by Nick Watts | Apr 5, 2025 | News, Saddleworth Independent
NEW VOLUNTEERS are being sought to help ensure the popular Whit Friday contest in Dobcross is as successful as ever. Preparations are already underway for… The post Dobcross calls for new volunteers to boost Whit Friday events appeared first on Saddleworth...
by Nick Watts | Mar 18, 2025 | News, Saddleworth Independent
A CRACKING concert for the whole family is coming to the area for the first time as audiences can watch Wallace & Gromit while Uppermill… The post Cracking concert sees Uppermill Band play live along to Wallace & Gromit film appeared first on Saddleworth...
by Nick Watts | Feb 21, 2025 | News, Saddleworth Independent
A LANDMARK 150 years of music, contests and competitions is being celebrated by Dobcross Silver Band. The now world-famous band was founded in 1875 and… The post Dobcross Silver Band celebrates 150 years with two special events appeared first on Saddleworth...
by Nick Watts | Aug 31, 2022 | News, Saddleworth Independent
ORGANISERS of Sunday’s Autumn Leaves Brass Band Contest in Greenfield have taken the tough decision to cancel the event. An adverse weather forecast for Saturday… Related stories: Brass is back – Autumn Leaves contest returns for second year ‘Baby Glasto’-Wellifest...
by Nick Watts | May 1, 2022 | News, Saddleworth Independent
UPPERMILL Band is performing a homecoming concert at Uppermill Conservative Club on Sunday, May 8 – their first in the village since Spring 2020. While… Related stories: Rugby legend Barrie McDermott takes on dance challenge Beacon to be lit in Uppermill...
