About
The Around Saddleworth & Tameside Magazine
The Around Saddleworth & Tameside Magazine has become one of the North West’s best-loved magazines and websites for over 29 years.
Celebrating a way of life reflecting around Saddleworth, Tameside and it’s neighboring towns it’s matchless authority and editorials have established it as unparalleled in the area.
At the heart of the magazine are the news pages, where all the recent local news and events are showcased to a refined, wealthy readership within the North West, UK and overseas, who seek the best things in life.
The magazine is written and produced by local dedicated people which includes an In-house design and production team, editorial team and marketing specialists in both print and online and we are proud that the magazine is fully supported by more local businesses than any other magazine in the area.
Our readers like to see locally-focused content and also enjoy interesting articles, short stories, recipes, a bit of humor as well as the addictive puzzles and crosswords that feature regularly. Our articles cover a range of subjects; homes & interiors, gardening, health & beauty, motoring, travel to name a few.
Since the re-brand last Summer we are confident the only way is up for a publication positively influenced by this beautiful part of the world.
On average over 30,000 people read the magazine each issue, and following the launch of our new website and business directory that figure has more than doubled.
Meet the Team
Paula Aicken
Paula is the Managing Director of Around Saddleworth & Tameside Magazine
and has been working at the magazine for 19 years.
Prior to this role she has had several roles in publishing, advertising and writing.
Paula is a mother of 3 girls and enjoys spending time with them.
Her hobbies include yoga, Pilates and an occasional gym class, dining out and socialising. .
Beverley Heap
Beverley is part of the Promotions & Sales Team at the Around Saddleworth & Tameside Magazine.
Prior to this role she owned a fashion business in Uppermill.
Beverley has lived in Saddleworth for over 34 years
Along with her unparalleled knowledge of the local area and with her many contacts, she is a
key contributor to the interviews & features within the magazine.