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

Dippy on Tour Exhibition, Friends of Boarshaw Clough Launch Event, Rochdale AFC v Rotherham United, Beginner’s Crochet Workshop, Rochdale Music Society: The Pelléas Ensemble, Master Class at Rochdale Judo Club, Rochdale Hornets v Keighley Cougars, Jazz on a Sunday, Fire Service and Ellenroad Open Days & Dracula: One Bloody Fang After Another - lots to do in and around the borough this weekend.

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• Events happening all weekend

Dippy on Tour: A Natural History Adventure in Rochdale 2020 – Number One Riverside, Fri 6 March 9am – 5pm / Sat 7 & Sun 8 March 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 6 March 9am – 5pm / Sat 7 & Sun 8 March 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/

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• Friday 6 March

Kitchen Delights Café – The Burnside Centre, 10am – 12noon

Running every Friday - cooking demos, games, reading and arts & crafts.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/65314/

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

Chat to informative staff and try some delicious homemade cakes.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/65454/

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

This week's presenter is Jim Hopkinson with the title 'AV'.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/64555/

Dracula: One Bloody Fang After Another – The Curtain Theatre, 7.30pm

With high comedy, physical humour and clever wordplay.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/64516/

Live Music: Motorheadache - Empire Rochdale, 6pm – 4am

UK's Number 1 Motorhead Tribute.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/65531/

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

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=06-03-2020&searchtype=date

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• Saturday 7 March

Beginner’s Crochet Workshop – Yarn Barn, 10.30am – 12.30pm

Learn how to crochet whilst making some new friends.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/64812/

St Edmunds Church Open Day – St Edmund’s Church, 11am – 2pm

Friends of St Edmunds want to attract events and new ideas to raise funds towards the running cost and work of the Churches Conservation Trust.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/65553/

Saturday Lunchtime Concerts at St Chad's – St Chad’s, 12noon – 1pm

Today’s concert features the Anemoi Quintet – mixed wind ensemble.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/65183/

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

Sky Bet League One match.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/62464/

The North West's No 1 Robbie Williams Tribute Show – Springhill Suite, 7pm – 10pm

Fundraising event with proceeds donated to Springhill Hospice.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/65544/

Rochdale Music Society: The Pelléas Ensemble – Heywood Civic Centre, 7.30pm

This trio have been praised for creating an immediate and intimate connection with their audiences.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/64834/

Live Music: New Identity – Littleborough Coach House, 7.30pm – late

80s band New Identity (formerly known as The Ambassadors) provide high quality entertainment.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/65080/

Live Music: Indigo Charlie Seven – The Flying Horse Hotel, live music starts 10pm

Playing all your favourite rock and indie tunes.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/64466/

Live Music: Viva La Coldplay - Empire Rochdale, 6pm – 4am

A tribute to Coldplay.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/65532/

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

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=07-03-2020&searchtype=date

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• Sunday 8 March

Master Class at Rochdale Judo Club - Junior Session: 10am - 12noon, Senior Session: 1pm - 3pm

With Alan Jones MBE 7th Dan and Simon Jackson MBE 6th Dan.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/65352/

Friends of Boarshaw Clough Launch Event - Boarshaw Clough, Middleton, 11am - 2pm

Free face painting, arts & crafts and food growing sessions, plus take part in a guided nature walk.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/65585/

Ellenroad Engine House Open Day – Ellenroad Engine House Steam Museum, 11am – 4pm

Watch the largest working steam mill engine in the world in full steam.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/64791/

Rochdale Hornets v Keighley Cougars – Crown Oil Arena, 3pm kick off

Hornets are competing in Betfred League 1 - the Rugby Football League's (RFL) third-tier competition.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/64448/

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

All are welcome to either read, play, sing or simply make up the audience.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/65226/

Jazz on a Sunday – Newtown National Club, doors open 7.15pm for 7.45pm start

Tonight we welcome Red Stripe Band who are making their first visit to Jazz On A Sunday.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/64478/

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

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=08-03-2020&searchtype=date

 

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