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

Gordon Rigg Rochdale Christmas Lights Switch On, Saturday 19 November between 1.00pm – 2.00pm

• All Weekend

Christmas Food & Craft Fayre, 10am - 4pm, Gordon Rigg Garden Centre (Rochdale)
We will have a great variety of stalls selling everything from homemade pies, hampers, porcus sausages, wreaths, handmade jewellery, samosas
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/45269/events-in-rochdale/christmas-food-and-craft-fayre

• Friday 18 November

Welcome back to the 60s, Heywood Civic Centre
Doors: 7.30pm, Starts: 8.00pm, Finishes: 1.30am
Part of the 50th Anniversary of Heywood Civic Centre. It's flashback to the 60s with live music from The Cheatles.
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/43117/events-in-rochdale/welcome-back-to-the-60s

Soldiers off the street fundraising night, Littleborough Conservative Club
Ex service personnel should never end up living on the streets of Britain. If you agree with us, please help us. Live band Comedian
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/44097/events-in-rochdale/soldiers-off-the-street-fundraising-night

Remembering with Love, 7.30pm, Holy Trinity C of E Church
Whether you lost your child at birth or up to their 18th birthday, the pain will have been felt so keenly.
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/45223/events-in-rochdale/remembering-with-love

PossAbilites Ladies Night, Cherwell Wellbeing Hub
PossAbilities... supporting paws on hearts
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/45332/events-in-rochdale/possabilites-ladies-night

For a full list of Friday's events see the Rochdale Online Events Diary
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=18-11-2016&searchtype=date

• Saturday 19 November

Heywood Christmas Festival - Parade and Christmas Lights Switch On
from 11am. Parade starts at 4.30pm, Heywood Town Centre
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/40022/events-in-rochdale/heywood-christmas-festival-parade-and-christmas-lights-switch-on

RADARS Traditional Radio Rally, St Vincent de Paul's
The RADARS Rally is and always has been a traditional affair in that we encourage vendors to bring along all their old gear, valves and 'boat anchors' especially, and hope that established and budding constructors will be able to find those all elusive bits and pieces that you can't get anymore from the High Street store
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/40553/events-in-rochdale/radars-traditional-radio-rally

Rochdale AFC v Swindon, 3.00pm, Crown Oil Arena
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/43061/events-in-rochdale/rochdale-afc-v-swindon

Come Dancing: Step Back in Time, Heywood Civic Centre
Doors: 7.00pm, Starts: 7.30pm, Finishes: 12.00am
Mayor's Charity Ball and part of the 50th Anniversary of Heywood Civic Centre.
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/43118/events-in-rochdale/come-dancing-step-back-in-time

Handcrafted in Rochdale Craft Fair, St Ann's Belfield, 10am - 4pm
Handcrafted in Rochdale first craft fair of handcrafted goods. Around 20 stalls including textiles, cards, cupcakes, bags, painted glasses
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/43936/events-in-rochdale/handcrafted-in-rochdale-craft-fair

Christmas Lights Switch On, Gordon Rigg Garden Centre (Rochdale), Mossbridge Road
Saturday between 1.00pm – 2.00pm with special guest, 2016 Olympic Gold medal winner Nicola White. Free Festive Fizz & Sweet Treats.
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/45264/events-in-rochdale/christmas-lights-switch-on

Wardle Village Church Annual Christmas Fair, 11.00am - 1.30pm
Various stalls including gifts, toys, chocolate stall, bran tub, games, cakes. Refreshments available and charity stalls.
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/45275/events-in-rochdale/wardle-village-church-annual-christmas-fair

Middleton's Christmas Light Switch On, 12pm - 6.30pm
Our community stage will be jam packed with live performances from 12pm through to 6.30pm.
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/45303/events-in-rochdale/middletons-christmas-light-switch-on

For a full list of Saturday's events see the Rochdale Online Events Diary
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=19-11-2016&searchtype=date

• Sunday 20 November

Springhill Hospice Fundraising - Christmas Fair, 10.00am - 3.00pm
Enjoy a festively fun day walking around the 2016 Christmas Fair. With over 40 stalls and seasonal treats for everyone, it is not to be missed!
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=20-11-2016&searchtype=date

Jazz on a Sunday: Merseysippi Jazz Band, 8.00pm, Newtown National Club
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/37629/events-in-rochdale/jazz-on-a-sunday-merseysippi-jazz-band

For a full list of Sunday's events see the Rochdale Online Events Diary
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=20-11-2016&searchtype=date

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