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

Rochdale Food and Drink Festival, Castleton School of Dancing presents a Night at the Movies, TH96 Run 2018, Cycles of Trio visit the Flyer as part of UK Tour, We Love the 80’s, Rochdale Youth Festival of Performing Arts, Litter Picking Days and Grand Modellers Bring and Buy Sale - lots to do around the borough for all the family.

• Events happening all weekend

Castleton School of Dancing presents A Night at the Movies – Gracie Fields Theatre, Fri 23 & Sat 24 March, 7.30pm
With over 30 amazing routines and songs and over 120 students performing numbers from musicals. Our students have been working hard and can’t wait to show off their training and talents in tap, ballet, modern stage, contemporary and street-dance.
https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/53479/

Rochdale Youth Festival of Performing Arts – Rochdale Town Hall, Fri 23 & Sun 25 March
Friday’s competition is Dance and Sunday is the Festival Concert.
https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/52515/

• Friday 23 March

Rochdale Gramaphone Society – St George’s Church Hall, 2.30pm – 4.30pm
If you enjoy good music (both light and serious) then you are bound to find something to your taste in our programmes of recorded music.
https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/50867/

Fire Service Museum Weekly Open Day – Greater Manchester Fire Service Museum, 10am – 4pm
Fire museum attractions will be on show including our collection of historic firefighting artefacts from the 18th century to present day, plus home-made refreshments and souvenirs. https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/49782/

Flag raising to commemorate Pakistan Day – Rochdale Town Hall, 10am
To commemorate Pakistan Day, a flag raising ceremony will take place at 10am at Rochdale Town Hall. https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/54061/

Digital Skills for Jobs Session – Middleton Library, 10am – 11.30am
Learn about searching and applying for jobs online, how to use email and get tips on how to write a CV. https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/53847/

Rochdale BIG: Introduction to Cobra (Complete Business Reference Adviser) – Number One Riverside, 1pm – 2pm
COBRA is an easy to use online resource with lots of information for people starting up a business, providing hundreds of small business guides as well as practical how-to factsheets. https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/53730/

Cycles of Trio visit the Flyer as part of UK Tour – The Flying Horse Hotel, 8pm
Japan’s hottest jazz-fusion trio are headed on their debut tour of the UK to share their unique brand of uncompromising musical expression. Not for the faint of heart.
https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/53950/

We Love The 80’s – Mercure Norton Grange & Spa, 7.30pm
Non-stop party classics from the best decade for music. We will get you dancing to tracks from the likes of Wham, Frankie goes to Hollywood and Madonna amongst others.
https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/51263/

BHG Rock Machine – Empire Rochdale, 6pm – 4am
Rock night with three live rock bands! Including A Joker’s Rage, Theia and Tomorrow is Lost. https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/52822/

For a full list of Friday’s events see the Rochdale Online Events Diary https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=23-03-2018&searchtype=date

• Saturday 24 March

Rochdale Food and Drink Festival – Rochdale Town Hall, 10am – 6pm
With a food and drink village and more than 40 traders selling delicious dishes, fantastic street food, pop-up shops, bars and more. Outside there will be meaty, veggie and vegan delights, combining a mix of healthy choices and tempting treats.
https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/52517/

Spotland Great British Spring Clean – Spotland Methodist Church, 10am – 12pm
As part of our efforts to improve our wards appearance for the 2018 National In Bloom awards, we have arranged a GB Spring Clean Event for Spotland.
https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/53968/

TH96 Run 2018 (Tom Hardman Charity Challenge) – Rochdale Circket, Lacrosse & Squash Club, 9am – 11am
The 5th annual charity event, organised by friends and family of Tom Hardman who died suddenly aged 21 in 2012. The event is a 9 Mile run/walk from Rochdale Cricket Club to Middleton Cricket Club. There will also be an evening celebration at 7pm at Ratcliffe Bars.
https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/53136/

Puppet Workshops – Whitworth Library, 2pm – 4pm
This sessions topic is Road Safety. For ages 7+.
https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/53162/

Memorial Day for Local Soldier Fred Playford – Low Hill, Smallbridge, 10.30am
Join us to commemorate a local soldier that lost his life during World War 1; unveiling a plaque in his memory. https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/53281/

Spring Fair – St Aidan’s Church Hall, 11am – 1pm
Our Spring Fair with lots of stalls including tombola, toys, books, games, bottle stall, raffle, chocolate tombola, bric a brac and refreshments.
https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/53868/

Saturday Spectacular Show – Brickcroft Social Club, 7.30pm
Come and witness the UK’s number one tribute show to Kylie Minogue, plus Johnny Sax with female dancers and a laser show.
https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/53490/

Robbie Williams UK No.1 Tribute – Empire Rochdale, 6pm – 4am
Robbie Williams fans don't miss this amazing night of music as the fantastic Tony Lewis, who embodies the superstar that is Robbie Williams will be smashing the hits.
https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/53071/

For a full list of Saturday’s events see the Rochdale Online Events Diary https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=24-03-2018&searchtype=date

• Sunday 25 March

Cycle Hub: Let’s Ride – Hollingworth Lake Activity Centre, 10am – 12noon
All our instructors are passionate riders and have been riding around the Peninnes for a couple of years. We know some really good routes we'd like to take you on so come and join us! https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/52407/

Bowlee Car Boot Sale and Collectors Market – Bowlee Community Park, 6.15am – 1.30pm
If it's time for a de-clutter you can easily offload your unwanted possessions in exchange for cash, or explore and bag yourself a bargain. There's a huge range of goods available at one of Greater Manchester's most popular outdoor car boot events.
https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/52884/

Grand Modellers Bring & Buy Sale – Crimble Croft Community Centre, 9.30am - 1pm
Hosted by Mutual Model Boat Society, come along ang enjoy this famous event, either to buy or sell your supplies. There are always lots of bargains to be had.
https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/53406/

Woodland Day – Hollingworth Lake Visitors Centre, 11.30am – 3.30pm
Celebrating our local woodlands and woodland crafts. Join us for a day of demonstrations and have a go at activities whilst learning wildlife information.
https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/53943/

Middleton In Bloom Litter Picking Day – The Brunswick, 12pm
The team will be litter picking the surrounding streets towards Middleton Town Centre. https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/53971/

Jazz on a Sunday: Doc Houlind’s Revival (Denmark) – Newtown National Club, 8pm – 11pm
Runs every Sunday on the ground floor with a free car park at the venue. https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/51902/

Live Band: 261 All Stars – Empire Rochdale, 6pm – 2am
Taking you on a journey of Mod/Ska/Punk and New Wave recreating the authentic sounds, playing hits from bands such as, The Kinks, Small Faces, The Who, Yardbirds and The Rolling Stones. https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/53072/

For a full list of Sunday’s events see the Rochdale Online Events Diary https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=25-03-2018&searchtype=date

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