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

Christmas Markets, Rochdale White Ribbon Vigil, Christmas Fairs, Arts and Crafts Christmas Market, Public Open Day to Celebrate Volunteers’ Contribution, Boutique Baby Sale Heywood, A Bunch of Amateurs, Littleborough Christmas Lights Switch-on, Girls Rugby Taster Day, Springhill Hospice Christmas Fair, Rochdale Ramblers – Sunday Walks, Fireground Museum Open Day, Exhibitions: Wardle artists - Mixed Media and Liz Collins: Mischief - lots to do in and around the borough this weekend.

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• Events happening all weekend

Christmas Markets – Richard Bentley Smalley Memorial Hall, Saturday 26 – Sunday 27 November, 10am – 3pm

Lovely market stalls, raffle, tombola, turkey and stuffing sandwiches and the best hot chocolate in the North West.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/71096/

A Bunch of Amateurs – The Curtain Theatre, Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 November, 10am – 3pm

Keen to boost his flagging career, fading Hollywood action hero Jefferson Steele arrives in England to play King Lear in Stratford.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/70921/

Fireground Museum Open Day – Fireground, Maclure Road
Open 10am - 4pm, Friday 25 and Saturday 26 November

Fire Museum attractions are on show including historic and recent day artifacts.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/70530/

Gallery Exhibition: Wardle Artists - Mixed Media – Littleborough Coach House, Friday 25 and Saturday 26 November, 10am – 3pm & Sunday 27 November, 11.30am – 2.30pm

This exhibition consists of Wardle Artists - Mixed Media.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/70239/

Exhibition: Liz Collins: Mischief – Touchstones Rochdale, Friday 25 and Saturday 26 November, 10am – 5pm & Sunday 27 November, 10am – 4pm

An exhibition featuring new textile art and selected pieces from the archives of New York-based queer feminist artist.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/70162/

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• Friday 25 November

Rochdale White Ribbon Vigil – St Mary in the Baum, 7pm

White Ribbon campaign to end male violence and abuse against women and girls.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/71119/

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

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=25-11-2022&searchtype=date

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• Saturday 26 November

Arts and Crafts Christmas Market – and Festive Craft Activities – Rochdale Exchange Shopping Centre, 9am

Wonderful craft stalls with creations from some of Rochdale's local makers and artisans.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/71115/

Public Open Day to Celebrate Volunteers’ Contribution – Hopwood Hall Estate, 10am

Visitors will be able to learn more about the renovation project and about how they can also become involved in the rescue of the Grade II* listed building.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/70901/

Christmas Fair – Ensor Mill, 10am

Jolly Josh's first ever Christmas fair!

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/70941

Christmas Fair – Butterworth Hall, 11am

Christmas fair raising funds for scouts attending the World Scout Jamboree, South Korea 2023.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/71044/

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

36 stalls packed with baby and children’s new and quality preloved bargains.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/71144/

Littleborough Christmas Lights Switch-on – Littleborough Centre, 4pm

Join Littleborough Events & Associations Forum in Littleborough Square for the annual Christmas Lights Switch-on.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/71029/

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

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=26-11-2022&searchtype=date

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• Sunday 27 November

Rochdale Ramblers – Sunday Walks – It’s a Challenge, 10am

Moderate circular walk, distance = 11.5 miles.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/70853/

Christmas Markets – The Ashcroft

Local businesses will be showcasing their hand crafted items, perfect for Christmas gift.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/70805/

Springhill Hospice Christmas Fair – Kingsway Park High School, 11am – 4pm

This family friendly event will include; Santa’s Grotto, live music, delicious festive food and drinks, and a variety of fantastic stalls boasting Christmas produce.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/70817/

Xmas Market – Hare Hill House, 11am – 3pm

Lots of stalls selling jams, cheeses, shoes, jewellery, clothes, paintings, books, canine treats, handmade cards, cakes and lots more.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/71042/

Heywood Cricket Club Christmas Markets – Heywood Cricket Club, 12noon – 6pm

Variety of stalls as well as tombola’s, giving you the chance to pick up some lovely Christmas presents.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/70998/

Girls Rugby Taster Day – Littleborough RUFC, 1pm meet

Inspired by the Women's Rugby World Cup? Littleborough Warrior's RUFC is hosting a girl's taster day.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/71142/

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

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=27-11-2022&searchtype=date

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