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

Date published: 02 February 2017


Hopwood Hall College Open Day, Rochdale AFC v Bristol Rovers, Rochdale Hornets v Dewsbury Rams, acoustic jazz/rock, live band jam night, exhibitions, gardening, – lots to do round the borough for all the family.

  • Friday 3 February

Hashtag acoustic jazz/rock, 9.00pm, Vicolo del Vino
Popular local semi acoustic band playing well known songs from many top rock, pop and folk/ jazz artistes.
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/46368/events-in-rochdale/hashtag-acoustic-jazz-rock

Idol Frets live band jam night, 9pm, The Beach
Kicking off live music Fridays at The Beach. All welcome. If playing please bring own guitars.
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/46386/events-in-rochdale/idol-frets-live-band-jam-night

Be Food Smart - Change4Life roadshow comes to town, Friday – Saturday, Rochdale Exchange Shopping Centre
Families in the borough of Rochdale are invited to ‘Be Food Smart’
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/46393/events-in-rochdale/be-food-smart-change4life-roadshow-comes-to-town

Rochdale Artist's Exhibition, Hollingworth Lake Visitor Centre,
A new exhibition of original artwork by local artists.
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/45944/events-in-rochdale/rochdale-artists-exhibition

For a full list of Friday's events see the Rochdale Online Events Diary http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=03-02-2017&searchtype=date

  • Saturday 4 February 

Hopwood Hall College Open Day, 10.00am - 2.00pm, Middleton & Rochdale Campuses
Find out about all our full and part-time courses for 2017
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/43960/events-in-rochdale/hopwood-hall-college-open-day

Navi - King of Pop, Doors: 7.30pm, starts 8pm, Middleton Arena
There are several tribute shows to Michael Jackson currently performing around the world, but only ONE will have you believing for just a moment ... The Legend Continues.
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/44468/events-in-rochdale/navi-king-of-pop

Rochdale AFC v Bristol Rovers, 3.00pm, Crown Oil Arena
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/45670/events-in-rochdale/rochdale-afc-v-bristol-rovers

Brickcroft Showtime, 7pm, Brickcroft Social Club
In our first tribute show of 2017 we have Jimmy Love as Sir Elton John
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/46004/events-in-rochdale/brickcroft-showtime

GEM Appeal Charity Ladies Afternoon Tea, 2pm - 4pm, Rochdale Town Hall
GEM Appeal Charity Ladies Afternoon Tea Drinks reception, bottle tombola, afternoon tea, raffle and surprises.
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/46215/events-in-rochdale/gem-appeal-charity-ladies-afternoon-tea

All Saints gardening session, 10am - 12noon, All Saints' Church, Hamer
Tools will be provided, we just need the people to use them, we'll also provide drinks to keep you refreshed.
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/46389/events-in-rochdale/all-saints-gardening-session

For a full list of Saturday’s events see the Rochdale Online Events Diary
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=04-02-2017&searchtype=date

  • Sunday 5 February

Ceremony in Heywood to unveil specially designed heritage street signs, 11.00am, Bader Drive
Heywood’s links with the Royal Air Force will be honoured on Sunday 5 February when specially designed heritage street signs honouring the contribution Heywood made to the Second World War effort are unveiled
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/46403/events-in-rochdale/ceremony-in-heywood-to-unveil-specially-designed-heritage-street-signs

UKIM Madina Mosque Open Day, 12pm-4pm, Madina Mosque
UKIM Madina Mosque (Rochdale) are proud to announce that we will be taking part in the 2017 ‘#VisitMyMosque Day’
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/46315/events-in-rochdale/ukim-madina-mosque-open-day

UKIM Neeli Mosque Open Day, 12pm - 4pm, Neeli Mosque
UKIM Neeli Mosque (Rochdale) are proud to announce that we will be taking part in this year's ‘#VisitMyMosque Day’
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/46396/events-in-rochdale/ukim-neeli-mosque-open-day

 

Rochdale Hornets v Dewsbury Rams, 3.00pm, Crown Oil Arena
On the gate prices are Adult: £15, Concession: £12, Junior: £5. Advanced Tickets must be bought on Friday before Game day Adult £13, Concession £10, Junior £2
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/45290/events-in-rochdale/rochdale-hornets-v-dewsbury-rams

Middleton Town Centre Car Boot Sale, 6.00am - 1.00pm, Middleton Shopping Centre
Held on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month at Middleton Shopping Centre.
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/45580/events-in-rochdale/middleton-town-centre-car-boot-sale

Jazz on a Sunday: Mart Rodger Manchester Jazz, 8.00pm, Newtown National Club
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/46069/events-in-rochdale/jazz-on-a-sunday-mart-rodger-manchester-jazz

Fire Service Museum Monthly Open Day, 10.00am - 4.00pm, Greater Manchester Fire Service Museum
Fire museum attractions will be on show including our collection of historic firefighting artefacts from the 18th century to present day
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/46178/events-in-rochdale/fire-service-museum-monthly-open-day

For a full list of Sunday’s events see the Rochdale Online Events Diary
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=05-02-2017&searchtype=date

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