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

Christmas Festival & Lantern Parade

• All Weekend 

A Christmas Carol, 7.00pm, Hare Hill House
This is your chance to see a West End five-star sell-out play before it opens in the Arts Theatre in Leicester Square the following week.
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/45134/events-in-rochdale/a-christmas-carol

Santa comes to Rochdale Exchange Shopping Centre, 11.00am - 4.00pm
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/45505/events-in-rochdale/santa-comes-to-rochdale-exchange-shopping-centre

Glynis Thorpe Art Exhibition, Littleborough Coach House
Contemporary landscape oil paintings by Saddleworth Art Group member Glynis Thorpe.
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/45386/events-in-rochdale/glynis-thorpe-art-exhibition

• Friday 9 December

Rendezvous Rochdale Christmas Cabaret Shows
Rochdale Royale presents Rendezvous Rochdale Christmas Cabaret Shows.
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/45442/events-in-rochdale/rendezvous-rochdale-christmas-cabaret-shows

The Rotary Club of Middleton’s Christmas Float Touring the streets of Middleton
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/sites/rotary-club-of-middleton

Milnrow Cricket Club Christmas Fair, 6.00pm
Free Admission with refreshments, bar and numerous stalls.
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/45571/events-in-rochdale/milnrow-cricket-club-christmas-fair

Alkrington Writers Group, 6.00pm - 7.30pm, Alkrington Library
Enjoy Writing? Join our dynamic new group aimed at writers of all levels of experience, led by Creative Writing graduate Ruth-Anne Shoker.
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/44380/events-in-rochdale/alkrington-writers-group
For a full list of Friday's events see the Rochdale Online Events Diary
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=09-12-2016&searchtype=dat

• Saturday 10 December

Heywood Model Railway Group Open Day, 10.00am - 4.00pm, Unit 3 Park Works
The layouts in our club room range from N gauge at 16 feet through to the O gauge which is over 40 feet long and there is always work going on maintaining or improving them.
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/39251/events-in-rochdale/heywood-model-railway-group-open-day

Rochdale AFC v Scunthorpe, 3.00pm, Crown Oil Arena
Join us for our Family Christmas Fun Day when Dale play Scunthorpe United
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/43063/events-in-rochdale/rochdale-afc-v-scunthorpe

The Benidorm Stylistics, Doors: 7.30pm, Starts: 8.00pm, Heywood Civic Centre
As seen on ITVs "Benidorm" This event will sell out so book early.
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/43120/events-in-rochdale/the-benidorm-stylistics

Christmas with Cantare Choir, 8pm - 10pm, Church of St Edmund
Enjoy a relaxed evening of beautiful Christmas music presented by Cantare, Rochdale's foremost female voice choir, in a stunning candlelit setting - guaranteed to get you in the festive mood!
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/45291/events-in-rochdale/christmas-with-cantare-choir

Breakfast With Santa at Gordon’s Bistro, 9.00am - 10.30am, Gordon Rigg Garden Centre (Rochdale)
Why not do something different this year and bring your little ones to have Breakfast with Santa. Booking is essential for this event.
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/45117/events-in-rochdale/breakfast-with-santa-at-gordons-bistro

Christmas Fayre, 10.00am - 2.00pm, True Serenity
* Make your own Christmas Gifts * Balloon Modelling * Glitter Tattoos* *Face/ Body Painting * Juggling Balls * * Taster Treatments.
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/45568/events-in-rochdale/christmas-fayre

Rochdale Cats Protection Christmas Fair, 11.00am - 2.00pm, St George's Hall
Cat lovers and bargain hunters come along and support us this coming Saturday! Treat yourself to a mince pie, treat your cat to some new toys
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/45641/events-in-rochdale/rochdale-cats-protection-christmas-fair

For a full list of Saturday's events see the Rochdale Online Events Diary
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=10-12-2016&searchtype=date

• Sunday 11 December

Littleborough's Farmers' Market and Seasonal Craft Fair, 10.00am
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/37363/events-in-rochdale/littleboroughs-farmers-market-and-seasonal-craft-fair

Springhill Hospice Fundraising - Santa Dash or Dawdle,
Join over 600 Santa’s on this a 5km sponsored dash, dawdle, dog walk or pram push around Hollingworth Lake.
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/38363/events-in-rochdale/springhill-hospice-fundraising-santa-dash-or-dawdle

Rochdale Flyers - BMFA-NW Area Indoor Fly-in, 11.00am - 4.00pm, Springhill Sports Centre
MFA-NW Area Indoor Fly-in 11.00am - 4.00pm (Please note the NEW times!). BMFA card must be shown
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/41115/events-in-rochdale/rochdale-flyers-bmfanw-area-indoor-flyin

Langley Christmas Festival & Lantern Parade, 1pm - 4pm
Starting with a lantern parade for everyone to join from Burnside Community Centre (12.30pm start) to Bowlee Sports Hall.
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/45360/events-in-rochdale/langley-christmas-festival-and-lantern-parade

Springfield Park Model Train Santa Special, 11.00am - 3.00pm
Meet Father Christmas at Springfield Park Model Railway.
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/45501/events-in-rochdale/springfield-park-model-train-santa-special

Mayor of Rochdale’s Civic Carol Service, 3.00pm - 4.00pm, Rochdale Town Hall
Join the Mayor and Mayoress for a festive sing-song at Rochdale Town Hall. All are welcome and seasonal refreshments will be served.
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/45569/events-in-rochdale/mayor-of-rochdales-civic-carol-service

St Margarets Chuch Nine Lessons and Carols, 6:30pm
A traditional Carol Service with the opportunity to sing carols and hear the story of Jesus' Birth. Christmas Carols followed by Mulled Wine and Mince Pies
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/45602/events-in-rochdale/st-margarets-chuch-nine-lessons-and-carols

St Thomas's Church Newhey Christingle & Carol Service, 3.30pm
Service with the Sunday School.
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/45665/events-in-rochdale/christingle-and-carol-service

Charity Walk in aid of Walking with the Wounded, 10.00am - 2.00pm
Heaton Park, Smithy Lodge Entrance (Golf Car Park)
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/45668/events-in-rochdale/charity-walk-in-aid-of-walking-with-the-wounded

For a full list of Sunday's events see the Rochdale Online Events Diary
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=11-12-2016&searchtype=date

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