IT HAS stood at the heart of its community for more than 50 years – now it is becoming a bigger part of it. And…
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Mossley school seeks stories from past pupils and staff
A MOSSLEY primary school is reaching out to former pupils and staff to help create a catalogue of stories building up its history. St George’s…
View More Mossley school seeks stories from past pupils and staffMossley’s claim to oldest chippy backed up by new research
NEW EVIDENCE has confirmed what many suspected – Mossley is home to the country’s oldest fish AND chip shop. Joseph Malin opened his fried fish…
View More Mossley’s claim to oldest chippy backed up by new researchMarshalls Walk smashes target
A WALK that recreated the desperate steps of a mother looking to get her sons recognised on Stalybridge’s war memorial has ‘smashed’ its fundraising target.…
View More Marshalls Walk smashes targetStep back to Edwardian times in Stamford Park
A HISTORICAL guided walk of Stamford Park has been developed in a project led by Community Champions working with the council. “Then and Now –…
View More Step back to Edwardian times in Stamford ParkSam’s the man Dialect author brought to life with new talk
A WELL-KNOWN Tameside author and poet will be celebrated this month by local historian Rita Vaughan. Samuel Laycock is described as the “most celebrated local…
View More Sam’s the man Dialect author brought to life with new talkFifties Formula One star Tony Brooks hits 90
IT IS more than 60 years since Dukinfield-raised Tony Brooks, reportedly the best driver never to win the Formula One title, last took the chequered…
View More Fifties Formula One star Tony Brooks hits 90Keeping you in the loop!
THERE are many people walking, cycling or riding who will be unaware of the origins of the linear footpath that runs through Uppermill to Greenfield…
View More Keeping you in the loop!Priory Tennis Club Centenary: Gordon’s serve and service during 64-year association
GORDON Whitbread was a member at Priory Tennis Club for a remarkable 63 years until his death four years ago aged 95. The former pilot,…
View More Priory Tennis Club Centenary: Gordon’s serve and service during 64-year associationPriory Tennis Club Centenary: Change of racquet sports for Tony and Pat
FOR Tony and Pat Jenkins joining Priory Tennis Club in 1984 marked a change of racquet sports. Until then the couple became members along with…
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