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

Dippy on Tour, Bridal Fayre, Rochdale AFC v Coventry City, Middleton Musical Society Spring Concert, The Red Lion Inn Opening Weekend, Cheeki Monkeys Rochdale Big Baby & Children's Event, Family Yoga Session, Live Music, Rochdale Hornets v British Army and Gallery Exhibitions - lots to do in and around the borough this weekend.

• Events happening all weekend

Dippy on Tour: A Natural History Adventure in Rochdale 2020 – Number One Riverside, Fri 21 Feb 9am – 5pm / Sat 22 & Sun 23 Feb 9.30am – 5pm

Rochdale has been selected as 1 of just 8 venues which will host Dippy the Diplodocus during his tour of the UK.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/53328/

Dippy Exhibition – Touchstones Rochdale, Fri 21 Feb 9am – 5pm / Sat 22 & Sun 23 Feb 9.30am – 5pm

Explore the world of dinosaurs, what Rochdale was like during the golden age and what we can do to protect our planet.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/64740/

The Red Lion Inn Opening Weekend – The Red Lion Inn, Whitworth, Fri 21 – Sun 23 Feb, open at various times (see link)

Quirky Catering (the people behind the Baum, Hare on the Hill, Bombay Brew and the Flying Horse) are opening the Red Lion pub this weekend, with live music on Saturday and food served on Sunday.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/65304/

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• Friday 21 February

Progress Project Session – Rochdale Connections Trust, 9.45am – 12.45pm

Explore current employment, training and volunteering opportunities as well as activities available.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/65172/

Arts and Crafts Workshop – The Burnside Centre, 1pm – 3pm

Free workshop with Cartwheel Arts.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/65311/

Rochdale Gramophone Society – St George’s Church Hall, 2pm – 4pm

This week's presenter is Monica Kershaw with the title 'Two for the price of one'.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/64554/

High School Musical presented by Siddal Moor – Siddal Moor Sports College, 7pm

Performed by Siddal Moor Expressive Arts Department, tickets are available from the school office.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/65339/

Rochdale Festival Concert with the Lancashire Artillery Band – Rochdale Town Hall, 7.30pm – 9pm

Fanfare Team, Youth Wind Band and Youth Choir performing alongside the Lancashire Artillery Band and school choirs.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/65387/

Quiz Night - St Andrew's Church, Dearnley, 7.30pm

Come with a team of 4-6 or on your own and make some new friends.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/65383/

Buddy Holly & The Cricketers – Middleton Arena, 7.30pm – 10.30pm

Guaranteed to have everyone singing to the music and dancing in the aisles.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/64831/

Live Music: These Smiths + DJ Dave Sweetmore – Empire Rochdale, 6pm – 4am

The Smiths & Morrissey tribute hosted by Revolution Radio DJ Dave Sweetmore.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/64919/

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

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=21-02-2020&searchtype=date

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• Saturday 22 February

Dinosaur Craft & Play – Smallbridge Library, 10am – 11.30am

Decorate a dinosaur mask and play with dinosaur toys and games.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/65385/

Family Yoga Session – Ebor Studios, 11.15am – 12.15pm

For adults and children to enjoy together.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/65309/

Gallery Exhibitions 2020: Mixed Media – Littleborough Coach House, 11am – 4pm

Works by Edith Tunstall and Victoria Ash Art (landscapes & florals).

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/65089/

Rochdale AFC v Coventry City – Crown Oil Arena, 3pm kick off

Sky Bet League One home match.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/62463/

Middleton Musical Society Spring Concert – Alkrington & Providence United Reformed Church, 7.30pm

Viennese Choral Classics with additional music by Tooti Flooti (flute ensemble).

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/63758/

Live Music: AC/DC UK - Empire Rochdale, 6pm – 4am

Europe’s premier AC/DC tribute.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/64920/

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

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=22-02-2020&searchtype=date

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• Sunday 23 February

Bridal Fayre – Royal Toby Hotel, 12noon – 3pm

Rings, cakes, cars, flowers, dresses, singing waiters, photographers and many more.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/64675/

Cheeki Monkeys Rochdale Big Baby & Children's Event – Oulder Hill Leisure Complex, 1pm – 3pm

Second hand and pre-loved baby and childrens items for sale.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/65008/

Rochdale Hornets v British Army – Crown Oil Arena, 3pm kick off

Coral Challenge Cup round 4. Discounted tickets for £5 can be purchased by anyone with an armed or emergency service ID for ‘Services Day’.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/65357/

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

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=23-02-2020&searchtype=date

 

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