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

Littleborough Rushbearing Festival, Middfest, Celebration Family Fun Day and Rochdale AFC v Middlesbrough. Try sailing for free, live music, concerts, plays - lots to do round the borough for all the family. 

• All weekend 

Littleborough Rushbearing Festival 2017

Saturday 22 July: 11.00am – 5.00pm Rushbearing parade from the King Bill to St Barnabas, into Littleborough and the Festival in Hare Hill Park.

Sunday 23 July: 10.00am – 6.00pm Rushbearing Parade starts with dancing at Wine Press, then parading to the festival in the Square in Littleborough

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/46755/ for full programme

• Friday 21 July

Gavin Young as Michael Buble, 7pm til late, Broadfield Park Hotel 

Each ticket includes a welcome drink, homemade burger, fries and a dessert (burger options: beef, cheese, cajun or chicken).

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/47907

Liver Disease kills - Don’t be robbed by ignorance - free talk, 2.00 pm – 3.00 pm, Royal Oldham Hospital, The Education Centre

Gastroenterology Nurse Specialist, Lynne Kendrick, who will be giving the talk, said: “Liver disease is the fifth most common cause of death in the UK.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/48346

Empire Rochdale - Live Band: Queen tribute Flash, 8pm - 4am

Queen tribute Flash - free live concert @ Empire Rochdale. International Touring Queen Tribute Band

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/48391

Milnrow Band goes Bavarian!, 8.00pm, Milnrow Workmens Club

Fronted by Chris Haigh of Jager Maestro's fame, Milnrow Band (plus friends) are hosting a Bavarian Oompah evening to raise funds to get them to Finals of the National Brass Band Championships at the Royal Albert Hall, London in October.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/48450

Find out more about healthcare in Rochdale, 10.00am - 1.00pm, Number One Riverside

The Governing Body of NHS Heywood, Middleton and Rochdale Clinical Commissioning Group (HMR CCG) is holding its next meeting in public

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/48528/

Evening Rushbearing Ceilidh - Littleborough Rushbearing Festival 2017, Littleborough Cricket Club

Rushbearing Ceilidh for volunteers, guests and performers at Littleborough Cricket Club

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/48536

For a full list of Friday's events see the Rochdale Online Events Diary

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=21-07-2017&searchtype=date

• Saturday 22 July

Celebration Family Fun Day 12.00pm – 3.00pm and Rochdale AFC v Middlesbrough, 3.00pm, Crown Oil Arena 

Activities include penalty shoot-outs on the 5-a-side pitch, children’s rides, candy floss, popcorn, face painting, balloons and more! Rochdale’s cheeky mascot, Desmond the Dragon, will also be in attendance.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/48545/

Try Sailing for FREE, 1pm - 4.30pm, Hollingworth lake Activity Centre

There is no better time to try an active adventure afloat or have that chance to get back in a boat and get those sea legs back. All are welcome!

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/48257

Scott Brothers Duo - a Celebrity Piano Duet Concert & Afternoon Tea, 3.00pm - 4.30pm, Rochdale Parish Church, St Chad's

International star pianist brothers Jonathon and Tom Scott - Scott Brothers Duo - will present a celebrity concert.
https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/48441/
Christ Church Summer Fair, 11.00am - 2.00pm, Christ Church, Healey

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/48541/

Summer Holiday Activities, 10am - 12pm & 2pm - 4pm, Gordon Rigg Garden Centre Rochdale

Lots going on in the summer holidays so make sure you come and see us. Face painter and birds of prey may also be making an appearance!

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/48428/

For a full list of Saturday’s events see the Rochdale Online Events Diary

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=22-07-2017&searchtype=date

• Sunday 23 July

Jazz on a Sunday: Jake Leg Jug Band, 8.00pm, Newtown National Club

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/46083/

Madsummer Merriment, 2.30pm and 7.30pm, Butterworth Hall Community Centre

Join the MAD Theatre company as we present TWO, one act plays; "Alternative Accommodation" by Pam Valentine and an adaptation of "Much Ado About Sweet Fanny Adams" by Richard Tydeman.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/48169/

Middfest 2017, 11am - 5pm, Limefields Park, Manchester Old Road, Middleton

Middleton Round Table and Middleton Township celebrate the 25th anniversary of Middleton Festival (Middfest 17). Headlining the event will be The Stannage International Motorbike Stunt Team.

Other attractions include: Fairground Rides, Mr Zippy Childrens Entertainer, Live Bands, A second performance area showcasing local talent, Beer Tent, Dance Troupe Competition, Charity Stalls, Donkey Rides, Birds of Prey, Activity Stalls, Food and Refreshments, A great day out for all the family.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/48418/

Empire Rochdale - Live Band: Chasing Crows, 6pm - 2am

Sunday Club @ Empire Rochdale. Chasing Crows are an indie cover band based in Liverpool, UK, a 4 peice Brit pop tribute band

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/48464/

For a full list of Sunday’s events see the Rochdale Online Events Diary 

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=23-07-2017&searchtype=date

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