Events this week in Rochdale

Cream Tea and talk by Sheila Antrobus entitled "Don't chuck it -- check it!" Why not bring along an item to be "checked" by Sheila.

Grand Networking Open Evening.

Come along and meet like minded businesses and see what the new O2 Store and the business community can offer you to help develop your business.

Free technical support with our exclusive O2 Gurus. Business advisors on hand to offer support. Fantastic Prize Business Card draw.

Meet new contacts and secure new business. Free Parking available on Arndale roof top car park.

Technology is used in many ways today to help us organise ourselves better and make our lives run more smoothly. In Alzheimer’s Society Dementia Awareness Week, people living with dementia, their carers and family members can find out how assistive technology can enhance their lives and enable people to live independently longer by dropping into the Alzheimer’s Society Memory Wellbeing Café Roadshow, at the Pioneer’s Museum on Toad Lane in Rochdale on Thursday, May 23 between 11am - 2pm.

People visiting the Assistive Technology Roadshow will be able to see and interact with a range of devices demonstrated by staff from Rochdale MBC’s Home Improvement Agency (HIA). As well as providing the technology, HIA staff will also be supplying the knowhow and will be on hand to answer people’s questions.

After exploring the technology and finding out how it can be used to help meet the needs of people living with dementia, staff and volunteers from Rochdale Pioneer’s Museum will be available to guide people on a journey into the past to see how an idea, which gave birth to the co-operative movement, aimed to meet the needs of a great many people back then.

If you want to know more about this event or any of the services provided by the Alzheimer’s Society in Rochdale call 0161 342 0797 or email muriel.stretton@alzheimers.org.uk

The shadow Business Secretary, Chuka Umunna MP, is to visit Rochdale this week after being invited by Simon Danczuk MP.

The rising Labour Party star is set to headline a dinner at Milnrow Cricket club this Thursday evening, where he will talk to local businesses across the Borough.

“Chuka is one of the most talented young politicians in the country and I’m delighted he’s coming to meet people in Rochdale and listen to the concerns of local businesses,” said Simon.

Tickets to the three course dinner are still available. For more information email Allen Brett.

Fantastic live band 'Le Funk' in Rochdale No1 live music venue - free entry.

8 real pumps; 1 fruit Ale, 1 cask cider and 6 real ales. Food served all day every day.

Approximately 100 pieces of art in an array of mediums by both well known and new artists in the first open art exhibition hosted at Number Ten Gallery in the 'cellar'.

The Mad Theatre Company proudly presents 'Laying the Ghost' by Simon Williams.

Ring our dedicated ticketline on 07930 881948 or e-mail Pauline Brett at paulinebrett@talktalk.net also available from Pennine News on Milnrow Precinct.

The Rochdale Online Alliance Football League, Alletson & Mitchell Memorial Trophy Final.

Indoor Meetings are held on the second Thursday of the month, September to April,
at Cutgate Baptist Church, Edenfield Road, Rochdale.
Charges: Members £2.00, Non-members £3.00. Enquiries: 01706 630707 and 814884 

Field Excursions: All Excursions depart from the cul-de-sac at Manchester Road, Rochdale.
Time: Coaches 0900hrs, Cars 1000hrs
Coaches return at 1700hrs except during the months of November, December, January and February when return is at 1600hrs

Queries: Field excursions – contact Rick Cowley on 01706 853791

Coach bookings – contact Fred Royle on 01706 644394 Coach Price: Members £13, Non-members £15.

Jacqui Stephens will be returning to the 'Feel Good Cafe' on Saturday 25 May from 1-3pm.

If you missed her stunning performance in January, then you have another chance to watch this very talented singer/lyricist.

Please come along to show your support and show your support for this brilliant cafe, with it's very friendly staff and management, with a very ambient atmosphere.

Her Album 'FREE SPIRIT' will be on sale and all proceeds will go to a charity of Lindsey's and the staffs choice.