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337 Article(s) Found

Band delivers Christmas joy

Milnrow Band has once again taken to the stage at Milnrow Cricket Club for their annual Christmas concert. ...

Date Online: 23/12/2011

Review: Rochdale Youth Orchestra’s ‘Christmas Spectacular’

Rochdale Youth Orchestra’s ‘Christmas Spectacular’ concert at the Gracie Fields Theatre on Saturday 10 December was held in front of...

Date Online: 18/12/2011

Review: Aladdin at Middleton Arena

The panto is packed full of everything a panto should be, from the infamous “it’s behind you” and audience participation...

Date Online: 03/12/2011

Cash on Delivery - St Ann's Players

All good farces have a complicated plot and the St Ann's Players recent production of Cash on Delivery is no...

Date Online: 25/10/2011

Rochdale Music Society: The Fujita Piano Trio Concert

It is still a surprise to discover just how in tune with 18th and 19th century European music so many...

Date Online: 16/10/2011

Review: John Milne, Table Table

John Milne Milnrow Rochdale Visited 5 July 5 2011 (midweek 7.15pm – 9.30pm)...

Date Online: 13/07/2011

Rochdale Music Society: Lucille Burns and Vincent Lindsey-Clark

Rochdale Music Society’s 2010-11 season came to a most satisfying conclusion on Saturday (11 June) with a programme of music...

Date Online: 16/06/2011

Review: New London Chamber Ensemble

Two world premičres and new-to-Rochdale arrangements of classics enriched the musical feast served up in style in Rochdale Parish Church...

Date Online: 09/05/2011

Rochdale Music Society: Northern Chamber Orchestra with Martyn Jackson

The Rochdale Music Society, with the most generous support of the late Doris Knowles, was able to engage the Northern...

Date Online: 14/04/2011

Frog Island Jazz Band – Jazz on a Sunday

The Frog Island Jazz Band from deepest Essex has not travelled North for many a year, and ‘Jazz on a...

Date Online: 14/04/2011

Howard-Allen Dixielanders - Jazz on a Sunday

Bert Allen and Howard Murray have been presenting the Howard Allen Dixielanders for many years and they play the style...

Date Online: 04/04/2011

Review: First Things First

St Ann's Players first production of 2011 was the comedy "First Things First" by Derek Benfield. The stage...

Date Online: 01/04/2011

Review: Rochdale Music Society’s Opera Gala evening

Enthusiasm knew no bounds for neither artistes nor audience as an Opera Gala evening organised by Rochdale Music Society got...

Date Online: 14/03/2011

Lunchtime concert at St Mary in the Baum

These lunchtime concerts really are a delight and are great value for money. St Mary’s, built in 1911 by famous...

Date Online: 15/02/2011

Rochdale Music Society concert: Alexandra Dariescu

Impeccable technique and refined musicianship throughout characterised the playing of the young pianist, Alexandra Dariescu, who captivated the audience in...

Date Online: 08/02/2011

Chicago Teddy Bears - Jazz on a Sunday

With the arctic weather defeating the Christmas party for the second year in succession, Jazz-On-A-Sunday transformed the magic of Christmas...

Date Online: 17/01/2011

Band gets in the Christmas spirit

Milnrow Cricket Club was filled to capacity on Sunday 19 December for the Annual Christmas Concert featuring the Co-operative Milnrow...

Date Online: 22/12/2010

New Orleans Heat – Jazz on a Sunday

Always one of the most popular visitors the multi-talented New Orleans Heat made their annual visit to Jazz on a...

Date Online: 20/12/2010

Millennium Eagle Jazz Band – Jazz on a Sunday

Blow, blow, thou winter’s wind. Did someone talk about global warming? It was certainly a night for Good King Wenceslas,...

Date Online: 16/12/2010

Tame Valley Stompers – Jazz on a Sunday

Entertainers supreme, The Tame Valley Stompers are always popular visitors and their enjoyment at playing matches the enjoyment of the...

Date Online: 06/12/2010

Manchester Jazz – Jazz on a Sunday

A welcome return to Jazz on a Sunday by Mart Rodger’s Manchester Jazz, and off to a fine start with...

Date Online: 23/11/2010

Jelly Babies – Jazz on a Sunday

Jazz on a Sunday moved into Europe with the visit of Sweden’s Jelly Babies Jazz Band, a nine piece ensemble...

Date Online: 22/11/2010

Tuxedo Jazz – Jazz on a Sunday

With a nine number first set, the Tuxedo Jazz Band stormed into Rochdale with a flourish. Drummer Brian Woods leads...

Date Online: 22/11/2010

Rochdale Music Society Concert

An almost capacity audience of enthusiasts gathered in the Middleton Arena on Saturday 6 November for a spicy mixture of Big...

Date Online: 09/11/2010

Review: Midland Beer Company

Midland Beer Company, Manchester Road, Castleton. Visited 1 September 2010. Weekday lunchtime. The pub seemed friendly enough, though nothing particularly to...

Date Online: 30/10/2010

Review: The Flying Horse

The Flying Horse, Packer Street, Rochdale. Visited 23 September 2010, weekday lunchtime. Worth a visit for a light bite and pint...

Date Online: 30/10/2010

Review: The Sandbrook

The Sandbrook  Sandbrook Park Rochdale Visited 25 October 2010 (week day lunchtime) You either like carveries or you don't. I fall into...

Date Online: 26/10/2010

Brian Carrick’s Algiers Stompers – Jazz on a Sunday

Brian Carrick is an icon of the traditional jazz world, making regular visits to New Orleans, Sweden and the rest...

Date Online: 14/10/2010

Cheshire Cats – Jazz on a Sunday

Traditional Jazz fans can often be difficult to please, having their own idiosyncrasies with regard to band formation, and pre-murmurings...

Date Online: 14/10/2010

Savannah Jazz Band – Jazz on a Sunday

It is two years since the Savannahs visited ‘Jazz on a Sunday’, and an enthusiastic reception greeted one of the...

Date Online: 14/10/2010