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

Date published: 04 July 2019


Springhill’s Summer Serenade 2019, Charity Golf Day, Come and Try Orienteering, Family Fun Day, Christ Church Summer Fair, Muscle & Fitness Show, Bikini Car Wash Fundraiser, Falinge Park Run, Jazz on a Sunday, Car Boot Sales and Greater Manchester Fire Service Museum Open Day - lots to do in and around the borough this weekend.

  • Friday 5 July

Team Sasha Fun Day – Team Sasha Rescue & Dog Groomers, 10am – 5pm

With a raffle, tombola and glitter face painting for children.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/61940/

NSPCC Charity Golf Day – Whittaker Golf Club, 1.30pm

Open four ball competition with all proceeds going to NSPCC.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/61539/

Rochdale Society of Model & Experimental Engineers Meeting – Springfield Park, 7pm – 8.45pm

Annual model running night at Springfield Park.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/60148/

Northern Soul Night – The Willows, 7.30pm – 1am

Local DJ’s playing Northern Soul music.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/61801/

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

playing real music on real instruments.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/61221/ 

Live Band: Soul Federation – Empire Rochdale, 6pm – 4am

Authentic big Soul band sounds from a live 10 piece band.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/61958/

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

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=05-07-2019&searchtype=date


  • Saturday 6 July

Plant Sale and Garden Design Advice – Next to Newhey Butchers, 10am – 4pm

Hosted by Let's Green Up Newhey in aid of RKT Trust.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/61920/

Bikini Car Wash Fundraiser – Summit Pub, Heywood, 10am – 2pm

Proudly supporting the Chestnut Appeal (CA) for men's health and MHA - Mental Health Awareness.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/61770/

Summer Fair – Christ Church, Healey, 11am – 2pm

Lots of stalls, tombola, raffles and delicious home made bakes.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/61948/

The Flying Bath – Touchstones Rochdale, 11am – 12noon & 2pm – 3pm

Theatre show where bath toys spring into action and head off on exciting adventures.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/61248/

Come & Try Orienteering – Queen’ Park Café, registration from 11.30am, begins 12noon – 2pm

Ideal for all ages and abilities, with courses from 1km to 5km.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/61947/

Pure Elite - Muscle & Fitness Show – Middleton Arena, 12noon – 6pm

The fastest growing bikini, fitness and muscle model competition in Europe.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/60840/

Springhill's Summer Serenade 2019 – Springhill Hospice, gates open 5.30pm, entertainment from 6pm

Visit the beautiful gardens of the hospice and be entertained by a range of local community groups, whilst strolling around a variety of stalls.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/61517/

An Evening with Milnrow Brass Band – Bamford Chapel, 7.30pm

All profits in aid of the Alzheimer's Society and Medic Malawi.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/61527/

Elvis Live (Tribute Act) – Littleborough Coach House, from 9pm

The evening includes a 4-piece live band, food and a licensed bar.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/61909/

Live Music: The 785s – The Flying Horse Hotel, live music starts 10pm

4 piece covers band from Middleton covering the likes of Oasis, Kings of Leon and Fleetwood Mac.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/61220/

Live Band: Hybrid Theory – Empire Rochdale, 6pm – 4am

UK Number 1 Tribute to Linkin Park.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/61959/

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

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=06-07-2019&searchtype=date


  • Sunday 7 July

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

Running on Sunday’s until mid-August.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/60128/

Rochdale Town Hall Car Boot – Town Hall Square, 8am – 1pm

Traders should arrive and set-up from 7am.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/61139/

Falinge Park Run – Falinge Park, 10am

Park Run 1 mile, 2 mile or 5K.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/60704/

Fire Service Museum Monthly Open Day – Greater Manchester Fire Service Museum, 10am – 4pm

Wide selection of fire themed toys, collectors' models and books for sale and Fireman Sam 'ride on' fire engine.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/61483/

Karen’s 10K Walk – Starts and finishes at Pack Horse Inn, 10am

Raising money for Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital Genetics Trust for a Tecan Machine.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/61574/

Hollingworth Lake Craft Fair – Hollingworth Lake Visitors Centre, 11.30am – 3.30pm

First Sunday of every month welcomes the popular craft fair.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/59664/

Queen's Park Car Boot Sale – Queen’s Park, 12noon – 3pm

Sellers should arrive at the tennis courts from 11am.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/61145/

Jazz on a Sunday – Newtown National Club, concerts 7.45pm – 10.30pm

Tonight welcomes the Harlem Hot Stompers.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/59279/

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

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=07-07-2019&searchtype=date

 

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