Events in Rochdale - Charity

Pennine Panto Players (formerly Rochdale Infirmary Players) present their annual pantomime.

This year the proceeds will be going to the Northwest Air Ambulance and Eye Ward, Birch Hill Hospital.

Anyone wishing to purchase tickets can do so by:

For Tickets & Enquiries contact: 07432 839555 or (after 5pm) 07835 603534

Tickets:
Adults £10
Children £5
Senior citizens £5

From the proceeds of our 2011 panto “Dick Whittington”, we were able to donate £500 to Macmillan nurses and a further £500 to Springhill Hospice.

There’s going to be a lively evening of musical entertainment in Rochdale next month at the Mayor’s Ball, and you’re invited!

Tickets are now on sale for the annual event in February which raises money for the Mayor’s charities. This year these are Middleton Heartline, Springhill Hospice, the MaD Theatre Company and Demesne Digital Mammography Fund.

The lavish function will take place at the beautiful Rochdale Town Hall on Friday 10 February from 7pm until 1am.

You’ll be able to enjoy a drinks reception, followed by a fabulous three-course dinner. Distinguished guests will include the mayors of Greater Manchester and the High Sheriff of Greater Manchester, together with local business leaders.

Music and entertainment will be provided by the multi talented Johnny Sax, who has played with some of the world’s best swing, soul and jazz bands. The talented saxophonist who has accompanied artists including Diana Ross, Ben E King and Gene Pitney, will be performing some of the all time classics along with a spectacular light show. He’ll be followed by disco favorites to dance to night away!

Tickets are now on sale at £35 each. There will also be a raffle and auction. The dress code is lounge suits for men, and cocktail dresses or ball gowns for the ladies.

Tickets can be purchased by emailing michelle.hall@rochdale.gov.uk or phone 01706 924760.

All money raised from the event will go to the Mayor’s chosen charities.

A Mr and Mrs evening in aid of Springhill Hospice. £10.00 per couple including a glass of fizz. Couples will answer questions about themselves and if they get their answers correct be awarded points.

The couple who have the most points at the end of the evening will be crowned the champions and just like the TV show....will win the Mr and Mrs Carriage Clock. Great fun, and in aid of a great cause.

Please contact Alison in fundraising for further details on 01706 649920.

The Rotary Club of Rochdale East invite you to a Charity Folk Evening with Hindle Wakes and other special guests.

Tickets at £6.00 each bar facility and raffle. All proceeds in aid of the Rotary Shelterbox International Disaster Relief Fund. For more information contact Rtn. Ian Smith (Tel: 01706 524281, email: smiffy47@yahoo.com  

After a popular and fun Swimathon in 2011 at Oulder Hill Leisure Complex, we will be holding the event again in 2012 in partnership with Oulder Hill Secondary School and Redwood School to raise money for the NSPCC.

We are holding designated Swimathon days on 21st and 24th February between 6.30pm and 9.00pm in order to raise vital funds for the child related charity.

Participants can choose a challenge to suit their abilities so whether it’s ten length or even 100 why not join in!

Just choose your target and get swimming if you want a challenge why not try swimming the channel at approximately 1408 lengths of Oulder hill Leisure Clubs pool.

Our aim is to raise a total of £5000 for the NSPCC through various on site activities the largest being the Swimathon. Staff, Leisure Club members, teachers and pupils will be joining in and helping gain donations.

By participating in the Oulder Hill Leisure Complex Swimathon 2011 you will be helping the NSPCC raise money for a great cause. The NSPCC was founded in 1884 with a vision to end cruelty to children in the UK. With the help of the NSPCC’s supporters and partners, the NSPCC are getting closer to ending cruelty to children in the UK.

Registration pack and sponsor forms are available from the leisure club reception. Pool entrance fees apply on non designated dates.

£5 pledge to enter

After a popular and fun Swimathon in 2011 at Oulder Hill Leisure Complex, we will be holding the event again in 2012 in partnership with Oulder Hill Secondary School and Redwood School to raise money for the NSPCC.

We are holding designated Swimathon days on 21st and 24th February between 6.30pm and 9.00pm in order to raise vital funds for the child related charity.

Participants can choose a challenge to suit their abilities so whether it’s ten length or even 100 why not join in!

Just choose your target and get swimming if you want a challenge why not try swimming the channel at approximately 1408 lengths of Oulder hill Leisure Clubs pool.

Our aim is to raise a total of £5000 for the NSPCC through various on site activities the largest being the Swimathon. Staff, Leisure Club members, teachers and pupils will be joining in and helping gain donations.

By participating in the Oulder Hill Leisure Complex Swimathon 2011 you will be helping the NSPCC raise money for a great cause. The NSPCC was founded in 1884 with a vision to end cruelty to children in the UK. With the help of the NSPCC’s supporters and partners, the NSPCC are getting closer to ending cruelty to children in the UK.

Registration pack and sponsor forms are available from the leisure club reception. Pool entrance fees apply on non designated dates.

£5 pledge to enter

Top comedian Jason Manford is the latest name to be added to the line up for this year’s Mayor’s Charity Concert at the Middleton Arena next month.

The multi award winning funnyman will be one of the special guests for the show at the arena on Friday 24 February.

A familiar face on television, Jason is known for shows including BBC1’s ‘Would I Lie to You’ and ‘Live at the Apollo.’ He’s also hosted his own ‘Comedy Rocks’ variety show series on ITV1. Renowned for his hilarious observations and friendly delivery, Jason completed a sell-out national tour last year, performing to over half a million fans.

He’s on a line up that also includes Manchester vocalist Cole Page and his 17 piece big band. Cole has wowed audiences throughout Europe performing his trademark swing and big band classics.

More surprise guests are expected to be added to the line up.

The evening is being hosted by the Mayor, Councillor Alan Godson, and Mayoress Gillian Brown to raise money for the Mayor’s charities. These are Middleton Heartline, Springhill Hospice, the MaD Theatre Company and Demesne Digital Mammography Fund. The show starts at 8pm on Friday 24 February. Tickets (£25) are on sale now from the Middleton Arena on 0844 855 4020, or in person from the arena box office and Rochdale Town Hall reception.

All money raised from the event will go to the Mayor’s charities.

Come along for Afternoon Tea to raise money for Dementia UK... more details to follow

Former England Cricket Ashes winning captain Michael Vaughan is coming to Rochdale on March 15th for a Charity evening at Norton Grange Hotel.

A friend of Rochdale Rotary Club member Ex Test Umpire John Holder from Shawclough, 'Vaughany' is keen to help the club provide much needed cricket coaching to budding amateur cricketers in Rochdale.

A dinner is followed by facts and fun from Michael, comedian Terry Cotta, MC ic Test Match Special Statistician Malcolm Ashton. There will be a commemorative brochure and a raffle with glittering prizes and an opportunity to purchase cricket memorabilia.

The Ultimate Party Night (In Aid Of The Stroke Association)

Abba Sensation, The Grace, DJ Nick Robinson And Friends