Festive Feature UPPERMILL SHOP SMALL SATURDAY so pop in to each on your way through the village to see what they have going on. By supporting your local businesses you’re supporting PASSION, SKILL, CREATIVITY and COMMUNITY! By gifting from independents not only do you get something that will make the recipient feel great you’re also buying into a small business keeping those businesses going and maintaining a local high street fifilled with an eclectic mix of fantastically ORIGINAL shops and bars and eateries too because let’s face it shopping is thirsty work! (See Pg 61 for advert) Merry Christmas & Happy Shopping! Come to UPPERMILL on SATURDAY 10TH NOVEMBER for a village wide Christmas shopping event. Shop your local INDEPENDENTS for unique Christmas gifts you won’t fifind in the major high streets stores. Get inspired, place your Christmas orders, bookings and appointments before the rush. Eat, drink and be merry at the many fabulous caféé’s, bars and restaurants all independently owned and run. The village will be bursting with PROMOTIONS, COMPETITIONS, GIVEAWAYS and FREEBIES each business celebrating in their own way Accommodation ALPHIN APARTMENT for visiting family Your Perfect Festive Retreat If you’re looking to visit Saddleworth and the local area this festive season or starting to panic about where to put up loved ones in the run up to the holidays, then panic no more as there is the perfect solution right on your doorstep. Alphin Apartment is a beautiful fifirst flfloor apartment that can be found on the edge of Saddleworth Moor with easy access to the surrounding area. Located in a converted barn attached to the friendly owners’ mid 19th century Pennine farmhouse, it was completely refurbished throughout in 2018 with wonderful attention to detail, and offers beautiful far reaching views towards Pots & Pans. As well as Uppermill and all the other picturesque villages in the area,Alphin Apartment will certainly be popular with walkers, cyclists and nature lovers alike with the immediate area surrounded by beautiful countryside such as the spectacular Dovestone Reservoir which is just 10 minutes away, and backs onto the Peak District National Park and all it has to offer. For those bringing their four-legged friends, warm water dog wash facilities are also provided at the property. The property boasts two bedrooms, one with a double bed and the other with twin beds, as well as beautifully laid out kitchen and dining room which comes complete with electric oven, induction hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and washer/dryer.There is also a shower room with heated cubicle, toilet and heated rail. The cosy living room is the perfect place to relax after a busy day with family. friends or colleagues, and comes with Sky TV(including sports package) Both child and dog friendly, this great moorland apartment also has an enclosed courtyard garden with BBQ facilities (if you’re willing to brave the elements) and private parking for one car. Walking distance to the Trans Pennine railway network, 20 minutes into Manchester for Christmas Markets and shopping. For further information, including available dates over the coming months, the please ring Pam on 07949835364. www.alphinapartment.com and friends! welcome to Alphin Apartments Sleeps 4 and welcomes dogs and children. 60 www.AroundSADDLEWORTH.co.uk a newly refurbished holiday apartment on the edge of Saddleworth Moor, within walking distance of Uppermill, the TransPennine train line and the Hudders- fifield canal. 07949 835 364 Contact Pam for availability and prices on www.alphinapartment.com