Last chance

DON’T miss the last chance to catch the summer exhibition by the Saddleworth Group of Artists as it comes to a close on Sunday. 

Visit Saddleworth Gallery and Museum in Uppermill to witness the stunning local work on display.


bacon butties and brews are up for grabs at Springhead Community Centre tomorrow from 10am. Get to know like-minded locals and raise money for the Myasthenia Gravis Association in the process.


PERMISSION is being sought to build a new security fence at Diggle Primary School in Sam Road. A planning application has also been submitted for land at Kinders Lane in Greenfield where developers want to build industrial units.


MEET with the Oldham Garden Suburb Walking Group at the Church Inn in Uppermill on Sunday at 2pm.


OUTDOOR action is on the cards for teenagers in Uppermill, with volleyball in the park at the King George V playing fields on Monday. Children aged eight to 16 can participate in the free sessions that will teach the volleyball basics.


WRIGLEY Mill Bowling Club from Diggle stages a special fund-raising flea market at the civic hall in Uppermill from 10am on Sunday, September 4. Admission is 50p for adults and 30p for concessions, with stalls available in advance on 01457-874-281.



SADDLEWORTH Civic Trust hosts an illustrated talk by David Fletcher, chairman of the South Pennine Association, on Thursday, September 8. Sit down for the intriguing evening from 7.30pm at the Saddleworth Museum in Uppermill.