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1992 Keith Atkinson Testimonial Review Brochure 1st June 1992
1948 Olympic Sports Review 24th July Brochure 1st June 1948

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Heritage Number Certificates ...his debut on June 5th 2022. If you are interested in further details please contact the Oldham Rugby League Heritage Trust at: oldhamrl1895@gmail.com or, the Oldham Players Association at: joewarby9@aol.com... (Search hits: 3 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 160.94)
The Roughyeds Kitbag ...struggle with so many of the club’s personnel away in the services. The poignant letters home from players and officials writing from the trenches – filled with hope and despair!... (Search hits: 2 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 131.39)
Great Night at the Players Association annual dinner Review by Roger Halstead. Nearly 200 guests sat down to a delicious four-course dinner. The turn-out included scores of ex-Oldham players, representatives of several similar organisations at Bradford, Huddersfield and... (Search hits: 2 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 111.87)
Brian Walker – Funeral The funeral for Brian was duly held on Wednesday October 6th with a service at Holy Trinity Church, Woods Lane, Dobcross, Oldham at 11.30am. The service was followed by the... (Search hits: 2 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 109.87)
Joseph Platt inducted into the Rugby League Roll of Honour ...Hotel in Huddersfield. History tells us that Joseph Platt was a tireless worker on behalf of Oldham F.C. and all things Rugby League and the award is long overdue. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IDjN9yZ80jk... (Search hits: 2 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 105.3)
Norman Francis RIP ...in season 1990-91, scoring four tries along the way. He began his professional career at Hunslet in the 1982-83 season before moving to Headingley where he made 44 first-team appearances... (Search hits: 2 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 101.51)
Oldham RLFC Heritage Certificates going to Australia ...player or their family who might be interested to receive their Heritage Certificate please contact the Oldham Rugby League Heritage Trust at:      oldhamrl1895@gmail.com  or, the Oldham Players Association at:    joewarby9@aol.com... (Search hits: 2 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 95.25)
Sid Little OBE RIP ...rugby league side on eight occasions. In December, 1982 he was awarded an OBE for his services to the Air Training Corps, Staffordshire, which he had served since 1970, holding... (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 65.69)
The ORLHT website added to Sporting Heritage The Oldham Rugby League Heritage Trust is pleased to announce that their website has been added to the prestigious ‘Sporting Heritage Collections’. Sporting Heritage CIC is a not-for-profit community interest... (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 57.67)
On-line zoom talk with ‘Gallery Oldham’ about the Oldham RL Heritage Trust collection – Wednesday October 20th 2pm. ...for everyone with a passion for Rugby. Book your ticket via eventbrite and login details for the talk will be emailed to you a few days before the session. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/curator-talk-oldham-rugby-league-tickets-170309156271... (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 57.67)
Oldham Historical Research Group, zoom talk on Oldham RLFC – 13th July at 7pm ...place on Wednesday July 13th at 7pm and to gain access to this free on-line meeting please register in advance by clicking the link below to reserve your place. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/oldham-rlfc-then-and-now-given-by-michael-turner-tickets-366660931717?aff=ebdsoporgprofile... (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 57.67)
Tony Martin inducted into the Rugby League Roll Of Honour ...also flies the flag for Oldham in this esteemed category of the Rugby League order of merit. He is rewarded with this recognition for his three decades of outstanding service... (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 54.94)
Frank Foster RIP ...prop forward, who had won Cumberland county and full international honours, he had the knack of committing several defenders to the tackle and then releasing the ball from almost impossible... (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 54.94)
Peter Astbury RIP ...professional career at Leeds before moving on to Bramley where he amassed 130 first team appearances before moving on to Bradford Northern. He moved back to help the coaching staff... (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 50.76)
Alan Taylor RIP ...signing for Wigan, when turning professional from the Widnes Rugby Union club, Alan came to Oldham from Swinton in 1981 when Frank Myler took over the coaching job at Watersheddings.... (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 50.76)
New owners for Oldham Rugby League Club ...and I want to give something back.” Today’s announcement comes at a time when the whole sport is going through a significant period of change. The RFL partnership with IMG... (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 50.76)
Oldham Players Association News ...players or supporters of amateur and professional rugby league continues to go from strength to strength at Heyside Cricket Club, running from 12.30pm until 2.30pm on Tuesday afternoons. Admission is... (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 50.76)
Players Association to run a “Tuesday Club” at Heyside. The Oldham Rugby League Family ‘Tuesday Club’ A new weekly get-together for all former players or supporters of amateur and professional rugby league will kick-off on Tuesday 18th October at... (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 50.76)
Oldham v Batley – 1982 ...have extended footage (44 minutes). The match was played at Boundary Park due to Watersheddings being snowbound for several weeks. There is no commentary but the ambient crowd noise is... (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 47.63)
OLDHAM RUGBY LEAGUE EX PLAYERS ASSOCIATION ...148 Broadway Chadderton Oldham OL9 0JY. Speaker: Iestyn Harris – Comedian & compare: John Gillan £30 (includes 3 Course meal) Please contact: Joe Warburton: joewarby9@aol.com 07882848340 or John Watkins: 07974612038... (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 47.63)
Oldham Players Association Social Evening ...There will be entertainment from comedian, Lea Roberts and a disco with music provided by Bing Findlater. Tickets, which include a potatoe pie supper, are priced at £10 and are... (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 47.63)
Photo Archive – Can you help? ...any of the gaps or provide a better quality photograph we would be glad to hear from you. Please contact the Trust via our email address: oldhamrl1895@gmail.com Any addition to... (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 47.63)
Pass it On ...the Trust’s superb assortment of Rugby League memorabilia to be made more accessible than ever before. After work to catalogue and digitise the collections is complete they will be donated... (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 47.63)
Hall of Fame ...myriad of other Roughyeds not mentioned above – international, county and long service players alike. Here then are the 19: Andrew Goodway Andrew Goodway Terry Flanagan Terry Flanagan Martin Murphy... (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 54.94)