Events this month in Rochdale

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.

Part of Link4Life’s Big Games, come to Touchstones Rochdale for a pirate drop-in workshop inspired by the Sea exhibition and continue on to a ‘treasure hunt’ in Broadfield
Park.

For ages 5-12 years old. Drop-in – no booking required.

Children MUST be accompanied at all times by a responsible adult (maximum 3 children per adult).

Do you want to meet other LGB&T people? Do you like to get outdoors and enjoy the fresh air? If the answer is yes, then why not come and join the Lesbian & Gay Foundation on a health walk in the picturesque setting of Healey Dell.

Healey Dell, Rochdale, is a beauty wildlife sanctuary rich in industrial archaeology, two miles from Rochdale town centre on the way to Whitworth and Bacup.

The River Spodden has carved its way through the woodlands through thousands of years, creating delightful scenery and spectacular waterfalls.

We will be meeting at the Heritage Centre & Tea Rooms at 11.00am and will start the walk at 11:30am. The walk should last no-longer than 2 hours, after which we will return to the Tea Rooms for a well-deserved pot of tea and a cream cake, courtesy of the LGF.

Free 1940's Vintage Car Display on the car park at Trinity Methodist Church, Bethel Street Heywood, OL10 1HU. Indoors- Live Music and 1940's Family Crafts from 11am - 12 noon and 1.30pm - 3.30pm.

Also traditional craft demonstrations throughout the day. Café from 10am -4pm serving tea/coffee and toast, lunches and afternoon teas.  Something for all ages to enjoy.

If you fancy watching the Lions in a relaxed atmosphere with a Full English Breakfast, Tea, Cofffee & Toast, then watch the Lions from the comfort of your table, with waitress service, then reserve your seat / table £10 per head ( All proceeds to RRUFC ).

Entrance by ticket only.

Alternatively the members bar will be open, for anyone just wanting to turn up & watch the rugby.

Includes 4 course dinner & late disco

Dress code: Formal suits & posh frocks

The Big Games returns for 2013 with an enjoyable day, especially for the children. There will be many activities including climbing tower, rugby, Punch & Judy, drumming circle, a choir, sports tasters, crown green bowls, face painting, exhibitions and arts and crafts with a special Pirate theme.

Refreshments available. Registration at Touchstones.

Big Games activities all free. Goody bags for first 250 to register.

The NSPCC Littleborough District committee is calling on people to take part in ‘The Great Bakery Competition’ on Saturday 29 June and raise vital funds for to support children and young people.

There will be plenty of opportunity to show off your skills, with a choice of 12 baking classes for cakes and bread to enter into. Entrance fees for all classes are £1.00 per entry and entries must be delivered between 9am – 10:30am. Judging will take place between 10:30am – 12noon, with a prize giving at 2:30pm. Pick up a baking schedule from shops across Littleborough including George Kelsall Book Shop, Littleborough Coach House, 66 Church Street and Classy Cakes and get baking.

Throughout the day there will also be food stalls, face painting, tombola and raffle, NSPCC cake stall and a children’s cake decoration stall. The judging panel will also be on hand to answer your baking queries.

The money raised from the baking competition will help the NSPCC to save, change and improve the lives of children through its local community services, a helpline for adults worried about a child and ChildLine – the UK’s free, confidential 24-hour helpline and online service dedicated to children and young people.

For more information about the event, please contact NSPCC community fundraising manager Deborah Sefton on 07827 230 870 or email the North West fundraising team at northwestappeals@nspcc.org.uk

Rochdale Phoenix Opera Society perform a 3-year cycle of Grand Opera, Light Opera & Gilbert & Sullivan. We also present the occasional Concert.

We rehearse at Spotland Methodist Church and this years production will be performed at The Curtain Theatre Rochdale.

The Society is always pleased to welcome new members, both Playing and Non-playing.

Please contact the Secretary Mrs. Alyson Brailsford. 01706 343163.