Our guide to what's on in the borough this weekend

Lots to do in and around the borough this weekend: Lee Rigby fundraising event, Live music in various locations, Comedy Night at Rochdale Sports Club, Coffee Morning, Caribbean Party Night, A Night For Maggie's 2 ,Thames house nursing home summer fair, Rochdale AFC v Forest Green Rovers, Rochdale Ramblers and much more.

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• Friday 23 August

Coffee Morning - The Ashcroft, 10am - 12pm

Join us for a fun-filled morning where the bouncy castle will be out for everyone to enjoy at no extra charge.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/75524/events-in-rochdale/coffee-morning-at-the-ashcroft-whitworth

Donate Blood - Crown Oil Arena, 10.30am - 5.10pm

Giving blood and platelets is essential to the NHS and vulnerable patients. Please keep donating.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/74961/events-in-rochdale/donate-blood

Comedy Night - Rochdale Sports Club, 7.30pm

Get ready to laugh until your sides ache at Rochdale Sports Club's Comedy Night!

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/75490/events-in-rochdale/comedy-night-at-rochdale-sports-club

Treehouse Live Acoustic Sessions - Treehouse Bar Rochdale, 7pm

Tonight’s artist is another local lad Harry Edwards Come along and bring listening ears, singing voices, dancing shoes and drinking arm.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/75551/events-in-rochdale/treehouse-live-acoustic-sessions

Live music Kayne Taylor - The Flying Horse Hotel, 10pm

Tonight we have Kayne Taylor.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/75427/events-in-rochdale/live-music-kayne-taylor

For a full list of Fridays events see the Rochdale Online Events Diary:

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=23-08-2024&searchtype=date
 

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• Saturday 24 August

Rochdale Ramblers - Saturday Walks - Steep Steps to Heptonstall, 10am – 3pm

Walk distance = 8.5 miles. This is a moderate/strenuous approx 8 mile walk with an initial very steep ascent to Heptonstall.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/75709/events-in-rochdale/rochdale-ramblers-saturday-walks

Thames House Nursing Home summer fair - Thames house nursing home, 11am – 3pm

Tombolas. Food. Raffles. Inflatable games. Face painter. All to raise money for our residents.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/75516/events-in-rochdale/thames-house-nursing-home-summer-fair

Rochdale AFC v Forest Green Rovers - Crown Oil Arena, 3pm kick off

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/75533/events-in-rochdale/rochdale-afc-v-forest-green-rovers

Caribbean Party Night - Norton Grange Hotel and Spa, 6pm - 1am

Who needs a holiday when you can be movin' and groovin' to the rhythmic beats of the Caribbean.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/75037/events-in-rochdale/caribbean-party-night

Treehouse Live Acoustic Sessions - Treehouse Bar Rochdale, 7pm

Tonight’s artist is the amazing Olivia Kate.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/75552/events-in-rochdale/treehouse-live-acoustic-sessions

TJs Interacts Presents: Soul and Motown - Middleton Arena, 7.30pm

TJs Interact presents an evening of Soul and Motown. Starting your night off with a Diana Ross tribute act, Jackie Marie singing all Diana's classics.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/74667/events-in-rochdale/tjs-interacts-presents-soul-and-motown

The Freddie & Queen Experience - Empire Rochdale, 8pm

The UK’s Premier Live QUEEN TRIBUTE SHOW performing Queen’s greatest hits! High energy & authenticity.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/75735/events-in-rochdale/the-freddie-and-queen-experience

Live music Indigo Sunset - The Flying Horse Hotel, 10pm

Tonight we have Indigo Sunset.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/75428/events-in-rochdale/live-music-indigo-sunset

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

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=24-08-2024&searchtype=date
 

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• Sunday 25 August

Bowlee Car Boot Sale and Market - Bowlee Community Park, 6am for sellers, 7am for public - 1.30pm

If it's time for a de-clutter, you can easily offload your unwanted possessions in exchange for cash or explore and bag yourself a bargain. There’s a huge range of goods available.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/75125/events-in-rochdale/bowlee-car-boot-sale-and-market

Family fun day - The Woodlands Cafe at Hollingworth Lake, 10.30am - 4pm

Join us for lots of fun! Bouncy castle, Hook-a-duck, Face painting, Variety of stalls, BBQ, Entertainment, Tombola, Yummy food.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/75859/events-in-rochdale/family-fun-day

Lee Rigby fundraising event - Alkrington Village Craft Market - Alkrington Community Centre, 11am - 4pm

Pop along and support your local small businesses and community.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/74951/events-in-rochdale/lee-rigby-fundraising-event-alkrington-village-craft-market

Springfield Park Model Train Rides - Springfield Park, 1pm to 4pm

Our miniature railway running in Springfield Park, is now open every Sunday afternoon till the end of October. Please come along and support us.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/75248/events-in-rochdale/springfield-park-model-train-rides

Rochdale Hornets v Crusaders - Crown Oil Arena, 3pm kick off

Founded in 1871, Rochdale Hornets are one of the original 22 rugby clubs that formed the Northern Rugby Football Union, making them one of the world's first rugby league clubs.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/74206/events-in-rochdale/rochdale-hornets-v-crusaders

A Night For Maggie's 2 - St James Hall, Heywood, 6pm

This is an over 18's event with music and dancing.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/75649/events-in-rochdale/a-night-for-maggies-2

Open mic night - Pionero Lounge, 7pm

Come and join us, everyone welcome. Got a passion for: Music Reading Magic. We want to support everyone who is up on the mic, bring your family, bring your friends and let’s have an amazing night.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/75619/events-in-rochdale/open-mic-night

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

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=25-08-2024&searchtype=date
 

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• Bank Holiday Monday 26 August

MTHeads Summer Bank Holiday Bike Show - Falinge Park, 12pm - 4pm

Summer bike show Stalls. Food and drink. Childrens Fairground Bikes will be categorised and judged to win trophies.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/74336/events-in-rochdale/mtheads-summer-bank-holiday-bike-show

Alcindo Holder T20 Benefit Match - Thornham Cricket Club, Club open from 1pm, match begins at 2pm

Thornham Cricket Club's overseas amateur for 2024, Alcindo Holder, will bring a team of West Indian stars to the club to take part in a T20 benefit game, including Barbados national cricketer Chemar Holder and former West Indies test vice captain Jermaine Blackwood.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/75903/events-in-rochdale/alcindo-holder-t20-benefit-match

Board Games for Bored Men - Moorhouse Methodist Church, 2pm - 4pm

Spend time playing board games, having a chat and a brew at Moorhouse Methodist Church.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/75827/events-in-rochdale/board-games-for-bored-men

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

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=26-08-2024&searchtype=date

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