Our guide to what you can do in and around the borough this weekend

Summer FIZZ Concert, Norden Carnival, Riddle Casino Royale, The Scarlett Ball, Community Dance Showcase, The Middleton Buildings of Edgar Wood, It’s a Knockout Challenge, Evenings of Music, Football Fever, Table Top Sale and Craft Fairs - lots to do around the borough this weekend.

• Events happening all weekend

Whitworth Sports Festival – events on Fri 15, Sat 16 & Sun 17 June

This is the 10th Whitworth Annual Sports Festival running from 9 June to 17 June 2018. See what sports events interest you.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchtype=text&searchvalue=whitworth+sports+festival

• Friday 15 June

NHS HMR CCG Annual General Meeting -Training and Conference Suite, Number One Riverside, 9.45am – 1pm

The CCG’s opportunity to discuss its achievements and challenges during 2017/18 and also celebrating the NHS turning 70 with the announcement of our school birthday card competition winner.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/54847/

Market Engagement Event: Help shape the new Rochdale – Rochdale Town Hall, 10am – 12pm & 1pm – 3pm

Architects and urban designers are invited to bid for the opportunity to re-imagine Rochdale’s grade I listed town hall and its surrounding area.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/55586/

Digital Skills for Jobs Session – Middleton Library, 10am – 11.30am

Learn about searching and applying for jobs online, how to use email and get tips on how to write a CV.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/53937/

Our Blue Planet: A Community Dance Showcase – Gracie Fields Theatre, 7pm

‘Our Blue Planet' explores the idea of the natural environment using dance to create a series of performances, exploring and celebrating the beautiful world we live in.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/55532/

Riddle at Casino Royale – Rochdale Town Hall, 7pm – 11pm

It's time to be both shaken and stirred as you join the super-secret agents from MI4 on a mission to Rochdale Town Hall to uncover a Spectre agent and steal the Maguffin Microchip from a Russian spy.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/55094/

Live performance: The Man on the Moor – Touchstones Rochdale, 7.30pm – 8.30pm

As the police went public with a deceased man’s image, 40 different people reached out to claim ‘the man on the moor’ as their missing husband, father or brother. These people are ‘the left behind’ and this is is their story.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/54255/

Live Music: Bax Rafter – Empire Rochdale, 6pm – 4am

Four piece band from Hyde who play the best 80s alternative new wave.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/55408/

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

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=15-06-2018&searchtype=date

• Saturday 16 June

Bridge Junior Football Club Academy – Bridge JFC, 9am – 10am

Football sessions for boys and girls aged 4-6 years old. £3 per session.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/55148/

Rochdale-in-stiches – Spotland Library, 10am – 12pm

New cross-stitch group. Come along for a chat and enjoy sharing skills and talents in a friendly relaxed atmosphere over refreshments.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/53752/

Life Hacks: How to take better photos – Rochdale Pioneers Museum, 10am – 11.30am & 1pm – 2.30pm

An informative and practical workshop designed to get you to make the most out of your camera.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/55046/

Adult Care Recruitment – Number One Riverside, 10am – 2pm

We are seeking enthusiastic, creative and talented people to join our dynamic service. A great chance to discover more about the exciting job opportunities available across adult care.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/55465/

Table Top Sale – Christ Church Healey, 11am – 2pm

Calling all EBayers, carbooters or anyone that wants to de-clutter to join our table top sale. Lunch and refreshments available.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/55277/

Music at Lunchtime – Rochdale Parish Church of St Chad’s, concert starts 12noon

This session is with University of Manchester students. Coffee, tea and biscuits served from 11.20am.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/54190/

Norden Carnival – from Caldershaw School to Norden School, 1pm – 4pm

The theme for this year is ‘Magic Garden’. 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.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/55592/

From Herbs to Hospitals: Well-Being Event – Touchstones Rochdale, 1pm – 4pm

Have a go at some simple yoga moves, try your hand at knitting, make something crafty and sing your heart away within a group... A perfect way to spend a Saturday afternoon.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/54247/ 

The Scarlett Ball 2018 – Rochdale Town Hall, 6.30pm – late

Raising money for The Royal Manchester Children's Hospital and When you Wish upon a Star Foundation for children who endure invasive treatments. The night includes a four course meal, entertainment and a disco.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/55445/

Rotary Club of Middleton Summer FIZZ Concert – Alkrington & Providence United Reform Church, 7.30pm – 10.30pm

Raising funds for the NSPCC with a wonderful evening of entertainment from the award winning Middleton Band and the East Manchester Rock Choir.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/54446/

A Summer Evening of Music – St Aidan’s Church Hall, 7.30pm

Rochdale, Oldham & District Samaritans present this evening with Rochdale Retirement Choir and Rochdale Light Orchestra.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/55331/

Live Band: Stax of Soul – The Flying Horse Hotel, live music starts 10pm

The UK's original STAX of SOUL and The Flying Horse - an association that needs no introduction! 

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/55615/

Live Band: UK Blondie – Empire Rochdale, 6pm – 4am

UK Blondie bring you some of the best of Blondie's eclectic mix of music from '79 to '99 live, creating an awesome atmosphere.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/54705/

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

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=16-06-2018&searchtype=date

• Sunday 17 June

‘It’s a Knockout’ Challenge – Falinge Park, 11am – 4pm

The event entails 24 teams competing around a giant inflatable obstacle course, taking part in relays, team challenges and timed competitions.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/53394/

Hollingworth Lake Craft Fair – Hollingworth Lake Visitor Centre, 11.30am – 3.30pm

After a walk around the lake, call for a warm drink and a look around our craft fair selling lots of handmade items.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/53482/

Discover the Middleton buildings of famed architect Edgar Wood – meet at Middleton Post Office, 1pm – 2.30pm

Wood designed over twenty buildings that survive today in Middleton, including the spectacular Arts & Crafts Church (Long Street Methodist) which we will go inside and grand homes along Rochdale Road.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/55182/

Football Fever – St Peter’s Church, 2.30pm

Come and have some football fun at the start of the World Cup with football activities, crafts and refreshments.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/55593/

Sunday Club Karoake – Empire Rochdale, 6pm – 2am

If you're looking for a place to show off your singing skills on a real stage, Sunday's at Empire Rochdale is now the place to do it!

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/55007/

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

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=17-06-2018&searchtype=date

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