Our guide to what you can do in and around the Borough this weekend
Date published: 23 March 2017
Alpine flower show, 11.30am - 3.30pm, The Riverside, Whitworth Civic Hall
Pamper Evening, Plays, Sportsman's Dinner, Bands, Alpine Flower Show, Reptacular Open Day - lots to do round the borough for all the family.
- Friday 24 March
Pamper evening, 7pm - 9pm, Jeane Norden Beauty and Well Being
Foot spa treatments and facial treatments. Tropic Skincare pamper Products. Products for sale on the evening and bookings for treatments.
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/47435/events-in-rochdale/pamper-evening
Kindly Keep It Covered, Tuesday 21 March 2017 - Friday 24 March, 7.30pm, St Ann's Players
Roland Dickerby, formally of Kindly Mutual Ins. Co. runs a health farm with his wife Julia bought with proceeds of a hefty insurance payout on the demise of Julia's first husband Sidney. Life is not easy for Roland, carrot juice is exactly his cup of tea. This is a very funny comedy, worth a watch.
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/46263/events-in-rochdale/kindly-keep-it-covered
Brass for Africa, 7.30pm, The Riverside
The Rotary Club of Rochdale presents an evening of Brass Band music, featuring the A4 Brass & the Whitworth & Healey Band, in aid of Brass for Africa.
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/47134/events-in-rochdale/brass-for-africa
Gentleman's / Sportsman's Dinner, 7.00pm, Milnrow Cricket Club
A fabulous evening including a fabulous two course dinner. Guest speaker dual rugby code international rugby star Mr Isteyn Harris.
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/47336/events-in-rochdale/gentlemans--sportsmans-dinner
The Replicants, 10pm til late, The Flying Horse Hotel
Return gig at the Flyer, always a great night!
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/47487/events-in-rochdale/the-replicants
For a full list of Friday's events see the Rochdale Online Events Diary
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=24-03-2017&searchtype=date
- Saturday 25 March
Alpine flower show - A national event, 11.30am - 3.30pm, The Riverside, Whitworth Civic Hall
A huge Spring Alpine Flower Show staged by the Alpine Garden Society. Featuring leading nurseries, plant sales, 140+ classes, free parking, superb refreshments, licensed bar
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/47349/events-in-rochdale/alpine-flower-show-a-national-event
Yard Sale, 10am - 2.30pm, RSPCA Rochdale Animal Centre
**Yard Sale** Furniture, Toys, Clothing, Shoes, Books, C.D's, Bric a Brac.....and lots more!!
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/47105/events-in-rochdale/yard-sale
Fun day to help youngsters thrive, 11.00am - 3.00pm, The Butts
A new health service for children and young people is holding an exciting, free fun day in Rochdale to celebrate its launch.
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/47027/events-in-rochdale/fun-day-to-help-youngsters-thrive
Rochdale Youth Orchestra Spring Concert, 7.00pm, St Edmunds Church
Rochdale Youth Orchestra will be playing a selection of classic pieces from our broad repertoire in the exquisite setting of St Edmunds Church
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/47095/events-in-rochdale/rochdale-youth-orchestra-spring-concert
Reptacular Open Day, Starts at noon, Reptacular
Reptacular Open Day with some Comic Con added into the mix. You will have the opportunity to handle some of your favourites snakes, lizards, frogs
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/47185/events-in-rochdale/reptacular-open-day
Rochdale Photographic Society Talk, 12pm - 3pm, Rochdale Pioneers Museum
A Brief History of Photography Images generated by photography is taken for granted in today’s colourful life, but took over two thousand years to develop into a reliable process.
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/47463/events-in-rochdale/rochdale-photographic-society-talk
Stax of Soul, 8pm til late, The Flying Horse Hotel
The original and brilliant stax of soul hit the flyer!!!!! One night only! £10 tickets (limited number)
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/47496/events-in-rochdale/stax-of-soul
For a full list of Saturday’s events see the Rochdale Online Events Diary
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=25-03-2017&searchtype=date
- Sunday 26 March
Handmade Craft Fair, 12pm - 5pm, Milnrow Cricket Club
Come and join us at Milnrow Cricket Club where we aim to showcase 30 local makers and crafters with their unique handmade items.
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/46002/events-in-rochdale/handmade-craft-fair
Woodland Day, 11.30am to 3.30pm, Hollingworth Lake Visitor Centre
Celebrating our local woodlands and woodland crafts. Join us for a day of demonstrations, have a go activities and information.
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/46639/events-in-rochdale/woodland-day
Grand Modeller's Bring & Buy Sale, 10.00am till 1.00pm, Crimble Croft Community Centre
Come along and enjoy this famous event organised by the Mutual Model Boat Society to sell or purchase your supplies.
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/46327/events-in-rochdale/grand-modellers-bring-and-buy-sale
For a full list of Sunday’s events see the Rochdale Online Events Diary
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=26-03-2017&searchtype=date
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