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

Heritage Open Days, Wardle Village Fete, Flying Scotsman at the East Lancashire Railway, Inflatable Fun, The Magnificent Organ of the Town Hall, Funeralcare Q&A Session, Littleborough Horticultural Society's 77th Annual Open Show, PCA Manchester, Wedding Fayre, Live Music and Car Boot Sales - lots to do in and around the borough this weekend.

• Events happening all weekend

Inflatable Fun Weekend – Truffet Park, Sat 8 & Sun 9 September, 10.30am – 5pm

We have some of the countries biggest and best inflatables coming to Middleton this weekend from a giant assault course measuring a staggering 100 feet and a brand new Toddler Zone!

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/57020/

Flying Scotsman returns to the East Lancashire Railway – Bolton Street Station, Fri 7 & Sat 8 September

For the final time this year, The East Lancashire Railway will see the return of Flying Scotsman in steam.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/53187/

Littleborough Horticultural Society's 77th Annual Open Show – Littleborough Coach House, Sat 8 & Sun 9 September, various times

It's a Grow, Sew, Make and Bake show and non-members are welcome to participate. Flowers, vegatables, cookery, floral arrangements, handicrafts and brewing will all be showcased. 

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/56947/

Heritage Open Days – Throughout the Rochdale Borough in September

During September some of the borough’s most spectacular and intriguing buildings will be opening their doors to the public. See the link below for all the Heritage Open Day events taking place.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchtype=text&searchvalue=Heritage+Open+Days

• Friday 7 September

Lego Club – Middleton Library, 4pm – 5pm

Build your own Lego creations in these themed Lego club sessions aimed at 5-12 year olds.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/53324/

ABBA Tribute Band: Sensation – Heywood Civic Centre, 7.30pm – 9.30pm

Widely considered to be one of the best ever Abba Tribute Acts. A great evening’s entertainment for all ages.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/53564/

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

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=07-09-2018&searchtype=date

 

• Saturday 8 September

Wardle Village Fete 2018 – Wardle Recreation Ground, 11am – 3pm

A fab day for all the family with a variety of stalls, fairground rides, bouncy castles, dog show and much more.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/57061/

Go Red Fundraising Coffee Morning – Smithy Bridge Methodist Church, 10.30am – 12.30pm

Join us at our charity coffee morning the eve appeal to raise vital funds for and awareness of gynae cancers.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/56883/

The Magnificent Organ of Rochdale Town Hall – Rochdale Town Hall, 12noon

Elin Rees plays the first of a series of Saturday midday concerts on the world famous organ in Rochdale Town Hall.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/56924/

Open House Q&A Session at Co-Op Funeralcare – Co-Op Funeralcare at Cutgate, 10am – 2pm

Providing you with an opportunity to ask questions about funerals and funeral planning with experienced members of the Co-op Team. Refreshments provided.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/56646/

Heywood Model Railway Group Open Day – Heywood Model Railway Group, 10am – 4pm

Do you have locos and stock but not enough space to run them? Come along to one of our open days where you can run them on one of our layouts.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/50054/

Live Music: Soul Revolution – Empire Rochdale, 6pm – 4am

12 piece band specialising in Soul and Funk, all guaranteed to get you up on the dance floor.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/55001/

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

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=08-09-2018&searchtype=date

 

• Sunday 9 September

PCA Manchester – Middleton Arena, registration starts 10am

Some of the UK's best Bodybuilders and Fitness Models will be competing to qualify for the 2018 Physical Culture Association (PCA) Finals in October 2018.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/55840/

Wedding Fayre – Royal Toby Hotel, 12pm – 4pm

Make memories with us at our Wedding Fayre. Talk to our team and our exhibitors about your wedding day requirements.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/55997/

Bowlee Car Boot Sale and 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/56792/

Queen’s Park Car Boot Sale – Queen’s Park, Heywood 11.30am – 3pm

No need to pre-book, just turn up on the day at 11.30am.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/54467/

Bards of the Baum Folk ‘n’ Poetry Night – The Baum, 7.30pm

All are welcome to either read, play, sing or simply make up the audience. Your own or others' works both acceptable.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/56676/

Sunday Night at The Flyer – The Flying Horse, 8pm – 1.30am

Playing tunes, having a laugh and singing karaoke every Sunday since 1997.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/56316/

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

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=09-09-2018&searchtype=date

 

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