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

Date published: 13 June 2019


Norden Carnival, Hamlet, Dale Kit Launch and Charity Family Fun Day, Service for 75th anniversary of D-Day and 37th of Falklands, Inflatable Fun Weekend, Summer Radio Rally, Rochdale Exchange Independent Business Market, Healey and Thrum Hall Singers concert, Bogs and Beasties, Car Boot Sales and Live Music & Shows - lots to do in and around the borough this weekend.

  • Events happening all weekend

‘I Am Many Things’ – A Community Dance Showcase – Gracie Fields Theatre, Fri 14 June 7pm & Sat 15 June 2pm

Celebrating and exploring the ideas of identity, community and culture with over 360 performers.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/61290/

Inflatable Fun Weekend – Hare Hill Park, Sat 15 & Sun 16 June, 11am – 5pm

Fun packed weekend of some of the UK's biggest and best inflatables in Littleborough.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/61667/

Hamlet – The Curtain Theatre, shows at 7.30pm, running until Friday 21 June

In a new swift adaptation, The Curtain Theatre is producing (for the first time ever) this story of murder and the impulse for revenge.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/61183/


  • Friday 14 June

RBH says: Let’s natter about the things that matter - Back O'th Moss Community Centre, 11am – 2pm

A relaxed ‘Let’s Chat day’ organised by Rochdale Boroughwide Housing.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/61541/

Summer Fun Night – Crossgates Primary School, 3.30pm – 5.30pm

Bouncy castles, inflatables, go-karts, face painting and so much more!

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/61360/

Rock ‘n’ Roll Dreams Came True – Meatloaf The Show – Middleton Arena, 7.30pm – 9.30pm

A powerful showcase of Meatloaf’s greatest hits.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/60220/

Spice Girls Tribute Night – Mercure Norton Grange Hotel & Spa, 7.30pm – 1am

Spice up your life with a 2 course meal, Spice Girls tribute act and resident DJ.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/60760/

Live Music: The Shivers – The Flying Horse Hotel, live music starts 10pm

5 piece cover band with an eclectic array of songs from Alanis Morissette, Muse, Fleetwood Mac, Bowie and more.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/61219/

Live Music: Who’s Next – Empire Rochdale, 6pm – 4am

Europe’s number one tribute to The Who.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/61671/

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

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=14-06-2019&searchtype=date


  • Saturday 15 June

Dale Kit Launch and Charity Family Fun Day – Crown Oil Arena, 9am – 4pm

All funds raised from the day will be donated to Springhill Hospice.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/60750/

Independent Business Market – Rochdale Exchange Shopping Centre, 9am – 5pm

Raising money for Great Ormond Street with 11 local businesses.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/61626/

Supertots Annual Funday – Supertots Day Nurseries, 10am – 12noon

There will be a party bus, tombola, face painting and much more.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/61215/

RADARS Summer Radio Rally – St Vincent de Paul’s Church Hall, doors open to public 10.15am

Bring & Buy as well as commercial traders and amateur radio sellers.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/60068/

Service for 75th anniversary of D-Day and 37th of Falklands – Heywood Memorial Gardens, 12noon start

Memorial service and unveiling of special benches.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/61499/

Norden Carnival 2019 – From Caldershaw School at 1pm to Norden School

This year’s theme is Heroes and Villains. A selection of refreshments, fairground attractions, bouncy castles, craft stalls and more will be on hand at Norden Primary School.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/60357/

Healey and Thrum Hall Singers present 'Tongues of Fire' – Saint Ann Church, Belfield, 7pm – 9pm

An uplifting musical interpretation of Pentecost.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/60980/

Live Music: Marble Head Johnson – The Flying Horse Hotel, live music starts 10pm

The ultimate Britpop experience.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/61549/

Live Music: Bootleg Blondie & The Vinyl Countdown – Empire Rochdale, 6pm – 4am

The official Debbie Harry & Blondie tribute band plus 1980's 7" vinyl records on the decks.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/61672/

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

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=15-06-2019&searchtype=date


  • Sunday 16 June

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

As always there’s no need to book, just turn up.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/60125/

Middleton Town Centre Car Boot Sale – Middleton Shopping Centre, 6am – 1pm

Held on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month at Middleton Shopping Centre.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/61149/

Bogs and Beasties – Hollingworth Lake Visitor Centre, 1.30pm – 3.30pm

Join NatureEd to discover who has moved back into the newly improved pond and meadow area.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/61190/

Celebrating the work of religious and civic organisations for asylum seekers and refugees in the town – Rochdale Parish Church of St Chad’s, 3pm

Hear from two asylum seekers, a community choir and meet religious and civic leaders.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/61540/

Eid Celebrations – Kashmir Youth Project, 5pm – 10pm

Talking about mental health and depression.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/61513/

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

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=16-06-2019&searchtype=date

 

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