DOBCROSS DIARY, Issue Number 121 OCTOBER 2010 1

A PHOTOGRAPHIC CELEBRATION OF OUR VILLAGE

This edition of the Dobcross Diary is generously sponsored by DOBCROSS BAND & SOCIAL CLUB

We are very pleased to announce that the 2011 Dobcross Calendar is now on sale and already selling fast. Once again it features some really stunning photographs taken by residents and visitors which capture the spirit of our village through the changing seasons. Remember all that snow last winter (and spring)? We expected it to be a perfect photo opportunity and we were not wrong! You will be reminded of how beautiful it was when you see some of these pictures! The 2011 Dobcross Village Community Photograph Competition attracted a record 400 entries and a selection of 36 photographs were displayed at the Dobcross Village Fête where villagers voted for their favourites. Over 1860 votes were cast and the winning entries now rightly take pride of place in the 2011 Dobcross Calendar, making it an affectionate portrait of a year in the life of our village.

Thank you to everyone who took part either as photographer or judge. Congratulations go to all of the finalists and especially well done to the photographers whose work was chosen on the day: Jim Grady, Robin Whalley, Richard Wallis, Helen Taylor, Sue Bluer, Tim Newbold, Laurie Wilson, Steve Harper, Kathryn Rudd, John Brierley and Simon Wray. All money from the sales of these calendars will go towards funding Dobcross village community groups and projects. Suggestions for how to spend this money can be made to members of the Dobcross Village Community (details on page 2).

DOBCROSS Calendar 2011

£6 each or TWO for £10 (including strong card envelope)

Available from: Dobcross Post Office, The Swan, Dobcross Band Club, The Navigation, Albion Farm Shop, Saddleworth Museum, Brownhill Countryside Centre or direct from the

Editor (free Saddleworth delivery)

It is always a sorry thing to have to report when a village business has to call it a day and close its doors. Sadly the landlord of The Shambles has called time on this historic Dobcross pub. Whatever you think of the controversial renaming of The Woolpack, the fact is that Andy Thornton made a real effort to make this Dobcross landmark a success and it was a shame when the pub closed last month. In a report published in September, the National Housing Federation claimed that village life was ’dying out’ due to the closure of village pubs, which it says are ‘the cornerstones of traditional village life’. The British Beer and

Pub Association (BBPA), said 893 pubs closed last year following the recession, increased taxes and charges.

Let’s support our remaining pubs and ensure that they don’t suffer the same fate as The Woolpack. Both The Swan and The Navigation serve delicious home-cooked food daily and serve cask conditioned ales. The Band Club offers excellent facilities for functions, education, activities and entertainment. What would our village be like without its

meeting places, which are the pubs, the club and the post office?

If we don’t use them, we will lose them!

Uncertain future for The Woolpack as The Shambles closes down

Function Room & Licensed Bar Concerts for Everyone

Bowling (Crown Green & Indoor) Brass Band Rehearsals

Members’ Room (TV, dartboard, full-sized snooker table)

For Bookings & Info: 01457 873741

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A REVIEW: Glen Miller, Frank Sinatra, Robbie Williams, Michael Bublé – everyone knows the Big Band sound, so what a treat it was when a special bus took a group of us from Dobcross to Rochdale to hear The Big Shot Swing Orchestra performing with popular Dobcross singer David James (Bottomley).

An evening which promises good music and a ‘hot pot supper’ is never really going to disappoint, but this one outstripped all expectations. The band are made up of top class musicians and the musical director, Alec Wares, had put together a programme of classics such as ‘In

the Mood’, ‘Mack the Knife’, and ‘Moon River’ as well as some incredible Michael Bublé arrangements including the spellbinding ‘Feeling Good’. There were some surprises as well, including a fabulous, swinging rendition of ‘Wonderwall’ by Oasis.

Dave, looking resplendent in black tie, performed with a vocal assurance that showcased his huge talent and versatility. Everyone was enthralled from start to finish and once the dancing got going there was no stopping them. After a rousing encore, with the audience on their feet, the crowd were left shouting for more.

On the bus journey back to The Square, we all agreed it was well worth the trip and we can’t wait until next time.

Dave and the Band have been invited to perform for the Duke of Westminster next week. We are confident the Grosvenors will be impressed. If you are not in His Grace’s social circle, don’t worry, it won’t be long before Dave and the Band return to perform closer to home. Look out for them. Not to be missed!

www.bigshotswingorch.co.uk

Or follow the link on the Dobcross Diary website www.dobx.net

The Big Shot Swing Orchestra

with Dobcross singer, David James In concert at St Vincent’s Parish Centre, Norden, 18th September 2010

New School Year Report from Head Teacher, Liz Travis

Our new school year at Holy Trinity Dobcross has started well with children visiting the Church to take part in the Heritage Day. This event was very well organised by the Church team and the children in Key stage 2 really enjoyed learning about coins and finding out about the different parts of the Church. The New Children’s’ Centre at Dobcross School has now been completed and it is already being used. Our Before and After School Club, Squirrels, have taken residence in the building every day to accommodate those children who need care outside normal school hours. Squirrels offer lots of exciting games and activities for the children during this time. Action for Children will be running the Children’s Centre part of the building with many activities planned for both under 5 year olds and parents. Our co-ordinator will let all parents, grandparents and carers know the timetable of events through the Dobcross Diary very soon. As part of the agreement, the school is also able to use the centre for some of the time. We are very fortunate that we are able to hold our music lessons in there. The building is available for use by the community for meetings, small functions etc. If you would like more information or prices please contact the school on 01457 872860. We have lots of exciting events to look forward to this year including a visit from the Expo Chef in October to help us learn about healthy eating and cooking. I am sure our Cub Reporters will keep you all informed about all our activities throughout the year. Liz Travis

Cub Reporters On behalf of the Dobcross Diary readers, the editor would like to thank the Holy Trinity School Cub Reporters for telling us all about life at Dobcross School last year. We wish Jonathan Burke and Katie Huntington well as they start at their new schools. With that, we are very pleased to welcome two new Cub Reporters.

Here is their first report!

“Hi, I’m Lydia and I’m Jake

and we are the Dobcross School Cub Reporters. We will be informing you about what is going on in Dobcross School and the exciting things in store. So far the new Reception class have settled in beautifully and they have met their buddies. The reception children will be introduced to the school shortly by their buddies in a school assembly.

First Prize for Nursery Children from Dobcross Nursery have been celebrating their growing skills. The children planted a variety of seeds and their

broad beans and peas won first prize in the ADULT category at Delph Horticultural Society Annual Show. Jill Smith who works in Nursery entered the vegetables into the competition.” Lydia & Jake

Horticultural Photographer: Pat Clegg

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Not the Last of the Summer Wine The Saddleworth Wine Appreciation Society

began in 1987 as a night-school class with a tutor, a Master of Wine, who taught the group all about tasting wine. “Everyone can learn to taste wine it is simply a matter of practice. Think while you drink and, by using words and associations to describe what you see, smell and taste, try to remember the wine in your glass, so that you would recognise it again”. This we did for 3 years and the tutor left so we became a group and organised ourselves and have been doing so ever since. It’s interesting, good fun and we are still learning. The maximum number of members is 20 – we are currently 17 – and we meet every Tuesday during term-time at Saddleworth School. Each week one of us leads the tasting: decides on a theme, purchases the wine (8 bottles), makes some notes about the wines such as country of origin, grape variety, appearance, smell and how it should taste and we all taste and comment. Two or three times a year we invite a speaker from either a wine suppliers or makers and occasionally have a trip out. This year we had a really interesting visit to Holmfirth Vineyard - an amazing effort by a young couple who have set it up from nothing, planted 7,000 vines by hand in 2007 & this year have won two awards for their white & rose wine. We were given a tour of the vines (in pouring rain), a talk about how they built up the business, their plans for the future & finished with a tasting of their excellent wine. We would be delighted to have a few more members and anyone interested should contact me, Janet Baker via the Dobx Diary. (Anyone interested in a tour of Holmfirth Vineyard can contact them at www.holmfirthvineyard.com)

All this recent talk of mysteries and horror films started me thinking about some of the more rational explanations that lurk behind the spooky happenings that I am sure we have all encountered at one time or another in out lives. Like the mysterious knocking on the ceiling or floor that turns out to be an airlock in the heating pipes or ventilation system or a faint voice in the empty lounge that turns out to be a faulty kid’s toy dropped down behind the sofa. You know the sort of thing - sometimes seriously scary but often ludicrous when you know what it is. In fact I suppose our recent experience with the crows could even go some way to explaining the legendary phenomenon of The Banshee, a malevolent shrieking spirit and harbinger of doom, infamous in Ireland for rattling the house windows of its hapless and terrified victims... I remember one frosty October night when my mother-in-law urged me to

investigate a noise she could hear outside. She was convinced that there was a ghostly child, crying in the old stone stable at the bottom of the garden. I ventured out into the crisp, cold air and, strangely enough, I too could hear a distinct mournful weeping

sound coming out from the darker recesses of the creepy derelict building. As I approached the black entrance there was a sudden silence. Then I saw bright eyes flashing and I was nearly bowled over by two amorous foxes streaking out of the darkness and away down the drive. I have though, once, seen what we would all recognise as a ghost. I was in the woods at night when I noticed a white form drifting directly towards me through the gloom, its appearance was preternatural and eerie. It was quite distinct in torchlight and as it passed silently by it looked exactly like the pictures of ghosts you see in every Hallowe’en or scary children’s storybook. It had a white domed head and two large black eyes and was sort of fuzzy around its base. It turned out to be a barn owl. If you ever see one of these creatures flying at night, you too will understand exactly where the iconic Hallowe’en ghost image is conjured up from.

A.S.

Allan Sharples of Ladcastle, Dobcross, continues his entertaining accounts of village life. In previous episodes, he has solved the ‘Mystery at Ladcastle’ & made peace with ‘The Birds’. Could it be that calm has at last descended on the Sharples household? Not likely. Read on. (If you dare….)

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Poetry please Dear Editor, I bet I am not the only one who really enjoyed the Diggle Blues Festival and came away wondering, why doesn’t Dobcross have a festival? Perhaps Dobcross is too refined for the blues, and that is why I came up with a poetry festival. Wouldn’t it be great if we could get a well known poet to lead a poetry slam session where we can all join in?

So let’s get this place heaving With our Dobcross tongues weaving.

Ugh, don’t think I’ve much of a chance. Bill Edwards Editor’s note - If poetry doesn’t grab you perhaps someone can suggest an alternative theme for a festival?

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Childhood memories of Dobcross

Dear Dobcross DIary Thank you for letting me know that the 2011 calendars are now on sale. My daughter purchased two for me at the Brownhill Visitors Centre after I received your message. The pictures brought back many happy memories of my childhood and are beautifully reproduced. Thank you once again. Gillian Edge. So glad you like it. Thank you. If you would like to share some of your memories, I am sure the Dobcross Diary readers would be interested, so we would love to hear from you… Ed.

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Rushcart Jockey videos Hi Michael My name is Dave Wilde, and I was the Rushcart Jockey this year. Just to say many thanks for the videos you uploaded to the website and Youtube, especially the one of the leaking kettle of beer the lads sent up for me. Classic stuff. Thanks again Dave PS If you have more footage I would love to see it, as I’m sure the rest of the side would. Thanks for the comments, Dave. There are

some videos on the Dobcross Diary website www.dobx.net More videos are on the Dobcross Diary YouTube channel (search for Dobcross Diary - username: DobxNet) Editor’s note - If anyone has some more good footage out there, let me know.

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Skills Swap Dear Michael. Watching BBC 2 Money Watch recently, I thought the skills swap site was a great idea in these hard economic times. What about starting one in Dobcross or Saddleworth? I would love an experienced joiner to fix a shelf which insists on leaning forward. and someone to colour my hair occasionally. I could give Garden

Advice. (I’m a retired designer). I could also help Applemac novices, window and shop display for small businesses (20yrs experience West End and Manchester etc.) and much more. What do you think ? Regards Ros Ashworth (Mrs.) I think this is a great idea, Ros. We could have a regular ‘Offered’ and ‘Wanted’ column in the Diary and even something on the website. Why not? If any readers would like to join in to help Ros out or if you have any other skills, please get in touch via the Dobcross Diary.

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What a Twit Dobcross news, events and alerts are now available on Twitter. Go on, give us a Tweet! @dobxdiary Also, if you would like the Dobcross Diary as an email, just let the editor know ...

Bring me Sunshine, Bring me Smiles Michael, I thought this picture that I took of the Saddleworth Morris Men sums up the great feeling of fun that was had by all at this year’s Rushcart Festival in Dobcross. I would like to thank the lads & everyone involved for entertaining us so well every year. Bob Taylor Thanks Bob. What a great memory of a great day. I can only echo your thanks to Dave Wilde and the Saddleworth Morris Men for all they do to make this strange village just that little bit odder. Ever so slightly bonkers, but that’s what we like. (Great shot, by the way. One for next year’s calendar competition? Keep them coming...)

Michael Powis (Editor), 4 Woods Lane, Dobcross, OL3 5AN

Email: dobcrossdiary@dobx.net

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Dear Friends & Neighbours Dobcross Band and Social Club has been operating from it’s current location for the last 99 years and we want to continue into our centenary. We have carried out substantial repairs and refurbishment over the last two years to make it a comfortable, welcoming environment for everyone who uses it’s facilities. This work means that the resources of the club are now very stretched. Dobcross Youth Band (which provides a sound musical education as well as functioning as the local youth club) Dobcross Silver Band and Trainer Band all practice there on a regular basis and the bowling teams practice regularly and enjoy wonderful views as they play. The people who have celebrated weddings, christenings and birthday parties there have praised the facilities and atmosphere. Just book your celebration through our steward John either at the club or on 01457 873741. Now, we cannot continue on a long term basis without the support of users and people in the village who want our culture and heritage to continue. Please use the Band Club, become a member, pop in for a drink, have a celebration here, come to a band concert or a quiz or join a band or the

bowlers. Our next quiz night is on 6th November. You would be most welcome, children are always welcome.

The current economic climate is making things difficult for pubs and clubs and you will know of the many closures that have taken place. If this happened the village would lose a valuable, historic asset. If this happened the bands and bowlers would have to try and find alternative

venues for practising or these tremendously important institutions would be lost. Please help us to ensure the future of Dobcross Band and Social Club. There must be a fantastic range of skills within the village. If any of you feel that you could offer advice or expertise that would help us economise please contact us. We would especially like advice on ways to promote our facilities both within and outside our community. Contact Michael Lucas on 07746 876947. Any donations or practical help would also be gratefully received. John Dewhurst Secretary (Dobcross Band & Social Club)

Upcoming Band Club highlights Band Club telephone 01457 873741

The twice weekly Indoor Bowls season starts on Tuesday 5th October between 1pm and 3pm and Thursday 7th October between 7pm and 11pm. Sun 10th Oct: Tintwistle Band 8pm. Sat 16th Oct: Olympic Presentation 7.30pm. Sat 23rd Oct: Alchemists Rock Night 8pm. Sat 30th Oct: Silver Band Race Night. Sat 6th Nov: Quiz Night with Eddie Popplewell 8pm Sun 14th Nov: Dobcross Silver Band Concert of Remembrance 8pm

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Community Payback Would your club, church, or street corner benefit from some building maintenance or a clean-up? At a Homewatch meeting last month, local co-ordinators were challenged to find work for offenders under the Community Payback scheme. Helping an offender to stop offending and become a part of the community is the best way to reduce crime. If you can think of some suitable work, take a look at www.oldham.gov.uk/jsjd or phone 0161 620 4421.

The Great Dobcross Haircut Well known Dobcross resident, Bon Viveur, Accountant and all round Sound Chap, John Hill has at last decided to have his hair cut off. (For his 60TH BIRTHDAY!) As revenge on all the people who have been taking the mickey out of him for months he will be doing it for money

at The Navigation Inn Saturday 9th October

Come and have a snip! Starting at around 9 o’clock

ALL PROCEEDS TO THE OLDHAM MOUNTAIN RESCUE TEAM WHO WILL BE ORGANISING THE SEARCH FOR HIS SCHOOL CAP, WHICH

HE IS CONVINCED IS STILL IN THERE SOMEWHERE! Sponsor forms available at the “Navi” or “pay per snip” on the day!

Sue & Mark will not allow power strimmers in the Navigation.

Please give generously to this fantastic local volunteer organisation.

Road Closures etc. Ladcastle Road near the junction with Delph New Road for 3 months from 13/09/10. After that work is finished, a section close to Mow Halls Lane will close for an estimated 3½ months. Gatehead Road from its junction with Midgrove Lane for a distance of 150 metres in a south westerly direction for approximately 10 weeks from 27/09/10.

P.S. Watch out if you walk to Uppermill. One of the stepping stones washed away in the rain!

Happy 100th Birthday! Congratulations to Amy Barrell who recently celebrated her centenary. Amy has lived for most of her life in Dobcross. She is one of Charles and Ada Kenworthy’s seven children and she used to work as a weaver. When she moved to a residential care home in Oldham a couple of years ago, Amy was keen to keep up with Dobcross matters by having the Dobcross Diary sent to her by post.

Many happy returns from Dobcross!

Photograph courtesy of the Oldham Chronicle

Thanks for the Twitter alert @urbanhaze for this picture.

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The Dobcross Diary is produced & distributed by a dedicated team of volunteers & over 900 copies are produced & delivered free of charge to

each home in the village. You can also receive the Diary by email or read it online. Production costs (paper & ink!) are met by kind donations from villagers & sponsors. If you appreciate the Diary, you can help by putting a small donation into an envelope & popping into the DVC box in the Post Office. Cheques can be made payable to ‘DVC’. Thank you to everyone who sends in articles, comments, photographs & suggestions. If you have anything at all for the NOVEMBER issue, I will be very pleased to hear from you by Friday 22 October. In the meantime keep sending things in for the website! Distribution is kindly organised by Bill Edwards Tel: 871598.

Michael Powis, Editor 4 Woods Lane, Dobcross,

Saddleworth, OL3 5AN

Tel: 829783 / 07824 883756

www.dobx.net dobcrossdiary@dobx.net

twitter: @dobxdiary

Directory Milk from the Dobcross herd to your doorstep … 875044

Dobcross Post Office ...……………..…… 872104 Dobcross Band Club …..……………...…. 873741 The Navigation ...…………………………...… 872418 The Swan ………..…………………..………………. 873451

Holy Trinity Dobcross School ..... 872860 Dobcross Village Community (DVC)

Chair: Diane Kilburn………………..………..……….. 870482 Deputy Chair: John Dewhurst………..…………... 876567 Secretary - Louise Durose…………………….…… 879850 Assistant Secretary - vacant Treasurer - Vince Kenny…………………………... . 877534

Doctors’ Surgery Saddleworth Medical Practice………………..... 872228

Police Non-emergency calls/report a crime: 0161 872 5050 Neighbourhood Policing Team: ……... 0161 856 4523 Email: ………. saddleworthandlees.npt@gmp.police.uk

Saddleworth Parish Council General Enquiries…………………………...…………… 876665 Councillor Phil Davenport …………...…………….. 876881 Councillor Royce Franklin……………………….…… 873248 Councillor Dorothy Shaw...……………………..…. 872096

Oldham Council General enquiries / report a problem 0161 770 3000 Councillor Mike Buckley ………………….…………. 872015 Councillor Derek Heffernan ..………..… 0161 652 3705 Councillor Alan Roughley …………………..……... 870074

Our Member of Parliament Phil Woolas ……………….……………..…… 0161 624 4248 Email: …………………….………. woolasp@parliament.uk

Holy Trinity Church Sun 3rd Oct 10:30 EUCHARIST (BCP) with Revd John Rosedale Sun 10th Oct HARVEST FESTIVAL with Graham McGuffie, including SUNDAY SCHOOL & LITTLE FISHES, featuring REACH PUPPETS 10:30 Sun 17th Oct EUCHARIST (CW) with Revd Howard Sutcliffe 10:30 Sun 24th Oct EUCHARIST (CW) TBA 10:30 Sund 31st Oct MORNING PRAYER (CW) with Graham McGuffie 10.30 Regular events Thursdays - HOLY COMMUNION (said) at church 9.30

Sandy Lane Community Church Sun 3rd Oct - FAMILY WORSHIP 10:30am Wed 6th Oct - TIDDLYWORSHIP 9:30-11:15am Sun 10th Oct - ELEV8 for 11+ & BIBLE DISCUSSION FOR ADULTS 10:30am Sun 17th Oct - FAMILY WORSHIP 10:30am Sun 24th Oct - ELEV8 for 11+ & BIBLE DISCUSSION FOR ADULTS Sun 31st Oct - FAMILY WORSHIP & COMMUNION 10:30am Sun 31st Oct - LIGHT PARTY 6:30-7:45pm - £2.50 Regular events Tuesdays - PRAYER MEETING 10:30-11:45am Wednesdays - PRAYER MEETING 7:00-8:00am Wednesdays - TIDDLYWINKS 9:30-11:15am (Term time)

Saddleworth Chamber Concerts Society: New Season

The Saddleworth Chamber Concerts Society open their new season on Wednesday 13th October with a visit from 'Chaconne Brass' a virtuoso brass quintet who will present an evening of music spanning from the Baroque to the 21st Century. Chaconne Brass was formed in 1984 and has established a reputation as one of Britain's most versatile ensembles. Its repertoire spans from Praetorius to Steve Reich, from Gershwin to Miles Davis, from acoustic to electro-acoustic and from Brass to Beyond... A combination of entertainment, creativity and excellence has allowed Chaconne Brass to develop a totally unique style that appeals to audiences of all ages and backgrounds; whether it is a recital at London's South Bank, a radio or TV broadcast, a workshop for college students or a performance for very young school children, Chaconne Brass is Always met with overwhelming enthusiasm. Chaconne Brass has an ever-growing list of over 50 works written for the group, a large part of which has been recorded. In addition to extensive touring with Chaconne Brass, members work as

guest principals and soloists with some of the top orchestras and ensembles in Britain. Several members are also teachers as well as successful composers and arrangers with a large number of commissions, concerts and broadcasts in Britain and other countries. All concerts in the Saddleworth Chamber Concerts Society programme are open to everyone. They held at the Millgate Centre, Delph and start at 7:30pm. Tickets available from Geoff Roberts, 01457 875917 or Paul Amatt, 7, Burnage Fold Road, Grasscroft, Oldham. OL4 4EE Coming up... 1st December 2010: Gould Piano Trio 16th February 2011: Rivoli String Quartet 13th April 2011 - William Stafford (Clarinet) & Hiroaki Takenouchi (Piano) www.saddleworthchamberconcerts.org.uk

Chaconne Brass

Beware of Bogus Callers If you heard a knock at the door and a man with his son asked if they could get their ball from your garden, would you go and help search for it? If an official looking man came to the door and asked you to turn on the taps to check for ‘blue dye’ in the water would you stand watching the tap for him? Ask yourself what could be happening in your property if you have left any of the

doors insecure while you help out. Unfortunately, these are just some of the sneaky tactics that burglars have been using in the Greater Manchester area in order to distract house-holders while their accomplices take a look round and help themselves to innocent people’s property. The police are reminding us all to be wary about letting people into our homes. Always make sure you ask for proof of

identity. Don’t be fooled by a friendly smile and an official manner. A legitimate caller will never mind you checking his or her identity. If you are uncomfortable for any reason, don’t let them in and call the police. It could happen anywhere - including Dobcross!

Greater Manchester Police 0161 872 5050. Uppermill Police Team 0161 856 4523

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Thank you to the Dobcross Band & Social Club for sponsoring us this

month. Remember to support this important

village amenity.

For info & bookings:

01457 873741 25th September - 2nd October

(No performance Monday) SADDLEWORTH PLAYERS present

PLAZA SUITE by Neil Simon

at the Millgate Arts Centre, Delph 7.30pm £7.50

BOOKING 01457 874644 BOOK 4 GET ONE FREE All five plays for £30

e-mail: bookings@saddleworthplayers.org.uk

OCTOBER 9th October, SATURDAY THE GREAT DOBCROSS HAIRCUT

Come & have a snip. John Hill charity haircut. In aid of Oldham Mountain Rescue. See page 6 for details The Navigation Inn 9pm 10th October, SUNDAY HARVEST FESTIVAL including

Sunday School & Little Fishes,

featuring REACH PUPPETS With

Graham McGuffie. All welcome! Holy Trinity Church 10:30am TINTWISTLE BAND IN CONCERT Tel:

873741 Dobcross Band & Social Club 8pm 13th October, WEDNESDAY SADDLEWORTH CHAMBER CONCERTS

SOCIETY: CHACONNE BRASS. Virtuoso

brass quintet. (See p. 7 for info.) For tickets, call 875917. Millgate Arts Centre, Delph 7.30pm SADDLEWORTH NATURALISTS The

speaker will be Dave O'Hara, the RSPB warden for Dovestones, talking about the area and his work. Brownhill Visitor Centre 7.30pm

15th

October – 17th

October RED DOG THEATRE COMPANY present

ONE FLEA SPARE by Sue Colverd

A couple’s home is invaded by 2 strangers. at the Millgate Arts Centre, Delph

7.30pm £10 BOOKING 01457 874644

16th October, SATURDAY SADDLEWORTH OLYMPICS

PRESENTATION Tel: 873741 Evening

Dobcross Band & Social Club 7.30 18th October, MONDAY SADDLEWORTH FILM SOCIETY

‘Broken Embraces’ (Dir. Almodovar, Spain, 2009) Tel: 876600 Millgate Arts Centre, Delph 23rd October, SATURDAY ALCHEMIST ROCK NIGHT The annual

'Rock Night' at the Band Club is back! After the demise of the regular band, Alchemist, who spilt up after 30 years

together Dave Bottomley, original member and organiser of the event, has come up trumps once again. Tel: 873741 Dobcross Band Club 8pm 30th October, SATURDAY THE FAIREY BAND & DOBCROSS

YOUTH BAND Uppermill Civic Hall

7.30pm

SILVER BAND RACE NIGHT Tel:

873741 Dobcross Band & Social Club 31st October, SUNDAY LIGHT PARTY Entry £2.50. Sandy Lane

Community Church 6.30-7.45pm

26th October – 30th October SADDLEWORTH MUSICAL SOCIETY

THE MERRY WIDOW by Franz Lehar

at Saddleworth School, Uppermill See page 6 for more details.

Tickets £11, £10, £9 from Turner’s Dry Cleaners, New St., Uppermill or phone

0161 633 3597

Coming Soon… 6th November, SATURDAY Quiz Night with Eddie Popplewell

Dobcross Band & Social Club 8pm 13

th November, SATURDAY

Saddleworth Male Voice Choir

Remembrance Concert Upp’mill Civic Hall

14th November, SUNDAY REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY

Dobcross Youth Band procession

through the village to Holy Trinity Church for Remembrance service Dobcross Silver Band in Concert

Dobcross Band & Social Club 8pm 19th November, SUNDAY Music from the Movies - Dobcross Silver

Band Shaw Playhouse

REGULAR EVENTS YOGA at Sugar Lane Studios, Dobcross

throughout the week See p. 5 for info or

call Maureen on 07971 846563

MONDAYS 1pm Oakfield Bridge Club Partners not required. Freemason’s Hall, Uppermill. Tel: 875122 7pm Saddleworth Bridge Club meets at Delph Methodist Hall. Bring a partner to play competitive bridge in a friendly atmosphere. Tel: 01706 842796.

TUESDAYS 10am-12.30pm Canalside Quilters. Saddleworth Museum, Uppermill For details, ring 0161 620 4597. 7pm Oakfield Bridge Club Partners not required. Freemason’s Hall, Uppermill. Tel: 875122

7.30pm Saddleworth Wine Society at Saddleworth School. New members welcome. Call Janet on 874780

WEDNESDAYS Puppy Classes at Grotton Book a place on 07788 956164 www.rachelbean.co.uk 9.30-11.30am Tiddlywinks Parent & Toddler Group Sandy Ln Church. 8-10pm Saddleworth Badminton Club Saddleworth School Sports Hall Experienced players and beginners welcome. Tel: 872664

THURSDAYS 9.00pm Folk Music Night at The Swan. Traditional folk. Come and join in, listen and enjoy a fine cask ale! Tel: 873451

FRIDAYS 10.15am Boom Ting! (not school hols) An introduction to music & rhythm for babies & small children (0-5). £2.50 per session (small babies 50p) Tel: 874093 S’worth Museum

SUNDAYS Mornings 3Ds football training for 4-9 year olds Tel: 877073 9pm Quiz Night The Navigation

BRASS BAND REHEARSALS at Dobcross Band Club (873741)

“Anyone is welcome to come for a blow, so feel free to get in touch.”

DOBCROSS SILVER BAND Mon, Weds 8pm ADULT TRAINING BAND Mon 7pm DOBCROSS YOUTH BAND Tues & Fri 7.30pm YOUNG BEGINNERS & TRAINING Tues & Fri 6.15pm New members are always welcome. Contact Jenny Wood (secretary) 870895 or 07828 099296

DELPH LIBRARY OPENING TIMES Mon to Thurs: 2pm to 4.30pm

Fri & Sat: 10am to 12.30pm

DOBCROSS DIARY DATES CHRISTMAS CONCERT 19

th December 2010

TORCHLIT CAROLS 20

th December 2010

SADDLEWORTH FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS 4

th June – 12

th June 2011

WHIT FRIDAY 2011 17

th June 2011

Can you help behind the scenes?

Saddleworth Musical Society

require a Venue Manager to liaise

with the Business Manager, sound

and lighting crews and the venues

used for performances. Please

contact Kevin Lawton on 0161 624

0010 or lawtonho@btinternet.com Enquire via the Dobx Diary