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Pride and glory!

FIRST ELEVEN: the eleven category winners at the Pride in Oldham Awards 2012 on the stage at the Queen Elizabeth Hall

IT was a quintessentially British night of high emotion and huge celebrations as the 11th Pride in Oldham Awards painted the town red, white and blue.

Popular townsfolk who have won the hearts of the borough, businesses who go above and beyond the call of duty and youngsters who shine with their talents received huge applause as the hundreds of local dignitaries and adoring families who filled the Queen Elizabeth Hall were humbled by the heart-warming stories and selfless efforts of the

Date published: 11/02/2013

Patriotic theme sets awards night alight

THE BEST of Oldham was hailed with Union Jacks aloft and voices singing “Land of Hope and Glory” at a rousing finale to 2012’s Pride Awards at the Queen Elizabeth Hall.

The audience was treated to a patriotically-themed evening for Pride In Oldham’s 11th year, recognising the borough’s otherwise unsung heroes.

The popular, heart-warming...

Date published: 11/02/2013

People take pride in Pride

Guests and dignitaries expressed their delight at the awards night:

“I am so impressed with the sheer quality of nominations for these awards. “We are a co-operative council, so it is about everybody doing their bit day in day out.

“I just wish I could have been there on the night. Can’t wait for the 2013 event in December.”

— Leader of the Council Jim McMahon...

Date published: 11/02/2013

Business helps to redraw map

OLDHAM moves into a new era in 2013 with the fantastic work being done in the borough to put “Oldham on the Map”.

And at the heart of the efforts to promote the town and the borough to a wider audience are four “showcase” events that go a long way to highlighting the best Oldham has to offer.

A steering group of council members and private...

Date published: 18/12/2012

Proud to be back

TONIGHT we begin the search to find the people who go the extra mile for Oldham and its people with the launch of the 2012 Pride in Oldham awards.

Since they were first awarded in 2002 more than a 100 champions of the borough have taken the walk up the red carpet as winners. Hundreds more been honoured as finalists.

The search for this year’s crop of deserving...

Date published: 11/09/2012

WINNERS ALL . . . the 11 category winners proudly show off their trophies at the finale of a memorable Pride in Oldham Awards 2011

A night to remember!

FROM young carers to road safety campaigners,community volunteers to lifesavers, Oldham’s unsung heroes came together on Friday to celebrate outstanding achievement.

Glitz and...

Date published: 12/12/2011

They’re so proud of Oldham

This year’s Pride in Oldham awards, were warmly welcomed by presenters and award winners alike. Here’s a few of the things guests said:


“There was a vacuum in this town. People in Oldham didn’t believe in themselves. They did not seek out the best — now that’s gone, there is a true vibrancy again. There is new found ambition and drive...

Date published: 12/12/2011

JODIE BARBER (right) with the Every Life Matters team, left to right Charlotte Kilroy, Becca Dale and Chantel Birtwistle

Treble tops!

A CAMPAIGN which started after the tragic death of an Oldham teenager killed in a car accident has touched the hearts of people in Oldham and the rest of the country.

Every Life Matters...

Date published: 12/12/2011

Pride in Oldham: your chance to choose

ALL the nominations are in for this year’s Pride in Oldham awards and our judging panel is busy sifting through the entries to shortlist three in each of ten categories to join us for a gala dinner and presentation at the Queen Elizabeth Hall on Friday, December 9.

That leaves one category open – the Readers’ Choice – and tonight we offer you the...

Date published: 25/10/2011

EXCITED to be nominated . . . the members of the Oldham Community Stroke Team include (back, from the left) Celia Gobender, Ann Gorman, Mary Delaney, Karen Baynes, Naomi Bould, (front, from the left) Sharon Goulden, Sally Moore and Julia Gawthorpe

Teams earn praise for their high-quality care

A PAIR of community health teams providing life-improving care to patients in their own homes have been nominated for a Pride in Oldham award.

Andrea Morris, clinical network manager,...

Date published: 24/10/2011

OLDHAM Young Carers, with workers Lindsey Parker (front left) and Mandie Whymark (front right), celebrating their Pride in Oldham nomination

Carers get a turn in spotlight

YOUNGSTERS who have become stars of the stage and are also carers for their relatives have been nominated for a Pride in Oldham award.

Oldham Coliseum Theatre Education and Outreach...

Date published: 21/10/2011

Dave Benstead: speaking at the One Oldham Business Awards

Dave’s drive leads the way

DAVE Benstead, chairman of the Oldham Business Leadership Group, and director for HR, IT and Systems at Diodes Inc, has been nominated for a Pride in Oldham award in the business category....

Date published: 21/10/2011

Let me entertain you . . . Rhys Yeomans

Stage star Rhys in the running

JUSTIN Bieber had better watch his back — there’s a new kid on the block out to steal his crown, say his fans.

All singing and dancing star Rhys Yeomans (13) has been...

Date published: 21/10/2011

PARTY TIME: Woodhouses celebrate their Persimmon Village Cup final victory at Lord’s.

‘The best day in our club’s history’

WHEN Woodhouses lit up Lord’s with victory over Rottingdean in the Persimmon Village Cup final last month, they wrote themselves into local cricket folklore.

Ashley...

Date published: 20/10/2011

Vicky Sowerby

Vicky is an inspiration

AN “inspirational” woman who made a 12-month pledge to wear a different outfit every day and donate her “clothes fund” to charity, has been nominated for a Pride in...

Date published: 20/10/2011

BIG band: Pride nominees Failsworth Community Band, with Matthew Garlick (centre)

Band that’s big in the community

A COMMUNITY band has hit all the right notes after being nominated for a Pride in Oldham award.

Failsworth Community Band was created 10 years ago in response to parents and ex-pupils...

Date published: 20/10/2011

INSPIRATIONAL: Christine Cattermole (left) and Dr Elizabeth Caldwell

Tutors sharing the skills to succeed

TWO inspirational tutors at University Campus Oldham have scooped a Pride In Oldham award nomination.

Academic skills tutors Christine Cattermole and Dr Elizabeth Caldwell have both put...

Date published: 20/10/2011

KEVIN Dunkerley’s footballing philosophy has captured the imagination.

Dunkerley puts fun into football

TIRELESS football coach Kevin Dunkerley has been nominated for a Pride in Oldham award in the sports administrator category.

Springhead-based Dunkerley founded the non-profit Junior...

Date published: 19/10/2011

Jeremy Broadbent: determination and drive

Working hard on Oldham’s Olympic legacy

Jeremy Broadbent, chairman of One Future Olympic legacy project, has been nominated for a Pride of Oldham award in the business category.

Greenfield man Mr Broadbent, who is chief...

Date published: 19/10/2011

SENSE of achievement: Royton and Crompton School staff (l-r) Julie Ashton, Malcolm Campbell, Sue Fletcher, John Burlison, Vicky Fletcher, Bryn Dunkerley and Gary Boswell

School team refused to be beaten by the snow

THE big freeze didn’t stop the bell from ringing at Royton and Crompton School earlier this year.

Head teacher Desmond Herlihy kept the school open throughout the severe icy...

Date published: 18/10/2011

DAVE HUGHES: dedicated to the Fitton Hill cause at both senior and junior level.

Dave typifies Bulldog spirit

IF there was an eighth day in the week, Dave Hughes would spend it like the other seven — putting in a shift at Fitton Hill Bulldogs ARLFC.

The club’s head coach helps...

Date published: 17/10/2011

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