Concert tribute to the war fallen

SADDLEWORTH Male Voice Choir and special guests Ashton Band joined forces for a concert of remembrance.

The event, at the civic hall, Uppermill, was attended by the Mayor and Mayoress of Oldham, Councillors Jim McArdle and Kay Knox, and other civic dignitaries, who heard a variety of popular pieces in the first half, followed by a medley of war songs.

The Act of Remembrance was attended by Arthur Hinchliffe, standard bearer of the Uppermill branch of the Royal British Legion. The Bishop of Middleton, the Right Rev Mark Davies, read the poem “For the Fallen.” Also in attendance were Oldham’s Youth Mayor, Mohammed Adil, and Saddleworth Parish Council chairman Alma McInnes with her consort Councillor Ian McInnes.