Events in Rochdale for 10/09/2010

Those who attend will be able to find out how to grow their own fruit and vegetable without the aid of a greenhouse.

Everyone who attends will receive a free grow bag.

An illustrated talk by local historian Geoff Wellens followed by potato pie supper.

£5 - tickets available from Jon Miguel Middleton Shopping Centre, S Wellens & Sons, 121 Long Street, Middleton.

Grade II listed building of great historical & archaeological importance dating from 1100s. Unusual wooden topped tower, decorative brasses and Flodden window - oldest glazed war memorial to the 17 Middleton Archers who helped win the battle against the Scots in 1513.

Anglican church built 1885 in the Norman Gothic style with steep roof and elaborate stonework and finished in Yorkshire stone. Beautiful three light east window and other stained glass. Organ (1907) is a rare unrestored example of the work of Brindley and Foster. Church is surrounded by an extremely large burial ground. Seating originally for 500 now approx 450.

Grade II* listed 16th century building. Queen Elizabeth I endowed the school with her name.

Directions A664 from central Manchester, up New Lane to Boarshaw Road, Old Grammar School opp. M62 J 19.

Public Transport Details No 17 Manchester/Rochdale stops at New Lane, 163 Bury/Manchester same stop

Additional Information: No wheelchair access to upper floors except from outside.

Find out how the restoration of this Tudor hall, c.1587 is going. Visitors will be able to access the compound - though not the interior of the building - and stewards will be available to answer questions.

Additional Information
No children under 15 years.

Grade II listed building. A fine example of the work of architect Temple Moore in the early English style, with an interesting outside pulpit and an excellent Father Willis organ.

Fire Service Museum located in an old 1933 fire station building, including special display of the history of Rochdale Fire Station. Fire appliances & equipment from 1741. Special exhibition during event

Situated in a prominent position overlooking the pennine village of Newhey. The church has an outstanding pulpit and font. In December 2007 the church suffered a severe arson attack. It has been restored back to its former glory over the past two years by a team of dedicated skilled workmen. The final part of the restoration is the installation of a replacement organ. This has come from St Peter's, a redundant church in Loughborough, and has been completely restored and rebuilt. It is presently being installed into the church and during the Heritage Weekend we hope to have regular recitals by our resident and visiting organists.