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

Date published: 13 July 2018


Summer Fayre, Rochdale Classic Car and Bike Show, Rochdale Plastic Patrol, Greenbelt Groove Festival, Evenings of Music, Family Fun Days, Gin Tasting Night, Ladies Soft Ball Cricket, Rochdale Hornets, Nursing Recruitment Day and Crochet Club - lots to do around the Borough this weekend.

  • Friday 13 July

Make and Take Art & Craft Group – So Northern Creative Art Studios, 10am – 12noon

For just £5, all crafting materials and expert tuition is provided.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/55124/

Festival of Ageing: Rochdale’s Main Festival Event – Heywood Civic Centre, 2pm

Featuring a live music show performed by a top Beatle tribute act 'The Cheatles'.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/55479/ 

Rochdale Gramophone Society – St George’s Church Hall, 2.30pm – 4.30pm

This session is members choice of music for all to share and enjoy.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/50873/

Gin Tasting Night – Rochdale Masonic Ballroom, 7pm – 11.30pm

Hope Lodge invite you to a Gin Tasting Night (or wine if gin is not for you). Includes pie supper.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/56088/

Ladies Soft Ball Cricket Festival – Heywood Cricket Club, 7pm – 11pm

This is a date in the cricketing calendar you will not want to miss.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/53285/  

Live Band: Cheese Puff Death Squad & Dazed Reaction – Empire Rochdale, 6pm – 4am

Cheese Puff Death Squad are a rock band from La La Land, which is a little bit south of Manchester.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/55617/

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

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=13-07-2018&searchtype=date

  • Saturday 14 July

Summer Fayre – Cherwell Wellbeing Hub, 11am

Fun football games as well as tombola, kids crafts, slime, glitter make-up, henna tattoos, spiritual medium, florists and a BBQ.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/55963/

Bury & Rochdale Care Organisation: ODP & Nursing Recruitment Day – Rochdale Infirmary Main Reception, 10am – 2pm

Bury & Rochdale Care Organisation want to speak to enthusiastic Nurses & ODP's (qualified/student) and individuals keen to pursue a Band 2 Support Worker post at their careers event.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/56084/

Workshop: Formal Calligraphy – Touchstones Rochdale, 10.30am – 12.30pm

Using traditional writing tools, join local calligrapher Janice McClelland to learn techniques in the ancient art of formal calligraphy.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/54250/

Dearnley Family Fun Day – St Andrew’s Church, 11am – 2pm

A fantastic event full of great things to see and do for all the community, including hook a duck, raffle, tombola and Usborne books.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/55853/

Music at Lunchtime – Rochdale Parish Church of St Chad’s, concert starts 12noon

Royal Northern College of Music students Mackenzie Paget (Pianoforte) and Savva Zverev (Violin) join us this week.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/54193/

Crochet Club – Yarn Barn, 1pm – 3pm

Just bring along a project you are working on and join the fun. Knitters are welcome too!

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/56087/

Greenbelt Groove Festival 2018 – Hopwood Arms, 1pm – 10pm

Family friendly music festival with live bands, acoustic artists, poets, food, drink and DJ's on an outdoor stage.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/55405/

Peter Docker Memorial Trophy Cricket Match – Rochdale Sports Club, 3pm

Join us for Rochdale v Norden as they battle for the memorial trophy. Music, fun and refreshments before, during and after the game.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/55625/

Rochdale Hornets v Leigh Centurions – Crown Oil Arena, 5pm kick off

Originally on Sunday 15 July, this match has now been re-arranged to Saturday.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/50944/

Rochdale Swimming Club 150th celebration – Rochdale Golf Club, 7.30pm

One of the town's oldest sporting teams, Rochdale Swimming Club, is looking for former members to help celebrate its 150th anniversary.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/55832/  

A Summer Evening of Music – St Clement’s Church, 7.30pm

Music provided by the choir 'Voice of Heywood'. Refreshments provided.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/55362/

Summer Concert with the Oldham Choir – Christ Church Healey, 7.30pm

The roots of the Choir date back to 1963 when James Wild, the first Music Advisor for Oldham, formed the Oldham Youth Choir with pupils from local schools.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/55614/

Live Band: Kings of Lyon – Empire Rochdale, 6pm – 4am

Kings of Lyon are the most astounding, vibrant tribute to the Kings of Leon, playing an inspired and often surprising collection of Kings of Leon tracks.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/55807/

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

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=14-07-2018&searchtype=date

  • Sunday 15 July

Rochdale Classic Car and Bike Show 2018 – Littleborough Sports Club, 10am – 4pm

Hosted by the Rotary Club of Rochdale in aid of Rochdale Heartbeat and Springhill Hospice, in the magnificent setting of Hollingworth Lake Country Park. There is a large visitor’s car park next to the showground and a free shuttle bus will be running from the Lakeside car park.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/52962/

Rochdale Plastic Patrol Sprucing up Rochdale Canal – Rochdale Canal, 9.30am – 4pm

Whether you want to join a paddle boarding and litter pick session (completely free) or do your own bit on the dry land, everyone is welcome and every little counts.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/56085/

Car Treasure Hunt Fundraiser – Starting on Drake Street, 11am – 2pm

Raising funds for Rochdale Liberal Democrats. Includes afternoon tea, raffle and a bar is available upon completion.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/56086/

Afternoon Tea with Prosecco – St Luke’s Scout Hut, 2pm – 4pm

Fundraiser to help 2 of our scouts get to the world jamboree next year.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/54607/

Rochdale Soul – Brickcroft Social Club, 3pm – 8pm

A fantastic afternoon with guest DJ Alan King (Wigan Casino) on the dance floor.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/55746/  

Sunday Club Karaoke – 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/55011/

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

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=15-07-2018&searchtype=date 

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