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1. Co-op birthplace hits the jackpot
Rochdale Observer, Saturday 25 October 2008THE birthplace of the Co-operative movement could be in line for an exciting future thanks to lottery cash.
2. Pioneer surgeon helped POW face the world again
Rochdale Observer, Saturday 2 August 2008A FORMER Rochdale soldier, who was injured and taken prisoner during the First World War, is featured in some fascinating detective work by an archivist who is studying the work of pioneering facial surgeon Sir Harold Gillies and the Great War servicemen he treated.
3. Make a leap to Frog Day
Rochdale Observer, Wednesday 30 July 2008DISCOVER more fascinating facts about the Great War in a terribly good exhibition.
4. Never forget childish art
Rochdale Observer, Wednesday 9 July 2008CHILDISH scribbles in crayon may adorn fridges across the country – but rarely find their way into serious art galleries.
5. A century of bodice rippers
Rochdale Observer, Wednesday 11 June 2008THEY either mean literary heaven or hell, depending on your point of view, but there is no disputing that Mills & Boon books are hugely popular.
6. REVIEW: Frank Sinatra @ Palace Theatre
Rochdale Observer, Monday 9 June 2008FRANK Sinatra, as we all know, was a man fond of extravagance and opulence. With that in mind, Ol' Blue Eyes would surely have fond much to admire in the Sinatra tribute show which played at the Palace Theatre for six packed-out dates.
7. Get digging this summer
Rochdale Observer, Wednesday 4 June 2008MAKE the most of the summer weather by getting out and about – there are plenty of spots for families to visit.
8. Message is clear: sling out Ding Quarry plans
Rochdale Observer, Tuesday 13 November 2007OBSERVER readers are sending a clear message to the firm planning to reopen Ding Quarry.
9. How protestors won the first Ding battle
Rochdale Observer, Saturday 27 October 2007NEWS this week that moves are being made to re-open a Lanehead quarry have evoked memories of what happened in 1995, the last time efforts were made to resurrect mining at Ding Quarry.
10. A microcosm of society
Rochdale Observer, Friday 14 September 2007MANCUNIANS are often the first to see to be able to see groundbreaking exhibitions and the current crop in and around the city is no exception.