Our guide to what you can do in and around the Borough this weekend

Date published: 21 October 2016


  • All weekend

Littleborough Arts Festival 2016
The festival will now take place from 15 - 22 October 2016 with the popular Open Arts Exhibition and Photographic competition taking place
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/40550/events-in-rochdale/littleborough-arts-festival-2016

Summer Holiday by Hey Kids
Heywood Civic Centre
The award winning Children’s section of Heywood AODS presents this funny show based on the film Summer Holiday
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/43115/events-in-rochdale/summer-holiday-by-hey-kids

The MAD Theatre Company
7.30pm each day with 2.30pm matinee on Saturday
Ellenroad Steam Museum
The MAD Theatre Company are performing a The Vicar of Dibley.
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/44456/events-in-rochdale/the-mad-theatre-company

Rochdale Mega Value Fun Park

Thursday 20 October 2016 - Sunday 30 October 2016
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/44658/events-in-rochdale/rochdale-mega-value-fun-park

Meet the hedgehogs and birds of prey
11.00am to 3.30pm, Hollingworth Lake Visitor Centre
Have a go on the tombola and support Rochdale Hedgehog Rescue. A chance to meet a few of the rescued animals and to find about their stories.
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/44382/events-in-rochdale/meet-the-hedgehogs-and-birds-of-prey

  • Friday 21 October

Traditional Afternoon Tea
2.00pm - 4.00pm, St Clement's Church
Come and join us for a relaxing, social afternoon, with a choice of sandwiches, dinky cakes and home made scones, jam & cream.
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/43951/events-in-rochdale/traditional-afternoon-tea

Littleborough Arts Festival Lantern Parade
6.30pm to set off at 7pm, Hare Hill Park
The parade will leave from two venues and meet at Hare Hill Park.
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/44638/events-in-rochdale/littleborough-arts-festival-lantern-parade

Across the Water
7.30pm, Whitworth Vale & Healey Band Club
On at the Band Club this Friday 21st Oct we have the amazing Alex Cumming and Nicola Beazley.
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/44784/events-in-rochdale/across-the-water

Inside Job
9pm, Hare and Hounds Pub
Playing music from Oasis, Killers, Stereophonics, Doddle Brothers, Gun, Wild Cherry, Rolling Stones and many more.
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/44785/events-in-rochdale/inside-job

For a full list of Friday's events see the Rochdale Online Events Diary:
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=21-10-2016&searchtype=date

  • Saturday 22 October 

The Mayor's Charity Concert
Doors 7.00pm, Show starts 7.30pm, Middleton Arena
Featuring West End Star Philipa Healey and very special guests.
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/43647/events-in-rochdale/the-mayors-charity-concert

An Evening with Our John, The Singing Jeweller
7pm for 7.30pm, Rochdale Masonic Buildings
Fundraising event for Springhill Hospice.
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/44204/events-in-rochdale/an-evening-with-our-john-the-singing-jeweller

Revolution Live

Doors 7.00pm, The Ratcliffe Bars
A classic Manchester night Alias Kid The Twisted Dolls All the Kings Men DJs Clint Boon & Dave Sweetmore
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/44274/events-in-rochdale/revolution-live

90s Themed Party Night
8pm - 4am, Empire Rochdale
Empire Rochdale is hosting a back to the 90s theme night after our successful 70s night and 80s night.
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/44681/events-in-rochdale/90s-themed-party-night

Castleton Community Car Wash Chaos

11.00am, Castleton Primary School
We are raising money to get Castleton Community Carnival revived,
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/44697/events-in-rochdale/castleton-community-car-wash-chaos

For a full list of Saturday's events see the Rochdale Online Events Diary:
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=22-10-2016&searchtype=date

  • Sunday 23 October

Jazz on a Sunday: New Orleans Heat
8.00pm, Newtown National Club
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/37627/events-in-rochdale/jazz-on-a-sunday-new-orleans-heat

Recruiting all girls, come and play Rugby Union
12.30pm - 2.30pm, Rochdale Rugby Union Club
Open day 23 October, pitch up and play.
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/44276/events-in-rochdale/girls-recruitment-day

For a full list of Sunday's events see the Rochdale Online Events Diary http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=23-10-2016&searchtype=date

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