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Get tickets to Dale's Boxing Day game for just £1

Rochdale Football Club is selling tickets for their Boxing Day fixture for just £1

Dale host AFC Fylde at the Crown Oil Arena on Boxing Day at 3pm and are holding A Festive Cracker!
All tickets are priced at £1 and are on sale now. They can be purchased online (rafctickets.co.uk), over the phone on 01706 644648 (option one) or in-person from the club’s Ticket Office.
Chairman Simon Gauge commented: “We wanted to give something back to our supporters and the borough itself during this festive period.
“We have already provided low-cost tickets to

Date Published 25/11/2023

Christmas Artisan Market will turn Rochdale town centre into festive winter wonderland for all the family

Rochdale town centre is set to become a festive winter wonderland for the Christmas edition of the Riverside Artisan Market on 30 November.

Date Published 23/11/2023

Give a personalised gift this Christmas from Sassy Cub

Give the perfect present this Christmas, with fun personalised clothing and gifts from family-run online retailer, Sassy Cub.

Date Published 18/11/2023

Rochdale fired up for exciting new festival

The hot news around Rochdale this week is about a spectacular new two-day fire festival about to be staged leading up to the Christmas lights switch-on at the town hall.

Date Published 18/11/2023

Winter Ale trail promises to be ‘best ever’ with more venues than ever before

The 2023 Winter Ale Trail is set to be even bigger and better than ever before, with a record 12 bars and pubs participating in the ever-popular event this year.

Date Published 10/11/2023

Earn while you learn: Thinking of an apprenticeship? Meet the experts

Rochdale Training Open Evening – Thursday 9 November, 3.30pm – 6.30pm
Apprenticeships give you the chance to get out into the real world and get started on your chosen career.

Date Published 08/11/2023

Get into teaching and retrain with Rochdale Training

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Date Published 01/11/2023

Terrifyingly good Halloween events in Rochdale town centre

This Halloween, Rochdale Town Centre will be taken over by an assortment of ghoulish celebrations – offering the perfect chance for little and big kids everywhere to get in on the...

Date Published 18/10/2023

Enjoy Rochdale's finest this October with the Autumn Food & Drink Fest

Put down your pumpkin spice latte, dust off your winter boots and head into Rochdale this October for the town centre's seasonal Autumn Food & Drink Fest - a two-week extravaganza...

Date Published 12/10/2023

World Skills UK is coming to Rochdale Training this November

Rochdale Training is hosting this year's World Skills UK competition for the category of welding.
The UK’s top students and apprentices will be going for gold in Greater...

Date Published 11/10/2023

Rochdale Training accredited to the Matrix Standard

Rochdale Training, the home of apprenticeships and training for Greater Manchester, has been re-accredited to the Matrix Standard, demonstrating the high-quality information...

Date Published 04/10/2023

Earn while you learn: Thinking of an apprenticeship? Meet the experts

Rochdale Training Open Evening – Thursday 28 September, 3.30pm – 6.30pm
Apprenticeships give you the chance to get out into the real world and get started on your chosen career.

Date Published 20/09/2023

Newhouse Academy opens its doors for an Open Evening

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Date Published 20/09/2023

Choose success with Oldham Sixth Form College's open events

Oldham Sixth Form College (OSFC) is a highly successful, nationally recognised sixth form college which offers a wide range of courses, experiences and opportunities.

Date Published 14/09/2023

Midnight cravings a thing of the past as Sandbrook Park Subway becomes the first North West branch to open 24-hours

The moment you’ve all been waiting for has finally arrived as 24-hour round-the-clock subs are now available in Rochdale, thanks to Subway Sandbrook Park.

Date Published 27/07/2023

Rochdale doctors develop ‘Netflix style’ health subscription for people needing fast access to tests and scans

For the cost of a coffee subscription or access to your favourite streaming service, doctors working at Highfield Hospital have developed a new subscription-based health service...

Date Published 27/07/2023

Mercure Norton Grange Hotel in Rochdale introduces ground-breaking blind wedding auction

Mercure Norton Grange Hotel is thrilled to announce its latest venture, the Blind Wedding Auction.

Date Published 21/07/2023

100 Apprentices in 100 days

Rochdale Training is launching its 100 Apprentices in 100 Days campaign, to support Rochdale and Greater Manchester residents to upskill and get qualified.

Date Published 14/06/2023

Tracey Murphy joins Sharp Cross & Mann Solicitors

Sharp Cross & Mann Solicitors is pleased to announce that Tracey Murphy has now joined the Conveyancing Team. Tracey joins the firm from AST Hampsons, where she worked for 20...

Date Published 06/06/2023

Become an apprentice with Rochdale Training

Rochdale Training is looking to recruit a number of apprentices for Rochdale Borough Council’s award-winning apprenticeship program.

Date Published 07/06/2023

Win a new Xbox Series S at the hottest day of summer action - the FA Cup Final Day Gaming Event

What could be hotter than the summer sun and the world-famous FA Cup Final derby between United and City? A completely free action-packed day of gaming and entertainment with the...

Date Published 27/05/2023

Charity appeals for volunteer drivers to transport children to medical appointments

Transport for Sick Children (TfSC) is a charity where a team of volunteers drive sick children to hospital appointments throughout the Greater Manchester area. Our mission is to...

Date Published 24/05/2023

Street Eat festival this Saturday

Food festival Street Eat returns to Rochdale town centre on Saturday 27 May, bringing together the town’s food and drink establishments with lots of free live music.

Date Published 22/05/2023

Remember your photo ID: Residents get ready to have their say on 4 May

With just a few days to go until the local elections on Thursday 4 May Rochdale Borough Council is reminding everyone to make sure they are ready to vote.
For the first time if...

Date Published 27/04/2023

Rochdale says ‘ale’ to the King for the coronation weekend with return of ale trail

With an extra Bank Holiday for the King’s Coronation, make the most of the long weekend with the return of the Rochdale Ale Trail.

Date Published 27/04/2023

Volunteer opportunity for budding archaeologists

An opportunity has arisen for local residents with an interest in archaeology who want first-hand experience investigating Rochdale's heritage.

Date Published 19/04/2023

Eggs-tra exciting Easter event at Stubley Meadows

Spring has sprung and it’s almost time for the bunnies, bonnets and baskets to come out for all the fun of Easter!
This year Russell Homes is hosting a fun packed four days of...

Date Published 02/04/2023

Hop into an Egg-cellent Augmented Reality Easter Egg Hunt with the LoyalFree App

There are lots of egg-citing things to do in Rochdale town centre this Easter, including an Easter Egg Hunt like no other, running from 31 March to 16 April.

Date Published 28/03/2023

Bowlee’s back - car boot sale and market returns

Car boot sales are a great way to get rid of lots of your old stuff quickly, earn extra money and have a fun day out – and we’re lucky that one of the biggest and best in Greater...

Date Published 25/03/2023

Get your £6,000 ‘Cost of Living’ payment from Russell Homes

Russell Homes is offering £500 per month for a whole year to help new buyers at Stubley Meadows in Littleborough with their cost of living.

Date Published 25/03/2023

The part-time teaching course allowing people of all ages to pursue an exciting new career

When Julie Gordon was looking for a new challenge and a complete change from her career, she remembered hearing amazing things about Hopwood Hall College and University Centre.

Date Published 14/03/2023

The best of the best is back! Rochdale’s Riverside Artisan Market returns to town for 2023

The north west’s very best hand-crafted food products and unique treasures will be available in Rochdale town centre this Saturday (11 March) with the first Riverside Artisan...

Date Published 07/03/2023

Dancing tournament which takes influence from sword dancing is coming to Rochdale

A dancing tournament which takes influence from sword dancing and sees people spin, twirl and somersault around strips of metal is coming to Rochdale.

Date Published 03/03/2023

Apprenticeship jobs available in National Careers Week

The home of apprenticeships, Rochdale Training has 26 apprenticeship vacancies currently available in various industries.

Date Published 08/03/2023

Make sure you’re ready to vote ahead of May local elections

With local elections taking place on Thursday 4 May, Rochdale Borough Council is reminding residents they’ll need to show photographic ID to vote at a polling station and to apply...

Date Published 21/02/2023

Lots of LEGO® fun to be had at Rochdale Brick Show

A free celebration of all things LEGO® is taking place in Rochdale town centre on Saturday 11 February at the Rochdale Riverside Brick Show.

Date Published 04/02/2023

Hopwood Hall College’s upcoming open event explores the exciting world of apprenticeships

Hopwood Hall College and University Centre is holding an Apprenticeships Open Event from 4.30pm-7pm on Wednesday 8 February at its Middleton Campus.

Date Published 27/01/2023

Street Eat returns for Christmas

Tasty festive food and a day of free seasonal entertainment is on the way soon when the Street Eat festival returns.

Date Published 09/12/2022

Ofsted rates Rochdale Sixth Form College ‘outstanding’ again

Staff and students are celebrating again at Rochdale Sixth Form College as Ofsted awards the college an Outstanding grade for the second time in a row.

Date Published 06/12/2022

Skills bootcamp in welding (re-train or upskill in 5 weeks)

The team at Rochdale Training is celebrating having secured funding to deliver a Skills Bootcamp in Welding for Greater Manchester employers and residents.

Date Published 07/12/2022

Light magic - Rochdale’s big Christmas switch-on Sunday

The countdown to Christmas begins in Rochdale this month as Rochdale Borough Council stage a Christmas lights switch-on and lots of extra magical free family entertainment on...

Date Published 11/11/2022

Get into teaching and retrain with Rochdale Training

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Date Published 16/11/2022

The most wonderful time of year: The Great Rochd’ale’ Winter Ale Trail

It's the most wonderful time of the year – no, not THAT time – the return of The Great Rochd’ale’ Winter Ale Trail.

Date Published 09/11/2022

Exciting new job opportunities on offer at town centre recruitment day

Whether you’re looking to progress in your profession, fancy a change or are in between jobs, a new career awaits you as a wide range of exciting jobs are on offer in Rochdale...

Date Published 04/11/2022

Terrifyingly ghoulish events in Rochdale town centre this Halloween - brought to you by Rochdale BID

Make the most of the spooky season and enjoy Halloween in Rochdale town centre with the very best guide to where and when the spooky action is taking place in 2022.

Date Published 20/10/2022

Spooky season is approaching – are you ready for a ‘fangtastic’ free interactive trail in Rochdale Town Centre?

Spooky season is quickly approaching, and the most ghoulish Halloween high street is coming to Rochdale.

Date Published 11/10/2022

Achieve your successful future with Oldham Sixth Form College

Oldham Sixth Form College (OSFC) is a highly successful, nationally recognised sixth form college which offers a wide range of courses, experiences and opportunities.

Date Published 30/09/2022

Fantastic opportunities to explore Hopwood Hall College and University Centre

You won’t want to miss the fantastic opportunities to explore Hopwood Hall College and University Centre.

Date Published 26/09/2022

Earn while you learn: Thinking of an apprenticeship? Meet the experts

Rochdale Training Open Evening – Thursday 29 September, 3.00pm – 6.30pm
Apprenticeships give you the chance to get out into the real world and get started on your chosen career....

Date Published 21/09/2022

Newhouse Academy opens its doors for an Open Evening

Newhouse Academy, in Heywood, is offering the families of prospective students an opportunity to come and see the school with an open evening event on Thursday 6th October 2022...

Date Published 22/09/2022

Last Summer Saturdays event promises to be biggest yet before back to school

Throughout the summer, visitors to Riverside have enjoyed live performances, hundreds of children have had their face painted and met their favourite superheroes – and this...

Date Published 23/08/2022

As global temperatures soar, The Climate Challenge College is offering young people the skills to tackle the climate crisis

Young people are more concerned than ever about climate change. Recent record temperatures have reminded us all about what’s at stake.
Now the first Climate Challenge College in...

Date Published 23/07/2022

Calling Mums, Dads, Grandparents and Carers - 30 apprenticeships available with Rochdale Training

Rochdale Training currently has over 30 apprenticeship vacancies in various industries including engineering, business administration, childcare, health care, and teaching...

Date Published 20/07/2022

End of an era: Lily May boutique closing on 22nd Oct 2022

This October will mark the end of an era for the popular Lily May ladies’ boutique in Heywood.
After seven years of successful business, Lily May will close its doors on 22nd...

Date Published 13/07/2022

Ease yourself back into learning with free adult courses

There’s no better place to take those first steps back into education than Hopwood Hall College and University Centre.

Date Published 05/07/2022

Sunny Saturday sees return of ever-popular Rochdale Artisan Market

What do sun, summer and Saturday all have in common? This weekend’s return of the Rochdale Artisan Market, of course!

Date Published 06/07/2022

Apprenticeship provider rated good by Ofsted

The team at Rochdale Training are celebrating the recent outcome of an Ofsted inspection. The apprenticeship training provider has recently been rated as Good by Her Majesty’s...

Date Published 29/06/2022

Become an apprentice with Rochdale Training

Rochdale Training currently has 21 business admin and teaching assistant apprenticeship vacancies available for Rochdale Council's award-winning apprenticeship programme.

Date Published 08/06/2022

Turn your spare stuff into cash or bag a bargain at Bowlee Car Boot

Car boot sales are a great way to get rid of lots of your old stuff quickly, earn extra money and have a fun summer day out – and we’re lucky that one of the biggest and best in...

Date Published 27/05/2022

The training secret to the stars comes to Rochdale

Billed as the smartest way to train and one of the top ten fitness trend predictions for 2022 by the Times, EMS (Electro-Muscular Stimulation) training is launching at onePT on...

Date Published 23/05/2022

Street Eat festival returns for celebratory Jubilee Bank Holiday weekend

A special Jubilee edition of Rochdale’s iconic Street Eat food, drink and music festival is taking place on the June Bank Holiday weekend to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee of...

Date Published 20/05/2022

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