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

Littleborough Christmas Lights Switch On, Gaia Exhibition, Rochdale Science Busking Extravaganza, Exhibitions at Touchstones Rochdale, Public Consultation for Littleborough residents, Comedy Night, Lancashire Day Flag Raising, Rochdale Music Society Concert, Indie Night, Rochdale AFC v Exeter City, Falinge Park Light Festival, Fashion Show, a Christmas Fair and more - lots to do in and around the borough this weekend.

• Events happening all weekend

Gaia Exhibition – Number One Riverside every day until Christmas Eve
Open 9am – 5pm Friday, 10am – 5pm Saturday & 1pm – 5pm Sunday

Measuring seven metres in diameter and created from detailed NASA imagery, 'Gaia' is a huge work of art depicting planet Earth.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/67090/

Exhibitions at Touchstones Rochdale – Open Friday and Saturday 10am – 5pm & Sunday 10am – 4pm

Current exhibits across four galleries look at local heritage, community, and representation, and works that can be interpreted in multiple ways.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchtype=text&searchvalue=Touchstones+Rochdale

 

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• Friday 26 November

Public Consultation: Residents asked for their views on plans for Littleborough – Littleborough Coach House, 10.30am – 1pm

The council’s consultation on plans to develop parts of Littleborough has been extended and residents are invited to give their views.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/67787/

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

"At Home-on-Tees" - An artistic and literary tour of the Tees Valley.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/67498/

Comedy Night at The Flyer – The Flying Horse Hotel, doors open 7pm for 8.30pm start

Ace Lips Comedy Night with six comedians live.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/67570/

Live Entertainment - Cher Tribute Act – The Spring Inn, 9pm

A must see for any Cher fan.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/67810/

Live Music: Creedence Clearwater Review - Empire Rochdale, open 6pm - 4am, live music from 10pm

Tribute to Creedence Clearwater Revival - ‘one of America’s greatest bands’.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/67465/

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

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=26-11-2021&searchtype=date

 

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• Saturday 27 November

Lancashire Day Flag Raising – Littleborough Square, 10am

The public are invited to join the Mayor of Rochdale to raise the Lancashire Flag.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/67451/

Friends of Holy Trinity Christmas Fair – Holy Trinity C of E Primary School, 12noon – 2pm

Local businesses in the Christmas shopping room, plus face painting, crafts, traditional tombolas, Santa’s Grotto and more.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/67783/

Rochdale in Rainbows: Official opening and performance - Queer Portraits of Rochdale Exhibition - Touchstones Rochdale, doors open 1.30pm for 2pm start

A photographic exhibition celebrating the diversity of the local LGBTQ+ community in the Rochdale borough.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/67836/

Falinge Park Light Festival – Falinge Park, activities from 3pm, parade at 7pm

Rochdale Rotary Club will also be hosting an all day Christmas Craft Fair at the event.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/67643/

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

Sky Bet League Two match.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/67223/

Littleborough Christmas Lights Switch On – Littleborough town centre, 3.30pm – 6pm

Featuring music and dance from Wardle Junior Blast, Littleborough Brass Band and Rayz All-Stars, plus a fun-fair.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/67747/

Messy Church – Moorhouse Methodist Church, 4pm – 6pm

Craft, singing, stories, worship and food. Suitable for children up to age 11.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/67550/

Rochdale Music Society Concert: Luka Okros – St Chad’s Church, doors open 7pm for 7.30pm start

Luka returns to play the piano by audience request.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/67469/

Fashion Show – Smithy Bridge Methodist Church, 7pm

A fashion show of items donated to the Bridge Centre Charity Shop.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/67764/

Indie Night - Christmas Resurrection – Ratcliffe Bars and Function Suites, 7pm – 1am

A Classic Manchester, indie rock n roll and 90's dance night with DJ sets and live performances.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/67547/

Live Music: Elton John Tribute – Empire Rochdale, open 6pm – 4am, live music from 10pm

Journey through Sir Elton's classic hits with Jimmy Love & The Rocket Man Band.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/67466/

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

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=27-11-2021&searchtype=date

 

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• Sunday 28 November

Christmas Markets – The Ashcroft, 12noon – 4pm

Find the perfect gift as local businesses showcase hand crafted items.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/67753/

Rochdale Science Busking Extravaganza – Number One Riverside, 1pm – 4pm

Featuring fun-filled science challenges, live experiments, demonstrations and hands-on activities with exotic animals.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/67724/

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

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=28-11-2021&searchtype=date

 

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