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

Oktoberfest Fundraiser, Boutique Baby Sale Heywood, Nidge Green Benefit, Littleborough Arts Festival 2019, Rochdale AFC v Accrington Stanley, Grand Charity Fayre, Wardle Scarecrow Festival, Whitworth Gin & Rum Festival, World Squash Day, Adult Craft Workshops and Northern Baroque Orchestra Autumn Concert - lots to do in and around the borough this weekend.

• Events happening all weekend

Oktoberfest Fundraiser 2019 – Middleton Cricket Club, Fri 11 Oct from 4pm & Sat 12 Oct from 12noon

Oompah band, special beers, fancy dress competition and guaranteed fun.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/63144/

Littleborough Arts Festival 2019 – Various places around Littleborough, Fri 11 October – Sunday 20 October

Each year, the town is invited to participate in a rich and varied programme of activities including visual art, music, poetry, participatory workshops and fun.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchtype=text&searchvalue=Littleborough-Arts-Festival-2019

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• Friday 11 October

Castleton Literary & Scientific Society – Castleton Community Centre, 7pm

Tonight is Peterloo - The Bloody Manchester Massacre with speaker Elizabeth Sibbering.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/63073/

Live Music: The Shivers – The Flying Horse Hotel, live music from 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/63151/

Live Music: Ska Face – Empire Rochdale, 6pm – 4am

The ultimate Ska band.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/62747/

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

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=11-10-2019&searchtype=date

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• Saturday 12 October

World Squash Day 2019: Have a free go at playing squash – Rochdale Sports Club, time given upon booking

For World Squash Day, groups and individuals can have a go at squash for free.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/62933/

Rochdale Sixth Form College Open Day – College Road, 10am – 2pm

An insight into the courses and enrichment activities the college provides.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/62490/

Heywood Model Railway Group Open Day – Unit 3 Park Works, 10am – 4pm

Have a look at our model layouts and get inspiration for your own models.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/61647/

Wardle Scarecrow Festival – Around Wardle village, 10am – dusk

Vote for your favourite scarecrow as they go on display at community groups, schools, businesses and houses on Saturday.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/63127/

Grand Charity Fayre – Smithy Bridge Methodist Church, 10.30am – 12noon

Stalls will include North-West Air Ambulance, Guide Dogs, Papyrus, Fairtrade and several others.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/62695/

Adult Craft Workshops: Translucent Tissue – Touchstones Rochdale, 10.30am – 12.30pm

Make your own glass-free stained glass.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/62521/

Celebrity Organ Concert – Rochdale Town Hall, 12noon

Performance by international recitalist Simon Leach.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/63054/

Afternoon at the Proms with Milnrow Brass Band – St Thomas Church, Newhey, 2pm – 4pm

Tickets available on the door.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/63165/

Boutique Baby Sale – Heywood – Heywood Sports Village, 2.30pm – 4pm

Over 35 stalls packed with 1000's of baby and children's bargains.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/62312/

Rochdale AFC v Accrington Stanley – Crown Oil Arena, 3pm kick off

Sky Bet League One match.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/62452/

Whitworth Gin & Rum Festival – The Riverside, 4pm – 10pm

With over 50 gins and rums to choose from.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/62431/

It’s Our Future with Gina Dowding MEP – Rochdale Catholic Club, 5pm – 7pm

Discussing how the EU shapes our lives, a talk on the Kashmir issue and the effects of man made climate change.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/63009/

Céilí – St Gabriel’s RC Primary School Hall, 7.30pm – 11pm

Dancing, guest performers and pie and peas.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/63170/

Live Music: SOULvation - The Flying Horse Hotel, band on 10pm

Soul, Motown, Funk and Disco.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/63152/

Live Music: Mused – Empire Rochdale, 6pm – 4am

The UK's number one MUSE tribute band.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/63254/

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

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=12-10-2019&searchtype=date

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• Sunday 13 October

Beetle Drive & Afternoon Tea – Littleborough Coach House, 2pm – 4.30pm

Parlour game fun with several rounds of Beetle, followed by an afternoon tea.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/63130/

Northern Baroque Orchestra Autumn Concert – St Edmunds Church, 2pm – 5pm

In this wonderful Grade I listed church, the orchestra will play a selection of Baroque music under the direction of Paul Witkiewicz.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/63215/

The Chosen Few - Nidge Green Benefit Event - Empire Rochdale, 2pm - late

£2 entry with Jimmy Mush 'The Vinyl Countdown' and special guests The Micradotts.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/63254/

Bards of the Baum Folk 'n' Poetry Night – The Baum, 7.30pm

All are welcome to either read, play or sing your own or others work.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/62675/

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

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=13-10-2019&searchtype=date

 

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