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

Inflatable Party in the Park, Family Fun Day and Dog Show, D/C Festival, Free Fishing at Rochdale Canal, Hide and Seek Health Week, Summer Fairs & Garden Parties, Community Market, Live Music, Car Boot Sales and Rochdale Festival of Ageing - lots to do around the borough this weekend.

• Events happening all weekend

Heywood Inflatable Party in the Park – Hopwood Park, Sat 7 & Sun 8 July, 10am – 2.30pm & 12.30pm – 5pm

Fantastic fun filled weekend of inflatable fun and mascot characters from your favourite TV shows.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/55868/

• Friday 6 July

Open Day – Heywood Model Railway Group, 10am – 4pm

Do you have locos and stock but not enough space to run them? Then why not come along to our open day?

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/50052/

Lions Wimbledon Afternoon Tea – Littleborough Conservative Club, 1pm - 3pm

Join Littleborough and District Lions for their annual Wimbledon Afternoon Tea. £6 per person.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/55727/

Rochdale Festival of Ageing: Games Club – Heywood Library, 1.30pm – 3.30pm

Play a variety of board games including Scrabble, Cluedo and Trivial Pursuit or bring your own favourite game.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/55657/

Lego Club – Middleton Library, 4pm – 5pm

Build your own Lego creations in these themed Lego club sessions aimed at 5-12 year olds and their parents/carers.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/53322/

Live Band: Mused – Empire Rochdale, 6pm – 4am

Mused are a UK based professional tribute act who excel at delivering an authentic Muse concert experience.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/55616/

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

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=06-07-2018&searchtype=date

• Saturday 7 July

Free fishing event at Rochdale Canal – Rochdale Canal, Slattocks, 10am – 4pm

Led by Little Britain Angling Club, this is part of a series of events the Trust is running in partnership with the Angling Trust at locations up and down the country.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/55726/

A Peek into the Pioneers – Rochdale Pioneers Museum, 11am – 3pm

Join us for a talk that will take you back to 1844.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/53213/

Summer Fair – Christ Church Healey, 11am – 2pm

Lots of stalls, tombola and raffles to take part in as well as lunch and refreshments available.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/55915/

Darnhill Festival, The Natural Festival - In and around Argyle Parade, 12noon - 5.30pm

The procession will be led by Handmade Samba and will be followed by a full programme of entertainment and activities for all ages.

http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/55752/

Strawberry Tea – Syke Methodist Church, 2pm

Enjoy homemade scones, shortbread, fresh strawberries and cream, plus as much tea and coffee as you can drink.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/55578/

D/C Festival – Hopwood Unionist Club, 12noon – 9pm

Outdoor stage with live music all day, a bar and a BBQ.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/54941/

Garden Party – St James Parish Hall, 2.15pm

With crafts, home bakes, glasses of Pimm’s, plants, a raffle, bric-a-brac, tombola, a kid's corner and cream tea.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/55822/

Rochdale Festival of Ageing: Cantare Choir Concert 'Stand Up and Be Counted' – Ellenroad Engine House, 6pm – 8pm

Join Cantare, Rochdale's foremost female voice choir, as they commemorate 100 years of women's history.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/54635/

Top Guitar Vocalist: Wayne – Norden Bowling & Social Club, open 8pm – 11pm

Come along and enjoy some live entertainment.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/53714/  

Live Band: Metallica Reloaded – Empire Rochdale, 6pm – 4am

A tribute to the most important and influential band in the history of metal.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/55411/

For a full list of Saturday’s events see the Rochdale Online Events Diary

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=07-07-2018&searchtype=date

• Sunday 8 July

Hide and Seek Health Walk – Norden Jubilee Park, 10.30am – 12.30pm

Spending time outdoors increases physical and mental well-being. We are combining two of our favourite hobbies - walking and painting rocks - which we will then hide and find.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/55913/

Family Fun Day and Dog Show – The Riverside, Whitworth, 12pm – 4pm

Lots of attractions including rides, stalls, live performances by local dancers, candy floss and ice cream as well as five categories in the dog show to display.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/53659/

Rochdale Hornets v Swinton Lions – Crown Oil Arena, 3pm kick off

Support the Rochdale rugby lads.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/50943/

Littleborough Community Market – Littleborough Town Square & Coach House, 10am

Starting back in 2010, the market consists of food and craft stalls for all to enjoy.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/53218/

Ladies Soft Ball Cricket Festival – Milnrow Cricket Club, 1pm – 4pm

A new, fun, fast, social game for all abilities.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/55076/

Littleborough RUFC Fundraiser – Littleborough Rugby Club, 2pm kick off

An afternoon fundraiser in aid of Daniel Roberts, a young team member who needs chemotherapy, and Matty Hayden who was left with left changing injuries after an attack.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/55582/

Bowlee Car Boot Sale & 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. 

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/52899/

Jazz on a Sunday – Newtown National Club, 8pm – 11pm

This week we have the Chicago Teddy Bears Society jazz band.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/51909/

Sunday Club Karoake – Empire Rochdale, 6pm – 2am

If you're looking for a place to show off your singing skills on a real stage, Sunday's at Empire Rochdale is now the place to do it!

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/55010/

For a full list of Sunday’s events see the Rochdale Online Events Diary

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=08-07-2018&searchtype=date 

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