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

Heywood 1940’s Day, Milnrow & Newhey Carnival, Service of Remembrance, Boutique Baby Sale, The Big Games, Kayaking, Rochdale Hornets game, Cinema Saturday, Jazz on a Sunday, Car Boot Sales, Live Music and Karaoke - lots to do around the borough this weekend.

• Events happening all weekend

Heywood 1940’s Day – Heywood Town Centre, Friday 22 & Saturday 23 June, 10am – 5pm

As usual, a fun packed weekend has been organised with something for the whole family to enjoy.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/53372/

Two Day Kayak/Canoe Course – Hollingworth Lake Activity Centre, Sat 23 & Sun 24 June, 9.30am – 4.30pm

This event has to booked in advance.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/54482/

 

• Friday 22 June

Angie’s Angels drop in coffee morning – Petrus Hub, 10am – 2pm

Come and chat to the team about household items you may need or to simply sit and chat in a warm, safe environment with a hot brew and a biscuit.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/53551/

Make and Take Art & Craft Group – So Northern Creative Art Studios, 10am – 12noon

For just £5, all crafting materials and expert tuition is provided and each time is something different that you can make and take home.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/55123/

Digital Skills for Jobs session – Heywood Library, 2pm – 3.30pm

Learn about searching and applying for jobs online, how to use email and get tips on how to write a CV.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/53938/ 

Bridgewood Lodge Anniversary Party – Bridgewood Lodge, 2pm – 4pm

This public party will include a quiz, a game of bingo, play your cards right and a raffle as residents and staff raise money for ‘Contact the Elderly’.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/55610/

Rochdale Gramaphone Society – St George’s Church Hall, 2.30pm – 4.30pm

If you enjoy good music (both light and serious) then you are bound to find something to your taste in our programmes of recorded music. This week it is members choice of music.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/50872/

Forest Church – Syke Methodist Church, 6pm – 7.15pm

Come and join us for a voyage of discovery into our beautiful local area.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/55577/

Live Band: Wrong Jovi – Empire Rochdale, 6pm – 4am

Are you ready for One Wild Night with the hottest Bon Jovi tribute band on the planet? 

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/55409/

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

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=22-06-2018&searchtype=date

 

• Saturday 23 June

Golden Jubilee Milnrow & Newhey Carnival – Terminating at Milnrow Park, 1pm – 8pm

The band, queens and walking groups will leave from Railway Street followed by the remainder of the parade leaving from Huddersfield Road and Haugh Lane. At Milnrow Memorial Park, there will be a funfair for all ages, paintball and crazy golf, Kaizen-Do Karate and Wise Owl Bird of Prey Rescue.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/52230/

Service of Remembrance – Heywood Gardens of Remembrance, 11.50am arrival

To commemorate the centenary of the end of World War One (WWI) and forgotten wars since 1945.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/54995/

Cinema Saturday: Masters of the Universe – Rochdale Pioneers Museum, 11am

Come along to our screening of this family film.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/55048/

The Big Games – Rochdale Leisure Centre, 1pm – 5pm

A variety of activities will be available including our inflatables, footgolf, Zumba session, tennis, football, cricket, health checks, Really Wild show, soft play under 5’s area, Punch and Judy and facepainting.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/55359/

Gong Bath – Touchstones Rochdale, 2pm – 3pm

During a gong session, your body absorbs sounds that it needs for healing whilst filtering out what is no longer required.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/54246/

Restoration of Long Street Methodist Sunday School - 10:30am - 4:30pm

Meet the architect, Lisa MacFarlane of Seven Architecture, and discover the ‘ins and outs’ of restoring an Arts & Crafts masterpiece.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/55700

Classic Rock Night – Ratcliffe Bars, 7pm

All the classic rock tunes with the best D.J's in the area.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/54720/

Soul and Motown Night – Heywood Civic Centre, 8pm – 1am

The best Motown DJ’s in the North West providing all your Soul needs.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/52678/

Live Band: ABBA Revival – Empire Rochdale, 6pm – 4am

Revival's renowned ABBA stage show has proved a hit time and time again in the UK and the world over, wowing audiences from Europe to the Middle East.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/55000/

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

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=23-06-2018&searchtype=date

 

• Sunday 24 June

Boutique Baby Sale Middleton – Bowlee Park Sports Centre, 11am – 12.30pm

There's no need to buy new at ridiculous prices. All goods are sold by parents for parents - let's just say it's good to help each other out at what can be a costly experience.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/55441/

Ladies Open Pairs Bowling Competition – Hare Hill Park Bowling Club, 9.30am for 10am start

Over £300 prize money.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/55065/

Bowlee Car Boot Sale & Collectors Market – Bowlee Community Park, 6.15am – 1.30pm

If it's time for a de-clutter you can easily offload your unwanted possessions in exchange for cash, or explore and bag yourself a bargain. 

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/52897/

New Place Warming Party! – D&W Cars Ltd, 12pm

D and W Cars are celebrating the grand opening of their new premises on Manchester Road in Castleton (next to the motorway bridge).

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/55551/

The Big Games – Littleborough Sports Centre, 1pm – 5pm

The focus is on children and families and all activities are FREE - just turn up. There's something for all ages.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/55360/

Rochdale Hornets v Toulouse Olympique – Crown Oil Arena, 3pm kick off

Get down to The Arena and get behind Alan Kilshaw and the lads!

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/50942/

Jazz on a Sunday – Newtown National Club, doors open 7.15pm

This week we have Mike Lovell’s Six in a Bar. Show starts at 8pm.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/51908/

Sunday Club Karaoke – Empire Rochdale, 6pm – 2am

If you're looking for a place to show off your singing skills on a real stage, Sunday's at Empire Rochdale is now the place to do it!

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/55008/ 

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

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=24-06-2018&searchtype=date

 

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http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/submit