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

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Rochdale Festive Market & Christmas Lights Switch On Saturday 26 November

• Friday 25 November

Classic Rock Night - DJ FatSpanna, 8pm - 4am, Empire Rochdale
Rockers we have got an epic night for you. Presenting DJ Fat Spanner bringing a classic rock night
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/45409/events-in-rochdale/classic-rock-night-dj-fatspanna

Jaeger Maestro Band fundraiser 7.30pm, Littleborough Cricket Club
Come and enjoy the fantastic Oompha Band. Beer, other beverages and a bacon butty! Lots of fun raising money for B.I.R.D, Brain Injury Rehabilitation Development
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/43993/events-in-rochdale/jaeger-maestro-band-fundraiser

Fashion Show 7pm, Smithy Bridge Methodist Church
Charity Shop fashion show. A night of fun and fashion. A silent auction of Christmas wear, party & occasion wear all at charity shop prices.
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/45105/events-in-rochdale/fashion-show

Community Meet and Greet 10am-3pm, Brackenhall Court, Heywood
Come and meet the Staff at Brackenhall Court, stalls include Teddy Tombola, Refreshments, Circle, Pride Media and Veterans Rep for Heywood.
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/45158/events-in-rochdale/community-meet-and-greet

Race Night 8 pm onwards, The Balderstone Club
This event is for St Mary's Primary School, Balderstone and should be a great night.
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/45445/events-in-rochdale/race-night

For a full list of Friday's events see the Rochdale Online Events Diary
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=25-11-2016&searchtype=date

• Saturday 26 November

Rochdale Festive Market & Christmas Lights Switch On, Rochdale Town Hall
Festive Market 1pm – 5pm * Lantern Parade 4.00pm * Christmas Lights switch-on 2pm – 5pm
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/44517/events-in-rochdale/rochdale-festive-market-and-christmas-lights-switch-on 

70s Night, 8pm - 4am, Empire Rochdale
We are going back to the 70s again on Saturday 26 November. The club will be dressed from head to toe for the occasion, giving off the 70's Vibe we all love. Come on down and enjoy all the 70's disco hits.
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/45411/events-in-rochdale/70s-night  

Roy Chubby Brown, Doors: 7.30pm, Starts 8.00pm, Heywood Civic Centre
Tour details to be confirmed. Roy 'Chubby' Brown is a comic genius and one of the funniest comedians in the world.
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/43119/events-in-rochdale/roy-chubby-brown

Opera, Operetta and Musicals with Middleton Musical Society, Alkrington UR Church
Selections from "Les Miserables" and "The Gondoliers", Andrew Lloyd Webber Medley, Easter Hymn from "Cavalleria Rusticana"
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/44145/events-in-rochdale/opera-operetta-and-musicals-with-middleton-musical-society

Christmas Lights Ceilidh 7.30pm, Touchstones Rochdale
Advanced booking required. Following the Christmas Lights switch on in Rochdale Town centre, we're opening Touchstones Rochdale late on a Saturday night for an evening of music and dancing.
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/44471/events-in-rochdale/christmas-lights-ceilidh

Smithy Bridge Methodist Church Christmas Fair, 1pm - 5pm
We are hosting a brilliant Christmas fair with some lovely stalls and refreshments
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/44790/events-in-rochdale/smithy-bridge-methodist-church-christmas-fair

United Christian Singers Present The Silence & The Sound, 7.30pm, St Michael's Church, Middleton
This is a contemporary, vibrant, uplifting and very harmonious musical. It is perfect start for your lead up to Christmas. There are lots of carols threaded through the work, in very imaginative ways. It’s a joy to sing and am sure to listen to as well.
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/45301/events-in-rochdale/united-christian-singers-present-the-silence-and-the-sound

St Thomas' School, Newhey Village Fair, 11.00am - 2.00pm
Village Fair featuring lots of stalls including Christmas crafts and gifts, stocking fillers, jewellery and accessories, plants, cakes, Santa
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/45335/events-in-rochdale/village-fair

Thrum Hall Methodist Church Christmas Fair, 11am - 1pm
Cake tombola, Santa's grotto, chocolate tombola, cafe, bottle stall, gifts on the tree and lots more.
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/45413/events-in-rochdale/christmas-fair

Christmas Concert by the Manchester Gospel Choir, 7.30pm, Trinity Methodist Church, Heywood
Start preparing for the Christmas season with a splendid evening of music and fun
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/45441/events-in-rochdale/christmas-concert-by-the-manchester-gospel-choir

Opening of Violet Flamingo Pop Up Shop, 10.00am, Ebor Studio, Littleborough
A Saturday pop up shop in the new gallery space located on the ground floor, take advantage of some great promotions on the day and raise a glass of fizz with me on my birthday.
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/45466/events-in-rochdale/opening-of-violet-flamingo-pop-up-shop

For a full list of Saturday's events see the Rochdale Online Events Diary
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=26-11-2016&searchtype=date

•  Sunday 27 November

Heywood Civic Soul and Motown Nite, 2.00pm
The best Motown DJs in the North West providing all you Soul needs from 60s onwards including Stax, Atlantic, Tamla and even a little bit of Mod Beat
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/42606/events-in-rochdale/heywood-civic-soul-and-motown-nite

Whitworth Christmas Lights Switch On, Whitworth Civic Hall, 5.30pm
Whitworth Vale and Healey Youth Band will play a selection of festive tunes, the Whitworth Community Choir will be singing and there may even be an appearance from a certain 'man in a red suit'!
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/45349/events-in-rochdale/whitworth-christmas-lights-switch-on

Alkrington Village Christmas Fair, 11am, Alkrington Community Centre
Over 20 stalls selling bespoke gifts, cards, crafts and confectionary. Face Painting, Santa's grotto and the cafe will be serving drinks and bacon butties!
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/45391/events-in-rochdale/alkrington-village-christmas-fair

Family Day Fundraiser in loving memory of Talaina Hussain, 3pm - 9pm, Empire Rochdale
Hosted By: Jon Dafox & Ronnie Scott, Performances By: Danny Dearden - Kirsty Higgins - Ben Anderson - Darrel Hanna - Suzanne Hassett - Holly Jaz - Rachel Kelly - Holly Withington - Lee Feeney - Miss H - Tara Pearson - Believe In Yourself (Dancers)
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/45446/events-in-rochdale/family-day-fundraiser-in-loving-memory-of-talaina-hussain

For a full list of Sunday's events see the Rochdale Online Events Diary
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=27-11-2016&searchtype=date

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