Dobcross by torchlight
Reporter: Ken Bennett
Date published: 23 December 2024
Image courtesy of PR Houlsworth
A pretty Saddleworth village proved the Christmas flame still burns when the community turned out for a traditional torchlit procession.
Dozens of men, women and children thronged Dobcross on a parade last night from the brass band club to Churchfields where, accompanied by Dobcross Youth Band, they sang carols.
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