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

The Empire: Friday, Soulvation; Saturday, Stipe (R.E.M Tribute); Sunday, Band of Gypsies

Art exhibitions, NHS in crisis protest, live bands, Saturday walks, Rochdale football match, new year fun and games for the children, a charity sausage sizzle, rugby warm up fixtures, wedding showcases, Saturday spectacular show and jazz concerts - lots to do for all the family. 

• Events happening all weekend

Ancient Egypt exhibition: Life along the River Nile – Touchstones Rochdale, Fri 19 & Sat 20 Jan, 10am – 5pm
Be transported down the Nile into ancient Egypt and discover this fascinating world through centuries-old exhibits. Preserved and buried for thousands of years, the stunning objects in this exhibition range from a wonderful set from the land of the Pharaoh’s.
https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/47343/ 

Toil, Trade & Titans – Gallery Two Touchstones Rochdale, Fri 19 & Sat 20 Jan, 10am – 5pm
Rochdale rose to prominence during the 19th century during the Industrial Revolution. This exhibition explores how the social, economic and cultural impact of industry is manifest in the borough’s rich Fine Art and Museum collections. Featured artists include L.S. Lowry, Charles Burton Barber and Cornelia Parker.
https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/47341/ 

• Friday 19 January

Castleton Literary & Scientific Society – Castleton Community Centre, 7pm
This week’s topic is Travels in South Africa, presented by Heather Slater.
https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/44341/ 

Lighthouse Aqua Tai Chi Class – Whitworth Leisure Centre, 9.15am – 10am
Aqua Tai Chi is a gentle and enjoyable progressive exercise that is mindful and holistic. It is suitable for all levels of fitness and you don’t have to be a swimmer.
https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/52105/

Live Band: Soulvation – Empire Rochdale, 6.00pm – 4.00am
Soul, Motown & Disco Band playing classic 60’s Soul through to modern Soul.
https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/52288/

Fire Service Museum Weekly Open Day – Greater Manchester Fire Service Museum, 10am – 4pm
Fire museum attractions will be on show including our collection of historic firefighting artefacts from the 18th century to present day.
https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/48330/

For a full list of Friday’s events see the Rochdale Online Events Diary
https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=19-01-2018&searchtype=date

• Saturday 20 January

Rochdale AFC v Southend United – Crown Oil Arena, 3pm
Bringing the kids to Saturday’s game against Southend United? We’re having a Slime Party in the Carlsberg Lounge – why not come along early and get involved! Youngsters can learn how to make their very own slime and take it home to share with all the family.
https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/48611/ 

Sausage Sizzle – Bunnings Warehouse, 8.30am – 5pm
Please support us in raising money for homeless vulnerable women and those effected by domestic abuse.
https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/52562/

Live Band: Stipe (R.E.M Tribute) – Empire Rochdale, 6pm – 4am
The alt-rock, post-punk awesomeness of R.E.M. arrives with Stipe – the very best R.E.M. tribute.
https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/52289/

Rochdale Ramblers Saturday Walks – Stoodley Pike and Langfield Common, 10am
Meet at Lobb Mill picnic area - 2 Miles east of Todmorden on the A646, Todmorden to Halifax Road.
https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/50178/

Saturday Spectacular Show – Brickcroft Social Club, 7.30pm
Our first show of 2018 brings you Peter Sarsfield - the UKs no 1 tribute show to "Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons" - winner of Stars in their Eyes 2015.
https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/51968/

NHS In Crisis: Rochdale Demo – Outside the Rochdale Exchange Shopping Centre, 11am and 1pm
Littleborough Lakeside Labour will be campaigning to save the NHS. We would like other wards too to come and say no to austerity cuts and further privatisation.
https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/52550/

Bamford Green Belt Action Anniversary Walk 2018 – Meet at Bamford Green, 10am
Come along and support our campaign to save the local green belt from proposed development of 750 houses under the Greater Manchester Spatial Framework.
https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/52604/

For a full list of Saturday’s events see the Rochdale Online Events Diary
https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=20-01-2018&searchtype=date

• Sunday 21 January

Rochdale Hornets v North Wales Crusaders – Crown Oil Arena, 3pm
It's almost back! The pre-season campaign is underway before the Championship season gets started on 4 February.
https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/52304/ 

New Year, New Start – St Peter’s Newbold, 2.30pm
Come and join us for fun, games, crafts and a treasure hunt as we think about starting again with God in 2018.
https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/52561/

Wedding Venue Showcase – Mercure Norton Grange Hotel and Spa, 12pm – 4pm
View the hotel and everything we have to offer... See our function rooms dressed as they would be for a Wedding day.
https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/51269/

Middleton Town Centre Car Boot Sale – Middleton Shopping Centre, 6am – 1pm
Available room for over 55 cars, held on the first and third Sunday of every month.
https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/52606/

Jazz on a Sunday: Martin Bennett’s Old Green River Band – Newton National Club, doors open 7.15pm – 11pm
Concert begins at 8pm.
https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/51898/

Live Band: Band of Gypsies– Empire Rochdale, 6pm – 2am
Delivering blistering long sets of music by all the greats Jimi Hendrix, Sabbath, Ozzy, Johnny Cash, Pink Floyd and many more!
https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/52290/

For a full list of Sunday’s events see the Rochdale Online Events Diary
https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=21-01-2018&searchtype=date

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