What's On in & Around Dobcross (The information on this page is also to be found on the back page of the latest edition of the Dobcross Diary. See the Home page to download it or sign up to receive the Diary by email)
Dobcross Ladies Group Rita’s Truffles – back by popular demand! New Members always welcome!. Holy Trinity Church Meeting Room 8pm
10th March, TUESDAY
Orphaned Orang-utans of Borneo by Dr Kath Edwards. Saddleworth Naturalists. New members always welcome! Brownhill Countryside Centre 7.30pm
13th March, SATURDAY
Coffee Morning Pop in for a chat and a warm drink. Home produce stalls. Everyone of ALL AGES welcome! Entrance 50p (including a cup of coffee). In aid of the Elderberries. Church room, Holy Trinity Church 10.30-12.00
Andy Lee (Vocalist) The Shambles
14th March, SUNDAY
Mothering Sunday Mums get breakfast in bed. (No washing up!)
15th March, MONDAY
Saddleworth Film Society‘In The Loop’. Millgate Arts Centre, Delph. 8pm
19th March, FRIDAY
JAZZ at Dobcross Band Club with ELLA ROOKE in aid of CANCER RESEARCH Tickets £10 (including potato pie supper) from Dobcross Band Club
21st March, SUNDAY
Sunday Night Brass Up at Club - Lydgate Band 8pm ALL WELCOME!!! Come along and support our local band club.
24th March, WEDNESDAY
Dobcross Youth Band Recruitment Evening. Come along and find out about playing a brass instrument in a fun, friendly environment. Dobcross Band Club 6.30-7.30
Rhema Theatre Company present ‘EASTER TALES’ A unique blend of music, theatre, action & fun to tell the Easter story. Sandy Lane Community Church 4pm
Live Music - MorganThe Shambles
28th March, PALM SUNDAY
British Summer Time Begins
APRIL
1st April, MAUNDY THURSDAY
Saddleworth Morris Season Starts Traditional first dance. King William Pub, Greenfield 7.30pm
2nd April, GOOD FRIDAY
Saddleworth Morris Men’s Good Friday Tour of the Villages 11am (Delph); 12.30pm (Dobcross); 1.30pm (Diggle Hotel); 2.30 (Uppermill outside the Museum); 8pm (The Church Inn) & 9pm (The Cross Keys).
24th April, MONDAY
Another Famous Dobcross Dinner 4 course dinner, comedian Lea Roberts, Peter Young O.B.E. & Big Jim’s Disco. Tickets £30 from Dobcross Band Club Tel: 873741. Raising funds for Dobcross Whit Friday events. Email stephen.lenehan@yahoo.co.uk for info.
REGULAR EVENTS
DOBCROSS YOUTH BAND
New members are always welcome
Beginners & Training Band 6.15-7.15pm Tues & Fri; Youth Band 7.30-9.30pm Tues & Fri
MONDAYS
7pmDobcross Silver Band Adult Training Sessions at the Band Club. Come along!
7pmSaddleworth Bridge Club meets at Delph Methodist Hall. Bring a partner to play competitive bridge in a friendly atmosphere. Tel: 01706 842796.
TUESDAYS
10-12.30pmCanalsideQuilters. Saddleworth Museum, Uppermill For details, ring 0161 620 4597.
7.30pmSaddleworthWineSociety meets in Saddleworth School.
WEDNESDAYS
9.30-11.30am from 9th Sept: Tiddlywinks Parent & Toddler Group Sandy Ln Church.
8-10pmSaddleworthBadmintonClub Saddleworth School Sports Hall Experienced players and beginners welcome. Tel: 872664
THURSDAYS
7.15pmIndoor Bowling (from 1st November)at Dobcross Band Club
9.00pm Folk MusicNight at The Swan. Traditional folk. Come & join in or just listen!
FRIDAYS
10.15amBoom Ting!(not school hols) An introduction to music & rhythm for babies & small children (0-5) with musical instruments to play, songs to sing & games. £2.50 per session (small babies 50p) Tel: 874093 Saddleworth Museum, Uppermill
SUNDAYS
Mornings 3Dsfootballtraining for 4-9 year olds Tel: 877073