Dear Members and Friends, There are just three weeks to go before opening night for Jessica Swale’s Blue Stockings; the story of the first female students to attend Girton College Cambridge against a back drop of misogyny and ridicule. (Blood boiling as I think of it!) Of course now is the time when everyone involved is in a flurry of line learning, stage and large props building and painting,, small props collecting etc. etc. For […]
On March 18th, Saddleworth Concert Society (SCS) celebrated 50 years of concerts spanning across jazz, classical, folk and contemporary music genres. Formed by Roger Tanner and Ruth Gillespie in 1975, the society’s aim was to curate classical music concerts by professional musicians, contributing to the local cultural scene in Saddleworth. Throughout the years, concerts have been given by musicians and ensembles such as the Lindsay Quartet, the King’s Singers, the Brodsky Quartet, and Paul Lewis; […]
by Aimee Belmore Saddleworth Independent (original published by Saddleworth Independent 22/6/22) THE curtain is rising on a new season of theatre, drama, music, films and thrilling entertainment at the Millgate Arts Centre in Delph. A Season Preview evening unveiled what lies in store for audiences, and also marked the launch of the Millgate Golden Jubilee Celebrations. Saddleworth Players, which was launched in 1927, moved into the theatre 50 years ago after previously being based in […]
The Saddleworth Concerts Society is holding its Annual Fundraising Lunch at the White Hart, Lydgate on Sunday 27 February 2022. Entertainment will be by Olivia Tringham / alto & Christopher Pulleyn / accompanist Both soloists have been engaged courtesy of the Royal Northern College of Music Further information and booking details by phone from Brenda Roberts on 01457 875917.