First published in the Saddleworth Independent FORMER Saddleworth Rangers player Andy Joy completed his month-long challenge ‘Run for Jocky’ thanks to a little help from his friends. The 27-year-old prop, who now plays for Coventry Bears in Betfred League 1, set himself a target of running 200 miles during January to raise money for…
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Exploring the Castleshaw Valley by Chris Maylor
First published in the Saddleworth Independent WITH the current restrictions in place, people are looking for interesting, local walking routes to help maintain their health and well-being. Over the coming months I’ll share with you a selection of walks from my Saddleworth and Oldham Discovery Walks guidebooks. There is evidence of human habitation in…
Column: The Back Lane Veg Patch
First published in the Saddleworth Independent PLANNING is an important ritual at this time of year, from seed catalogues to drawing a plan of the vegetable plot. However, February heralds the first sowings: chillies and onions. Sown in a heated propagator I will care for these indoors until all signs of frost have passed….
Dovestone WI’s Fabric into Food initiative serves up £11,000
First published in the Saddleworth Independent DOVESTONE Women Institute’s fundraising for foodbanks has now topped a tremendous £11,000 and counting with the help of the generous community. The group launched their ‘Fabric into Food’ initiative last year, making reusable face coverings which are available for a small donation – but raising a huge amount…
Grow your own boost as allotment holders get green light for greenhouses
First published in the Saddleworth Independent THE green shoots of this year’s fruit and vegetables crop may be battling recent frosty weather but there is already some growth at the allotments in Uppermill. Thanks to a change of heart by the Parish Council, plot holders at the site by the Huddersfield Narrow Canal can…
NEW OPENING: Chapati Café brings ‘Rice & Three’ to MediaCityUK
First published in Manchester’s Finest March 4, 2021 Independent Gujarati-influenced restaurant – Chapati Café is set to open a new eatery and takeaway in MediaCityUK next week. The award-winning café will bring a unique and exotic concept to MediaCityUK’s flourishing independent scene, serving up traditional Indian food, influenced by the Gujarat region famous for…
Peter Hook & Manchester Camerata present: ‘The Sound Of Joy Division Orchestrated’
First published in Manchester’s Finest March 4, 2021 Hooky & the Camerata will celebrate one of the most influential bands ever… Yannis Hostelidis Joy Division’s legendary bassist Peter Hook & Manchester Camerata are set for September 2021 dates for their acclaimed “The Sound Of Joy Division Orchestrated” collaboration as it performs its first ever…
From 12th April: Bottomless Pizza & Booze EVERY DAY at Crazy Pedro’s!
First published in Manchester’s Finest March 4, 2021 Pedro’s are bringing their phenomenal BOTTOMLESS offer back… Back when we were in Tier 3 (remember that!?) and we had to order a ‘substantial meal’ with every drink (WTF was that for!?) Crazy Pedro’s came up with a rather novel concept – BOTTOMLESS PIZZA & BOOZE!…
Five-year anniversary reflections for law firm
First published in the Saddleworth Independent TAKING whatever positives we can from a challenging period, it is important to reflect, remember and be thankful for the firm’s immense success and progress as we mark our fifth anniversary. In that time, O’Donnell Solicitors has developed from a two director firm with one secretary working out…
Hair of a dog! Pascha is always Pooch Perfect to owner Alisha
First published in the Saddleworth Independent ADORABLE cockapoo Pascha really got tails wagging after her recent appearance on BBC One’s Pooch Perfect after strutting her stuff as a model. writes Hayley Bromley. On the show, which is hosted by Sheridan Smith, Britain’s hairiest hounds get a makeover by 16 of the country’s best dog…