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Date published: 29 May 2015


DELPH Band and Delph Youth Band are taking part in a special concert as part of English folk band the Houghton Weavers’ 40th anniversary tour.

The concert is on Friday, June 19, at Uppermill Civic Hall from 7pm. Tickets are £10 (£5 concessions) from Delph and Uppermill post offices.


FRIEZLAND Centenary is holding a Summer Extravaganza on Saturday, June 13. Taking place at Friezland School there will be a summer fair from 1-4pm followed by bands and a barbecue from 4-7pm. Admission is £1 for adults, children get in free.


ANYONE aged 50 or over is invited to join Age UK for a scenic stroll every Tuesday from 2pm. The dementia-friendly strolls will take place in Uppermill with the group meeting at the side of Warburton Court, just off Uppermill High Street, and take a short route finishing back at Warburton Court.


ST ANNE’S Church, Lydgate, is holding a flea market at the civic hall, Uppermill, on Sunday, June 28, from 10am-3pm. Entry is 50p. To book a stall contact Kath on 0161-624 1905.


THE new Denshaw Table Tennis Club is looking for players. Mondays between 6-8pm serious players interested in seeing Denshaw enter into a league competition are invited. On Thursdays, between 7.30-8.30pm there will be training for youngsters. Contact Gary Kershaw on 07940-529 655 for more information.


RESIDENTS are invited to the popular annual plant sale at Saddleworth Museum and Art Gallery on Sunday. Taking place from 11am-3.30pm there will be an array of plants to choose from as well as refreshments.