History of Austerlands and Scouthead: A Saddleworth Local History

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The Growing Together awards, organised by First Choice Homes and sponsored by Emmanuel Whittaker Ltd, saw guests gather at Smokies Hotel as the winners were revealed. He said: “The field had been one of the very few bits of open green space in Austerlands and Scouthead accessible to the public. It was very much larger than it now as Oldham Council sold two thirds of it leaving the remainder. Janet Iles, who created the tableau, said: “I decided to recreate what I did a year agoand invite people from the community to add their poppies too. Under the couple’s stewardship, The Three Crowns became the hub of the community and raised many thousands of pounds for local and national charities and good causes.

Before the application was submitted, the field and its surrounds were very poor with an extremely muddy entrance, falling down walls and barbed wire. AN AUSTERLANDS man who has quietly championed local traditions over the years has been recognised with a prestigious community award. David Needham with Joan Sykes, chair of Scouthead and Austerlands Community Group

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A spokesman for the award scheme said: “Mr Needham fits all the scheme’s attributes and is very worthy winner.” Parish cllr Barbara Beeley who launched the Fun Day said: “I am pleased the field has finally been transferred to the Parish Council and will be protected so many more fun days can be held in years to come.”

He highlighted provision of benches, picnic tables, garden beds and sporting facilities that the community can enjoy. The awards invite entries from across the borough whether it be a small or big garden, community garden, window box, containers or balcony.Joan, who is chair of Scouthead and Austerlands Community Group, was presented with the iconic ceremonial silver clog iron chain of office by retiring Mayor Anita Aspinall.

May we be prepared to put others before ourselves, to fight for the sanctity of all life, no matter whose life it is; and may Christ, whose life and death showed us what true compassion looks like, breathe new life into your hearts and the hearts of all those you meet this year.”And this means the community has to demonstrate that the field on the main A62 Huddersfield Road could be retained for future use.