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Crowds of people gathered outside the former Providence Church in Middleton to hear lone piper Colin Murphy play a traditional Scottish lament on Sunday 11 November.
Date Published 16/11/2018
My week in parliament was dominated by the 100th anniversary of the First World War (as I’m sure it was for many of us across the country) to mark our respect for those who lost...
Date Published 14/11/2018
Like thousands of towns, villages and neighbourhoods across the country and the world, Littleborough Rugby Club joined their local community to commemorate Remembrance Sunday.
Date Published 13/11/2018
On Sunday 11 November, Whitworth residents’ young and old gathered to remember those lost and injured during times of conflict.
Members of Hollingworth Lake Rowing Club held a two-minute silence to honour the memory of the eight club members who lost their lives fighting in the Great War.
Date Published 12/11/2018
Wardle Remembrance Sunday 11 November started with a parade from the village of Wardle to Wardle War Memorial, led by Wardle Academy Brass Band.
Date Published 11/11/2018
Thousands of people turned out to pay their respects at the Remembrance Sunday service at Rochdale Cenotaph on 11 November, honouring those who died serving their country.
Thousands of people paid their respects to those who died serving their country at the Remembrance Sunday service in the Memorial Gardens in Heywood this morning (11 November).
Middleton Remembrance Sunday parade on Sunday 11 November set off from Long Street to the Middleton Garden of Remembrance led by Middleton Band with the crew of HMS...
Hundreds of people gathered to pay their respects at Castleton’s new war memorial on Sunday (11 November), the very first in the village at the tribute.
Hundreds of people gathered to pay their respects at Norden’s war memorial on Sunday (11 November).
Crowds gathered in Littleborough on Sunday (11 November) to pay their respects at the Remembrance Sunday service, honouring those who died serving their country.
With the centenary of World War One approaching on Sunday 11 November, numerous schools, groups and organisations have created their own memorial displays in honour of those who...
Date Published 10/11/2018
People travelling this Sunday 11 November are advised to plan ahead as Greater Manchester remembers those who have died in the line of duty.
Date Published 09/11/2018
At 6.00am on Remembrance Sunday 2018, a single piper will stand outside the former Providence Church, Middleton’s Market Place and play the traditional Scottish lament played at...
For Remembrance weekend, which this year commemorates the 100th anniversary of the end of the First World War, Northern is offering free rail travel on any service to armed forces...
Date Published 07/11/2018
Three students from Rochdale Training’s Fabrication and Welding workshop have hand-crafted a steel and brass poppy to commemorate Remembrance Sunday.
Date Published 06/11/2018
How was Armistice Day celebrated locally when the First World War ended exactly 100 years ago? This was an article written by the Rev G R Oakley, who was then-vicar of St...
Date Published 05/11/2018
Residents across the borough will pay their respects to those who have made sacrifices in defence of the country at this Sunday’s Remembrance Day Services. Commemorations will be...
First Manchester is honouring the armed forces community by offering free bus travel for serving troops, veterans and cadets on Sunday 11 November.
Date Published 04/11/2018
Members of the Armed Forces will be able to travel for free on Metrolink out-of-uniform after Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) reaffirmed its Armed Forces Covenant.
Date Published 02/11/2018
It’s a moving tribute to those who laid down their lives for freedom – and this year, North of England bus firm Rosso is going the extra mile to ensure their courage is
Date Published 29/10/2018
Area: Rochdale - Remembrance Day memorial service and parade, temporary closure of: Yorkshire Street - from its junction with John Street to its junction with South Parade.
Date Published 25/10/2018
Christ Church, Healey is commemorating the end of WW1 with a number of special services and bellringing.
Date Published 24/10/2018
Whitworth Town Council is playing its part in ‘Battle’s Over’, an international commemoration marking 100 years since the guns fell silent at the end of World War One and holding...
Date Published 23/10/2018
Residents across the borough will have the chance to pay their respects to those who have made sacrifices in defence of the country at this year’s Remembrance Day Services.
Date Published 17/10/2018
Area: Rochdale: Restriction and location: Norden Remembrance Day memorial service - temporary closure of Woodhouse Lane, from its junction with Shawfield Lane for a distance of 45...
Holy Communion at Christ Church Healey will be at 10.00am on Sunday 21 October 2018 with The Rev. Andrew Howell, followed by refreshments in the Parish Hall.
Date Published 15/10/2018
Area: Pennines - Restriction and location: Littleborough Remembrance Sunday Service and Parade
Date Published 09/10/2018
The Harvest Festival & Holy Communion at Christ Church Healey will be at 10.00am on Sunday 14 October with The Rev. Andrew Howell, followed by refreshments and finger buffet in...
Date Published 08/10/2018