Saddleworth Parish Council Chairman Councillor Graham Sheldon and other Parish Councillors accompanied by local gardening expert Frank Ashton visited gardens all across Saddleworth to seek out winners of the Saddleworth in Bloom competition. The presentation to the winners will be held at the Civic Hall in Uppermill on Tuesday 17th September, followed by a question and answer session hosted by Mr. Frank Ashton.
Container Garden
1st Mrs. Ann Smith 47 Platt Lane, Dobcross
2nd Mr. Tony & Mrs. Carol Higgins 13 Shaw Hall Bank Rd, Greenfield
Small Garden
1st Mr. Edward Butterworth Lowood 2 Wimberry Close, Greenfield
2nd Mrs. Irene Chorlton 61 Nudger Green, Dobcross
3rd Mr. Horace & Mrs. Betty Howarth 19 Southgate, Dobcross
Medium Garden
1st Mr. John & Mrs Margery Hall 11 Claytons Close, Springhead
2nd Dr. Eamon & Mrs. Pauline O’Daly 22 Church Road, Uppermill
3rd Mr. Thomas Adamson 46 Burnedge Lane, Grasscroft
Large Garden
1st Mr. Norman Jolly Upper Gatehead Farm, Gatehead Road, Delph
Best Large Community Garden
1st Mrs. Sheila Cronley 85 Beech Avenue, Greenfield
2nd Mrs. Myra Shiel 9 Grove Street, Greenfield
Best Small Community Garden
1st Love Lydgate Stockport Road, Lydgate
2nd Kath Lomas & Rachael Beadsworth 64 & 66 Burnedge Lane, Grasscroft
Best Blooming Pub
1st The Three Crowns Huddersfield Road, Austerlands
2nd The Swan The Square, Dobcross
3rd The Old Original Thurston Clough Road, Scouthead
For any further information, please contact Tony Marlor, Clerk of the Council on 01457 876665 or e-mail tony@saddleworthparishcouncil.org.uk.
hi i have been looking at the poster on your home page for the yanks are back 2013 and can not find the information i need i am trying to find out when the vehicle’s are in uppermill and when the drive-by is i have a friend with a disabled son who loves cars, bikes or vehicles of all kinds and think he would love to come and see them, i would be very grateful if you can let me have the relevant information, regards Hilary
Hi Hilary, I hope this helps. In Uppermill Civic Hall on Saturday starting at 11am – 2pm our tea dance hosted by Paul & Jenny with DJ Major Swing spinning the discs, from 2pm – 5pm Backstep Boogie Club with Dance lessons, also Wartime Cinema, Entrance for the morning/afternoon £3. Dont forget our popular Victory Swing Ball on Saturday evening 7-30pm till late at the Civic Hall Uppermill, all floors in the Civic will be open and topping the bill is Sticky Wicket and his swing orchestra along with top DJ Major Swing spinning the discs and playing music from the decades plus FREE dance lessons down stairs by the Backstep Boogie Club, Tickets £16:00 only available in advance including Hot Wartime Supper, tickets are now on sale ring Ian 07815300547
Sunday you will see most of the above and more plus the Mayor of Oldham will be hosting a coffee morning with the Normandy Veterans followed by the Military Parade & Convoy AT 12 NOON IN UPPERMILL VILLAGE then on through Saddleworth and surrounding areas.