Category: Saddleworth Independent

First published in the Saddleworth Independent   MORE than 1,545 face coverings have been crafted by Dovestone Women’s Institute during their latest campaign to help the community through the coronavirus outbreak. And they have provided £910 worth of food to Oldham Foodbank and Sandwich Angels thanks to donations for the free face coverings. A team…

First published in the Saddleworth Independent   TWO Saddleworth councillors have been appointed to Oldham Council’s new look Cabinet team. But none have been handed any of the nine top roles by the authority’s leader, Councillor Sean Fielding. George Hulme, one of Oldham’s youngest councillors and elected for the first time in Saddleworth North two…

First published in the Saddleworth Independent   INTERNATIONAL modern pentathlete Olivia Green has been forced to improvise to maintain a training regime during lockdown. The 20-year-old from Lydgate, unable to train in the pool, has taken to the water with swims in the River Avon near the centre of Bath and close to the famous…

First published in the Saddleworth Independent   GOLFER Mike Shore has scored his 14th hole-in-one at the age of 84. The latest ace shot for the Saddleworth member came at 10th hole.Using a seven wood, Mike sank his tee shot on the challenging, uphill 150-yard hole. And it was achieved with playing partner Ross Sutton…

First published in the Saddleworth Independent   WATERHEAD Warriors have reservations about playing in a regionalised tournament if amateur rugby league returns in an abbreviated campaign. The National Conference League has suspended all its competitions but explained there is a chance some local tournaments could take place to gives sides some competitive action. That would…

First published in the Saddleworth Independent   HEALTHWATCH Oldham is asking residents to share their experiences of NHS and care services during the coronavirus pandemic to see what worked well or could be improved. The survey can be completed until July 31, 2020 and invites people to share their opinions based on services used from…

First published in the Saddleworth Independent   MORE than 5,000 First Choice Homes Oldham customers have benefited from caring welfare calls during the coronavirus pandemic. The housing association’s staff has phoned 5,047 customers to make sure they are safe and well since the government introduced measures in March to help tackle the virus. Customers aged 70 and over as…

First published in the Saddleworth Independent   DEBBIE Abrahams, MP for Oldham East and Saddleworth, is launching a series of virtual town hall meetings with local residents. The meetings, which will be held via Zoom video conferencing, are an opportunity for Mrs Abrahams to hear from residents while Covid-19 restrictions are still in place. The…

First published in the Saddleworth Independent   Oldham Firefighters’ Blazing Saddles will be back on the road in 2021 after their latest charity bike ride was delayed because of the coronavirus pandemic. Over seven years, the team has held a mammoth bi-annual ride and has currently raised almost £100,000 helping to make a difference for a…

First published in the Saddleworth Independent   Police encourage pub goers to enjoy themselves responsibly and follow the rules as venues reopen this weekend. Saturday 4 July 2020 will see many businesses and venues across Greater Manchester reopen having been closed since lockdown restrictions were introduced in the UK just over three months ago.It is…