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

Flying Scotsman returns to East Lancashire Railway, Fun Science Show, M24 Festival, Messy Little Bookworms, Beer Festival, Art Sessions, Car Boot Sales, Bankomedy Weekend and Live Music - lots to do in and around the borough this Bank Holiday weekend.

• Events happening all weekend

Flying Scotsman returns to the East Lancashire Railway – Bolton Street Station, Fri 24 – Mon 27 August

The East Lancashire Railway will see the return of Flying Scotsman in steam as it takes to the tracks to haul a series of passenger services throughout 2018.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/53186/

Rochdale Tiki Event – Gordon Rigg Garden Centre Rochdale, Sat 25 & Sun 26 August, 9am – 5pm & 10am – 4.30pm

Meet and get the chance to hold our exotic reptiles from bearded dragons, lizards and snakes to crested gecko’s and frogs at our Tiki event!

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/56864/

•  Friday 24 August

Tai Chi for Health – Heywood Civic Centre, 10am beginners & 11.15am advanced

Tai Chi is a series of gentle movements especially effective for healing, relieving stress and building internal energy.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/56826/

Messy Little Bookworms – Loud Studios, 10am – 11.30am

Our farm themed messy play station will include Winston the Worm, farm related songs, bubbles, parachutes, a story corner and 6 messy stations!

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/56841/

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/55836/

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

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/55127/

Fun Science Show & Stalls – Heywood Civic Centre, 2pm – 3.45pm

Come and join Fun Science for a Spectacular Science Extravaganza! Expect explosions, eruptions and a whole lot of laughter!

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/55844/

Bug Slime – Middleton Shopping Centre, 11am - 3pm

Children are invited to make the perfect petri dish of sloppy goo to trap a handful of spiders in the mush!

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/56306/

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/56611/

Live Music: Soul Amigos + Exit21 – Empire Rochdale, 6pm – 4am

A four piece function and party band playing Soul, Motown, Stax Disco and much more + a live vinyl DJ playing all the best Soul and Motown.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/56812/

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

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=24-08-2018&searchtype=date

• Saturday 25 August

Oil Painting Class – Whitworth Library, 10.30am – 12pm

Suitable for ages 12+, materials and refreshments will be provided.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/56822/

Make Art! – Touchstones Rochdale, 11am – 2pm

Join an artist-led drop-in workshop to make your own crafty creations inspired by the current Art Gallery exhibitions.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/54263/

Kirkholt Fun Day – Kirkholt Community Church, 11am – 3.30pm

Chocolate tombola, sweet shop, bouncy castle, face painting and tattoos, bric a brac stall and the well cafe will be open with lots of snacks & cakes.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/56765/

Fundraiser to celebrate the life of Simon Field – Empire Rochdale, 12pm – 6pm

Live music, balloon modelling, kids tombola, hair braiding, name the teddy and raffle prizes ranging from signed sports memorabillia, family photoshoot, horse riding, concert tickets and more.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/56813/

RRUFC Beer Festival and North of England Veteran’s Cup – Rochdale Rugby Union Club, 12noon

Along with activities for all the family, the Beer Festival bar will be open, as well as live music and hot food available.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/55749/

Survivors First March in Rochdale – Starting from Rochdale Town Hall, 1pm

Survivors of sexual abuse are marching through Rochdale. Groups include Survivors First, Dark Light, Shatterboys UK, Survivors of Abuse and Parents Against Grooming UK.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/56863/

Rochdale AFC v Walsall – Crown Oil Arena, 3pm kick off

Sky Bet League One match.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/55871/

Summer Fun Day in Middleton Gardens – Middleton Gardens, 11am – 2pm

Free family fun events including a 'play' sand pit, sandcastle building competitions, Punch and Judy shows, a magician and face painting.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/56331/

M24 Festival – The Olde Boars Head, 2pm – 11pm

Middleton's brand new outdoor rock 'n' roll festival! Featuring Scuttlers, Danny Mahon, Beggrs Belief, DJ Dave Sweetmore, The Attic Doctors plus more.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/56702/

The Blues Brothers Experience – Heywood Civic Centre, 7.30pm – 9.30pm

The Blues Brothers Experience is the UK’s leading and most authentic tribute to the exceptionally popular cult duo.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/53563/

Live Music: These Smiths – Empire Rochdale, 6pm – 4am

These Smiths are the UK's best tribute to The Smiths and Morrissey, from the Smiths home city of Manchester.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/56814/

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

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=25-08-2018&searchtype=date

• Sunday 26 August

Hollingworth Lake Craft Fair – Hollingworth Lake Visitor Centre, 11.30am – 3.30pm

Lots of stalls selling handmade items, plus have-a-go at activities.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/53484/

• Car Boot Sale – Falinge Park, 9am – 1pm

Gates open 9am for set up. No booking necessary.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/54988/

Villages Unite Car Boot Sale – Butterworth Hall, 10am – 2pm

All proceeds of bookings will go to Villages Unite Christmas party for the lonely, vulnerable elderly in Milnrow and Newhey.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/55910/

Bee Inspired Community Gardens Open Day – Spotland Tops, 1pm

Adults can enjoy a tour of our newly planted rockeries, cocktails with our own grown herbs, live music, food foraging in Caldershaw Green and a Bee cake raffle.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/56633/

Bankomedy Weekend – The Wellfield Club, 4pm – midnight

Two fantastic UK Comedians will be on stage - the fantastic Gary Gobstopper ‘Chubby GC’ and Mike Maguire, a celebrity impersonator.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/56368/

Fundraiser in aid of Villages Unite – Milnrow Workmens Club, 4pm

Raising money for the home alone elderly Christmas party with live music, raffle and karaoke and disco.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/56716/

Live Music: Manchester Ska Foundation + The Vinyl Countdown – Empire Rochdale, 6pm – 4am

A 9 piece collective of musicians who have got together through their love of Ska & 2 tone. 

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/56815/

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

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=26-08-2018&searchtype=date

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