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

St George’s Day Parades, Rochdale Artisan Market, Hospice to Hospice Walk, 1940s Family Day, Flower Show, Golf Taster Day for Children, Live Music, Indoor Car Boot Sale, Bridal Fayre and Rochdale AFC v Southend United - lots to do in and around the borough this weekend.

• Events happening all weekend

Mikado – Rochdale Phoenix Opera Society – Fri 26 & Sat 27, 7.30pm evenings & 2.30pm Saturday matinee

Rochdale Phoenix Opera Society perform Gilbert & Sullivan every other year, together with Grand Opera and Light Opera.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/57298/

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• Friday 26 April

Afternoon Talk and Tea – Whitworth Library, 2.30pm – 4pm

A talk about the valuable work done at Rossendale Hospice and the forthcoming link with Whitworth Library.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/60894/

Live Music: 25th Hour – Browns No 1, Heywood, 9pm

As well as their own material, this band play rock floor fillers.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/60876/

Live Music: The Scattering – The Flying Horse Hotel, live music from 10pm

The Scattering are back at The Flyer with support from The Donaghys.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/60939/

Live Music: Groovemental - Disco Party – Empire Rochdale, 6pm – 4am

Flare-wearing and sequin-toting 8-piece 70s tribute act. 

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/60441/

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

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=26-04-2019&searchtype=date

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• Saturday 27 April

Indoor Car Boot Sale – Smithy Bridge Methodist Church, 9.30am – 12.30pm

All monies from tables and refreshments will go to Parkinsons UK Rochdale Branch.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/60457/

Rochdale Artisan Market – The Butts, 10am – 4pm

Hosting the very best street food and handmade goods for the second time in Rochdale.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/60255/

Flower Show National Event – The Riverside, Whitworth, 11.30am – 3.30pm

Featuring over 140 classes, sales from leading nurseries, raffle, tombola and the chance to see rare and beautiful plants.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/60067/

Lunchtime Concert – Rochdale Parish Church of St Chad’s, 12noon

Performances with music by Ives, Biber, Manuel de Falla and concert piece for viola by George Enescu.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/59646/

Golf Taster Days for Children – Marland Golf Course, 2.30pm – 3.30pm

For 16 years and under, learn golf with a qualified PGA Professional.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/60363/

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

At their last home game of the season, support Dale at the Crown Oil Arena.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/58607/

The Hard Way: The Story of Hannah Mitchell – Whitworth Library, 7.30pm

Composer and singer Louise Jordan performs a one-woman show telling the story of Hannah Mitchell.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/60766/

Ultimate Bowie – Middleton Arena, 7.30pm – 9.30pm

A two-hour show of Bowie classics.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/58050/

Live Music: Steve Storm & The Vegas Cruisers – Empire Rochdale, 6pm – 4am

One of the UK’s finest tributes to the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll himself, Elvis Presley.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/60811/

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

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=27-04-2019&searchtype=date

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• Sunday 28 April

St George’s Day Parades - Rochdale, Heywood, Middleton & Whitworth, 2pm - 4pm or 2.30pm - 4.30pm

Parades for Saint George's Day will be happening across the borough and in Whitworth on Sunday 28 April.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchtype=text&searchvalue=St+George%27s+Day+Parade

Bowlee Car Boot Sale and Collectors Market – Bowlee Community Park, 6am for sellers, 7am – 1.30pm for public

No need to book, just turn up.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/60117/

Littleborough Wellness Festival – Littleborough Cricket Club, 10am – 5pm

A full schedule of workshops and talks, as well as therapies, crafts and stalls.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/60401/

Hospice to Hospice Walk – Springhill Hospice, walkers set off at 10.30am

Join the 13th annual walk of this 7.25 mile round trip from Springhill to Dr Kershaw’s Hospice in Oldham.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/60044/

1940s Family Day – Healey Dell Heritage Centre & Tea Rooms, from 10.30am

With military vehicles and war time outfits, step back in time and experience the 'Keep Calm and Drink Tea' wartime spirit.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/60400/

Pretty Parade Charity Fashion Show – Marina Bar & Grill, from 12noon

All profits going towards Save Samantha.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/60494/

Bridal Fayre – Royal Toby Hotel, Rhyddings Suite, 12noon – 4pm

With 15 different exhibitors offering various types of wedding products and services.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/60394/

Great Manchester Cichlid Society Tropical Fish Auction – Littleborough Conservative Club, 1pm

Auction of Cichlids catfish and dry goods.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/60674/

An Evening with Joe Thompson – Ratcliffe Bars, 6.30pm – late

Come along and hear from the Dale legend! There will also be live music and entertainment.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/60065/

Jazz on a Sunday – Newtown National Club, doors open 7.15pm

Tonight we welcome Parade Jazz Band.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/59274/

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

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=28-04-2019&searchtype=date

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