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

Littleborough & Wardle Scarecrow Festivals, Fireground Museum Open Day, Rochdale AFC v Crawley Town, Heywood Model Railway Group Open Day, Craft Market, Legally Blonde The Musical, Live Music, Sponsored Walk, plus more - lots to do in and around the borough this weekend.

• Events happening all weekend

Fireground Museum Open Day – Maclure Road, Rochdale, Fri 8 & Sat 9 October, 10am – 4pm

Discover Greater Manchester's firefighting story with fire museum attractions on show.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/67413/

Legally Blonde The Musical – Champness Hall Function Room, 7.30pm on Fri 8 October / 2pm on Sat 9 October

A fabulous award-winning musical based on the movie, presented by Rochdale Musical Theatre Company.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/67062/

Exhibition: George Meyrick - Aligned Raised Lowered Offset Paired – Touchstones Rochdale, Fri 8 & Sat 9 October 10am – 5pm & Sun 10 October 10am – 4pm

George Meyrick uses simple geometric forms to create an uncertain visual experience.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/67487/

Littleborough Scarecrow Festival – Littleborough Village, Sat 9 & Sun 10 October

Follow the map to spot the scarecrows around the village.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/67261/

Wardle Scarecrow Festival – Wardle Village, Sat 9 & Sun 10 October

The trail with scarecrows on display will take approx 2 hours and is a nice leisurely walk.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/67119/

 

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• Friday 8 October

Festival of African Arts, Culture, Dance and Awards – Touchstones Rochdale, 4pm – 10pm

An opportunity to come together and celebrate cultural heritage, organised by the Nigeria Community Association.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/67400/

Dirty Dancing Night – Mercure Norton Grange Hotel & Spa, 6pm – 1am

Two course meal, entertainment, and disco with a DJ.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/66775/

All Singing All Swinging! – Middleton Arena, doors open 7pm for 7.30pm start

Led by star of swing music, Ray Quinn, who starred on X Factor.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/67382/

Live Music: The Phonics - Empire Rochdale, open 6pm - 4am, live music from 10pm

The UK's premier Stereophonics tribute band.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/67405/

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

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=08-10-2021&searchtype=date

 

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• Saturday 9 October

Heywood Model Railway Group Open Day – Unit 4 Park Works, Heywood, 10am – 4pm

Have a look at our model layouts and get inspiration for you own models.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/67129/

Rochdale AFC v Crawley Town – Crown Oil Arena, 3pm kick off

Sky Bet League Two home match.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/67219/

Rochdale Music Society Concert: The Meraki Duo – Touchstones Rochdale, doors open 7pm for 7.30pm start

With versatile performers Meera Maharaj (flute) and James Girling (guitar).

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/67442/

Live Music: Special Brew MCR - Empire Rochdale, open 6pm - 4am, live music from 10pm

A seven-piece band with full brass section, playing mainly Ska, 2-Tone and Reggae.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/67452/

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

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=09-10-2021&searchtype=date

 

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• Sunday 10 October

Sponsored Alzheimer's Walk - Start and finish at Wallis' Amusements at Hollingworth Lake, 10am

Organised by Littleborough Lions, walk around the lake to raise money for Alzheimer's.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/67483/

Alkrington Village Craft Market – Halloween – Alkrington Community Centre, 10am – 3pm

Free Trick or Treat bags to the first 50 children through the door!

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/67493/

Wedding Open Day – Mercure Norton Grange Hotel & Spa, 1pm – 4pm

See the hotel’s newly refurbished bedrooms and Bridal Suite.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/66731/

You'll Be Old Yourself One Day – Bo-Jangles Theatre, doors open 1.30pm for 2pm start

A one man show featuring good clean family fun.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/67102/

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

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=10-10-2021&searchtype=date

 

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