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

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Oktoberfest Middleton 2016 - Sunday 2 October, 12pm - 7pm, Middleton Town Centre

Friday 30 September 

Fire Service Museum Weekly Open Day

10.00am - 4.00pm
Fire museum attractions will be on show including our collection of historic firefighting artefacts from the 18th century to present day, plus home-made refreshments, souvenirs, free admission and parking.
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/43002/events-in-rochdale/fire-service-museum-weekly-open-day

Rochdale Gramophone Society: DVD - The Merry Widow
2.30pm - 4.30pm, St George's Church Hall
If you enjoy good music (both light and serious) then you are bound to find something to your taste in our programmes of recorded music.
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/43768/events-in-rochdale/rochdale-gramophone-society-dvd-the-merry-widow

Coffee Morning and Sailing on the Lake
10.00am - 1.00pm, Hollingworth Lake Activity Centre
Come down and take part, then head out on the water for a pleasure ride in our sail boat.
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/43942/events-in-rochdale/coffee-morning-and-sailing-on-the-lake

The Flying Horse Hotel - Reload
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/44010/events-in-rochdale/reload

World Mental Health Day 2016 - Time to Talk
9.00am - 3.00pm, Heywood Market
Did you know that 1 in 4 people are affected by a mental health problem in any year?
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/44108/events-in-rochdale/world-mental-health-day-2016-time-to-talk

Afternoon Tea for Childhood Cancer
2.00pm, St John with St Michael CE Primary School
Join the children and staff for a brew and a cake and a natter.
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/44186/events-in-rochdale/afternoon-tea-for-childhood-cancer

For a full list of Friday's events see the Rochdale Online Events Diary
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=30-09-2016&caldate=September%202016&searchtype=date

Saturday 1 October 

Greenhill Methodist Chapel's 150th year Celebrations - Brain Teaser Quiz
2.00pm, Greenhill Methodist Chapel
Brain Teaser Quiz, followed by Pie and Peas.
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/41994/events-in-rochdale/greenhill-methodist-chapels-150th-year-celebrations-brain-teaser-quiz

SoulFest Northwest Show, Heywood Civic Centre
Doors 7.00pm, Show starts 7.30pm. Finishes: 1.00am
Supporting Cancer Research UK, British Kidney Patients Association and Help Musicians, SoulFest Northwest is a soul event inspired by the courage of patients everywhere.
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/43114/events-in-rochdale/soulfest-northwest-show

The Flying Horse Hotel, Stipe (REM tribute)
Live music @ The Flyer.
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/44011/events-in-rochdale/stipe-rem-tribute

Springhill Hospice Charity Fun Day
11am, Hare Hill Park Bowling Club
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/44091/events-in-rochdale/springhill-hospice-charity-fun-day

Race Night, Littleborough Conservative Club
First race 8.30pm
Come and have a flutter and some fun at the Race Night.
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/44095/events-in-rochdale/race-night

Steve Kenny Live!, King William IV
8pm
A fantastic night at the King Bill hosted by Steve Kenny who is an award winning guitar vocalist performing classic hits from the 50s/60s and the golden age of Rock & Roll.
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/44138/events-in-rochdale/steve-kenny-live

Relaxed Living. Tai Chi, Aikido and Mind-Body Development taster/workshop, Rochdale Dojo
1pm-4pm
This is a free event open to anyone (above 18 years of age all levels of ability welcome), interested in sampling the varied yet complimentary disciplines of Tai Chi, Chi Kung, Aikido and Mind-Body Development i.e. Japanese Yoga.
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/44188/events-in-rochdale/relaxed-living-tai-chi-aikido-and-mindbody-development-taster-workshop

Charity Fun Day, The Waggon and Horses
From 12noon
Charity funday in aid of Holly Needham, a young local girl who as cerebral palsy. Bouncy castle, bbq, music, raffles and lots of fun.
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/44232/events-in-rochdale/charity-fun-day

For a full list of Saturday's events see the Rochdale Online Events Diary
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=01-10-2016&caldate=October%202016&searchtype=date

Sunday 2 October 

Ellenroad Steam Museum - Classic Car Show
11.00am - 4.00pm
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/40067/events-in-rochdale/ellenroad-steam-museum-classic-car-show

Middleton Town Centre Car Boot Sale
6.00am - 1.00pm
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/43666/events-in-rochdale/middleton-town-centre-car-boot-sale

Oktoberfest Middleton 2016
12.00pm - 7.00pm, Middleton Town Centre
The event will consist of two micro breweries, four live bands and a seventies soul DJ and compere throughout the whole of the day. 
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/44104/events-in-rochdale/oktoberfest-middleton-2016

Dogs Unite Sponsored Walk, Hollingworth Lake Visitor Centre
10am registration 10.30am start
Sponsored dog walk. There are two walks; a short or a long to suit your pet.
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/44160/events-in-rochdale/dogs-unite-sponsored-walk

Rochdale Panto Dancer Auditions
From 10am, Singletons Dance Academy
Gracie Fields Theatre 2016 Panto, Snow White and the Seven Dwarves are holding open auditions for our dancers.
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/44231/events-in-rochdale/rochdale-panto-dancer-auditions

Charity Fundraiser in Aid of Variety the Children's Charity
6.30pm, Mayfield Sports Centre
A charity fundraiser night in aid of Variety the Children's Charity. The night will include live performance, hot food, raffle and more!
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/44233/events-in-rochdale/charity-fundraiser-in-aid-of-variety-the-childrens-charity

For a full list of Sunday's events see the Rochdale Online Events Diary
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=02-10-2016&caldate=October%202016&searchtype=date

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