The Dobcross Diary was started in 1999 by the Dobcross Village Community (DVC).

It exists to promote and support local clubs, societies, services and facilities and prides itself on being community-led rather than advert driven.

A team of dedicated volunteers deliver paper copies in all weathers to EVERY home in Dobcross (around 900) FREE OF CHARGE.

It is compiled on an entirely voluntary basis.

Production costs are met by kind donations from the villagers and sponsors, with a few (limited) advertising opportunites.

Please contact me if you have any queries.

 Michael (Editor) dobcrossdiary@dobx.net  

ON SALE NOW!

£6 each or TWO for £10

Twelve beautiful photographs of Dobcross chosen by the community. Proceeds go to village community groups and projects. Available direct from the DOBCROSS DIARY. Free delivery in Saddleworth. Postage to other areas possible. Please email dobcrossdiary@dobx.net  for more information or click on the CALENDAR tab above.

Keep snapping for the 2013 calendar photograph competition. Entries are welcome from anyone. No entry fee. No limit on the number of entries.

Available from The Swan, Dobcross -, Dobcross Band Club, Dobcross Post Office, Brownhill Visitor Centre, Saddleworth Museum or direct from Tim on 07515 392462 for free delivery in Saddleworth.

To see a clip of the Cottontown Chorus performing a rousing finale at the EVENING OF CHAMPIONS concert at Holy Trinity Church, Dobcross, click on the picture above. (Filmed by w.pearson728@btinternet.com )

DIARY DATES 2012

 Sunday 29th January

Taste and See Lunch 12-3 Open House at 37 Wool Rd. Call Simon/Jill on 878711 for more information!

 28 January - 5th February

SADDLEWORTH PLAYERS PRESENT ‘NEVILLE’S ISLAND’ by Tim Firth. A hilarious exercise in male bonding. Booking 01457 874644 Millgate Arts Centre, Delph

Wednesday 8th February

SADDLEWORTH NATURALISTS: "The Red Grouse". A talk by Derek Yalden. Brownhill Visitors Centre, Dobcross 7.30pm

Thursday 16th February

FELICITY ASTON: EXPLORER, SPEAKER, AUTHOR. Felicity Aston is a freelance travel writer and adventurer who has spent the last ten years seeking out irresistible challenges and captivating stories in some of the world’s wildest and most extraordinary places. Could you ski to the South Pole? That was the challenge that British adventurer Felicity Aston put to women from around the Commonwealth. She then set out to create the most international all female expedition ever to ski to the South Pole. She is currently in the Antarctic undertaking her first solo expedition, which will see her become the first solo woman in the world to ever cross the Antarctic! To hear about this adventure and her other expeditions why not come along? Everyone welcome. Tickets cost £4.00 for Saddleworth W.I. members/ £5.00 for guests, including a pie and peas supper.Tickets are available at Saddleworth WI meetings or by contacting Jen Whitworth on 07967 006362.

Saturday 12th May

A NIGHT AT THE OPERA DINNER with sesational singing star Victor Michael, plus Master of Ceremonies Peter Young, plus Jim's disco. Ticket includes sumptuous four course dinner. £30 per person. Book your places by phoning Peter Young 07875 661976. (Fundraising for the Big Jubilee Lunch in Dobcross Village)

Friday 1st June 2012

WHIT FRIDAY

Saturday 2nd June 2012

CANCELLED: SADDLEWORTH BEER WALK

Sunday 3rd June2012

BIG JUBILEE LUNCH

TAME DUCK RACE

 Monday 4th June 2012 BANK HOLIDAY

Tuesday 5th June 2012 QUEEN'S DIAMOND JUBLIEE BANK HOLIDAY