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11. Modesty of Army hero who saved pals’ lives
Oldham Advertiser, Wednesday 30 April 2008A HEROIC soldier from Failsworth honoured after saving the lives of two colleagues in Afghanistan said it was "just a normal day at the office".
12. Trek across the Himalayas? You must be bananas
Oldham Advertiser, Wednesday 30 April 2008NO-ONE could accuse David Parkinson of being yellow when it comes to taking up a challenge.
13. Howzat for a fitting name for a golf hole
Oldham Advertiser, Wednesday 30 April 2008EX-ENGLAND cricket captain Michael Atherton proved he still has a keen eye for the ball – but now he’s showing those skills with his golf swing.
14. Supporters rally round
Oldham Advertiser, Wednesday 30 April 2008LATICS fans have rallied round to organise a huge benefit event for cult hero Ernie Cooksey this Sunday.
15. Securing the title
Oldham Advertiser, Wednesday 30 April 2008A 5-1 win at Rossendale United saw Chaddy Hoppers’ under-12s’ blue team crowned as league champions for the second consecutive year.
16. MUSIC: Robert Plant & Alison Krauss, The Apollo, Wednesday
Oldham Advertiser, Tuesday 29 April 2008LED Zeppelin’s one-off comeback concert last December was unquestionably THE big rock’n’roll reunion of recent memory. Reviews of the gig were ecstatic in their praise, while reports suggest an astonishing 20 million people had all applied for tickets.
17. MUSICAL: The Sound of Musicals, Bridgewater Hall, Friday
Oldham Advertiser, Tuesday 29 April 2008THE Bridgewater Hall will be playing host to some of the stars of London’s West End in a gala performance musicals lovers won’t want to miss.
18. THEATRE: Celebrating Linda Smith, Library Theatre, Saturday
Oldham Advertiser, Tuesday 29 April 2008THE life and work of the late, much-loved comedienne Linda Smith is in the spotlight at a special event at Manchester’s Library Theatre on Saturday.
19. DANCE: Cattle Call, The Lowry, Tuesday and Wednesday
Oldham Advertiser, Tuesday 29 April 2008AN explosive theatrical event is set to entertain audiences at The Lowry. Leeds-based company Phoenix Dance Theatre comes over the Pennines for Cattle Call, set to challenge as much as it entertains.
20. DRAMA: Black Watch, The Pie Factory, from Wednesday
Oldham Advertiser, Tuesday 29 April 2008THE unique studio setting of the Pie Factory on Salford Quays is the venue for an award-winning play.