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

Remembrance Sunday Parades and Services, M60 Ring of Red - Ride of Respect, Autumn Fair, An Evening with Jimmy Cricket and Friends, The Jager Maestros Oompah Band, Heywood Model Railway Group, Ed Byrne Comedy Show, Rochdale AFC v Leyton Orient, Rugby League Session with England Women Stars and Live Music - lots to do in and around the borough this weekend.

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• Remembrance Sunday events

The borough of Rochdale will pay its respects to those who made sacrifices in defence of the country at this year’s Remembrance Day Services and Parades (Sunday 14 November). Find commemorations near you this weekend:

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchtype=text&searchvalue=remembrance

 

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• Events happening all weekend

Fireground Museum Open Day – Maclure Road, Fri 12 & Sat 13 November, open 10am – 4pm

Enjoy home-made refreshments in the new Fireground Café and souvenirs from the fantastic new gift shop.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/67624/

 

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• Friday 12 November

Covid-19 Mobile Vaccine Clinic – Chastiah Mosque, 1pm – 3pm

This mobile vaccine clinic (trailer) is for residents aged 16+ to receive a Pfizer vaccine or a second dose AstraZeneca vaccine.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/67640/

Castleton Literary & Scientific Society – Castleton Community Centre, 7pm

This session is "Telling Tales" - The wonder and wisdom of childrens literature.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/67497/

Calling Planet Earth – Middleton Arena, 7.30pm

A musical journey through the electrifying 80s.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/67388/

Live Music: The Killerz - Empire Rochdale, open 6pm - 4am, live music from 10pm

Voted the official number one Killers tribute at The National Tribute Music Awards.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/67461/

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

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=12-11-2021&searchtype=date

 

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• Saturday 13 November

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

Admission is free but any donations to club funds most welcome.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/67130/

Girls' Rugby League Session with Trio of England Women Stars – Mayfield Sports Centre, 11am – 12noon

Hosted by England Women stars Victoria Molyneux, Amy Hardcastle and Paige Travis for girls aged 11 to 16.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/67740/

Autumn Fair – St Andrew’s Church, Dearnley, 1.30pm – 3.30pm

With tombola, raffles and the sale of home-made cakes, jams, chutney, etc.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/67728/

Rochdale AFC v Leyton Orient – Crown Oil Arena, 3pm kick off

Sky Bet League Two match.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/67221/

The Jager Maestros Oompah Band – Milnrow Cricket Club, from 7pm

An evening of swaying, swigging, singing, live music and comical entertainment.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/67568/

An Evening with Jimmy Cricket and Friends – St John’s Hall, Whitworth, 7.30pm

A stalwart of the comedy scene, Jimmy Cricket brings his own unique brand of comedy and Irish Logic.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/67655/

Ed Byrne (MA) – If I'm Honest... – Middleton Arena, 7.30pm

Ed Byrne presents his brand-new masterclass in observational comedy.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/67389/

Live Music: UB40 Tribute – Empire Rochdale, open 6pm – 4am, live music from 10pm

A professional tribute band to reggae’s very own superstars UB40.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/67462/

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

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=13-11-2021&searchtype=date

 

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• Sunday 14 October

M60 Ring of Red - Ride of Respect - Start at Birch Service Station on the M62 motorway at 1pm

An annual event to present a physical show of support for members of the Armed Forces, both current and former members.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/67543/

Sunday Soul Club – Hoochi Koochi, 3pm – 9pm

Rochdale's 'very own Queen of the stage' Suzanne Hassett will perform live.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/67585/

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

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=14-11-2021&searchtype=date

 

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You can advertise an event for free on Rochdale Online, just submit the details to us via our website:

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/submit

Search our Events section

Search through all the events being held across the Rochdale borough (Rochdale, Littleborough, Middleton & Heywood) on our local event listings: www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/