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On line auction to win signed Latics shirt and calendar
22/11/2012Emanuel Whittaker’s fundraising efforts have been given a boost with a very generous donation of a signed Oldham Athletic Shirt and Calendar. The prized memorabilia were donated to Emanuel Whittaker by Martin Maycock from Freefoam, a leading manufacturer of PVC-U roofline products. The shirt and calendar will be auctioned off to raise money for Emanuel Whittaker’s two nominated charities, The Christie and Dr Kershaw’s Hospice. … [more]
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Rukhsana walks for Charity
31/10/2012Despite undergoing foot surgery last year, Emanuel Whittakers’ Rukhsana Nabi entered The Christie Annual Nights of Neon Sponsored Walk. Donning a bright neon pink tutu and leg warmers, Rukhsana walked the 10k course with husband Dave, and hundreds of fundraisers through the neon illuminated skies of Salford Quays. Rukhsana and her husband raised an amazing … [more]
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Anna Cycles for Charity
11/10/2012Anna Whittaker Green did us all proud at the annual Cycletta at Tatton Park on Sunday, finishing 28th out of 466 in just 1hr 26mins. Having recently taken up cycling as a hobby, Anna entered the 40k sponsored event to raise money for Emanuel Whittaker’s chosen charities, Dr Kershaws Hospice and The Christie. Anna sped through the beautiful … [more]
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Family Fun Day to Celebrate 175 Successful Years
19/09/2012Despite the weather, there was no dampening the spirits of almost 200 staff and their families who came along to our Family Fun Day to celebrate our 175th Anniversary. The party thrown by owners, Clive Newton and John Gallagher was to mark the tremendous milestone in our history of 175 years of successful trading. … [more]
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Golf day raises over £2,000 for our nominated charities
14/09/2012Dransfield’s winning team Clive’s team look for the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow A beautiful course The figures are now in for the charity golf day we organised last week at Saddleworth Golf Course. Thanks to the generous support of our sponsors together we raised in excess of £2,300 for the Christie Charity and Dr … [more]


