Our guide to what you can do in and around the Borough this weekend
Date published: 20 April 2017
St Georges Day parades, concerts and celebrations, round the borough this weekend
St George's Day parades, concerts and celebrations, Planet Circus, Hollingworth Lake Easter Fun Fair, Spiritual Extravaganza, Karaoke Competition, Mum2mum Market, Dances, Afternoon Teas, Bands, Quizzes - lots to do round the borough for all the family.
- All weekend
Planet Circus The WOW Factor!!!, Weekdays 5pm & 7.30pm Sat 2pm & 5pm Sun 1pm & 3.30pm, Bowlee
This year’s super show features: The world’s most dangerous circus act Team Brazil in The Splitting Globe of Death, with motorcyclists speeding around inside a steel cage at over 60mph
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/47685/events-in-rochdale/planet-circus-the-wow-factor
Hollingworth Lake Easter Fun Fair
All the fun of the fair comes to Hollingworth Lake for the annual Easter Fun Fair.
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/47688/events-in-rochdale/hollingworth-lake-easter-fun-fair
Spiritual Extravaganza, 10am - 5pm, Bury Town Hall
Two-day Mind Body Sprit Festival with 38 Exhibitors, with Talks & Demos
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/47491/events-in-rochdale/spiritual-extravaganza
- Friday 21 April
Rochdale Karaoke Competition, 8pm - 4am, Empire Rochdale
Rochdale Karaoke Stars Live performances and Star Host Danny Dearden (Rochdale's X-Factor T.V Star - Danny featured in the 2014 season of X Factor
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/47159/events-in-rochdale/rochdale-karaoke-competition
St George's Night Concert, 7.30pm, Milnrow Cricket Club
Come and join us at Milnrow Cricket Club on Friday 21 April for a St George's celebration concert, which includes a Pie and Pea supper
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/47446/events-in-rochdale/st-georges-night-concert
Rochdale & Oldham Samaritans 50th Anniversary Ladies Fashion Show, Doors at 7pm. Show starts at 7.30pm, Rochdale Sports Club
Ex high street fasion at 50% or more off. M&S, Wallis, New Look, Oasis, Topshop, Next (subject to availability). Clothing available to try on and buy on the night.
Gibbons Prima Dance 50/50 Charity Ball, Doors 7.00pm Start 8.00pm, Rochdale Town Hall
Ballroom 50/50 Dance in support of Springhill Hospice. The mayors appeal for Springhill.
Celebratory Afternoon Tea, 2pm - 4pm, St Clement's Church hall
Come and join us for a celebratory afternoon tea (Easter, the Queen's Birthday, St George's Day) it is a social, relaxing afternoon
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/47566/events-in-rochdale/celebratory-afternoon-tea
For a full list of Friday's events see the Rochdale Online Events Diary
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=21-04-2017&searchtype=date
- Saturday 22 April
Mum2mum Market Oldham and Rochdale, 1pm - 3pm, Oldham Academy North
Turn your clutter into cash! Make some money from your children's unwanted clothes and toys and book a stall at our sale at mum2mum Market nearly new sale.
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/47682/events-in-rochdale/mum2mum-market-oldham-and-rochdale
Milnrow's Two Rivers, 12 noon, Moorhouse Methodist Church
Digital AV show about the River Beal and Stanney Brook. Also, Digital AV "The River Roch" By Brennan Nield.
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/47561/events-in-rochdale/milnrows-two-rivers
Car Wash & Cake Fundraiser, 10.00am, Thrum Hall Methodist Church
Do you have a mucky car? Do you like tea and cake? Yes? Well you are in luck. We are hosting a Car Wash and Cake fundraiser so you can sit and eat cake while you watch us working hard cleaning your car.
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/47568/events-in-rochdale/car-wash-and-cake-fundraiser
Paws on Hearts Sponsored Dog Walk, 10.30am, Cowm Reservoir
Sponsored Dog walk to raise money for Paws on Hearts Animal rehoming charity. Everyone welcome to join this local community event and raise money for a worthy cause.
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/47692/events-in-rochdale/paws-on-hearts-sponsored-dog-walk
St Andrew's, Dearnley celebrate St George's Night, 6.30pm for a 7.00pm start, Saint Andrew Church, Dearnley
The ever-popular Wardle Anderson Band will make it's annual appearance at St Andrew's, Church, Dearnley on Saturday, 22 April, to celebrate St George's Night.
Quiz Night, 7pm for 7.30pm, St. Martin's Community Hall
Quiz Night for Castleton, multiple choice answers so everyone can have a go. Prizes and raffle, bring your own eats and drinks
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/47738/events-in-rochdale/quiz-night
For a full list of Saturday’s events see the Rochdale Online Events Diary
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=22-04-2017&searchtype=date
- Sunday 23 April
Middleton Scout and Guide Associations St George’s Day Procession, Service 2.00pm, Parade 3.00pm, Middleton Parish Church – St Leonard’s
2.00pm service at St Leonard’s, Middleton Parish Church 3.00pm Parade from Jubillee Park, behind the Library into Middleton Gardens
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/47714/events-in-rochdale/middleton-scout-and-guide-associations-st-georges-day-procession-2017
Heywood Scout and Guide Associations St George’s Day Service and Parade, 2.30pm
Harwood Park Primary School to St Luke’s Church, Heywood
St George’s Day Service and Parade Sunday 23 April 2.30pm from Harwood Park Primary School. 3.00pm service at St Luke’s St Luke’s Church, Heywood
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/47743/events-in-rochdale/heywood-scout-and-guide-associations-st-georges-day-service-and-parade
Rochdale Scout and Guide Associations St George’s Day Service and Parade, 2.00pm, Rochdale Parish Church to Town Centre
2.00pm service at Rochdale Parish Church Approx 3.00pm parade down Church Lane, along Fleece Street and past the Town Hall where the salute will be taken by the District Commissioner, Alan Sharkey, accompanied by the Mayor and Mayoress
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/47744/events-in-rochdale/rochdale-scout-and-guide-associations-st-georges-day-service-and-parade
Whitworth to celebrate patron Saint George in style, 2.00pm, Procession starting at the corner of Market Street and Tong Lane
On Sunday 23 April 2017, the town of Whitworth in the Rossendale Valley will hold its annual celebration of England’s patron saint, St George
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/47500/events-in-rochdale/whitworth-to-celebrate-patron-saint-george%C2%A0in-style
St George's Day Fun Day, 12.00pm - 6.00pm, The Olde Boar’s Head
Celebrate St George's day with us at one of the countries oldest inn's. Food music beer and entertainment.
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/47722/events-in-rochdale/st-georges-day-fun-day
Afternoon Tea Concert, 2pm start, Littleborough Coach House
Littleborough Brass Band and Training Band
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/47736/events-in-rochdale/afternoon-tea-concert
Jazz on a Sunday: Old Fashioned Love Band, 8.00pm, Newtown National Club
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/46075/events-in-rochdale/jazz-on-a-sunday-old-fashioned-love-band
For a full list of Sunday’s events see the Rochdale Online Events Diary
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=23-04-2017&searchtype=date
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