Our guide to what you can do in and around the Borough this Bank Holiday Weekend
Date published: 27 April 2017
Middleton May Day Celebration, 12.00pm - 5.00pm, St Leonards Square
Live Music, 80s night, Soul Night, Inflatable Fun World, Comedy Show, Boxing, Rochdale AFC v Bradford, Hospice to Hospice Walk, Car Boot Sale, Middleton May Day Celebration - lots to do round the borough for all the family.
- All weekend
Inflatable Fun World, Saturday 29 April 2017 - Monday 01 May 2017
Open from 10.30am (weather permitting), Springfield Park
The events feature some of the country’s most fantastic inflatables including one of the largest Assault Courses in the UK, plus the latest craze The latest craze sweeping the county - Body Zorbs, Our Mega Slide, Traditional favourites Bouncy Castles and smaller slides
https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/47843/events-in-rochdale/inflatable-fun-world
- Friday 28 April
Stand up Comedy Show, 8.30pm, Rochdale Sports Club
This show is a fund raiser for the Rochdale Sports Club, run by Funtime Comedy Club and has a great line up of acts including Headliner Andy White, Opener Sean Moran with support from Pete Phillipson.
https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/47339/events-in-rochdale/stand-up-comedy-show
Northern Soul Night, 7.30 pm, Touchstones Rochdale
Fresh from successful runs at summer festivals such as Kendal Calling, Festival Number 6 and Mostly Jazz Funk and Soul
https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/47404/events-in-rochdale/northern-soul-night
80s Night at the Albany, 7.30pm, The Albany Hotel
80s Night Fundraiser for The Friends of Hopwood Park (cafe project). DJ courtesy of The Albany playing all your favourite hits
https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/47447/events-in-rochdale/80s-night-at-the-albany
UB40 Homegrown, 8pm - 4am, Empire Rochdale
Rochdale Town Exclusive One Night Only Live In Concert @ Empire Rochdale. Homegrown are an internationally acclaimed UB40 tribute band,
https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/47730/events-in-rochdale/ub40-homegrown
The Flying Horse - Noel Fraser Band, The Flying Horse Hotel
Live Music - Noel Fraser Band
https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/47844/events-in-rochdale/the-flying-horse-noel-fraser-band
Play: If I Were You, 7.30pm, The Curtain Theatre
A "blissfully funny" comedy, by Alan Ayckbourn. Body-swap comedy from the pen of the great Sir Alan, in which a boorish husband and mousy wife get to experience each other’s worlds from a new perspective.
https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/47528/events-in-rochdale/play-if-i-were-you
For a full list of Friday's events see the Rochdale Online Events Diary
https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=28-04-2017&searchtype=date
- Saturday 29 April
Mind, Body & Craft Fair, 10am - 4pm, Rochdale Masonic Buildings
Come and join us at Rochdale Masonic Ballroom where we aim to showcase 30 local makers and crafters with their unique handmade items.
https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/46003/events-in-rochdale/mind-body-and-craft-fair
Middleton Select ABC Show, 7pm, Middleton Arena
Tickets are £10 each and table sponsorship is available. This is a fundraising event for the Middleton Select Boxing Club.
https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/47510/events-in-rochdale/middleton-select-abc-show
Yard Sale, 10am-3pm, RSPCA Rochdale Animal Centre
After the success of our last Yard Sale in March it's back! With more bargains for everyone. Furniture, Toys, Clothing, Shoes, Books, CDs,
https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/47716/events-in-rochdale/yard-sale
The Flying Horse - Out-Foxed, The Flying Horse Hotel
Live Music. Out-Foxed Come and enjoy some great live entertainment.
https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/47845/events-in-rochdale/the-flying-horse-outfoxed
For a full list of Saturday’s events see the Rochdale Online Events Diary
https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=29-04-2017&searchtype=date
- Sunday 30 April
Rochdale AFC v Bradford, 12.00pm, Crown Oil Arena
Rochdale AFC v Bradford. Sky Bet League One. It's all to play for. Join us for the last game of the 2016/17 season and the chance to reach the play-offs.
https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/43900/events-in-rochdale/rochdale-afc-v-bradford
Springhill Hospice Fundraising - Hospice to Hospice Walk, 10.30am, Springhill Hospice
One fine sunny Sunday last April, 374 walkers, ambled, sauntered and strolled along 7.25 miles, clocking up 5,726,688 steps, raising nearly £20,000 in for Springhill Hospice.
https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/46415/events-in-rochdale/springhill-hospice-fundraising-hospice-to-hospice-walk
Bowlee Car Boot Sale and Collectors' Market, 6.15am - 1.30pm, Bowlee Community Park
If it's time for a de-clutter you can easily offload your unwanted possessions in exchange for cash, or explore and bag yourself a bargain
https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/46759/events-in-rochdale/bowlee-car-boot-sale-and-collectors-market
For a full list of Sunday’s events see the Rochdale Online Events Diary
- Bank Holiday Monday 1 May
Middleton May Day Celebration, 12.00pm - 5.00pm, St Leonards Square
Come and celebrate Mayday in Middleton. Children’s Maypole Dancing. Morris Dancing. Brass Band
https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/47180/events-in-rochdale/middleton-mayday-celebration
Rochdale Town Hall Car Boot, 8.00am - 1.00pm, Town Hall Square
You do not need to book to bring a vehicle to the car boot sale, simply turn up on the day.
https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/47578/events-in-rochdale/rochdale-town-hall-car-boot
Afternoon Tea, 3pm, Syke Methodist Church
Come and enjoy a superb homemade afternoon tea. All proceeds go towards the phase 3 of our refurbishment.
https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/47694/events-in-rochdale/afternoon-tea
For a full list of Monday’s events see the Rochdale Online Events Diary
https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=01-05-2017&caldate=May%202017&searchtype=date
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