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

Castleton Health and Leisure Centre open weekend, True Serenity open weekend, Hopwood Hall College open day, Pantivity, Rochdale Town Hall fundraising dinner, live music, acting class, Wedding fayre, Rochdale Hornets game, Jazz on a Sunday and Ellenroad Engine House open day - lots to do around the borough. 

• Events happening all weekend

Castleton Health and Leisure Open Weekend (with free swimming sessions) – Sat 3 & Sun 4 Feb, Castleton Health and Leisure Centre, 11.30am – 3pm
There will be free swimming sessions on both Saturday and Sunday, as well as circus skills and arts and crafts sessions.
https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/52771/ 

True Serenity Open Weekend – Sat 3 & Sun 4 Feb, Castleton Health and Leisure Centre, 11.30am – 3pm

To launch the re-opening of the Castleton Health and Leisure Centre, we are having an open weekend. True Serenity, now based at the centre, will be offering taster treatments on the Sunday. To see the treatments on offer visit the link below.
https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/52906/

Pantivity – Sat 3 & Sun 4 Feb, Bamford Chapel and Norden URC, 7pm and 3pm
The Nativity story told in panto style for all the family.
https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/52233/

Gallery Exhibition of Stuart Brookfield’s Photography – Sat 3 Feb & Sun 4 Feb, Littleborough Coach House
Most items on display in the Heritage Centre and Victoria Room are available to purchase.
https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/52986/

Free Basic IT Courses for Over 50’s – Fri 2, Sat 3 and Sun 4 Feb, Meadowfields Community Centre, 1.30pm – 3.30pm
Come along and learn how to use a tablet computer to download apps, E-mail friends and family, use social media, access cloud storage and take brilliant selfies.
https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/52551/

People’s Art: A Postcard from Rochdale exhibition – Fri 2 & Sat 3 Feb, Gallery One Touchstones Rochdale, 10am – 5pm
An exciting new competition and an exhibition to showcase local artistic talent.
https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/51413/

• Friday 2 February

Healthwatch Rochdale Drop in Session – Heywood Phoenix Centre, 10am – 1pm
An opportunity to come and speak with a member of the team about your experience of health and social care services.
https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/52507/

Live Band: Benidorm Irish Rovers – The Flying Horse Hotel, 7pm – 1am
The 10 year anniversary of these chaps hitting the Flyer Stage! If you have been Benidorm, then you have seen this band.
https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/52472/

Friends of Rochdale Town Hall Fundraising Dinner – Rochdale Town Hall, 7pm – 12am
Friends of Rochdale Town Hall (FoRTH) invite you to a 4 course dinner with our guest of honour Sir David Trippler.
https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/51700/

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.
https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/48328/

Castleton Literary & Scientific Society – Castleton Community Centre, 7pm
This week is book evening. Read a passage from your favourite book.
https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/44339/

Live Band: Ranura – Empire Rochdale, 7pm – 4am
Ranura are a party pop cover band performing songs from a wide range of artists.
https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/52298/

For a full list of Friday’s events see the Rochdale Online Events Diary
https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=02-02-2018&searchtype=date

• Saturday 3 February 

Hopwood Hall College Open Day – Middleton & Rochdale Hopwood Hall Campuses, 10am – 2pm
Find out about all our full, part-time and Higher Education courses.
https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/49160/ 

Blessing a new memorial bench in honour of those who gave their lives – Memorial Gardens Rochdale, 11am
At the cenotaph/memorial gardens, the Parachute Regiment Association are commemorating and blessing a new bench. All are welcome to attend.
https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/52984/

Rochdale Ramblers: Saturday Leisurely Walks – Norden Circular, 1pm start
The start point is The Bridge Norden, OL11 5TT.
https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/50158/

Live Band: Juan Direction – The Flying Horse Hotel, band on 10pm – 1am
You have not lived until you have heard a load of English men from an Irish band doing Mexican covers of popular American hits!
https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/52943/

Live Band: Complete Madness – Empire Rochdale, 6pm – 4am
We guarantee a memorable night of singing and dancing with one of the finest tribute bands on the circuit. You will not be disappointed!
https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/52299/

Acting Class hosted by Manchester Hub Drama – Littleborough upstairs studio, 11.30am – 1.30pm
Our classes cover acting for Theatre, TV & Film. In these classes you will be given a solid training ground to help you see your full potential. We strive to improve every Actors ability. Our approach is very fun, but intense and strict for the more advanced actors.
https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/52836/

For a full list of Saturday’s events see the Rochdale Online Events Diary
https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=03-02-2018&searchtype=date

• Sunday 4 February

Rochdale Hornets vs Batley Bulldogs – Crown Oil Arena, 3pm kick off
Get down to The Arena and get behind Alan Kilshaw and the lads!
https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/50934/ 

Wedding Fayre – Mercure Norton Grange Hotel and Spa, 12pm – 4pm
The best wedding exhibitions in the area! Come and speak to a variety of exhibitors and get fabulous ideas for your wedding day.
https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/51267/

Jazz on a Sunday: Mike Owen with The Spirit of New Orleans – Newtown National Club, 8pm – 11pm
Free car park and doors open at 7.15pm.
https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/51899/

Ellenroad Engine House Open Day – Ellenroad Engine House, 11am – 4pm
This month we welcome back the Saddleworth Clog and Garland Dancers.
https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/52726/

Live Band: The Replicants – Empire Rochdale, 6pm – 2am
2 x 45 minute sets worth of cover songs.
https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/52300/

For a full list of Sunday’s events see the Rochdale Online Events Diary
https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=04-02-2018&searchtype=date

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