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

Rochdale Feel Good Festival, Opening of Rochdale Riverbank Outdoor Market, Pre-loved School Uniform Charity Sale, Ride In Rock Out Festival, Festidale 2018, Children’s Summer Party & Family Fun Day, Chrysalis Summer Fayre, Paws in the Park, Apprenticeship Advice, Soul Night, Moss Row Allotment Open Day and Freehold Street Festival Mela - lots to do in and around the borough this weekend.

• Friday 17 August

50 Apprenticeship Job Vacancies Now! Post Exam Advice Days – Rochdale Training, 10am – 4pm

Jobs with major local and national companies are available now! Immediate interviews available.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/55835/

Sean the Juggler – Middleton Shopping Centre, 11.30am, 1pm & 3pm

Sean will be interacting with families as he demonstrates his circus skills of juggling, diablos and mesmerising crystal ball manipulation.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/56305/

Traditional Afternoon Tea – A Summer Special – St Clement’s Church, 2pm – 4pm

Come and join us with a choice of sandwiches, dainty cakes and home made scones with jam and cream.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/56273/

Children’s Summer Party! Making memories style! – Loud Studios, 3pm – 5pm

Mocktails, buffet, dancing, hook a duck, shell painting, sand pictures and a soft play area plus a visit from Paw Patrol.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/56605/

Rochdale Judo Club – Juniors – Rochdale Judo Club, 6.30pm – 7.30pm

Rochdale Judo for juniors focuses on fun packed activities to develop the child’s fundamental skills, judo specific techniques, breakfalls and social skills. For children ages 6+.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/56609/

Soul Night ft Johnny Boy & Frankie Heart Performing Live – Brickcroft Social Club, 8.30pm

An evening filled with all the classics from both the Soul and Motown era. Sure to be a night to remember.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/56582/

Live Music: Tributes to Oasis and Richard Ashcroft – Empire Rochdale, 6pm – 4am

The Sounds of Manchester present two amazing live tributes.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/55813/

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

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=17-08-2018&searchtype=date

• Saturday 18 August

Opening of Rochdale Riverbank Outdoor Market - The Butts, 9.00am - 5.00pm

There are a number of diverse businesses signed up for the opening, such as Straw & Spoon, Travelling Pizza Company, Bree's Herbal Teas and Fizz Bomb.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/56669/

Car Boot Sale – The Bridge Centre, 9am – 11.30am

Car boot sale at the rear of the Bridge Centre. Charity shop and cafe are also open.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/56257/

Lancashire & Cheshire Woodcarvers - Mike Painter – Spotland Methodist Church, 10am – 2.30pm

Join us as we host the world famous woodcarver and sculptor, Mike Painter.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/56578/

Rochdale Feel Good Festival – Rochdale Town Centre, 11am – 11pm

Get ready for fabulous FREE entertainment, headlined by rock band Feeder. Live music across indoor venues, a main stage against the backdrop of the town hall, a quality food and drink village and family entertainment.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/51880/

Pre-Loved School Uniform Sale in aid of Rochdale Children's Moorland Home – St Andrews Church, 10am – 2pm

Kit out the children ready for the new term, without the expense, by popping along and buying good condition pre-loved uniform.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/55471/

Chrysalis Summer Fayre 2018 – The Yard Heywood, 11am – 3pm

With plenty to see and do, plus great prizes to be won for both adults and children.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/56376/

Moss Row Community Allotment Open Day – Moss Row, 1pm – 4pm

Plenty to see, refreshments, produce sales and advice on growing vegetables.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/56658/

Festidale 2018: Rochdale's Free Indoor Charity Music Festival – Empire Rochdale, 11am – 4am

Collecting donations for Springhill Hospice whilst supporting local music.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/55626/

Cask Factor (Karaoke Competition) – Cask and Feather, 8pm

£1,000 in cash prizes to be won, top 10 places.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/56517/

Official Rochdale Feel Good Aftershow Party – The Wellington, 10.45pm – 3am

As well as beautiful surroundings, cask ales and premium drinks we are pleased to announce entertainment from none other than Steve 'Storm' – tribute to the king of Rock 'n' Roll, Elvis Presley.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/56275/

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

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=18-08-2018&searchtype=date

• Sunday 19 August

Car Boot Sale – Castleton Primary School, 8am – 2pm

Cars, vans and tables available to hire. Refreshments will also be available.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/56586/

Paws in the Park – Falinge Park, 11am – 4pm

Join us for a doggy day out as your canine friends take part in obstacle courses and compete for varied titles.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/56624/

Ride In, Rock Out! Festival 2018 – Rochdale Town Hall Sqaure, 12pm – 5pm

A day complete with live bands, unique craft stalls, good food and real ales as well as a raffle and tombola plus trophies for our bike show categories.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/56647/

44th Freehold Street Festival – Mela – The Green, King Street South, 1pm - late

Enjoy food and drinks, ice cream, toy stalls, mehndi, face painting, pony rides, clowns, magic show, morris dancers and many more as entertainment is hosted all day.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/56388/

Mayfield Family Fun Day – Mayfield Sports Centre, 1.30pm – late

There will be face painters, bouncy castle, silent auction and a cake stall among other fun and games that will be taking place. The day will be overseen by comedian MC Michael Braddy Bradshaw.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/56617/

Rochdale Hornets v Featherstone Rovers – Crown Oil Arena, 3pm kick off

Get behind Alan Kilshaw and the lads on Sunday!

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/56659/

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

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=19-08-2018&searchtype=date

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