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

Inflatable Fun World, Jungle Book, Springhill Hospice - Open Garden Day, Family Fun Days, Sportsman's Evening, All Saints Church, Hamer final service, Fire Service Museum Monthly Open Day, Wood Cup Final, Live music, Concerts, - lots to do round the borough for all the family. 

• All Weekend: 

Inflatable Fun World, Open from 10.30am (weather permitting), Springfield Park

The event features some of the countries most fantastic inflatables including: One of the largest assault courses in the UK; Mega Slides; Traditional favourites Bouncy Castles and smaller slides

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/48581

Jungle Book, Friday & Saturday Shows 11am and 1pm, Rochdale Town Hall

Ready to join the king of the swingers?! Rudyard Kipling’s Classic tale The Jungle Book is at Rochdale Town Hall Join us on a jolly jaunt down to the jungle. A tale of song, dance, laughter and puppetry that the whole family will enjoy!

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/48238

• Friday 4 August

Empire Rochdale - Live Band: Inciders SKA Band, 8pm - 4am 

Inciders SKA Band - free live concert @ Empire Rochdale - Ska/Reggae band

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/48463

Falinge's Got Talent, 7.30pm - 9pm, Hebron Church

Come and join us for our 4th Falinge's Got Talent. If you have any talents from plate spinning to yodelling or if you just want a night of fun and excitement come and support the contestants.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/48583

Band Night, 9pm, The Bamford

REHAB with Jack Danson (Rod Stewart). All welcome from 9pm.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/48621

Fundraiser for Tony Agard's family, 7.00pm, Flying Horse Hotel Function Room

We are holding a fundraiser to help raise money for Tony's funeral the last thing his family needs is to be thinking about finances therefore we are asking for help from local people.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/48641

The Flying Horse - Marlon (Bob Marley Tribute)

Live Music...... Rochdales oldest live music venue in the towns best pub (offical CAMRA) hosts: Marlon (Bob Marley Tribute) Free entry aslways

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/48776

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

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=04-08-2017&searchtype=date

• Saturday 5 August

Messy Play, 11am - 3pm, St Margaret's Church Hall, Heywood 

Come along and join in a fun packed afternoon of crafts including Sand Art, Pot painting, Bag printing and lots more. £2 per craft. All crafts are yours to take away with you. Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Tea, Coffee, and refreshments will also be available.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/48629

Councillor John Blundell Local Advice:

10am - 11am, St Ann's Church, Brocklebank Road, Firgrove, Rochdale OL16 3AX
11am - 12 noon, Smallbridge Library, Stevenson Square, Rochdale, OL12 9SA

John Blundell is a Labour Councillor for Smallbridge and Firgrove ward and he is available to give advice, discuss local issues and listen to your ideas, on the first Saturday of each month.
Residents can book an appointment for a specific time. No appointment is needed but it is preferable.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/48213

#SaveSamantha Family Fun Day, 12 noon - 5pm, Littleborough Cricket Club

Come and join us for an afternoon of family fun to show your support for Samantha Smith, the young mum from Smithy Bridge who urgently required life-saving neurosurgery. There will be various stalls, tombola, face painting and a DJ.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/48443

Empire Rochdale - Live Band: Bon Jovi tribute, 8pm - 4am

Bon Jovi tribute Wrong Jovi - free live concert @ Empire Rochdale. Are you ready for One Wild Night with the hottest BON JOVI tribute band on the planet?

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/48467

Sportsman's Evening with special guest Andy Gregory, Mayfield Sports Centre

Plus MC Michael ‘Braddy’ Bradshaw, in aid of Mayfield Mustangs u10s. Catering by Quirky Catering Co.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/48470

Hebron Fun Day, 2.30pm - 5pm, Hebron Church

Bouncy castle, craft, face painting, FREE BBQ, music, café.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/48584

Growth Project Gardens Open for Charity, 11.30am - 3.30pm, Kellet Street Allotments

The only garden in Rochdale to be accepted for the National Garden Scheme Kellett St Allotments boasts beautiful flowers, organic vegetables, interesting sculptures, home made food and drinks, plus produce for sale including jams made from fruit grown on the allotment.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/48757

Great British Bake Off event, 12pm - 3pm, Rochdale Pioneers Museum

Come and celebrate 150 years of tea trading from early days in Rochdale to the global influence of the Co-operative Wholesale Societies. There will be games, crafts, activities, tea tasting and community 'bake off' competition.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/48764

The Flying Horse - Fool & The Gang

Live Music...... Rochdales oldest live music venue in the towns best pub (offical CAMRA) hosts: Fool & The Gang Free entry as always

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/48777

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

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=05-08-2017&searchtype=date

• Sunday 6 August 

Cricket: Wood Cup Final, Middleton Cricket Club

Middleton CC are proud to be hosting the J.W. Lees Wood Cup final this Sunday. The Wood Cup itself dates back to 1921 when Middleton won the competition on the first attempt.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/48785

Jazz on a Sunday: Savoy Jazz Band, 8.00pm, Newtown National Club 

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/46084

All Saints Church, Hamer final service, 11:15am

On 6 August, All Saints Church will hold their final service. Everyone will be very welcome to join them.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/48172

Fire Service Museum Monthly Open Day, 10.00am - 4.00pm

Fire museum attractions will be on show including our collection of historic firefighting artefacts from the 18th century to present day

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/48337

Empire Rochdale - Live Band: Ranura, 6pm - 2am

Sunday Club @ Empire Rochdale. Ranura are an pop cover band performing songs from artists like: Robert Palmer – Sam Smith – Amy Winehouse – Fleetwood Mac – Blondie – Patti Smith

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/48614

Tony Agard Family Fundraiser, 2pm - 2am, Empire Rochdale

Family Fundraiser in loving memory of Tony Agard Great raffle prizes to be won, Football cards, Hot Food & Sweet Cart, Face painting. Children welcome (u18's must be accompanied by an adult and can stay until 10pm)

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/48640

Springhill Hospice - Open Garden Day, 11.00am and 3.00pm

There will be tours of our beautifully kept gardens with a chance to buy some of the plants and produce. There will be a floral demonstration by the Flower Pot from Shaw and you'll be able to purchase some of our Hospice Merchandise as well as refreshments and some of our famous Hospice Pizzas.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/48748

Greater Manchester Cichlid Society, 1pm, Littleborough Conservative Club

Auction of Cichlids, Catfish and dry goods.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/48750

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

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=06-08-2017&searchtype=date

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http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/submit