Yule be glad you started shopping

START your festive shopping early at the annual OneWorld Christmas Fair tomorrow organised by Churches Together in Saddleworth, and held at the Sacred Heart Parish Centre, Uppermill, from 10am-4pm. Proceeds go to CAFOD and Christian Aid.


PICK up a treat at the Farmers’ Market in Uppermill Square on Sunday and each second Sunday of the month from 9am to 2pm. The market boasts a collection of mouth-watering produce from local suppliers, including cheeses and pies. It has temporarily moved from its base at Saddleworth Museum while renovation works are carried out.


ENJOY A thrilling race night at the Masonic Hall in Uppermill tonight to raise funds for the St Mary’s Church Organ Trust in Greenfield. The event starts at 7.30pm. Tickets £4.50, including a potato pie supper.


ENJOY a festive fair at St Anne’s Church, Lydgate, on Sunday, November 15, from noon to 3pm. There will be home-bake stalls, a tombola, raffle, children’s stalls and refreshments.


GET into the festive spirit at the Parish Christmas Fair of St Chad at Kilngreen Church, Diggle, on Saturday, November 14. From 2-4pm the annual fair offers a host of games, a raffle, tombola and Santa’s grotto. There will also be a wide variety of stalls. Entry costs 50p for adults but children go free.


DIGGLE Bowling Club’s AGM will be held at Diggle Band Club on Wednesday, November 18, at 7.30pm.