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

Photo: Jackie Meredith

Rochdale Hornets v Warrington Wolves, 3.00pm, Manchester Regional Arena

Rochdale AFC in the fourth round of the FA Cup, The Bachelors, Reggae Night, Exhibitions, Rochdale Hornets, Heyrod Brass Band, Soul and Motown – lots to do round the borough for all the family.

• Friday 27 January 

When Irish Eyes Are Smiling, 8pm til midnight, Heywood Civic Centre
The Bachelors with support from Jimmy Cricket and Carnaby Street. The Bachelors featuring Jonathan Young.
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/44463/events-in-rochdale/when-irish-eyes-are-smiling

Reggae Night 2, 7.30pm - 11pm, VIBE
Over 18s Dry Night DJ's and Live Music.
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/46223/events-in-rochdale/reggae-night-2

Rochdale Artist's Exhibition, Hollingworth Lake Visitor Centre
A new exhibition of original artwork by local artists. Usual opening times 10am - 3.30pm every day except Weds & Thurs.
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/45944/events-in-rochdale/rochdale-artists-exhibition

Out of the Blues - course by Health & Wellbeing College, 1pm- 3pm, Sudden Community Centre
This course aims to develop an understanding of how depression affects people and aims to help you deal with low mood.
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/45818/events-in-rochdale/out-of-the-blues-course-by-health-and-wellbeing-college

For a full list of Friday's events see the Rochdale Online Events Diary http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=27-01-2017&searchtype=date

• Saturday 28 January 

The MP's Dinner for the Mayor of Rochdale's Charity, 7.00pm for 7.30pm, Rochdale Town Hall
The Lord Maurice Glasman, An English Academic, Social Thinker and Labour Life Peer in the House of Lords. A senior lecturer in political Theory at London Metropolitan University and founder of ‘Blue Labour’. This Dinner will have a "non-political theme".
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/45970/events-in-rochdale/the-mps-dinner-for-the-mayor-of-rochdales-charity

Rochdale AFC v Huddersfield - FA Cup, 3.00pm, Crown Oil Arena
This Emirates FA Cup fourth round tie v Huddersfield Town is ALL TICKET. Seating is also reserved.
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/46381/events-in-rochdale/rochdale-afc-v-huddersfield-fa-cup

Rochdale Hornets v Warrington Wolves, 3.00pm, Manchester Regional Arena
Pre-season warm up match.
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/45647/events-in-rochdale/rochdale-hornets-v-warrington-wolves

Brass & Voice Benefit Concert for Springhill Hospice, 7pm for 7.30pm start, St Aidan's Church
Heyrod Brass Band and East Manchester Rock Choir will be performing in a benefit concert for Springhill Hospice.
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/45786/events-in-rochdale/brass-and-voice-benefit-concert-for-springhill-hospice

Oompahfest, 7pm until late, The Riverside
Starring Dickie Milton and the Idleburgers with plenty of hand, face and thigh slapping, singing and beer.
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/45983/events-in-rochdale/oompahfest

Heywood Civic Soul and Motown Nite, 7.30pm - 1am, Heywood Civic Centre
The best Motown DJs in the North West providing all your Soul needs from 60s onwards including Stax, Atlantic and even a little bit of Mod Beat
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/46169/events-in-rochdale/heywood-civic-soul-and-motown-nite

Advice and information to enjoy the benefits of cycling, 9.30am and 4.00pm, The Ride Stuff
Experts will be on hand to offer safety tips and free bike checks, advice on the best routes in Rochdale, information on training courses and cyclists can pick up a TfGM cycling goodie bag.
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/46299/events-in-rochdale/advice-and-information-to-enjoy-the-benefits-of-cycling

For a full list of Saturday’s events see the Rochdale Online Events Diary
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=28-01-2017&searchtype=date

• Sunday 29 January 

iCare Food Hub, 11am-1pm, Madina Mosque Newbold
On a monthly basis, we run a monthly food hub for the homeless, needy, destitute and those struggling.
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/46324/events-in-rochdale/icare-food-hub

Edwin Waugh: "The Lancashire Burns", 2pm, Rochdale Town Hall
To celebrate 200 years since the birth of one of Rochdale’s most famous poets, you are warmly invited to this unique celebratory event.
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/45594/events-in-rochdale/edwin-waugh-the-lancashire-burns

A Sceptical Look at Atheism, 6.00pm - 7.15pm, Milnrow Evangelical Church
Professor Andy McIntosh, a leading research scientist takes a look at atheism. Will it stand up to scrutiny?
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/46258/events-in-rochdale/a-skeptical-look-at-atheism

For a full list of Sunday’s events see the Rochdale Online Events Diary
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=29-01-2017&searchtype=date

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