Our guide to what you can do in and around the Borough this Weekend
Date published: 16 June 2017
Northern Soul & Motown Night, Heywood 1940s Day, Norden Carnival, Evening with Elvis, Craft Fair, The Big Games, Rochdale Hornets, Milnrow Band and Bowlee Car Boot Sale - lots to do round the borough for all the family.
- Friday 16 June
Northern Soul & Motown Night, 8pm - 4am, Empire Rochdale
Technique is a NW England based seven-piece band with an outstanding repertoire of dynamic Soul and Motown classics.
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/47465
Walkin' on Sunshine - Summer decades party, 7.00pm, The Ratcliffe Bars, Rochdale
Come and join us for the biggest summer party of the year, in the safe and friendly surroundings of Rochdale's Ratcliffe Bars. DJ Barry Casey takes you on a journey of summer anthems from the 70's up to now.
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/4804
For a full list of Friday’s events see the Rochdale Online Events Diary
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=16-06-2017
- Saturday 17 June
Annual Heywood 1940’s Day, 10am - 5pm, Heywood town centre
A great family day out. Everybody welcome.
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/47724
Big Bike Bash, 11am - 4pm, Rochdale Exchange Shopping Centre
The Petrus Bike Kitchen - Practical demonstrations of bike repair.
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/48117
Norden Carnival 40th Anniversary
From Caldershaw School at 1pm up Edenfield Road to the Bus Terminus, returns to Shawfield Lane to Norden School
Leading the way will be Carnival Queen, Eva Jackson and Carnival King, Alfie Radcliffe. They will be joined by hundreds of others from the local schools and businesses that are coming to join in the fun.
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/48034
The Festival of Rochdale Voices, 1pm - 4pm, Rochdale Pioneers Museum & St Mary in the Baum Church
Share memories of Rochdale over a brew and cake, kids crafts and henna. Entertainment includes: Skylight Circus, Rock Choir, Oakenhoof Cloggers, local poets and dancers. This is a free event for the whole family.
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/48156
Samaritans Summer Evening of Music, 7.30pm, St Aidan's Church Hall, Sudden
Rochdale, Oldham and District Samaritans, together with the Rochdale Retirement Choir, is hosting a musical evening: songs from the shows, traditional and humorous songs, spirituals, and lots to make you laugh.
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/48135
Evening With Elvis, 7.30pm, Bernie Inn and Function Room, Whitworth
An evening with Elvis, Dave Vincents tribute to the Great Man and a 60's Rock & Roll Show.
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/48157
Charity Music Festival, 7pm for 7.30pm, Rochdale Town Hall
The funds that we raise on the evening will be for the benefit of Springhill Hospice, Rochdale Moorland Children's Home, Dementia UK. ELMC (East Lancashire Masonic Charity).
There will be live music from John Alexander the Singing Jeweller accompanied by dancing by children from Fiona's Fab Dance Studio, Rochdale. We will end the evening with multi award-winning vocalist, Kevin Anthony.
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/47158
For a full list of Saturday’s events see the Rochdale Online Events Diary
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=17-06-2017
- Sunday 18 June 2017
Bowlee Car Boot Sale and Collectors' Market, 6.15am - 1.30pm, Bowlee Community Park M24
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.
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/46767
Queen’s Park Junior Parkrun, 9.00am, Queens Park
A 2k run for juniors only (4-14 year olds). If you are not a junior please try one of our weekly Saturday parkrun events instead.
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/48075
Hollingworth Lake Craft Fair, 11.30am to 3.30pm, Hollingworth Lake Visitor Centre
Enhance your stroll around the lake with a visit to our popular craft fairs. Dogs welcome. Have a go activities. Third Sunday in the month.
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/45949
The Big Games 2017, 1.00pm - 5.00pm, Middleton Arena
The focus is on children and families and all activities are free. Come along ready to take part in as many activities during the day that you can fit in!
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/48147
Musicians 4 Manchester, 2pm - 11pm, The Flying Horse Hotel (upstairs)
A live music event to raise money for the families of the victims of the Manchester attack that happened on the 22nd May 2017. £10 entry (all money raised from this will go to charity).
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/48217
Introducing Jesus! 2.30pm, St Peter's Church, Newbold
Fun events for all the family with crafts, games, treasure hunt, prizes and a chance to find out more about who Jesus is.
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/48215
Rochdale Hornets v Bradford Bulls, 3.00pm, Crown Oil Arena
We return to the Crown Oil Arena to face the Bradford Bulls after a period of 6 weeks on the road, which included our debut and superb victory over Oldham in the Summer Bash.
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/45722
Milnrow Band in concert, 7.30pm, Boarshurst Band Club, Saddleworth
Milnrow Band have been crowned champions of the All England Masters International Brass Band Champion, The Championship Trophy, The Howard Memorial Trophy and the Stanley Boddington Memoriam Trophy.
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/48168
For a full list of Sunday’s events see the Rochdale Online Events Diary
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=18-06-2017
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