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To sign up, visit https://emmaus.org.uk/event/big-marathon-month-2025/ LEGO lovers are in for a blockbusting treat as Mossley’s annual event returns ‘Mossley Bricks’ attracts talented creators every year and showcases a fantastic collection of models It always shows just what can be done by adult Lego fans with what is normally considered a toy at Mossley Methodist Church – which organises the event along with the Mossley Cancer Committee Whether you’re a seasoned builder or just a curious visitor people of all ages can come to see the iconic bricks on display The event starts at 10.30am and runs until 4pm at the Chapel Street venue (postcode OL5 0XE) You can pay on the door – it’s £2.50 for an adult and £1 for children aged 5-16 Refreshments will also be available throughout the day All proceeds from the event will go towards supporting local cancer charities Two men were taken to hospital after a house fire in Bloxwich last night which destroyed a property and spread to neighbouring properties Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.comand on Freeview 262 or Freely 565 Residents spoke of their shock today after the fire, at a property in Shrewsbury Close on the Mossley Estate in Bloxwich which happened around 9.15pm on Monday night A number were evacuated after the blaze, which spread to neighbouring properties - Walsall Council housed some overnight and others took shelter in nearby St Thomas' Church Ten crews comprising over 60 firefighters fought the blaze last night - one remained on scene this morning (Tuesday) along with investigators The neighbour living next door to the house which caught fire said he was walking back to the property after taking his wife to work when the house 'exploded,' sending debris towards him He said: "It was very dramatic I saw two people running from the property but it has caused extensive damage to our property as well and Walsall Council were really good in arranging overnight accommodation I'm not sure what is going to happen now." the church warden at St Thomas' on the adjacent Cresswell Crescent said her and the team were cleaning on Monday night when they heard a 'massive bang' and came out to see a 'scene of devastation,' She said: "There was obviously a lot of people had come out of their homes and they were in shock Not to mention the people on the row of houses which were damaged "We kept the church door open for them and anyone who wanted to get a break or a cup of tea and didn't leave there until 2am I just hope everyone is safe and well and my heart goes out to all those affected." a fire crew remained on site with an investigation continuing along with police officers and staff from Walsall Council who are continuing to support residents A spokesman for West Midlands Police said: "We were called following a fire at an address in Shrewsbury Close "Two men were later found in Willenhall with burn injuries They were taken to hospital where they remain "We are working alongside fire service investigators to establish the cause of the blaze." A spokesman for West Midlands Ambulance Service said: "We were called at 9.28pm to Shrewsbury Close following reports of an explosion and sent an ambulance a MERIT trauma doctor with a critical care paramedic and the Trust’s Hazardous Area Response Team to the scene crews found one man who did not wish to be assessed and was discharged at the scene “We received a second call at 11.31pm to Lower Lichfield Street in Willenhall a MERIT trauma doctor with a critical care paramedic were sent to the scene crews found two men who had suffered burn injuries “The first had suffered critical injuries and following advanced trauma care from medics was conveyed under emergency conditions to Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham with MERIT travelling on board to continue treatment en route “Ambulance staff treated the second man for serious injuries before conveying him to the same hospital.” The Pitmen faced 13th placed Mossley at Keys Park knowing that a win would put them top of the league for at least 24 hours The game began at a fairly even pace with both sides snuffing out each other’s attacking intentions In the 22nd minute Mossley ‘keeper Finlay Madigan made a fine save from Jake Jervis who was having an industrious game in the number nine shirt There was a controversial moment a couple of minutes later when Hednesford’s Jack Bearne appeared to be caught in the face by the elbow of Sean Kgwakgwa The decisive moment in the half would come from Bearne when his twisting run into the box was halted by a foul and a penalty was duly awarded to the Pitmen captain for the day Dominic McHale stepped up to take the spot kick and dispatched the ball into the net low to Madigan’s left Just before the half time break a mix up at the back for the Pitmen nearly allowed Eric Yahaya in on goal but after some robust defending Chris Hussey was able to come away with the ball The Pitmen began the second half with a sense of urgency Dan Trickett-Smith shot over from McHale’s cross before McHale had a shout for a penalty waved away when his run into the box was ended by a Mossley defender The Pitmen controlled the game in the second half dominating possession and producing most of the attacking football that was on display The game was wrapped up in the 67th minute when player of the match Jervis scored with a great effort from the edge of the box to double the PItmen’s lead Substitute Nathan Blissett had a couple of late chances for the Pitmen first narrowly missing out to the keeper on reaching Hussey’s far post delivery and then hitting the side netting from Akheem Rose’s cross A professional performance from the PItmen took all three points and saw them take the top spot in the league table for 24 hours Become a member of our online community and get tickets to upcoming matches or sports events faster Website by Zephi Mossley must be very proud of their Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society They repeatedly produce top class shows and their latest production eleven-year-old Sylvie Hoyle in the title role this show is exciting and beautifully performed Sylvie sings sweetly when needed but can also play the sassy side of Annie when required must be a challenge for both of them but they never dropped out of character even though Mum must be very tempted to beam with pride throughout her performance Nick Ward and Molly Griffiths bring Rooster and Lily to life perfectly I loved their chemistry and totally believable portrayal of the opportunists who try to cash in on Annie when the character Warbucks offers a reward for finding her real parents showing the rich business owner change into the empathetic wannabe adoptive father I think I counted around sixteen orphans within the talented ensemble dancing and singing lifted the packed-out theatre every time they appeared on stage and the audience were grinning from ear to ear every time they bounced onto stage If you’re lucky enough to go and see this show It must have been quite an experience for the dog Maybe he’s got a professional career to look forward to I feel certain we’ll see Sylvie’s career soaring in the future Annie by MAODS is at Mossley’s George Lawton Hall until Saturday Tickets are available here: www.ticketsource.co.uk/mossleyaods creativity and community spirit is set to return in Mossley is a seasonal celebration which is free and suitable for all the family to join in The Vale – in Vale Mill off Micklehurst Road – will host a packed programme of live music outdoor activities and hands-on craft sessions the event – funded by the Paul Hamlyn Foundation – promises to be even bigger this year The day begins at 10am with a calming gong bath for ages 14 and up – a soothing hour-long sound therapy session (bring your own mat or blanket) visitors can also explore behind the scenes at Global Grooves’ Studio 2 where they’ll meet giant puppets including Ukrainian Carnival Queen Sofiya At 11am and 11.30am, stilt walking tasters with Full Stilt offer a thrilling challenge for those aged 12+ and at least 5ft tall. Places are free but must be booked on The Vale’s website in advance Children and families can enjoy a spring garden trail from 11.30am to 2pm with craft stations offering simple take-home makes like willow bird houses and wind spirals Everyone who completes the trail will receive a certificate and a chance to win a book prize the event picks up pace with a family open mic on a unique pedal-powered outdoor stage while others keep the energy flowing by pedalling little ones can flutter through the garden with Cabasa Carnival Arts or join a drumming and movement taster to find their carnival rhythm Indoor crafts from 10am to midday include mini puppet making ideal for young artists looking for something to take home The Vale’s regular Sunday Sessions transforms into a live music celebration running from 1pm to 5pm headlined by the internationally acclaimed Manchester International Roots Orchestra (MIRO) Their set blends Eastern European melodies South Asian Sufi chants and African gospel Other live acts include Mossley Ukulele Group (2pm to 2.30pm) and Purple Collective (3pm to 3.30pm) The bar opens at 1pm and stays open until 5.30pm Food options include Portuguese pastries from Maria Rita Patisserie 18th April Hednesford Town play Mossley AFC at Keys Park in their penultimate home game of the regular Northern Premier League West Division season The recent league meetings between the two teams have been very close affairs In the 2006/7 season it was goalless at Keys Park and 1-1 at Seel Park Ross Dyer scoring Hednesford’s goal while in 2023/4 Mossley won both games by the only goal and earlier this season it was another 1-0 home victory for the Lancastrians Dom McHale’s penalty at Kidsgrove last Saturday was his 18th goal of the season in all competitions and he is followed by Jack Bearne on 13 and Dan Trickett-Smith who has 12 Mossley’s leading scorer is midfielder Mason Fawns with 11 five of which are penalties while Obua Mugalula is close behind on 10 in all competitions while Eric Yahaya has nine Hednesford fans may recognise Joe Berks in the visitors’ squad after his short spell with the club at the end of last season when he made two starts and six substitute appearances Mossley manager David Fish who has been with the club since June 2020 will be stepping down at the end of the season after being in charge of 193 competitive games Hednesford go into Friday’s game knowing that a win will send them to the top of the table for at least 24 hours before current leaders Widnes play Nantwich Town on Saturday Hednesford are top of the current form table with 15 points from their last six games  and second in the league table with 75 points from 39 games and a goal difference of +38 while Mossley are in 14th place on current form with seven points from six games and 13th in the league table with 53 points from 39 matches 30 points have come from 20 home games – eight wins six draws and six defeats while 23 have come on their travels- six wins their heaviest defeat coming at Runcorn Linnets where they down 1-4 Hednesford manager Gavin Hurren said “ Mossley are a dangerous side and have shown throughout the season that they’re capable of beating anyone They underlined that again last week by taking a point off the league leaders” Apart from long term absentees Rob Stevenson and Jack Rose the home side should have a full squad to choose from although Akheem Rose will again undergo a late fitness test Kick off on Friday is at 3pm with gates opening at 12.30pm free for U10s but all under 16s must be accompanied by a paying adult Tickets can be bought via the Fanbase app or by cash/card at the appropriate turnstile Voting for Player of the Season and Young Player of the Season is taking place online this year please see the website or social media for details West Midlands Fire fighters are still on the scene of a fire which took hold at a house in Bloxwich last night (Monday)  Alarmed residents in Bloxwich in Walsall dialled 999 as a house in Shrewsbury Close Mossley caught fire at around 9.26pm- some were evacuated by emergency services and took shelter in a nearby church The fire was extinguished by 11pm but "extensively damaged" a a two storey mid-terraced house and spread to neighbouring properties One man was led to safety by fire fighters and was assessed by the ambulance service The number 31 bus was diverted from the scene but is now following its normal line of route West Midlands Fire Service (WMFS) said the blaze was extinguished by 11pm as fire fighters used breathing apparatus and hose reels to contain the blaze This morning they said a crew was still on sight and they are  investigating the cause of the blaze A statement from WMFS said: “Nine fire crews a hydraulic aerial platform and a drone were mobilised “Our first resources arrived within five minutes of being mobilised They were met with a challenging scene – a severe fire involving an extensively damaged two-storey The fire had also affected neighbouring properties “Several residents had got themselves to safety before we arrived and others were evacuated by emergency services as a precaution “Firefighters wore breathing apparatus and used hose reels and main jets to tackle the fire which had been extinguished by around 11pm as well as the council and utility companies “Our investigators will be working to establish the cause We would like to thank local people for their patience and understanding as we continue our work at the scene.” HUNDREDS of cannabis plants have been seized after a house in Mossley was raided by police Officers entered the property on Stockport Road on the morning of Sunday And they found as many as 250 plants growing the drug and that electricity powering it had been bypassed A strong smell of cannabis was also prevalent around the area And enquiries as to how the home found itself turned into a production centre and who is responsible are continuing A Greater Manchester Police spokesperson confirmed to The Correspondent: “A warrant was executed at an address on Stockport Road “Approximately 250 cannabis plants were recovered and electricity at the address was discovered to have been bypassed MOSSLEY will find itself at the centre of international action as the town’s promising young footballers go up against those from French twin town Five sides from Mossley Juniors will take on three from Olympique Hemois in a day-long tournament on Sunday Seel Park will host the small-sided matches that find out who will win in the first meeting of the sides in more than 20 years from close to Lille in the north of the country they are staying at the Boarshurst Centre in neighbouring Greenfield A welcoming ceremony will be held and pleasantries will be exchanged – then the Mossley International Youth Football Tournament begins Excitement is growing and it will be a trip down memory lane for James O’Donnell For he was part of the last Mossley side to face their friends from Hem And already talks of heading to France have been mentioned with the possibility of players from their German partners in Wiehl also joining in More than 30 football matches will take place – gates for which open at 10am – as the winner is decided while there will also be a family fun fair The rebirth of the Mossley-Hem football match is the next stage of the twinning agreement The purchase of two cotton mills by the firm Du Pont in the 1950s saved many jobs with a potential decline in the prosperity of the town and a rise in family hardship The manager of the company known locally as “the French Company” worked with the then town clerk to start twinning a party from Mossley goes to the remembrance ceremony in Hem where there are 14 British graves from both world wars will see the link bolstered even further with youngsters from the towns showing their skills poetry and projections is coming to a Mossley arts centre Beginning with three musicians arriving with their instruments to set up ‘Crow’ initially appears to take the form of a concert the mood shifts as the creative music by Seaming To is suddenly interrupted by acts of conjuring – more like Tommy Cooper than David Blaine the sound of crows and a mysterious egg always in sight the performance creates a strange and funny world that mixes deep ideas with the downright bizarre A genre-defying piece by outdoor performance company Avanti Display Crow – which features five performers and is recommended for ages 14+ – has been adapted for a rare indoor outing The 40-minute long piece was conceived by Bill Palmer and developed and performed by Bill alongside Chris Squire The words are by Lou Glanfield (IOU) and dramaturgy by Mark Long (People Show) The audio visual design is by Chris Squire (Impossible Arts) It has been commissioned by Without Walls and SIRF supported by public funding from Arts Council England commented: “Avanti Display have been one of the UK’s best-loved outdoor theatre companies since 1987 Their unique brand of surrealism never fails to engage amuse and rewire your brain from the outside in “Having programmed them over the years at festivals across the North West I can highly recommend spending some time in their chaotic company.” Tickets can be bought online at https://the-vale.co.uk/event/crow/ for a suggested minimum donation of £3 DAVID Fish believes he has laid the platform the manager’s final home match was the thrilling 2-2 draw with Tameside neighbours Stalybridge Celtic on Easter Monday Assistant Alex Craddock will step up following the Lilywhites’ final match of the season both in terms of players on the pitch and what the club does away from it “There’s a good platform now for the club to kick on with and Alex the man to take them forward,” said David “I think it was the right time for me to move out and I think Alex is the right appointment but I think there’ll be plenty of things that are different It’s important that Alex does put his stamp on it but I’m not going to offer it unsolicited we had by far the smallest budget in the league I’m not saying we’ve now got one of the biggest but we’ve certainly progressed because we’ve been able to grow things on and off the pitch “If you look at the sponsorship that we’re bringing in we’ve done pretty well at identifying young players and bringing them through I think we’ve got a bit of a reputation now if you’re a young player wanting to advance we are a club that you would come to because you get opportunities “We’ve seen half a dozen move into higher leagues probably four or five of them into full-time football “Mossley’s community stuff was already good I think we’ve continued that and the players have bought into that made us much more competitive on the pitch We are now recognised as a place for young players to come and progress Fish’s final home match had no shortage of drama as Mossley took a 2-0 lead through Eric Yahaya and Sean Kgwakgwa after Celtic claimed they scored in the early stages – only for it to be not given Courtney Meppen-Walters pulled one back on 85 minutes before Jack Irlam’s injury time penalty made it 2-2 only for Kgwakgwa’s overhead effort to be tipped by Celtic goalkeeper Charlie Monks and the ball to roll agonisingly wide And while he admits he is not likely to take another job in football management do not expect it to be the end of his involvement with the game You may also see him at a Mossley AFC game in future Fish added: “I think that’s it for management but I’ve already had a couple of offers of things in and around football “I’m probably not done with football forever but certainly done in the dugout “I’ve been offered some consultancy work to a chief exec at a club and other things like that They’re potentially of interest but I want six months off I need to charge the batteries first before I do anything “It’s hard to get away from the day job you’ve got difficult conversations with people There’s a lot more that people don’t see “But I’ll definitely be here occasionally I’ve already planned to do an away day “And you’ll probably see me around and about the place I’ve got a lot of friends around here so it’ll be nice to come down and see you from the other side of a fence PEOPLE in Mossley will go to the polls after a by-election for its Town Council was called Those living in Lancashire Ward will elect a new member on Thursday March 27 following the resignation of Councillor Bev Bennett in January Her departure marks the second vacancy in this seat recently following Sally Davies’ decision to step down shortly after her election in 2023 Cllr Bennett was co-opted on to the council as a replacement but her resignation has necessitated a by-election And because there has been sufficient interest a vote will be held rather than the new member being nominated and brought on to the panel The by-election is specific to the Lancashire Ward of Mossley Town Council and will involve approximately 2,500 eligible voters in the town eligible voters will receive a polling card by post no later than March 17 To confirm residency in the Mossley Parish Lancashire ward, residents can visit www.tameside.gov.uk/councillorsanddemocracy/elections/mossley-parish-election Nominations for candidates will open on February 21 and close at 4pm on Friday Individuals not yet registered to vote must do so before March 11 to participate in the by-election The deadline for applying for a postal vote is 5pm on March 12 while applications for proxy votes must be submitted by 5pm on March 19 Polling stations will be open from 7am to 10pm on March 27 For more details, visit: www.tameside.gov.uk/councillorsanddemocracy/elections/mossley-parish-election A GROUP of hardy walkers has given the fund for Mossley’s Whit Friday brass band contest a four-figure boost blustery wind to trek 12.4 miles from Mossley AFC’s Seel Park ground to Stalybridge Celtic’s Bower Fold the Tameside Stadium – home of Curzon Ashton – and Ashton United’s Hurts Cross before returning for the Lilywhites’ Northern Premier League West Division match against Bootle on Saturday And their efforts have given the traditional contest The contests remain on the calendar because of the time and effort put in by volunteers at each venue But each year they are at risk because of rising costs and lack of volunteers the event dubbed ‘the greatest free show on Earth’ also helps keep Mossley AFC at the heart of the community She said: “The contest takes a significant amount of cost things that we have to pay for up front before we actually kind of get people in the doors “It’s probably one of the only free events and it embeds the whole town It’s important to keep that community feel for individuals and families “Keeping the club in the heart of the community is also important because more and more we see match days Whit Friday is something that maybe also attracts a different demographic “There are people who’ve been coming to Whit Friday for decades and it means so much “We had some people over from Sandon House “So it is really important to keep those things going.” After setting off bright and breezy – the weather at the time gave them little option – at 8.30am where many of them jumped straight into their volunteer roles An initial online fundraising target of £750 was beaten with extra donations taking the grand total past the £1,000 mark While out on their route – which was initially planned t take in Hyde United and Droylsden too – the group trekked along canal towpaths and other routes while decked out in Mossley kit and showing off flags They also took cash donations and gave match tickets to anyone who contributed And there was no putting their feet up when they got back as Nicky added: “I planned the route and would have liked to incorporate all of the clubs “One of the group was match day secretary for the Bootle game one other was carrying out her roles and I did whatever I was asked!” You are Here: Home » News » Main News » 800 cannabis plants seized following raid Greater Manchester Police officers in Mossley discovered a cannabis farm containing approximately 800 plants following a raid The neighbourhood team conducted the warrant shortly after 7am last Sunday morning (April 13) The illicit goods were all subsequently seized electricity at the address was discovered to have been bypassed – with sparks seen coming off them as they were moved and made safe Enquiries are currently ongoing as part of the investigation into the discovery said: “Cracking down on drugs supply across our district is a key aim of our local neighbourhood teams and we are committed to removing these illicit products off our streets and punishing those responsible “This was a great find for the local team and I know that there will be plenty more positive results in the coming weeks and months “A lot of our work is dependent on the intelligence we get from our communities and I would urge anyone with any relevant information to get in touch with us.” You can contact police via 101 or: gmp.police.uk You can also contact the independent charity Crimestoppers © Oldham Chronicle - all rights reserved A DETERMINED group of volunteers are looking for like-minded folk in the community to roll up their sleeves and help give Mossley a big spring clean The ‘Massive Mossley Makeover’ has been organised by Mossley Litter Bugs to help make the town sparkle The group organise community picks most weeks all year round mostly in Mossley but occasionally on tour to grotspots at the request of members They are an entirely voluntary group but receive funding from Mossley Town Council local charities and businesses to ensure a supply of litter pickers and bags The Litter Bugs would like to get as many residents as possible involved in the initiative between Saturday The group describe it as “a week of people-powered action to give our town a big Spring Clean” and need people to pitch in to do their bit They have suggested some 20 minute ideas where residents can easily join in – by litter picking outside their house or on the way to the shop; pledging to keep in front of their business clean; cleaning a nearby road sign; or removing old cable ties from a stretch of railing residents can also join an organised blitz by picking with the Mossley Litter Bugs; organising a school litter pick or picking with their own community group Equipment and advice can be provided by the group To get involved, you can get in touch with Mossley Litter Bugs via the group’s Facebook page or by sending a message to 07823 322726 A CONTROVERSIAL plan to build houses on land near arguably Mossley’s busiest junction has been approved – despite 47 objections a fatal collision down the road and a plea for ‘common sense.’ And opponents believe erecting seven properties on Stamford Road will cause two years of chaos finally secured planning permission for its scheme at a meeting of Tameside Council’s Speaker’s Panel (Planning) committee on Wednesday But the decision still rankles with those against it chair of Mossley Town Council Frank Travis and residents the September 18 collision between a minibus and a car after which Jean Glue highways chiefs (LHA) believe the location on Stamford Road was far enough away from both the site and the access point at Birberry Court where materials will be delivered before being taken to the site A report also stated: “Accident data over a five-year period ending December 31 2023 indicated two slight injury incidents in close proximity to the site “Both occurred at the signalised junction immediately west of the site One related to a pedestrian hit by a vehicle travelling south-westbound with the lights on green for general traffic and one related to a south-westbound vehicle running a red light at the junction “A recent fatal incident occurred on September 18 This does not yet appear in the available accident data for the Greater Manchester area due to its fact that there is a lead in time in the data being formally published for review “It is understood the incident occurred outside 46 is sited approximately 245 metres south-east from the development site and approximately 140 metres south-east from the junction of Birberry Court “Having reviewed the available accident data and including the more recent fatal incident the LHA considers that no trends or specific engineering issues have been identified in relation to the existing junctions “It is concluded that the local highway network in the vicinity of the site does not have an unduly poor safety record.” Cllr Homer told of the ‘risk’ he believes the development will cause He told the meeting: “What isn’t 245 metres away from the collision site is Birberry Court where the developers are planning on offloading their equipment and is on a sharp bend we highlighted as a risk “When the entrance to Birberry Court comes into view ‘There is not going to be an increased risk to the safety of the residents who live on Stamford Road.’ Is this an increased risk to the people living there and driving on the road do the benefits really outweigh the increased risk Can member of the panel honestly look residents in the eye and say this isn’t going to be a risk to themselves or their children walking to school?” Parish Councillor Travis added: “The consistent angle here is about making a common sense judgment “What we’ve got here is an excavation programme of about 2,000 cubic metres of soil that’s about 2,000 tonnes to come out of this site – that’s chaos to start with.” Other reasons for objecting included causing long term disruption to the local economy and residents a belief Mossley does not have sufficient infrastructure for further developments and the pressure it would put on local services such as doctors It was also claimed excavation would cause a risk of landslides and elevated flooding or subsidence issues to neighbouring properties After reducing the number of homes from nine a parking area will now be included alongside the row And an agreed construction environmental management plan which includes materials being taken to Birberry Court and larger deliveries only being made on Saturday mornings meant no objections from statutory consultees Council officers pointed out there are ways of enforcing rules if it causes large-scale disruption The panel narrowly approved the application Susan Quinn and Jackie Lane voting against while Cllr Doreen Dickinson pointed out: “I can’t find any planning reason to refuse.” A CANNABIS farm discovered at a Mossley home is far bigger than was first thought The Correspondent initially reported about 250 plants were thought to have been uncovered at a property n Stockport Road Now Greater Manchester Police has revealed about 800 were in fact seized Officers from the force’s neighbourhood team conducted the warrant shortly after 7am on Sunda What they found was a huge operation growing the drug electricity at the address was discovered to have been bypassed – with sparks seen coming off items as they were moved and made safe said: “Cracking down on drugs supply across our district is a key aim of our local neighbourhood teams “This was a great find for the local team and I know that there will be plenty more positive results in the coming weeks and months “A lot of our work is dependent on the intelligence we get from our communities and I would urge anyone with any relevant information to get in touch with us.” You can contact police via 101 or gmp.police.uk Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue are at the scene of a fire in Mossley The incident is at the former Plevins site on Cheshire Street Crews are in place here and on Crown Hill – a cordon is in place Crew are still trying to gain access to the yard from this side – there is a large Plevins wagon in the entrance – places here last year to prevent trespassers gaining access to the site Crews at the scene have told us it’s a fairly large fire and the air is thick with strong smelling smoke Fire officers are wearing breathing apparatus save money and fall back in love with your stuff again A Mossley arts centre will be transformed into a local repair shop as part of Greater Manchester’s Repair Week Anyone who is in need of some support to mend damaged items lying around the house can come along to The Vale on both Wednesday The free-to-attend sessions will see experts from the centre teach skills and lend the tools required to tackle essential repairs – but won’t be able to help with faulty electrical items Repair Week runs from March 3 to 9 in Greater Manchester and is the only annual upcycling and recycling event outside of London The repair sessions are taking place as part of The Vale’s regular Wednesday Welcome drop-in – which offers a free hot drink a friendly chat and an optional craft-based activity said: “According to Recycle for Greater Manchester last year Greater Manchester chucked out an estimated £417 million worth of repairable items “That’s an astonishing figure and we are appealing to everyone to do their bit and have a go at making do and mending rather than condemning old or damaged items to landfill “Our Repair sessions are also lots of fun and a great opportunity to meet new people A SADDLEWORTH football club will continue to play its first team matches down the road at Mossley AFC Uppermill FC has made Seel Park its home for Manchester League games this season ahead of a possible future application to join the North West Counties League And after the first season was hailed a success the agreement will continue for the 2025/26 campaign said: “Our first season at Seel Park has gone very well and continuing the relationship into season 25/26 can only be for the long-term benefit of the club.” Up to 300 fans have attended Uppermill FC’s matches at Seel Park this season, with the relationship working both ways The Saddleworth side is learning what goes into running a club in the football pyramid while players the Lilywhites have an eye on but who are not quite at the level of Northern Premier League West Division and can be developed can turn out for Uppermill FC development team and under-18s games will still be at Churchill Playing Fields in Greenfield said: “We are delighted that Uppermill FC wish to extend their stay at Seel Park “This is a strong and productive relationship between our two clubs.” A MOSSLEY mill described as an ‘absolute eyesore’ will be demolished after approval was given by planning chiefs which is not the one standing on Manchester Road opposite the town’s railway station – will now come down Millson Group made an application for prior approval of the proposed demolition of the building on Queen Street an outline application to develop the wider area by demolishing Britannia Mill and erecting of approximately 750 square metres of retail floor space and approximately 62 apartments was approved Now Tameside Council has said it will not raise any objections And comments received from the public indicate it will not necessarily be missed although requests were made to ensure access to machinery does not come from Two Mills Lane One resident wrote: “This building is an absolute eyesore It’s full of graffiti and attracts anti-social behaviour The sooner the mill is demolished the better.” Mossley Town Council said it had no objection in principle but is concerned about the potential loss of car parking facilities for the adjacent Emmaus premises And the demolition of the mill and the subsequent construction work surrounding the Britannia Mill itself will result in a significant amount of heavy construction plant According to the authority: “This will be detrimental to the residential amenity of local residents by reason of noise and disturbance together with restrictions on access for both local residents and visitors to Emmaus.” It also raised concerns that unrestricted access by heavy vehicles may ‘inevitably damage the cobblestone surface of Queen Street.’ Neighbouring Britannia Mill was originally built in 1851 by John Mayall as a cotton mill and was occupied by English Braids a rope manufacturer until 2007 the complex of Britannia New Mill and Britannia Mill has been vacant Despite saying it would not raise any objections Tameside Council has recommended that during demolition no work should take place before 7.30am or after 6pm from Monday to Friday or before 8am and after 1pm on Saturday It also wants no work to take place on Sundays and Bank Holidays to ‘protect the amenities of occupants of nearby properties and dwelling houses.’ AN UNUSED changing room complex at a Mossley playing fields is to be demolished and replaced with a community café The dilapidated facility at Egmont Street will come down after a scheme by Stalybridge-based Works4U was approved Initially, it was hoping to refurbish the current structure and turn it into a café it is believed surveys have deemed it must come down Now an entirely new structure – a café/bar and function room – will be put in its place after Tameside Council gave it the go ahead Egmont Street’s changing rooms have stood empty for some time and were boarded up by Tameside Council following vandalism and for safety reasons It adopted an asset transfer policy and listed them for disposal including a local youth football organisation a new company from Hyde specialising in film making but with community outreach ambitions and a building company the new pavilion will be open from 7am until 11pm and employ three staff members Talks over what could become of the Egmont Street changing rooms excited Councillor Stephen Homer who believes it can prove a huge addition to the area He said previously: “If this is done right People would flock from all over the place to go there “If you can make that avenue for people to go to Works4U will see a massive return on their investment “And it would be brilliant for the town as well It’ll bring more people to Mossley and would open that space up to so much more.” Works4U collaborated with Mossley Town Council to gather ideas from locals on what they wanted to see the educational organisation wants to provide training in hospitality skills a place for the community and park users to enjoy and potentially to bring more local jobs One comment was received during a consultation fears a decking area may attract anti-social behaviour and how having a food facility close to a river may attract vermin And Tameside Council officers conceded when setting the opening times: “The introduction of this kind of café/bar and function room use will therefore potentially create associated noise and disturbance at times not associated with the current use “This is particularly the case late in the evening It is essential therefore that these properties should be protected in terms of their residential amenity “It should also be acknowledged however that the proposed building will be used for purposes ancillary to that of the recreation use “The daily opening times of 07:00 to 23:00 hours Monday to Sunday and Bank Holidays are considered to be acceptable in this location.” Works4U was also told no hot food preparation equipment can be brought into use unless and until a scheme for the effective deodorising and degreasing and dispersal of emissions has been agreed No development above ground level can commence either until details of a scheme to soundproof the building has been approved Works4U said: “We seek to enhance the lives of all learners by helping them to raise their self-esteem build their confidence and achieve their full potential in terms of education and vocational training LOOKING for something fun and free to do this Easter holiday Head over to Mossley Heritage Centre for a fascinating trip into the town’s past the Centre offers a chance to discover what life was like in Mossley in the “olden days.” It’s a great way to entertain curious minds and ignite an interest in local history why not take advantage of the spring sunshine and follow one of Mossley’s scenic Heritage Trails Mossley Heritage Centre is free to visit and open Wednesday to Friday from 2pm–4pm A great team of volunteer walkers have raised much needed funds to support the Mossley Whit Friday Contest The Mossley Whit Friday contest has been given significant financial boost thanks to a group of walkers It has been reported on the regional 'The Correspondent' news website that a 10 strong group raised a four-figure sum after braving the weather conditions to trek 12.4 miles from Mossley AFC's ground to Stalybridge Celtic's Tameside Stadium before returning for the Northern Premier League West Division match against Bootle on the weekend The Mossley Contest is one of the traditional Whit Friday venues that attract bands from across the world for the unique occasion but like others has been threatened by increased costs and lack of volunteers told the website: "To keep the concerts going It's probably one of the only free events and it embeds the whole town It's important to keep that community feel for individuals and families." It's probably one of the only free events and it embeds the whole town. It's important to keep that community feel for individuals and familiesNicky IqbalDenis Wick The initial target of raising £750 was surpassed and the walkers have now managed to raise over £1,000 https://www.tamesidecorrespondent.co.uk/2025/04/05/walkers-give-mossleys-whit-friday-band-contest-a-four-figure-boost/ Image used with direct permission of the publication TAGS: Mossley 4barsrest continues to be a proudly independent voice There are no paywalls to overcome to be able to enjoy what we do to keep our journalism at the heart of the brass banding world Support us with a one-off donation or subscribe from just £2.50 per month May 6 • The British Open Spring Festival will be held in Birmingham in 2026 May 6 • The incredible live sounds of Mike Lovatt's 'Brass Pack' can now be enjoyed following the release of their new album May 6 • The music making will go on long into the night in Stavanger on Friday with a special Midnight Brass treat from Manger Musikklag May 6 • Whitworth Vale & Healey capture the essence of victory as there are also wins for Delph Dobcross Silver and St John's Mossley in Buxton Saturday 10 May • Winter Gardens Complex May 6 • Midlands Area Champions IBB have an opening for an experienced percussionist Ambitious and enjoying a varied concert/contest program we are looking forward to the third section finals 2025 May 6 • Midlands Area Champions IBB have an opening for a full-time Bass player (position negotiable) Ambitious and enjoying a varied concert/contest program IBB are looking forward to the third section finals 2025 Rehearsals Mon/Thu in Coalville near M1 J22 May 5 • Ocean Brass are inviting applications for our Principal Cornet position as we prepare for an exciting schedule of concerts and contests in the second section through 2025 and beyond MOSSLEY’S recognition as one of the best places to live in Britain has been described as a sign of what the town in known for Ask many people who live there about being placed in the Sunday Times’ list and the reaction is likely to be But it is now official after it was named as one of seven of the north west’s regional winners in the list of 72 around the nation Those behind the ranking praised what Mossley has in terms of its people The Sunday Times wrote: “Pleasantly out on a limb good schools plus fast direct trains to Manchester Piccadilly – with a dash of non-conformist creativity thrown into the mix restaurants and an incredible number of pubs – at least 13 at the last count – spread between two high streets “Add to that the Vale — where carnival artists learn their trade at the Arts Council-funded Northern Carnival Centre for Excellence — along with theatre music and art-house cinema and there’s something for everyone here doing well in the Northern Premier League West Division at Seel Park white rose for Yorkshire and sheaf of corn for Cheshire on its badge showing Mossley’s historic association with all three counties selling everything from tap washers to wellies while Mossley Organic and Fine Foods is equally well-stocked more than 60 organic wines and at least 50 organic beers “Emmaus Mossley is a charity shop with a difference Upcycling and restoring furniture and other items to sell in its on-site “Secondhand Superstore” which holds creative classes and fundraising events to which all are welcome Cllr Tafheen Sharif also believes more is likely to come as she said: “Mossley is our hidden gem in Tameside full of special people and a vibrant community with warmth and spirit “What makes Mossley so special is our strong sense of community the stunning natural beauty that surrounds us and the perfect balance of accessibility to both Manchester and the countryside “We have seen young families moving into the town bringing with them a fresh energy and innovation of new small businesses and sense of belonging that Mossley is known for “With this mix of new energy and established community values we are well-positioned for continued growth “I will continue to be an advocate for this growth ensuring that Mossley remains a thriving and inclusive community for years to come.” Mossley’s new standing also comes as little surprise to Mr Reynolds who shone a light on what the people who make the town do to make it special He told The Correspondent: “It is great to see this recognition for Mossley as a special place “I particularly think the work of the very many community groups in Mossley should be acknowledged and the way the town attracts new residents alongside those whose families have lived there for generations.” The detail in Mossley’s listing – some 895 words including references to San Giorgio restaurant the Rising Sun pub and Red Rose curry restaurant – shows the recognition came from more than just a once over editorial projects director and Best Places To Live editor said: “What makes our guide unique is that we actually visit all the places we choose and talk to locals to find out what life is really like there “That means we can see what people really love about the places they live “That could be anything from exceptional schools and fast trains to beautiful houses and countryside “The health of the high street is important villages and cities with strong communities who work hard to make the best of where they live and play hard too.” *cover image by Gary Whittaker via Tameside Captured You are Here: Home » News » Main News » One of the last drinking spots in Mossley to be turned into flats The Best O'Brass on Manchester Road in Mossley A former pub in Mossley will be transformed into brand-new homes served its last pint back in February 2023 Although there were hopes locally it could be revived as a drinking establishment The Manchester Road site already has a flat on the first floor but this plan will transform the bar area on the ground floor into a residential space.  The cellar would also be turned into a one-bed studio flat according to developer TMJ Contractors Ltd The other two flats will contain two bedrooms as well as separate kitchen and living areas.  The pub in the heart of Bottom Mossley was put out for auction in March 2023 and was later sold on the former owner put out an advert for a new landlord in November 2022 with an annual rent of £10,000 The advert read: “The Best O’Brass is a friendly ‘locals’ community drinks only focused pub Open the Box and Bonus ball should also be used to drive footfall "Trade will come from locals looking for a friendly place to meet and have fun.” making the Commercial and Britannia Inn the last two traditional pubs standing on the main high street in Bottom Mossley A MOSSLEY bar is backing one of its own in a bid to raise £10,000 and make a difference Will Langstaff has taken on the challenge of running London Marathon as wife Sarah’s bravely battles bowel cancer is supporting his fundraising drive to support Manchester’s Christie Hospital – with every drink sold that month contributing to the cause Sarah was diagnosed with cancer in March 2024 and underwent a major operation a month later It was hoped treatment would have finished last year and she could have participated in a clinical trial for a vaccine she now faces travelling to Oxford for radiotherapy treatment after signs of early stage cancer were still found Will said: “The journey has been challenging especially with Sarah’s chemotherapy treatments providing world-class care and innovative treatments.” launching an exclusive online auction featuring one-of-a-kind donations from local businesses culminating in “All Stars Night” – an electrifying evening of live music and DJ sets The final push happens on April 27 when Will takes to the streets of London running the marathon with the weight of a community behind him a governor at Mossley’s St George’s Primary School but this is the biggest challenge I’ve taken on “I’ve been by Sarah’s side as she battles this disease and undergoes the gruelling chemotherapy and radiotherapy treatments “She has been so strong throughout and is determined to beat the cancer but it’s hard seeing someone you love go through so much “I’m inspired by her every day and want to do something to give back “The Christie has been an incredible support to Sarah and our family – this is just a small way of saying thank you and hopefully helping others like us.” said: “We are incredibly proud to be part of this fundraiser supporting Will in his efforts to raise as much as possible for The Christie “We very much hope we can help bring the community together behind him.” *PEOPLE can get involved by bidding on the auction for unique items and experiences, simply buy a drink in April or donate directly via the Enthuse page – https://2025tcslondonmarathon.enthuse.com/pf/will-langstaff A MARVELLOUS Mossley woman has been honoured for her commitment to education by receiving an MBE Christine Lyness spent 50 years in the sector beginning as a teacher at Ashton Grammar School in 1972 she has received royal recognition in the New Year’s Honours List After being nominated by Ashton Sixth Form College a stunned Christine said: “To say I’m very surprised shocked and humbled is an understatement.” Christine has also established herself as a keen campaigner for Mossley becoming an integral part of its Town Team She is involved with Friends of Mossley Park and Mossley Fairtrade Committee but it is for her services to education that she has received the acclaim Christine served as a governor at Buckton Vale Primary Mossley Hollins High School and All Saints Primary in Micklehurst She has also been a governor at Ashton Sixth Form College the same place she started and finished her teaching career in subjects like biology and a trustee of Stamford Park Trust until her retirement in September 2024 Now Christine can add three more letters to her title – M centre principal of Ashton Sixth Form College said: “This award to Chris Lyness is so richly deserved “Chris has dedicated 52 years of service to the borough of Tameside as a teacher she has positively impacted the lives of thousands of students through her drive and determination to make a real difference as a valued Trustee of Stamford Park Trust she has supported both the college and our other academies within Tameside have made such a sustained and impactful contribution across three phases of education – primary and the other schools where Chris has served as a governor and who joined me in supporting her nomination I would like to say a heartfelt thank you and offer our warmest congratulations to Chris.” Newcastle Town will start the 2024/25 Pitching In Northern Premier League season with a home tie against Mossley The Lilywhites will visit the borough of Newcastle-under-Lyme on the 10th August before Neil Baker takes his team down the A34 to recently relegated Stafford Rangers for the first midweek game of the season (13th August) Boxing Day sees the return of the local derby with Kidsgrove Athletic as the two rivals meet at the Red Industries Stadium while 2025 will get underway with a trip to Nantwich Town on New Year’s Day The Northern Premier League West season will come to an end on the 26th April as Wythenshawe Town are the visitors to Buckminster Avenue © 2024 Moorlands Radio C.I.C - All Rights Reserved MOSSLEY’S railway station will move 300 metres as part of a multi-billion pound rail project And images showing how it will look have been released Bosses at the Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) scheme which will see 70 miles of track from Manchester to York electrified have unveiled what to expect ahead of the launch of a public consultation Moving to roughly where green gates stand on Manchester Road the new facility will feature a footbridge and lifts It will also see an extended area that gives space for longer services to use the station Other work in Mossley will pay attention to the track through the stretch known as Mossley Cottages behind properties on Manchester Road close to the station as it is now which will still see gantries hammered in despite their proximity to carry overhead line equipment It will be a ‘neutral section’ meaning essentially to the new station and the track will be moved slightly away from the homes The existing car park is also set to stay and may be extended to the new building which is needed to accommodate longer trains and make both sides accessible – it will also have a toilet TRU chiefs will launch a public consultation on Monday A virtual consultation room and feedback form will open on 16 September, when a website goes live at www.networkrail.co.uk/stalybridgetodiggle. There will also be in-person drop-in events to view the plans and speak with TRU staff on Wednesday on Brierley Street in Stalybridge and Mossley Methodist Church on Friday TRU will consider all the feedback received from the local community and other stakeholders A Transport and Works Act Order application will then be submitted to the Secretary of State in Summer 2025 TRU Sponsor said: “The TRU Stalybridge to Diggle (Saddleworth) public consultation is the opportunity for the public to hear about our exciting plans for the area more accessible stations at Mossley and Greenfield for the first time in the route’s history “We want to bring the people of Stalybridge Uppermill and Diggle with us on this journey “I urge the local community and businesses to look at our plans through our virtual consultation room or at the in-person events and let us know their thoughts through our feedback form.” just realised that it will only go live from 16th September Would be useful to know where the entrance will be A MOSSLEY writer’s debut novel featuring an unforgettable detective duo will soon be hitting the bookshelves After winning numerous prizes for his short fiction Richard Hooton’s crime novel The Margaret Code will be published in hardback A paperback version is set to follow next January who works as a senior communications officer for Tameside Council wrote the book in his spare time before securing an agent and a publishing deal The voice-led whodunnit follows 89-year-old Margaret whose failing memory holds the key to the murder investigation taking place on her street Attempting to solve the murder of her best friend and neighbour Barbara Margaret is convinced Barbara entrusted her with a secret before she died – a secret now buried in Margaret’s ailing memory Margaret sets out to recover her memory and investigate the crime But soon strange things begin happening in her home Her family are convinced Margaret’s illness is getting worse but Margaret is sure somebody wants her out of the way The book has been inspired by the author’s own relationship with his grandmother who died with Alzheimer’s when he was a teenager The Margaret Code will be published in the UK by Sphere an imprint of Little Brown; in America by Union Square and Co; and in Germany by DTV Richard is represented by Sam Copeland of literary agency Rogers The audiobook is narrated by BAFTA-nominated Manchester actress Maggie Ollerenshaw Last of the Summer Wine and Coronation Street Richard studied English Literature at the University of Wolverhampton before becoming a journalist working as a reporter and news editor and then going on to work in communications Richard joined two writing groups and began entering short story competitions to hone his craft and validate his writing He went on to win competitions such as the Hammond House Publishing International Literary Prize and the Evesham Festival of Words Short Story Competition as well as being shortlisted for the prestigious Bridport Prize The Margaret Code is described as a compulsive and charming crime novel where “Elizabeth Is Missing” meets “The List Of Suspicious Things” and “The Marlow Murder Club” Richard said: “It’s a dream come true to have my novel published after many years of hard work to create it I’d like to thank everyone who has supported me along the way in particular my agent Sam Copeland and editor Rosanna Forte and her team at Sphere whose expertise and enthusiasm has been exceptional.” Sphere Editorial Director Rosanna Forte said: “Richard’s novel captured me from the first page Margaret is the most compelling of narrators: witty Richard is a master at drawing complex and convincing relationships makes for a crime novel unlike anything else I’ve read Brown has fallen head over heels for The Margaret Code and I’m very excited for readers to do likewise.” The Margaret Code is available to pre-order from Amazon or any bookshop A MOSSLEY mill will be demolished in the coming weeks under new plans Britannia New Mill – which is not the one standing on Manchester Road opposite the town’s railway station – is earmarked to come down And it is hoped it will disappear as soon as Monday Developers The Millson Group have registered their intent to bring down the Queen Street building with their aims clear as in a section in which they detail the proposed restoration of the site they state: “Redevelopment of the site for residential.” Work would hopefully be completed by February 7 with a commitment that all hardcore will be crushed and any metal recycled A detailed breakdown also reveals they will clear out debris and partition walls lower the externa walls to the ground floor slab and excavate underneath it to a depth of one metre The Britannia Mill area has been subject of planning proposals to build houses and flats for dome time Now it looks like work will begin in the near future once the Britannia New Mill site is cleared The first reference to the New Mill is in a 1955 map showing it had been erected on the land to the east of the original site And a location plan clearly shows a gap between this building which backs on to the River Tame and the Manchester Road site Britannia Mill was built by John Mayall as a six-storey spinning block containing a maximum of 119,008 spindles which produced 60,000lbs of cotton yarn every week women and children before being sold in 1902 to Britannia Spinning Co Ltd The complex has been reduced from its greatest extent with the demolition of both the weaving shed and power plant and what is seen now next to Manchester Road is the spinning block Tameside Council’s Speaker’s Panel (Planning) committee will decide whether to grant permission – but it is likely to go through MOSSLEY is preparing to light up the festive season in a tree-mendous way once again this year That is because the town’s community centre in conjunction with St John the Baptist Church And The Correspondent is once again joining the festivities by sponsoring one which will be decorated by pupils of Mossley Hollins High School will resemble a winter wonderland of 30 twinkling trees All will be decorated by different schools or community groups and sponsored by local businesses There will also be community carols in the church at 2pm on the 8th Admission is free but donations will be gratefully received There will be a cafe selling refreshments including the popular mulled cider Mossley Community Centre described it as ‘a truly magical community event’ which is ‘not to be missed.’ The neighbourhood team conducted the warrant shortly after 7am on Sunday morning (April 13) Want to tell us about something happening in our Borough Let us know by emailing newsdesk@rochvalleyradio.com Subscribe to our newsletter and stay updated Roch Valley Radio is a not-for-profit radio station serving Bury and Rochdale including the surrounding areas on DAB MOSSLEY AFC manager David Fish called for honesty from officials after Tameside’s Boxing Day derby at Stalybridge Celtic was shrouded in controversy Many among the 2,015 crowd at Bower Fold were left wondering what was happening as the weather left fans at one end of the stadium pretty much unable to see action at the other Those sentiments were echoed by fuming Fish after he saw Michael Brewster sent off inside four minutes – although he risked that fate after a lunging tackle on Brandon Newell – and goalkeeper Fin Madigan was later red carded much of the Mossley contingent questioned what had happened with only the sight of a green-kitted player emerging from the gloom as he trudged off confirming suspicions risked the wrath of Northern Premier League hierarchy and the Football Association by making his claim He cursed: “It’s a shame when you see officials coming out in this league constantly making it about them and showing an unreal level of inconsistency and a lack of b*****ks to actually tell the truth I gave my view to our secretary about what I thought we’d get from him Stalybridge at one stage were also wondering what was happening after Lewis Rawsthorn scored what proved to be the winner leaving an exasperated side wondering: “Not sure what’s going on anymore “Jack Irlam reacts first to a parried shot and bundles it over the line to score a third for Celtic “The referee gives a goal and then changes his mind and awards a free kick for Mossley.” Fish saw Obua Mugalula cancel out Liam Tongue’s opener as Mossley made much of the running with 10 men When they were down to nine after Madigan’s early bath the winger missed a glorious chance to make it 2-2 with virtually the last kick of the game the role of the official proved too much as he added claiming his players have to get ‘in the face’ of some referees to get decisions: “I thought we were in the game for a long “The second was an unreal sending off and he’s not even consulted with his linesman for it “But if I’d paid £12 to come in and seen it ruined by an official then not being able to see three-quarters of the pitch for the second half “Even as a Stalybridge fan having won that.” MOSSLEY AFC will have a new manager next season after David Fish announced he is leaving The Northern Premier League West Division side has been under the same stewardship for the last five years Now he will step aside at the end of the current campaign as he wants to spend time with his family and outside of football Mossley AFC are likely to announce who will replace him on Friday but current assistant Alex Craddock will be one of the leading contenders for the Seel Park hotseat Fish has seen several players produced at Seel Park the latest being midfielder Bailey Marsden who has signed for National League North side Kings Lynn Town for an undisclosed fee signing Obua Mugalula has already established himself as a cult hero on the terraces while Guilherme Baltazar is also a fan favourite As Mossley do not have a match on Saturday the Lilywhites’ next match will be promotion chasers Congleton Town on Saturday The first home game of Fish’s farewell will be against Wythenshawe on Saturday Fish’s departure is said to be on very good terms but 2025/26 promises to be a new era at Seel Park.