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4 days ago | 
saddind.co.uk | Aimee Belmore
RESIDENTS of Scouthead and Austerlands are invited to help keep the area clean and tidy as well as find out about other community projects at a special double event. On Wednesday, June 4, all are welcome to join a community litter pick, starting at Dawson’s Field on Huddersfield Road at 7pm. Then at 8pm, meet the Scouthead and Austerlands Community Group at The Spinners Arms on Woodbrook Road to find out more about what they do in the area.
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1 week ago | 
saddind.co.uk | Aimee Belmore
GREEN-FINGERED gardeners across the community are invited to show off their best flower power for this year’s Saddleworth in Bloom competition. The annual competition, run by Saddleworth Parish Council, welcomes entries for best blooming garden and best blooming pub, and is open to all Saddleworth households and pubs. The Parish Council said: “From Pansies in a window box to a garden large or small, all the flower power in Saddleworth our judges love them all.
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1 week ago | 
saddind.co.uk | Aimee Belmore
FOUR-LEGGED friends of all sizes and breeds showed off their best features, skills and even fancy dress at a Fun Dog Show in Scouthead. The popular event at Dawson’s Field attracted entries in 13 classes, with rosettes and prizes kindly donated by Wagmore Pet Boutique. Event organisers Pennine Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) said: “It was lovely to see the youngsters having a go in the Young Handler class as well as all the effort that went into training the dogs for the Best Trick.
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3 weeks ago | 
saddind.co.uk | Aimee Belmore
A COMMUNITY PROJECT working to beat clothing poverty across Saddleworth and Oldham is hoping to help more people than ever as it opens the doors to its first base in Lees. ‘Our Community Wardrobe Oldham’ aims to help families in need in the community by giving out pre-loved clothing, equipment, toiletries, nappies sanitary products all for free.
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1 month ago | 
saddind.co.uk | Aimee Belmore
AN OLDHAM-BASED solicitor believes significant changes to protective awards claims in the Employment Bill will be a ‘great benefit’ to those facing redundancy. Alan Lewis, a partner at Pearson Solicitors and Financial Advisers and a specialist employment law solicitor, has long championed the rights of employees and helped thousands secure protective awards after being made redundant.
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1 month ago | 
saddind.co.uk | Aimee Belmore
CELEBRATE VE Day 80 in Lees with a special event including food, fizz, games and music. 1940s dress is optional for the event on Sunday, May 4 at St Thomas’s Leesfield Church, starting at 12.30pm. There will be food, fizz, games, music and a raffle. Please advise of any dietary requirements. Tickets cost £5 per adult, accompanied children go free, and must be bought in advance from Karen or Lesley.
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1 month ago | 
saddind.co.uk | Aimee Belmore
THE UNION flag will fly high in Scouthead as a special Family Picnic marks the 80th anniversary of VE Day. The event, organised by Scouthead and Austerlands Community Group, will take place on Monday, May 5 (Bank Holiday) from 12noon to 3pm. Young and old alike are invited to come along to celebrate Victory in Europe Day and remember those lost in World War Two. Dawson’s Field will be decked out with bunting flags and more and the community group will raise the Union Flag on its new flagpole.
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1 month ago | 
saddind.co.uk | Aimee Belmore
A Buffet Luncheon will serve up a mouth-watering meal as well as much-needed funds for Saddleworth Museum. The Luncheon takes place at the museum on Uppermill High Street on Sunday, June 8. Please arrive at 1pm for 1.30pm meal. The classic buffet will feature fresh salmon with potatoes and hot BBQ ribs, a variety of quiches, sandwiches, pork pies and sausage rolls, bhajis, samosas, crisps and breadsticks.
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1 month ago | 
saddind.co.uk | Aimee Belmore
FOUR-LEGGED friends of all breeds, colours and sizes will be strutting their stuff as Greenfield’s Fun Dog Show and Craft Fair returns. The event will be hosted by Greenfield Dog Club at their base on Chew Valley Road (opposite The Kingfisher pub) on Sunday, May 11 from 11am to 3pm (gates open 10am). Classes for the Dog Show include Puppy Love, Goldie Oldie, Waggiest Tail, Top Rescue Story, Fancy Dress with a VE Day theme, and lots more.
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1 month ago | 
saddind.co.uk | Aimee Belmore
TWO Saddleworth Morris Men are proudly swapping their red, blue and white hat ribbons for golden ones as they both mark 25 years with the side. Ed Worrall and Adam Walker are making the change as the team’s new season kicks off this month and they both reach the landmark anniversary. And the dancers are proud to keep pulling on their clogs to dance with the side across Saddleworth and worldwide. Ed said: “I first joined Saddleworth Morris Men in early 2000, when I moved to live in Saddleworth.
