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

Date published: 16 March 2017


St Patrick's Night events, Mum2mum Market, Comedy Night, Live Music, Concerts, Spamalot, Rochdale AFC v Gillingham, Model Railway Exhibition, Open days - lots to do round the borough for all the family.

  • All Weekend

Heywood Model Railway Group Exhibition, Saturday & Sunday, 10.00am - 4.00pm, Rochdale Town Hall
Working Exhibits H.M.R.G. Club stand with items for sale and information about the group Demonstrations Model Railway Traders
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/46688/events-in-rochdale/heywood-model-railway-group-annual-exhibition

HAODS presents Spamalot, Heywood Civic Centre
Organised by Heywood Amateur Operatic & Dramatic Society. Time: Tuesday to Saturday 7.30pm, Saturday Matinee 2.15pm.
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/45511/events-in-rochdale/haods-presents-spamalot

  • Friday 17 March

St Patrick's Night with The Scattering, 9pm til late, The Flying Horse Hotel
Come and join us in celebrating all things Irish this Paddy's night at the best pub in Rochdale. Live music from The Scattering.
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/46779/events-in-rochdale/st-patricks-night-with-the-scattering

St Patrick's Night Dance, 9.00pm, The Wellfield
Another great Irish night of Irish song and dance. Come and meet your friends here.
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/47029/events-in-rochdale/st-patricks-night-dance

Houghton Weavers, 7.30pm, Littleborough Sports Club
An evening of laughter and folk music with the famous Houghton Weavers
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/46443/events-in-rochdale/houghton-weavers

For a full list of Friday's events see the Rochdale Online Events Diary
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=17-03-2017&searchtype=date

  • Saturday 18 March

Mum2mum Market Oldham and Rochdale, 1pm - 3pm, Oldham Academy North
Turn your clutter into cash! Make some money from your children's unwanted clothes and toys and book a stall at our sale at mum2mum Market nearly new sale.
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/46695/events-in-rochdale/mum2mum-market-oldham-and-rochdale

Comedy Night, 8pm, Rochdale Bowling Club
Comedy night, 3 comedians & 1 very funny M.C. Fantastically entertaining evening, over 18's only, strong language. Admission by ticket only.
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/47072/events-in-rochdale/comedy-night

Rochdale AFC v Gillingham, 3.00pm, Crown Oil Arena
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/45674/events-in-rochdale/rochdale-afc-v-gillingham

Irish Night, 7.00pm, Rochdale Rugby Union Club
Live music, Irish dress code optional but jug of Guiness for best outfit, Irish dancers. Paddy's punch fishbowl cocktails available.
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/46360/events-in-rochdale/irish-night

Purple4Polio Afternoon Tea & Cakes, 2:00pm –4:30pm, The Olde Boar’s Head
Join us for Afternoon Tea & Cakes - Plus enter our 2017 Cake Bake Comp, it’s open to all apart from professionals!
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/47086/events-in-rochdale/purple4polio-afternoon-tea-and-cakes

Lighthouse Project Open Day, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm, Middleton Lighthouse
The vision of the Lighthouse Project is to provide a safe and welcoming environment where people can meet together, find support and access opportunities that are caring, social and educational.
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/47112/events-in-rochdale/lighthouse-project-open-day

Rochdale, Oldham and District Samaritans Open Day to celebrate Golden Anniversary, 2.00pm, 5 Caton Street, Rochdale
Fifty years supporting the community! We would like to invite you to attend an Open Day to help us celebrate our Golden Anniversary
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/47116/events-in-rochdale/rochdale-oldham-and-district-samaritans-open-day-to-celebrate-golden-anniversary

For a full list of Saturday’s events see the Rochdale Online Events Diary
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=11-03-2017&searchtype=date

  • Sunday 19 March

Hollingworth Lake Craft Fair, 11.30am to 3.30pm, Hollingworth Lake Visitor Centre
Enhance your stroll around the lake with a visit to our craft fair (third Sunday in the month).
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/45987/events-in-rochdale/hollingworth-lake-craft-fair

Jazz on a Sunday: Chase Jazzmen, 8.00pm, Newtown National Club
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/46072/events-in-rochdale/jazz-on-a-sunday-chase-jazzmen

Bury Choral Society Concert - The Armed Man, 3.00pm, St Mary in the Baum
Conductor Juan Ortuno, pianist Jonathan Ellis, and Bury Camerata. The Armed Man (Jenkins) is an anti-war composition dealing with the build-up and aftermath of war and the hope for a better future.
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/46243/events-in-rochdale/bury-choral-society-concert-the-armed-man

Springhill Hospice Fundraising - Spring Fair, 10.00am - 3.00pm, Springhill Hospice
The annual Springhill Hospice Spring Fair is fast approaching and this year it’s taking place at the Hospice
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/46325/events-in-rochdale/springhill-hospice-fundraising-spring-fair

32 Rochdale Senior Section Quiz Night, From 4.00pm, Flying Horse
They are holding a "Family Quiz" on Sunday 19th March to help raise funds for this trip, so why not join in with the fun.
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/47143/events-in-rochdale/32-rochdale-senior-section-quiz-night

For a full list of Sunday’s events see the Rochdale Online Events Diary
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=19-03-2017&searchtype=date

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