Events in Rochdale - Dinners

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.

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.