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

Lots to do in and around Rochdale borough this weekend:

Charity Quiz Night 2024, Art Battle Manchester 24 Going Northside, Ladies down Under, Freelance Friday,  Visit Fireground Museum, RW Dance Presents, Comedy and Curry, Live music at various locations, Marvellous Markets and much more..

Ladies Down Under - The Curtain Theatre, Friday and Saturday

The funny, heart-warming sequel to the enormously successful Ladies’ Day, following the lasses from Hull on their adventures down under.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/75940/events-in-rochdale/ladies-down-under

Visit Fireground Museum – Fireground, Maclure Road, Friday and Saturday, 10am - 4pm

Fire museum attractions are on show inside the museum including our collection of historic firefighting artefacts from the 18th century to present day, plus home-made refreshments in the new Fireground Café, and souvenirs from our fantastic new gift shop.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/75281/events-in-rochdale/visit-fireground-museum

RW Dance Presents: Celebrating 20 years of RW Dance – Middleton Arena, Friday, Saturday and Sunday

Friday 27 September, 6.30pm. Saturday 28 September, 6.30pm. Sunday 29 September,  2pm. As always RW Dance aims to put on an unbelievable dance show.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/76003/events-in-rochdale/rw-dance-presents-celebrating-20-years-of-rw-dance

Comedy and Curry Night - Norton Grange Hotel, 6pm - 1am, Friday 27 September

Enjoy a comedy and curry night where you will enjoy hilarious stand-up comedy acts whilst you indulge in mouthwatering curry dishes.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/75039/events-in-rochdale/comedy-and-curry-night

Treehouse Live Acoustic Sessions - Treehouse Bar Rochdale, 7pm

Tonight’s artist is the amazing Maddison Peacock Come along and bring listening ears, singing voices, dancing shoes and drinking arms.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/75561/events-in-rochdale/treehouse-live-acoustic-sessions

Live music – Boomin - The Flying Horse Hotel, 10pm

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/75680/events-in-rochdale/live-music-boomin

Macmillan Coffee Morning - Pionero Lounge, 10am

Join us for a morning of coffee, cake and competitions. We have quizzes and colouring and you could even be in with a chance to win a coffee and cake set donated by Fired Paint a Pot and a voucher for free coffee here at Pionero Lounge!

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/75964/events-in-rochdale/macmillan-coffee-morning

Freelance Friday - Fire Up co-working space, 9am - 11am

Feeling the need to escape the home office and connect with others? Craving a fresh workspace and the chance to collaborate with like-minded professionals?

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/76152/events-in-rochdale/freelance-friday

Raspberry Glam - Empire Rochdale, 8.30pm

This sensational tribute band will take you on a glittering journey through the best of glam rock, with all the hits that defined an era.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/76194/events-in-rochdale/raspberry-glam

Vicolo Del Vino - Live Music Night, 7pm

Tonights live artist is Emma Stelfox. Vicolo del Vino was once an abandoned cellar. The ‘Wine Alley’ has since been transformed into a candlelit wine cellar with a true Mediterranean ambience.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/76246/events-in-rochdale/vicolo-del-vino-live-music-night

Charity Quiz Night 2024 - Dale Supporters Trust - Flying Horse Hotel, 7.30pm

The Trust are delighted to announce that we are hosting a Charity Quiz Night. The quiz will be hosted by Kyle Rickards with prizes for winners and losers.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/76480/events-in-rochdale/charity-quiz-night-2024-dale-supporters-trust

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

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=27-09-2024&searchtype=date

Saturday 28 September

Art Battle Manchester 24 Going Northside - Champness Hall, 7pm - 11pm

Since it started in 2013, Art Battle Manchester has delivered over 20 sold-out events, never using the same venue twice.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/75807/events-in-rochdale/art-battle-manchester-24-going-northside

Rochdale AFC v Braintree Town - Crown Oil Arena, 3pm kick off

Rochdale AFC v Braintree Town Crown Oil Arena Three stands are allocated to home supporters – The David Kilpatrick Main Stand (seated), Smith Metals Family Stand (seated) and Sandy Lane (standing). Away supporters are usually allocated the Willbutts Lane Stand (seated).

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/75842/events-in-rochdale/rochdale-afc-v-braintree-town

Chronic Pain & Fatigue Syndromes Support Group Rochdale & Surrounding Area - Balderstone Library, 10.30am - 12pm

Do you Suffer with - Fibromyalgia. Chronic Pain. Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) also known as ME.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/76180/events-in-rochdale/chronic-pain-and-fatigue-syndromes-support-group-rochdale-and-surrounding-area

Bereavement Café - Moorhouse Methodist Church, 11am - 2pmWe offer a relaxed safe space to talk with others who are going through similar circumstances whilst having a brew and cake.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/76188/events-in-rochdale/bereavement-cafe

Marvellous Markets - Rochdale Exchange Shopping Centre, 9am - 5pm

Join us at Rochdale Exchange Shopping Centre located in Central Square (near Iceland and Poundland store) Visit our indoor market, bag yourself a bargain.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/76349/events-in-rochdale/marvellous-markets

Rag n Bone Travelling Show - Milnrow Memorial Park, 11:30am

A travelling micro festival of creative activities will be coming to Littleborough, Smallbridge, Milnrow and Wardle for a series of creative performances and activities on the weekend of the 28th and 29th September all on the back of a horse and cart.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/76388/events-in-rochdale/rag-n-bone-travelling-show-milnrow-memorial-park

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

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=28-09-2024&searchtype=date

Sunday 29 September

Alkrington Village Craft Market - Alkrington Community Centre, 11am - 4pm

Pop along and support your local small businesses and community. With over 30 stalls we have a fantastic range of brilliant crafters selling their handmade and unique crafts not available on the high street.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/74952/events-in-rochdale/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.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/75254/events-in-rochdale/springfield-park-model-train-rides

Donate Blood - Heywood Sports Village, 9.50am - 4.25pm

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

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/75380/events-in-rochdale/donate-blood

Rochdale Ramblers - Sunday Walks - White House and Walsden Moor, 10am - 3pm

Distance: 8 mi  Attractive walk through the valley, along the canal to Bottomley, over Walsden Moor and back along the Pennine Way.  Moderate with a few short ascents.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/75823/events-in-rochdale/rochdale-ramblers-sunday-walks

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

One of the biggest in Greater Manchester. 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.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/75961/events-in-rochdale/bowlee-car-boot-sale-and-market

Vicolo Del Vino - Live Music Night, 7pm

Tonights live artist is Ryan Gilmour. Vicolo del Vino was once an abandoned cellar. The ‘Wine Alley’ has since been transformed into a candlelit wine cellar with a true Mediterranean ambience.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/76248/events-in-rochdale/vicolo-del-vino-live-music-night

Rag n Bone Travelling Show – Littleborough - The Wheatsheaf, 12pm

A travelling micro festival of creative activities will be coming to Littleborough, Smallbridge, Milnrow and Wardle for a series of creative performances and activities on the weekend of the 28th and 29th September all on the back of a horse and cart.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/76402/events-in-rochdale/rag-n-bone-travelling-show-littleborough

Rag n Bone Travelling Show – Wardle - Wardle Recreation Ground, 3.30pm

A travelling micro festival of creative activities will be coming to Littleborough, Smallbridge, Milnrow and Wardle for a series of creative performances and activities on the weekend of the 28th and 29th September all on the back of a horse and cart.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/76403/events-in-rochdale/rag-n-bone-travelling-show-wardle

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

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=29-09-2024&searchtype=date

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