Crime stats

THE latest crime figures for Saddleworth North reveal that throughout October and November, there were four dwelling burglaries; one burglary; three thefts from vehicles; seven thefts of a motor vehicle; nine cases of criminal damage; and one robbery.


SPEND an evening with legendary broadcaster Gordon Burns on Wednesday from 7pm, at The Swan, Dobcross. The evening includes a meal and will raise funds for the Dobcross Whit Friday Band Contest. Tickets cost £15. Call 01457 873451 for more information.


WANT your voice heard in Austerlands? Attend the inaugural meeting for the setting up of an Austerlands and Scouthead Community Association on Tuesday from 8pm at Austerlands Cricket Club.


CELEBRATE St George’s Day in style, with a charity dinner and cabaret at the Uppermill Civic Hall on Friday next week from 7.30pm. The Broadway Big Band Sound will entertain. Contact Councillor John Hudson on 01457 873518. Proceeds to the Parish Council Chairman’s Charities and Oldham Council


THE next Saddleworth Parish Council meeting will be held on Monday, April 22, starting at 7.30pm at Uppermill Civic Hall.


GOOD Vibrations, the singing for fun group is looking for new members. The group meets every Thursday at Mossley Community Centre, 7pm to 9pm, and currently has about 30 members aged between 16 and 84.

brush up on your crocheting from noon on Sunday at WoolyKnit, Unit 5, Warth Mill, Diggle. Book online at woolyknit.com or call 01457 877984.