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

Pantos, Carol Services, Concerts, Christmas Grotto’s, Markets, lots to do all round the borough this weekend.

For a full list of Christmas events, Carol Services, Pantos, Party Nights, Children’s Activities visit Rochdale Online Events Diary:
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/events-in-rochdale/type/christmas

• All Weekend

Santa comes to Rochdale Exchange Shopping Centre, 11.00am - 4.00pm
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/45506/events-in-rochdale/santa-comes-to-rochdale-exchange-shopping-centre

Jack and the Beanstalk, Various times. Middleton Arena
A Giant of a Pantomime by Shone Productions Ltd. 'Hugely fun... a panto with all the fillings and fittings starring Alex Reid
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/43106/events-in-rochdale/jack-and-the-beanstalk

Geoff Butterworth Charity Art Gallery, 12.00 noon - 4.00pm, The Bank Gallery
This charity Art Gallery, sponsored by the Rotary Club of Rochdale, is open at weekends. There are three floors of the excellent watercolour
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/43644/events-in-rochdale/geoff-butterworth-charity-art-gallery

The Spirit Of Christmas at Lane Foot Farm, Morning 11.30am or Afternoon 2.30pm
Live Nativity Scene featuring our mini ponies as Donkey, Ox and Sheep - expect a riot!
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/45653/events-in-rochdale/the-spirit-of-christmas-at-lane-foot-farm

• Friday 16 December

Rochdale Riverside Exhibition, Number One Riverside
The Rochdale Riverside the £60m investment in a new shopping and leisure centre planning application and supporting documents will be available.
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/45561/events-in-rochdale/rochdale-riverside-exhibition

Gordon’s Bistro Christmas Brass Band Evening, 6.00pm - 8.00pm
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/45116/events-in-rochdale/gordons-bistro-christmas-brass-band-evening

The Rotary Club of Middleton’s Christmas Float, Touring Whiteley Drive, Neilson Close, Compton Way, Chilton Drive, David’s Farm Close, Albany Street, Wood Lane, Dane Bank
Father Christmas and his helpers will be fundraising for local charities and community groups.
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/45424/events-in-rochdale/the-rotary-club-of-middletons-christmas-float

The Ambassadors Christmas Show, 7pm, Brickcroft Social Club
"The Ambassadors" Christmas Show a night of entertainment for your Christmas parties.
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/45495/events-in-rochdale/the-ambassadors-christmas-show

Mad Friday, 8pm - 4am, Empire Rochdale
This Christmas Empire Rochdale are having two Mad Friday night parties!
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/45650/events-in-rochdale/mad-friday

For a full list of Friday's events see the Rochdale Online Events Diary

http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=16-12-2016&searchtype=date

• Saturday 17 December

Breakfast With Santa at Gordon’s Bistro, 9.00am - 10.30am
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/45118/events-in-rochdale/breakfast-with-santa-at-gordons-bistro

Christmas Jazz Spectacular, 7.00pm, Littleborough Cricket Club
Littleborough's very own Little Jazz Funk Orchestra are performing a festive treat for the ears with lots of famous Christmas pieces
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/45241/events-in-rochdale/christmas-jazz-spectacular

Choir and Brass Christmas Concert, 7.30pm, Spotland Methodist Church
Spotland chapel invite you to don your snow shoes and brave the elements for a Festive Feast of music and song
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/45498/events-in-rochdale/choir-and-brass-christmas-concert

Reno Corrado Pimps, The Flying Horse Hotel, The Original Line Up
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/45784/events-in-rochdale/reno-corrado-pimps

For a full list of Saturday's events see the Rochdale Online Events Diary
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=17-12-2016&searchtype=date

• Sunday 18 December

Springfield Park Model Train Santa Special, 11.00am - 3.00pm
Meet Father Christmas at Springfield Park Model Railway.
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/45502/events-in-rochdale/springfield-park-model-train-santa-special

Jazz on a Sunday: Spirit of New Orleans, 8.00pm, Newtown National Club
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/37631/events-in-rochdale/jazz-on-a-sunday-spirit-of-new-orleans

Cafe Church and Carols, 6.00pm - 7.30pm, Milnrow Evangelical Church
Informal carol service for friends and neighbours, young and old, with refreshments.
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/45405/events-in-rochdale/cafe-church-and-carols

Lily and the Little Snow Bear, 11.30am - 12.30pm, The Curtain Theatre
The Blunderbus Theatre Company presents Lily and the Little Snow Bear.
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/45481/events-in-rochdale/lily-and-the-little-snow-bear

St Peter's Christmas Cracker, 2.30pm
Christmas Cracker event at 2.30pm on Sunday 18 December. You can expect Games, Crafts, Treasure Hunt, Carols, Refreshments
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/45503/events-in-rochdale/st-peters-christmas-cracker

Christmas Swing n Stuff Trio, 5pm, The Flying Horse Hotel
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/45785/events-in-rochdale/christmas-swing-n-stuff-trio

Carol Services round the borough:
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchtype=text&searchvalue=Carol+Service

For a full list of Sunday's events see the Rochdale Online Events Diary
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=18-12-2016&searchtype=date

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http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/submit