Rushcart

CELEBRATE the traditions of Saddleworth at the Rushcart Festival on Saturday and Sunday, August 24 and 25, complete with morris dancing, wrestling and gurning.

For more information visit the Tourist Information Office at Saddleworth Museum, Uppermill.

LEARN how to protect your home and neighbourhood with the Lees and Hey Homewatch Group, which meets on Wednesday, August 28, from 7.30pm at Lees Library.

A MOTORCYCLIST was badly injured after a crash in Standedge Road, Diggle, on Tuesday, August 6. At around 8pm, the rider of the Honda CBR was in a collision with an A-class Mercedes. He was taken to hospital suffering from a broken leg and ribs, and also sustained a neck injury.

Lib-Dem councillor Garth Harkness will hold his surgery next Saturday, August 24, at the Methodist Church Hall in Delph, from 10.30am. You can discuss local issues, express concerns about your area and learn more about the village. Councillor Harkness can be contacted on 01457-875 267, or email garth.harkness@oldham.gov.uk.

THE Saddleworth Carers Group, which meets next Friday, August 23, at Sacred Heart Church, Uppermill, from 10am, is planning an autumn outing. The group is for those who care for people with memory problems.

THE public is invited to help develop plans and ideas to create a more interactive and exciting Saddleworth Museum and Art Gallery. Community Days on Friday and Saturday, August 23 and 24, running from 10am to 4pm, will give locals the chance to have their say on what should be included. Other activities will be available during the days. Free entry.