June, and the road will close between 7am and 1pm to allow the job to be completed. According to documents circulated by Oldham Council and the Unity Partnership, which carries out this […]
The Saddleworth Gardening Club has revealed details of the trips it’s organising for this summer. On Saturday 18 June the club will be visiting Cobble Hey Gardens in Garstang, which now houses the national collection of hardy geraniums among other attractions. For details or to book contact Mary Emery on 0161 682 1825 between 4 […]
A key fundraising event for the Friends of Saddleworth Museum takes place this coming Sunday 29 May. It’s the group’s annual plant sale, which will be on at the museum in Uppermill between 11am and 3.30pm. The Friends are keen not only for any assistance on the day, but also for donations of plants, including […]
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