Events in Rochdale - Children

Limited to 30 places; suitable for 9 & 10year olds.

Led by S Murtagh and Art staff, travel into the past to discover how the Ancient Egyptians used art in their everyday lives and make Egyptian headdresses and neckwear.

Booking is essential.

Rochdale Childrens Moorland home and Royds Lodge 816 are hosting a family fun day with bouncy castle, BBQ, Pony Rides, fete stalls, face painting and many more.

Come down and join in the fun.

The Fairy House Building Project will run again on Sunday 26 May (that's the May Bank Holiday Weekend) from 11am.

For this event we have a prize sponsor Bows R Us (UK) who will be designing and awarding TWO prize winners (boys and/or girls) with a bespoke made to measure costume.

Bows R Us (UK) specialises in the production of beautiful children's costumes and your child could walk away with one of the two main prizes simply by coming along and building a Fairy House in the Dell made from natural materials such as twigs, leaves, branches, pebbles etc.

Entry is FREE of charge and ALL children will receive a certificate on completion as well as free membership to the HDHC Junior Members Club.

We are holding our annual summer fayre to raise money for the NSPCC.

We will have an open farm, bouncy castle, cake stalls and raffles going on throughout the day. Everyone is welcome to come along.

Discover what wildlife lurks beneath our pond! Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Booking essential: Limited places. Call 01706 373421

Established in 1977, Norden Carnival takes place every June and raises money for charity and good causes in Norden and Rochdale. The theme for Norden Carnival this year is 'My Favourite Story'.

The procession leaves Caldershaw School at 1pm and goes up Edenfield Road through the village to the Bus Terminus and then returns turning down Shawfield Lane to finish at Norden School.

At the school, there's always a selection of food and refreshments, fairground attractions, bouncy castles, craft stalls and other entertainment and activities until 4.30pm.

If you know anyone who's interested in getting involved, from being in the procession, volunteering their time or having a stall at Norden School, please pass on our contact details. You can also follow us on Facebook and Twitter - @NordenCarnival

Join in the Fun!

Starts 10am until 6pm - maybe later into the evening - Please check our website as we update event additions and times.

This is going to be a truly amazing day!

The Healey Dell Heritage Centre & Tea Rooms will be holding a 1940's day featuring LIVE ENTERTAINMENT: Maxine Jaeger - With her 1940's Housewife Re-enactment Show * Maria Manchester (Maria is of the UK's leading 40's Performing Artistes) * Wartime Vehicle Display * Wartime Medics Display * 40's Music * Outdoor BBQ * Outdoor Seating * Face Painting * Children's Activities * Plus SO MUCH MORE!

Arrive in 40's dress if you like - There will be many joining you if you do!

No entry fee but donations on the day invited.

This is a fundraising event for the centre - We want to install an outdoor children's play area with safe-soft-floor, slides, frames etc and we need a very secure lock-up shed to house the equipment.

Hello! This month's Rochdale Drum Circle is a special open-air circle as part of an event at Rochdale's oldest park, Broadfield Park!

It’s fun, exhilarating, and no prior experience is necessary. With our drum circle facilitators, you’ll be keeping a steady beat in no time. The drum circle is for all ages, so bring the family. All you need is your hands – we’ll supply everything else. It's free but we ask for donations.

Following from the hugely successful 2012 event, Heywood Business Group in conjunction with Heywood Township brings you Heywood 1940s Weekend in 2013 and it’s bigger and better as a two day event.

Saturday 29 June

WWII Military Encampment on Hill Street (OL10 1EH) including a Centurion Tank along with other armoured and artillery vehicles, a vintage Green Goddess Fire Engine, Antars, Field Guns and numerous Jeeps.

Tilly’s Tea Room with afternoon hosts The Backstep Boogie Club with music, demonstrations and dancing.

Evacuees at Heywood Station as they arrive from Bury on the East Lancashire Railway’s Steam Train to be fostered out to local families.

The Official Armed Forces Parade at 1pm from The Heywood Pub sees many local Veterans and Cadets parade through the town to the Memorial Gardens.

Local talent will perform on the second “The 1940s Factor” at St Luke’s Church where you can visit their NAAFI or have a refreshing ice-cream from the vintage ice-cream cart.
Vintage Carousel or Steam Train at Heywood Library.

40s Cinema, barrel organ, live music from Wartime Singer Jo Lancaster and all the traders dressed to impress at the Market.

Classic and Vintage Cars at Trinity Methodist Church.

Road Run Vehicle Parade at 4.30pm as all the vehicles leave for their overnight stay at Copple Gate Farm.

Fancy dancing the afternoon away, well we have two Tea Dances; one at Sandon House 11-1pm and the other at St James Hall 2-4pm, both tea dances will be attended by Lilli de Carlo singing all the wartime favourites.

The Big Band Night at Heywood Civic Centre, only £12.50 a ticket for a fabulous night dancing to the Big Band, The Backstep Boogie Club dance demo and dj-ing and complete with a Tata Pie Supper. For your tickets call 01706 628451.

Following from the hugely successful 2012 event, Heywood Business Group in conjunction with Heywood Township brings you Heywood 1940s Weekend in 2013 and it’s bigger and better as a two day event.

Sunday 30  June

Get yourself down to Collop Gate Farm, Manchester Road, Heywood OL10 2PX to see all the military vehicles in action, military displays and the Springhill Hospice Summer Fair.

With over 50 stalls and attractions including various vintage attractions, a fair ground, bouncy castle and an arena packed with spectacular military vehicles, you’d be mad to miss it!

Plenty of free off street parking in the fields. Entry fee of £4.00 per adult , £2.00 per child (3-16), children under 3 free, or you can buy a family ticket for £10.00 (2 adults, 2 children) all proceeds to Springhill Hospice. A small price to pay to see these machines in action and all the fun of the fair!