Our guide to what you can do in and around the Borough this Weekend

Date published: 11 May 2017


Springhill Hospice Go Green Day, Live Music, Hoedown, Rochdale Music Society Concert, Reading Group, Bedding Plant Sales, Walks, Events & Activities in Parks - lots to do round the borough for all the family.

  • All Weekend

Inflatable Fun World, Open from 10.30am, Truffet Park, Middleton 

The event features some of the country’s most fantastic inflatables including: One of the largest Assault Courses in the UK; The latest craze sweeping the county - Body Zorbs; Our Mega Slide

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/47905/events-in-rochdale/inflatable-fun-world

Woollen Woods, 10am - 4pm, Hare Hill Park

Come and discover the woollen creatures hidden in the trees. Free workshops for children.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/47932/events-in-rochdale/woollen-woods

St Michael's Scout Group Annual Bedding Plant Sale, 11am - 2pm, St Michael's Scout Group HQ

We have nearly 30 different varieties of bedding plants from which you can choose and all at competitive prices. We also supply readymade baskets of either mixed plants or just surfinia's and readymade pots with upright mixed plants.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/47878/events-in-rochdale/st-michaels-scout-group-annual-bedding-plant-sale

  • Friday 12 May

Springhill Hospice Go Green Day 2017

Go Green is back for 2017 and inviting everyone to take on our colour green. It's great fun and a chance to support the work of the Hospice

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/47544/events-in-rochdale/springhill-hospice-go-green-day-2017

Hoedown, Rochdale Masonic Rooms

Your favourite tunes. Caller Brian Taylor. No experience needed: barn dancing, fun dancing and supper.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/47712/events-in-rochdale/hoedown

Noasis, 8pm - 4am, Empire Rochdale

The Nation’s Favourite Oasis Tribute Band live in concert @ Empire Rochdale. Noasis is the definitive tribute band to Manchester's five piece super group Oasis.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/47732/events-in-rochdale/noasis

British Muslim Rishta Introductions Networking Event, 6.30pm - 8.30pm, Sudden & Brimrod Community Centre

Are you looking for a suitable rishta for yourself or a family member? Then come along to our next networking event and register for our help in your search.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/47785/events-in-rochdale/british-muslim-rishta-introductions-networking-event

The Flying Horse - Soul City Sounds, The Flying Horse Hotel

Live Music......Soul City Sounds Come and enjoy some great live entertainment!

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/47986/events-in-rochdale/the-flying-horse-soul-city-sounds

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

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=12-05-2017&searchtype=date 

  • Saturday 13 May

Rochdale Music Society: Clare Hammond, 7.30pm, Heywood Civic Centre

Bookings/enquiries: tickets available in person/telephone at Touchstones Rochdale, The Esplanade 01706 942292.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/44241/events-in-rochdale/rochdale-music-society-clare-hammond

Celebration Event, 2pm - 6pm, Hopwood Park

Activities include a magician, DJ, face-painting, balloon modelling, bouncy castle, bouncy slide, sand art, penalty shoot-out, a tombola and we will have Olaf and a Storm Trooper there.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/46412/events-in-rochdale/celebration-event

Littleborough Reading Group, 10.30am - 11.30am, Littleborough Library

Littleborough Reading Group meet once a month to discuss various authors, genres and themes.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/46535/events-in-rochdale/littleborough-reading-group

Meena Bazaar, 12pm - 5pm, Sudden & Brimrod Community Centre

Browse stalls selling Ready Made Asian Suits, Childrenswear and Loose Material, Hand and Clutch Bags, Jewellery and Accessories, Tombola, Henna

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/47784/events-in-rochdale/meena-bazaar

Plant sale, 10am till 12pm, Smithybridge Methodist Church

Plant sale to be held in Smithybridge Methodist Church. All money to be donated to Springhill Hospice. Please come and support us and fill your gardens with flowers.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/47904/events-in-rochdale/plant-sale

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

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=13-05-2017&searchtype=date

  • Sunday 14 May

Littleborough Community Market, 10.00am

Food Market in Littleborough Square; Craft Fair in Littleborough Coach House; Table-top sale in Littleborough Boxing Club; Car boot sale behind Littleborough Boxing Club

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/46112/events-in-rochdale/littleborough-community-market

Whitworth Skyline Walk, 8.00am and 9.00am, Lobden Golf Club

Whitworth’s very own community challenge walk kicks off on Sunday 14 May. The first three Skyline walks attracted over 300 walkers each – can we make it 400 this year?

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/47501/events-in-rochdale/whitworth-skyline-walk

Walking Festival: Navigation Walk near Hollingworth Lake - Map and Compass: Walk your own way, 10:00am, Hollingworth Lake Visitor Centre

A short walk on footpaths, introducing you to map and compass reading to navigate yourself around the countryside.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/47607/events-in-rochdale/walking-festival-navigation-walk-near-hollingworth-lake-map-and-compass-walk-your-own-way

Maypole dancing and May merriment, 2pm - 4pm, Hare Hill Park

Maypole dancing and May Merriment with Littleborough's fabulous Oakenhoof Troupe.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/47726/events-in-rochdale/maypole-dancing-and-may-merriment

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

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=14-05-2017&searchtype=date

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