University chance

THE Saddleworth Palestine Women’s Scholarship Fund held another successful brunch and fundraising event on Sunday.

The brunch, held in Uppermill, raised more than £1,000 for women’s education. As part of the event Kathy Brooks gave a presentation reflecting on her recent fact-finding trip to Palestine.

Michele Abendstern from the group said: “It costs under £400 a year for a university place but this is beyond the means of many women in Palestine.

“The scholarship fund raises money to help women who cannot afford this amount pay their university fees.”


STREET Scene Greenfield are having a litter-pick across the area tomorrow meeting at 10am outside Boarshurst Band club.


LEARN more about your favourite tipple with Saddleworth Wine Society which meets on Tuesday, 7.30-8.30pm at Saddleworth School. New members welcome. Call Janet on 01457 874780 for more information.


TALK to police about local concerns on Wednesday at New Bank garden centre, Dobcross, 10-11am.


JOIN Anne Ashton on Wednesday with a talk on medical magic and mystery, courtesy of Saddleworth Historical Society. The talk follows the annual meeting, which starts at 7.30pm at Saddleworth Museum, Uppermill.


ST Anne’s Church, Lydgate, is hosting a chocolate tasting party at the parish hall, Stockport Road, on Friday next week, 7 for 7.30pm start.


MOSSLEY St John’s Brass Band will perform at Delph Band Club on Sunday. Admission is free and the concert starts at 8pm.