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

Date published: 06 July 2017


Live Music, Play: Proscenophobia (Stagefright), Race Night, Heywood Model Railway Open Day, Family Fun Day Whittaker Golf Club, Rochdale Hornets v Swinton Lions, Littleborough Community Market, Fun Rugby taster sessions - lots to do round the borough for all the family. 

  • Friday 7 July

Play: Proscenophobia (Stagefright), 7.30pm, St Ann's Church Parish Hall
St Ann's Player present "Proscenophobia (Stagefright)" a thriller by Bettine Manktelow.
https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/48259 

Race Night, 7.30pm, Heywood Cricket Club
Race Night at Heywood Cricket Club, always a fun and popular night. Come down and bring the whole family, all ages welcome.
https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/48220

Harry Potter Wand Making Craft, 4pm - 5pm, Littleborough Library
Make your own magic wand, then try out some wizarding spells with your own spell book too.
https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/48413

The Flying Horse - Drop Kick Nic & his Gang
Live Music...... Rochdales oldest live music venue in the towns best pub
https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/48422

6 weeks for £65, Spa Naturel Fitness
Full peak membership for 6 weeks for just £65. Become a member within 2 weeks of your pass expiring and avoid the joining fee.
https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/48425

Empire Rochdale - Aka: Noel Gallagher, 8pm - 4am
Over two hours of Oasis & Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds songs performed live by the best Noel Gallagher tribute band there is was or will ever be....AKA Noel Gallagher recreate the songs & setlists of one of Britain's greatest songwriters.
https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/48424

For a full list of Friday's events see the Rochdale Online Events Diary
https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=07-07-2017&searchtype=date

  • Saturday 8 July

Heywood Model Railway Group Open Day, 10.00am - 4.00pm, Unit 3 Park Works, River Street Heywood 
The layouts in our club room range from N gauge at 16 feet through to the O gauge which is over 40 feet long and there is always work going on maintaining or improving them.
https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/45638 

A Summer Evening with Cantare and special guests, 8.00pm - 10.00pm, Church of St Edmund
Join Cantare, Rochdale's foremost female voice choir, and special guests Rossendale Male Voice Choir, for an inspiring and entertaining evening of song. And cake.
https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/48002

Family Fun Day, 12pm til 5pm, Whittaker Golf Club
Family Fun Day at Whittaker Golf Club. Fun golfing activities Captain Dom's BBQ Bouncy Castle
https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/48406

The Flying Horse - Suburban Swing Orchestra
8am - Lions last and deciding test. 9pm - Suburban Swing Orchestra
Imagine our stage with 15 professional musicians doing swing, Jazz and Big Band favourites till the wee hours - one night only and FREE entry as always!! Get down early.
https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/48423

For a full list of Saturday’s events see the Rochdale Online Events Diary
https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=08-07-2017&searchtype=date

  • Sunday 9 July

Rochdale Hornets v Swinton Lions, 3.00pm, Crown Oil Arena
On the gate prices are Adult: £15, Concession: £12, Junior: £5. Advanced Tickets must be bought on Friday before Game day
https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/45724

Jazz on a Sunday: Emily Bacon's Goodtime Gang, 8.00pm, Newtown National Club
https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/46081

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/46119

Wedding Open Day, 12.30pm - 3pm, Mercure Norton Grange Hotel & Spa
Come and view our function rooms dressed as they would be on a Wedding day by our fabulous Venue Dresser! Have a chat with Kathryn our Wedding Planner to see what we can do to make your day everything you have ever dreamed of!
https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/47995

It is nearly time for - Whitworth Family Fun Day and Dog Show, 12.00pm and 4.00pm, Whitworth Civic Hall
There’ll be lots of attractions including face painting, a fire engine, rides, stalls, live performances by local dancers from Samba, candy floss and ice cream. Throughout the afternoon there will be dog show events taking place.
https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/48275

Rugby Taster Day, 10am, Littleborough RUFC
Fun Rugby taster sessions for all ages from 6 -18 both boys and girls teams. No experience needed just join in with free BBQ for players and fun games in the afternoon.
https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/48297

Empire Rochdale - Live Band: New Identity, on stage from 7pm
Ex Ambassador and Biscuit Face are now " New Identity" 5 piece live local band covering hits from artists like: Duran Duran, Spandu Ballet, Barry White, Robbie Williams, Bruno Mars plus more. A disco, pop and soul band performing classics from 80's, 90's and modern chart music.
https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/48426

For a full list of Sunday’s events see the Rochdale Online Events Diary
https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=09-07-2017&searchtype=date

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