The cost is £5.00 per person which includes return executive coaching to and from the Echo arena (note approximate walking distance to Liverpool One is 15 minutes, Albert Dock attractions closer by). Please see website: www.liverpool-360.co.uk for more information on what the city has to offer.

The 1.6 acre site for the project extends approximately 40 feet into the field behind the family’s home and across towards the garden centre (and down the slope to the road) and the northern boundary is to be wire fenced and hedged. The  public’s right of way along the footpath from the Church down to Brookdale cobbled lane will be maintained.

Police have recovered a number of firearms following an armed robbery of a pharmacy in Delph. Shortly after 3.35pm on Monday 16 January 2012, police were called to the Co-operative Pharmacy on King Street, Delph to reports of an armed robbery. A man had walked into the pharmacy and demanded prescription drugs. As he did not have a prescription the pharmacy manager refused. The offender then produced a high powered air rifle and demanded the drugs. He left the shop and was followed by a member of the public. The gun man shot at him twice and went into a house close by. The member of the public was not hurt.

Specially trained firearms officers went to the address on Grains Road, Delph and a 31-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of robbery. He remains in police custody.

Police searched the address where they recovered a number of weapons, including three firearms and a machete.Following the arrest local residents reported a strong smell of chemicals in the area. A search of a nearby garage was conducted and as a precautionary measure six houses were evacuated. Nothing of concern was found and resident safely returned home. Inquiries are ongoing and police are continuing to search the surrounding area.

Detective Chief Inspector Phil Reade, said, “I want to reassure the public that this is being treated as an isolated incident. Crimes of this nature are extremely rare. “Specialist officers responded quickly to initial calls of this robbery and a man was arrested shortly afterwards. Further inquiries led us to carry out a search at an address, which meant a small number of residents had to be temporarily relocated. However once we had made sure the area was safe, these people were allowed to return only a few hours later. “I want to thank the community for their cooperation over the last 24 hours. Extra patrols are in place to provide reassurance to the community.”

Kind regards,

Inspector Danny Milovanovic
Saddleworth and Lees NPU
Telephone 0161 856 8993

The judging of the Saddleworth Illuminations competition took place in December. Cllr Patricia Lord, Chair of the organizing committee 'I am yet again amazed at the continual increase in the number of people putting up illumined displays and the ever increasing standard of them. As ever it was difficult to find a winner from all the houses and shops we visited, starting at 4.30pm and not completing the judging at the Civic Hall until 11.00pm. My thanks go to the Parish Council Chairman, Councillor Bill Cullen and the councillors who braved the cold and rainy weather to visit properties from as far apart as Greenfield and Denshaw.'  

BEST ILLUMINATED SHOP WINDOW

Winner NK. Hair Studios, High Street, Uppermill

Second Prize Millgate Hair Studio, Millgate, Delph

Highly Commended All Wrapped Up, High Street, Uppermill

 BEST DECORATED SHOP WINDOW

Winner New to You, High Street, Uppermill

Second Prize Delph Post Office, King Street, Delph

Highly Commended Buckley No. 2, New Street, Uppermill

 BEST ILLUMINATED LARGE RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY

Winner Mr & Mrs Powell, Annisfield Avenue, Greenfield

Second Prize Mr & Mrs Robinson, Church Road, Uppermill

Highly Commended Mr & Mrs Kershaw, Thornley Park Rd, Grotton

 BEST ILLUMINATED MEDIUM RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY

Winner Mr & Mrs Hall, Claytons Close, Springhead

Second Prize Mr & Mrs Percival, Claytons Close, Springhead

Highly Commended Mr Kershaw & Ms Williams, The Paddock,Greenfield

 BEST ILLUMINATED SMALL RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY

Winner Mr Kershaw & Ms Whalley, Lowerfields, Dobcross

Second Prize Mr & Mrs Morris, The Square, Dobcross

Highly Commended Mr Newbold & Mr Powis, Woods Lane, Dobcross

COMMUNITY PRIZE

Winner Claytons Close, Springhead.

The results of “Dobcross in Lights” were announced at the Band Club last night. There had been several hours of “heated” debate by the three judges and there were many properties that deserved a mention. In the end it was decided to award three runner-up certificates this year.

 Highly Commended were:-

Dave Morris, Saddleworth Bank

Mike & Tim, 4 Woods Lane

45 Nudger Green

And the overall winner was once again Gary Kershaw, 5 Lower Fields.

For any villagers with young children this display is worth a visit. You can see some of the rear garden lights from the bottom of Nicker Brow.

 http://www.itv.com/granada/wheres-fred25644/ WATCH IT HERE!

A record number of teams (25) packed the Band Club out and a good time was had by all. If you missed it, you can play the picture round here. (Contact the Dobcross Diary for answers dobcrossdiary@dobx.net) Dobcross Diary Grand Christmas Quiz Picture Round 2011

Our thanks go to everyone who helped put on this event and who donated prizes  - especially Albion Farm Shop, The Old Toll House (Cottage Plants and Produce) of Platt lne Dobcross and All Wrapped Up of Uppermill.

Profits from the evening went to the marvellous Dobcross adult brass band learner group, the Dobcross Brass Monkeys.

Photo by Michael Powis

Saddleworth Community Hydro Launch Invite 

INVITATION

You are warmly invited to the Launch of Saddleworth Community Hydro

at

SADDLEWORTH CIVIC HALL

on

Thursday 15 December 2011 at 7pm

Chris Davies MEP will formally launch the share offer and the Directors of Saddleworth Community Hydro Ltd will explain more about the proposed community-owned hydroelectric scheme. Exhibition boards and video footage will demonstrate how the technology works and show existing successful community-owned hydro schemes.

Saddleworth Community Hydro Ltd offers individuals, local businesses and social investors the chance to become members of a high head hydro electricity scheme. A prospectus can be downloaded after the launch at www.h2ope.co.uk.

Shares cost £1 with a minimum investment of £250 and a maximum of £20K. Surplus monies will be used to fund local environmental and educational projects.

Becoming a share-holding member is a unique way to demonstrate your committment to a local, sustainable, environmental project.

Refreshments will be available from 6.30pm

RSVP to Bill Edwards on 01457 871 598 or email bill.edwards1@btinternet.com

Saddleworth Community Hydro Ltd is supported by Defra and Water Power Enterprises (h2ope)

Mike Buckley

mikebuckley@saddleworth.net

Grand Christmas Quiz 2011 PRIZES

 Tickets are limited so for further information or to book please contact Kelly on 879123 or 07951 084515 by the 10^th December 2011.

 “Enter a world where heroes and hearts prevail. Join Ariel and Prince Eric as he breaks the spell to reclaim his true love. See Prince Philip defeat a fire-breathing dragon as he rescue’s Sleeping beauty’s Aurora. Discover a whole new world with Jasmine and Aladdin and watch the dreams of Cinderella, Belle, Snow White and Tiana come true. There’s even a special appearance by Disney’s newest princess, Rapunzel”.