a community co-operative
a community co-operative
Dobcross is one of several villages that make up Saddleworth, where Greater Manchester meets the Pennines.
The DVC is is run by volunteers with the aim to support local clubs, societies and facilities. The Dobcross Diary (ten issues per year) is a printed newsletter distributed free to every home in Dobcross and also available via email. If you have any article for the next issue, please contact Patricia on 01457 878814 or by emailing diary@dobcross.com.
Award-winning social club with comfortable seating, which is home to three brass bands, crown green bowling, darts, snooker, and live BT football on the big screen. Regular community events include concerts, coffee mornings and weekly exercise classes. Awards include CAMRA Club of the Year. Function room available for hire. Become a member or visit as a guest. All welcome. Tel: 01457 873741 [Photo credit: @NotQuiteLight]
This Grade II listed hostelry dates back as far as 1765. Sitting in the heart of the picturesque square in Dobcross, The Swan Inn offers a fantastic selection of food and drink, with regularly changing menus.
Downstairs there are three separate spaces offering a warm and cosy atmosphere, with real fireplaces to keep the warmth going on colder nights. Upstairs is a performance space hosting regular events. There's also a beer garden. The welcoming pub is family friendly, dog friendly and, well, just friendly all round. Come and find out for yourself. Tel: 07377 182770
Mark & Sue welcome you to The Navigation Inn, Next to the Huddersfield Narrow Canal, this stone pub was built in 1806 to slake the thirst of navvies cutting the Standedge Tunnel. It comprises an open-plan bar with three hand pumps and an L-shaped interior. All dishes are home made and freshly prepared for each order. You can be assured of quality food and good service in a relaxed atmosphere. Tel. 01457 872418
A small independent tea room located in a stunning location on Platt Lane in Dobcross. With lots of home made produce to try, the cafe serves breakfast, lunches and afternoon tea. Seasonal bedding plants, flowers and Christmas trees for sale. Tel. 01457 820075
There is a 'gentleman's refinery' next door to the village store - a private retreat for gentlemen to relax and enjoy hair cutting, shaving, beard expertise and skincare with a classic touch of old British refinement.
Built in 1787, the Grade II-listed church stands at the heart of the village next door to Dobcross Village Store. There are regular services on Sundays and festival days throughout the year. It provides a beautiful setting for important occasions such as marriages and baptisms. It's a superb space for concerts with outstanding acoustics. At the west end of the church is the narthex which is used for private bookings on a frequent and regular basis. It includes a well-ordered kitchen together with toilets, washbasins, and baby-changing facilities which are all accessible. Email: office@cofeinsaddleworth.org.uk
Holy Trinity School is a Church of England Primary school serving the local community of Dobcross. The schools aim is for all children to ‘Learn to love and Love to learn’ through developing skills and knowledge across a broad and balanced curriculum. Friends of Dobcross School (FODS) are Holy Trinity’s parent teacher association. All parents, carers and staff are automatically members when they join our school. Email: info@dobcross.oldham.sch.uk
The world famous Saddleworth Whit Friday Band Contest is an important date in the Dobcross calendar. There are many ways you can support this fantastic tradition. If you would like to volunteer and can spare an hour or two of your time, please contact the committee.
www.saddleworthwhitfriday.co.uk/dobcross
WHIT FRIDAY 2025 is on 13th June!
There are three bands active in the village. They practise at the Band Club and perform regularly in the village and around the world.
A friendly cricket club set at the base of the Pennines with three senior teams and several junior teams. The club house plays host to live music, comedy and other events. Whether you're new to the area or an old friend, a friendly welcome awaits at Delph & Dobcross Cricket Club. Tel. 07745 534694
Dobcross is vibrant village with many community groups for all ages, including:
If your group would like to be added, please let us know.
Saddleworth has many other villages with lots to explore and too many highlights to list here in full.
Uppermill has a full range of shops, tea rooms, pubs, a chippy. Enjoy European-style cafe's like Caffè Grande Abaco. There is a Doctors’ surgery, chemists, a library and Saddleworth Museum.
In the other direction, Delph village also has a range of shops, chemist, giftshops, pubs, chippy, tea rooms, hairdressers and a library run by volunteers. There is even a theatre Millgate Arts Centre, home to the Saddleworth Players, SPY Youth Theatre, Saddleworth Film Society, Saddleworth Concerts Society and they also plays host to visiting performers and musicians.
Other groups include:
Saddleworth Historical Society
and many more...
The theatre and the library at the Millgate in Delph.
There are FOUR potentially life-saving defibrillators in Dobcross. Take a moment to familiarise yourself with their locations.
Dobcross defibrillators funded by the DVC
Saddleworth North Councillors
The Worshipful the Mayor of Oldham 2024-25 is Councillor Zahid Chauhan OBE, FRCGP
Saddleworth Medical Practice, Smithy Lane, Uppermill, OL3 6AH
Tel: 01457 872228
December 2024 to January 2025
The Dobcross Diary is produced by the Dobcross Village Community and delivered free to every home in the village. Please contact diary@dobcross.com for more information or to submit articles.
Get out and explore to boost your body, mind and spirit
Many thanks to the Dobcross Village Community and Dobcrosser Ken Smith for producing these six fascinating and handy maps. Simply download and get out and explore with friends or by yourself.
Ask in store for printed versions.
Dobcross Village Store and Post Office
18 Woods Lane, Dobcross, Saddleworth, Oldham, OL3 5AN
Dobcross Village Society Ltd is a Community Benefit Society registered with the Financial Conduct Authority under the Co-operative and Community Benefit Societies Act 2014. Registration no. 9169. A member of The Plunkett Foundation. Copyright © 2024 Dobcross Village Store and Post Office - All Rights Reserved.