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

Save Samantha Masquerade Ball, Heritage Open Days, Countryside Walks with Countryside Rangers, Roller Skating, Memory Wellbeing Café, Jolly Josh Pirate Themed Fun Day, Jazz on a Sunday, Rochdale Ramblers Walk, Live Music, Craft Fair and Spring and Port Wine at The Curtain Theatre - lots to do in and around the borough this weekend.

• Events happening all weekend

Heritage Open Days – Fri 20 – Sun 22 Sept at various venues in Rochdale

Local buildings full of history will be open and free to explore this weekend, many of which include differing age, style and function across the borough all with fascinating guided walks, tours and talks.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchtype=text&searchvalue=Heritage+Open+Days

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• Friday 20 September

Countryside Walk with a Countryside Ranger – From Hollingworth Lake Visitor Centre, 10am – 11.30am

This walk is designated for over 50's.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/62599/

Heywood Memory Wellbeing Café – Roeacre Court, 1.30pm – 3.30pm

Monthly cafe for people affected by memory loss and their friends, family and carers.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/62439/

Flash fiction and how to write it – Number One Riverside, 6.30pm – 7.30pm

Carnegie-nominated author Bridget Blankley will host this very special workshop.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/62601/

Save Samantha Charity Launch & Masquerade Ball – Rochdale Town Hall, 7pm – late

The ball will officially launch the EDS Foundation over a champagne reception, three-course meal and evening of entertainment.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/62500/

Live Music: The Scattering – The Flying Horse Hotel, band on 9.30pm

Get your Irish on.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/62925/

Live Music: Mean Business (Motown Night) – Empire Rochdale, 6pm – 4am

Sounds of Motown, Soul & Disco.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/62741/

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

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=20-09-2019&searchtype=date

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• Saturday 21 September

Roch Valley Wander with a Countryside Ranger – Start at The Lodge at Queen’s Park, 10am – 11.30am

Join an experienced ranger as you wander along the Roch Valley.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/62600/

Craft Market – Littleborough Coach House, 11am – 3pm

Various stalls of original works and the cafe will be open.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/62866/

Join creators of the graphic novel Peterloo: Witnesses to a massacre – Touchstones Rochdale, 11am – 12noon

A behind the scenes talk about the making of this retelling of the Peterloo Massacre.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/62520/

Roller Skating - Kingsway Park School, 11am - 12.30pm

Roller skating for 1 and a half hours hosted by Bolton Artistic Roller Skating Club.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/62994/

Summer Fair – Ashworth View Nursery, 12noon – 3pm

Raising money for a defibrillator for the nursery and surrounding areas and a children's charity.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/62956/

The Ian Newman Community Film Club - The Greatest Showman – Bamford Chapel and Norden URC, film begins 7pm

Celebrating 2 years of the film club with a showing of The Greatest Showman.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/62640/

Spring and Port Wine – The Curtain Theatre, show starts 7.30pm

Heart warming story of a Bolton family's goings on.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/62914/

Live Music: The Pine Jackets – The Flying Horse Hotel, band on 10pm

Alternative rock band.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/62926/

Live Music: The Sensational David Bowie Tribute Band – Empire Rochdale, 6pm – 4am

Tribute band to David Bowie.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/62742/

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

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=21-09-2019&searchtype=date

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• Sunday 22 September

Rochdale Ramblers - Sunday Walks – Meet at Smithy Bridge Railway Station, 10.30am – 3.30pm

Moderate circular walk, distance = 10 miles.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/61872/

Jolly Josh Pirate Themed Family Fun Day – Callaghan House, 1pm – 3pm

Local children's charity Jolly Josh will be celebrating its 2nd anniversary on Sunday.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/62749/

Jazz on a Sunday – Newtown National Club, doors open 7.15pm

With Frank Brooker's Happy Chappies.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/59284/

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

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=22-09-2019&searchtype=date

 

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www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/submit