AN OLDHAM GP, councillor and charity founder has welcomed new Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s commitment to making the ending of rough sleeping a priority for…
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Volunteers save more than £548,000 as hospice highlights funding gap
HUNDREDS of volunteers have helped save Dr Kershaw’s Hospice more than half a million pounds over the past year, as the local charity continues to…
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Insurance brokers chip in to drive charity Golf Day
AN insurance brokers based in Saddleworth chipped in once again to ensure a charity’s annual Golf Day teed off successfully. For the second successive year,…
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Dr Kershaw’s Hospice launches action-packed fundraising golf day
AN ACTION-PACKED day of sport and fundraising is in store for golf enthusiasts as the Dr Kershaw’s Cup returns. This year’s event takes place at…
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Firms pledge to double youth charity’s fundraising target
A YOUTH charity in Oldham could see a campaign to help those it supports through the cost-of-living crisis receive a significant boost from two businesses…
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Inspirational Oldham teenager’s 18th birthday wish comes true
AN inspirational teenager has achieved his mission of raising £1,818 for two Oldham charities to celebrate his 18th birthday. Ibrahim Yousaf, more commonly known as…
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Off to the Orange Ball in aid of Maggie’s
ORANGE is the new black tie for Maggie Oldham’s fundraising Ball. The event returns on Friday, November 4 at the Queen Elizabeth Hall and with…
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Rugby club to celebrate the life of former player Julian Bebbington
OLDHAM Rugby Union Club will be celebrating the life of former player Julian Bebbington on Saturday (May 21). The Manor Park is hosting a vets’…
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Officers ‘tackle’ 13-hour sports challenge for charity
A CHALLENGING fundraising marathon over 13 hours saw local police and rugby league legends come face-to-face to raise money for Mahdlo Youth Zone. Chief Inspector…
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Adventurer Steve seeks next extreme challenge
A PRIMARY school teacher who has trekked across the Sahara Desert and run nine marathons in nine days in glacial Iceland is on the hunt…
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