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

Date published: 21 September 2017


History Tours, Springfield Park Model Train Ride, Live Music, Jazz, Rochdale AFC v Gillingham, Gin Festival, - lots to do round the borough for all the family.

  • Friday 22 September 

Mountain Training-Hill Skills – Day 2 - Walk and Ride Festival 2017, 9.30am -17.00pm, Hollingworth Lake Activity Centre

For novice walkers to develop a practical understanding of how to plan walks, become familiar with the map and learn about equipment required. Booking required.

http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/48521

70s Night 'Flower Power', 7.30 pm, The Albany

70's themed joint fundraising event for The Friends of Hopwood Park and Heywood In Bloom. Entry by ticket only (£5.00) Over 18s

http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/49152/

Live Band: The Killerz, 8pm - 4am, Empire Rochdale

Official UK No1 Killers Tribute - National Tribute Music Award Winners 2017

http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/49170/

The Flying Horse – Boomin, The Flying Horse Hotel

Live Music...... Rochdales oldest live music venue in the towns best pub (offical CAMRA) hosts: It’s that time again!...... .....biggest night around! Free entry but get down early!

http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/49306/

St Leonard's Church History Tours, 1pm to 4pm, St Leonard's Church

History tour guides available to show you round one of the most historic and interesting buildings in Greater Manchester.

http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/49057/

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

http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=22-09-2017&searchtype=date

  • Saturday 23 September 

Rochdale AFC v Gillingham, 3.00pm, Crown Oil Arena

The Main Stand (seated), Pearl Street (seated) and Sandy Lane (standing). Away supporters are allocated the Willbutts Lane Stand (seated).

http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/48490/

Dirty Dancing, 7pm arrival, Mercure Manchester Norton Grange Hotel & Spa
The UK's number 1 tribute act will have you dancing and singing. Have the time of your life on this fantastic event.

http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/46230/

Gin Festival Whitworth, 4pm - 10pm, The Riverside

Free master classes with Batch and Locksleys. Entertainment from the Spodden Valley Stompers. Refreshments available.

http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/47944/

Xplorer family friendly navigation challenge - Walk and Ride Festival 2017, 11.00am, Hollingworth Lake Activity Centre

Xplorer is a family friendly navigation challenge that is educational and fun and gives children a sense of adventure as they explore the lake

http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/48523/

Crimble Hall 21st Birthday, 12noon - 4pm, Crimble Hall

Deckers Hospitality Group are celebrating 21 years of owning and operating Crimble Hall with an all day party on Saturday 23rd September.

http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/49104/

Live Band: The Kommitments, 8pm - 4am, Empire Rochdale

Free live concert @ Empire Rochdale. The KOMMITMENTS... are a live 10 piece tribute to the hugely popular movie, The Commitments.

http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/49171/

Middleton Cricket Club End of Season Celebration, 7.30pm

Onwards Senior Presentation - DJ/Karaoke - Food - Raffle We lookforward to seeing you. Come and join us celebrating a successful season with fun.

http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/49356/

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

http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=23-09-2017&searchtype=date

  • Sunday 24 September

Jazz on a Sunday: Algiers Stompers, 8.00pm, Newtown National Club

http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/46088/

Springfield Park Model Train Rides, 12.00noon - 3.00pm

On most Sunday afternoons weather permitting, the society now operates a passenger service all through the year and the public are more than welcome.

http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/48814/

Save Samantha / PAGUK Family Fun Day, 1pm - 7pm, Wellfield Club

Come and join our family fun day! There will be a tombola, bouncy castle, inflatable fun, stalls, disco dome, face painting, a Mr Tumble.

http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/49056/

Live Band: The Jackson Kay Band, 6pm - 2am, Empire Rochdale

Sunday Club @ Empire Rochdale. The Jackson Kay Band play feel-good, party vibe, get up and dance tunes ranging from funky disco & soul to up to the minute chart pop, and indie.

http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/49172/

Middleton In Bloom Action Days - Middleton Junction Mini makeover, 1:00pm – 2:00pm, Jumbo Centre

The next Middleton in Bloom event is this Sunday with a Middleton Junction Mini makeover, which starts at 1.00pm at the Jumbo Centre.

http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/49369/

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

http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=24-09-2017&searchtype=date

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