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Reward offered for missing Akita dog

A dog has gone missing in Saddleworth on September 6.

A reward has been offered for any information on the dogs whereabouts.

The adult male Akita was last seen near junction 22 towards Denshaw.

If you have any information please contact the owners via the details shown on the poster.

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Theatre comedy and music at The Swan with the Greater Manchester Fringe Festival

For the second year running, The Swan in Dobcross has joined forces with The Greater Manchester Fringe festival to bring an eclectic programme of gorgeous music, innovative theatre and dynamic comedy to Saddleworth. Landlord Michael Powis, says, “We hope the people of Saddleworth enjoy the chance to see something a little bit different again this […]

Joanne Shaw Taylor comes to Uppermill Civic Hall

Joanne Shaw Taylor

Celebrated British blues rock guitarist & singer-songwriter, Joanne Shaw Taylor, will be performing at Uppermill Civic Hall on Friday 10 July 2015.

Born and raised in the Black Country, Joanne was originally discovered by Eurythmics’ Dave Stewart as a 16 year old guitar prodigy. Through hard work and near-constant touring, she […]

Employment vacancies at local company

Dementia Friends Information Sessions announce new venues

In addition to the previously publicised Dementia Friends Information Sessions which are booked for Diggle, Helen Morris, local Dementia Friends Champion, is grateful to a new set of venues for providing hospitality for these sessions planned for June and July as follows:

VILLAGE EVENTS

Date Village(s) Venue Timing Tuesday 25th June Diggle Diggle Band Club, […]

Advertise your business on Saddleworth News

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Saddleworth News will be filling the last remaining advertising spaces on the homepage over the next few weeks and you couldn’t get a better advertising deal to reach your local customers.

With over 10,000 verified readers a week and sometimes more, […]

Coffee morning at St Chad’s Parish Centre

A coffee morning is to be held on Saturday 5th May from 10am – 11.30am at St Chad Parish Centre, Station Road, Uppermill OL3 6HQ

This month the cause supported is El Tular in El Salvador. A raffle is also held during the morning and greetings cards plus other goods are on sale.

Please visit […]

Saddleworth School leavers reunion for 1982

Saddleworth School reunion poster.

Ex-pupils of Saddleworth School are invited to a reunion for those that left in 1982.

The reunion takes place on Saturday 19th May 2012 at the Uppermill Civic Hall.

Tickets costs £15.00 each and include a supper and live bands, fancy dress is optional. There could even be some old […]

Easter fun for the children

Join Oldham Council’s Countryside Rangers for some Easter fun.

Bring your own hard boiled egg and decorate it using food colouring, arts and craft materials.

Then race it in a traditional Easter egg rolling race with prizes for all.

Wednesday afternoon April 4th.

Tandle Hill Country Park.

Thursday morning April 5th.

Daisy Nook CountryPark.

Thursday […]

Do you know where this old telephone would have been located?

The phone was made in 1930 and has a brass "Uppermill" plaque.

The editor is asking for help from Saddleworth News readers to place the building that this 1930’s telephone would once have been housed.

The editor said: “It’s a railway phone, that much I do know, and an interesting piece of local history […]

Job Available At Saddleworth Nursery

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 […]

Retro Fayre And Lifestyle Festival

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 […]

Get Your Game On At Saddleworth School

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 […]

Saddleworth Moors Thirteen Mile High Walk

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 […]