Our guide to what you can do in and around the Borough this weekend
Date published: 13 October 2016
Flying Scotsman
- All Weekend
Flying Scotsman returns to the East Lancashire Railway
Thursday 13 October 2016 - Sunday 16 October 2016
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/44147/events-in-rochdale/flying-scotsman-returns-to-the-east-lancashire-railway
Littleborough Arts Festival: Art Exhibition and Photographic Competition
Saturday 15 October 2016 - Monday 17 October 2016
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/44015/events-in-rochdale/littleborough-arts-festival-art-exhibition-and-photographic-competition
Geoff Butterworth Charity Art Gallery at The Bank Gallery
12.00 noon - 4.00pm
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/43635/events-in-rochdale/geoff-butterworth-charity-art-gallery
- Friday 14 OCtober
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/43004/events-in-rochdale/fire-service-museum-weekly-open-day
Donate Blood Whitworth Civic Hall
12.50pm - 3.20pm & 4.40pm - 7.00pm
Hospitals across England and North Wales need more than 6,000 blood donations every day to treat patients.
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/43805/events-in-rochdale/donate-blood
Evening with Adrian Morley & Brian Noble
7.30pm Flying Horse Hotel
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/43957/events-in-rochdale/evening-with-adrian-morley-and-brian-noble
For a full list of Friday's events see the Rochdale Online Events Diary
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=14-10-2016&searchtype=date
- Saturday 15October
3.00pm Rochdale AFC v Bury, Crown Oil Arena
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/43059/events-in-rochdale/rochdale-afc-v-bury
10.30am - 2.00pm Annual Showcase Lancashire & Cheshire Woodcarvers
Spotland Methodist Church
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/43784/events-in-rochdale/annual-showcase
12.00pm Music at Rochdale Parish Church - Illiam Quane Brass Quartet
Rochdale Parish Church
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/43796/events-in-rochdale/music-at-rochdale-parish-church-illiam-quane-brass-quartet
7.30pm GEM Appeal Charity Rock Night
Fairfield Hospital Social Club
GEM Appeal charity rock night featuring classic rock covers band "Keep it Covered".
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/44283/events-in-rochdale/gem-appeal-charity-rock-night
8.00pm – 4.00am 80s Themed Party Night
Empire Rochdale is hosting a back to the 80's theme night as requested after our successful 70's night.
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/44296/events-in-rochdale/80s-themed-party-night
1.00pm – 4.00pm Cake, coffee and a good giggle
Littleborough Cricket Club
Littleborough Oakenhoof will perform at 2pm. Decorate a bun competition, prizes and a raffle.
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/44389/events-in-rochdale/cake-coffee-and-a-good-giggle
For a full list of Saturday's events see the Rochdale Online Events Diary
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=15-10-2016&searchtype=date
11.00am - 4.00pm Rochdale Flyers - BMFA-NW Area Indoor Fly-in
Springhill Sports Centre
MFA-NW Area Indoor Fly-in 11.00am - 4.00pm (Please note the NEW times!). BMFA card must be shown
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/41113/events-in-rochdale/rochdale-flyers-bmfanw-area-indoor-flyin
6.00am - 1.00pm Middleton Town Centre Car Boot Sale
Middleton Shopping Centre
Held on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month at Middleton Shopping Centre.
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/43667/events-in-rochdale/middleton-town-centre-car-boot-sale
2:00pm Harvest Fun
St Peter's Church, Newbold
Harvest fun with games, crafts, prizes and a quiz. Come and hear more about the bread of life.
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/44431/events-in-rochdale/harvest-fun
For a full list of Sunday's events see the Rochdale Online Events Diary
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=16-10-2016&searchtype=date
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