Events in Rochdale - Talks

There’s no excuse not to visit your local library next month – it’s National Libraries Day 2012 on Saturday 4 February.

The day, devoted to all libraries nationwide, aims to highlight what people can do in their local library – and it’s more than just reading books! You can browse and borrow a vast selection of DVDs and CDs, surf the internet for free on a suite of computers and use the library as a space for community events and meetings.

Respected author and playwright Muli Amaye will be hosting an afternoon of writing workshops at Rochdale Central Library from 2pm – 4pm. And to make sure you get to see all of the facilities, there will be guided tours of the library at 11.30am, 1.30pm and 3.30pm.

Top author Tom Palmer will be the special guest at a ‘meet the author’ session, also at Rochdale Central Library from 3pm. The accomplished author has written two football popular fiction series for children - Football Detective and Football Academy.

To book free places, call Ray Stearn on 01706 924972 or email ray.stearn@rochdale.gov.uk  

Heywood Library is inviting everyone to pay them a visit to see what’s available and just how useful the library can be for learning and leisure. They’ll also be asking for feedback on what you think of the library and why you love visiting it. Comments will be put on display in the library.

And the day before the big day, Middleton Library hosts a fancy dress party for local children. 

Remember to visit your library on National Libraries Day.

Museum Open Day with a range of fire engines and attractions.

The museum is also open on Fridays (except bank holidays) 10.00am - 4.00pm).

(Visitors should access the Museum via the fire station yard entrance on Richard Street)

Museum Open Day with a range of fire engines and attractions.

The museum is also open on Fridays (except bank holidays) 10.00am - 4.00pm).

(Visitors should access the Museum via the fire station yard entrance on Richard Street)

The life and times of Edwardian Manchester will be brought to life in a talk exploring the city’s rich history.

Alkrington Library hosts the evening talk by Dr Craig Horner from Manchester Metropolitan University on Wednesday 8 February. The historian will dig into the past to reveal secrets about the city, looking at motoring and leisure in Edwardian Manchester.

The talk begins at 8pm, with complimentary refreshments served at 7.30pm. Places are free, but reservations are recommended. Call 0161 643 7799 or email alkrington.library@rochdale.gov.uk

The evening has been arranged by Rochdale Borough Council in conjunction with Middleton Civic Association.

Objects: “To advance the education of women, irrespective of race, creed and party so as to enable them to make the best contribution towards the common good.

To educate such women in the principles of good citizenship. To provide or assist in the provision of facilities for recreation or other leisure time occupation for such women in the interests of social welfare and a view to improving their conditions of life”

The main guild meeting is held on the second Wednesday of the month except August. All meetings are held in the Coach House, Lodge Street, Littleborough at 7.30pm.

Arts & Crafts - 1st Wednesday in the month
Business - 2nd Wednesday in the month
Miscallany – 3rd Wednesday in the month
Social Studies – 4th Wednesday in the month

Book Sales Table Every Week!

A talk by Liesl Beckles - Century in a Shoe Box

New members welcome.

Illustrated lecture by Ron Crosby.

Littleborough Civic Trust is a voluntary body affiliated to the national Civic Trust. It was established in 1971 and exists to conserve and enhance the environment of Littleborough.

Our activities depend on the interests of members, but include writing books, planting trees and encouraging Local Authority actions.

We meet on the second Tuesday of every month. Meetings are open to anyone, members or not.

Annual General Meeting and report from Yvonne Hardman, Art Gallery Officer on the work of the Gallery at Touchstones Rochdale in 2011. Please note earlier start time of 12.15pm.

For many years the Friends have been helping the Art Gallery to conserve and acquire paintings for the collection.

Talks by invited speakers about art history and craft are held most months with the occasional trip to visit other art collections. No booking required. All welcome.

Runs every second Tuesday of every month.

Objects: “To advance the education of women, irrespective of race, creed and party so as to enable them to make the best contribution towards the common good.

To educate such women in the principles of good citizenship. To provide or assist in the provision of facilities for recreation or other leisure time occupation for such women in the interests of social welfare and a view to improving their conditions of life”

The main guild meeting is held on the second Wednesday of the month except August. All meetings are held in the Coach House, Lodge Street, Littleborough at 7.30pm.

Arts & Crafts - 1st Wednesday in the month
Business - 2nd Wednesday in the month
Miscallany – 3rd Wednesday in the month
Social Studies – 4th Wednesday in the month

Book Sales Table Every Week!