Food fest

THE Saddleworth Food and Drink Festival 2015 is tomorrow and on Sunday at Uppermill Civic Hall from 11am-4pm. Entry is free.


DENSHAW Village Cinema is staging a new version of Thomas Hardy’s Wessex romance “Far from the Madding Crowd” tomorrow at 6 and 8.15pm. To book call 01457 870348 or email denshawvillagecinema@gmail.com


Uppermill Stage Society’s latest play “Ladies’ Day” is being staged at Ebenezer Church, Uppermill from Wednesday, October 14-17. Tickets are available from Turners Dry Cleaners, Uppermill, Uppermill Post Office or by phoning 01457873448.


ENJOY an illustrated talk on Broxmouth Hillfort and the enclosures of South-East Scotland on Thursday, October 15 organised by Friends of Castleshaw Roman Forts. The talk by Rachael Reader starts at 7.30pm at Uppermill Civic Hall.


ENJOY an evening with football legends Joe Royle and Les Chapman on Thursday, October 15 at Dobcross Band and Social Club. The event, which is in aid of Little Acorns Pre School, Dobcross, will start at 7.30pm. Tickets from the club or phone Eva on 07960 009 932, or email evageralis@gmail. com



a presentation given by Neil Barrow entitled “Saddleworth Surnames DNA Project: An Update” will follow Saddleworth Historical Society’s annual general meeting on Wednesday, October 14 at 7.30pm at the Civic Hall in Uppermill. New members welcome.