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

Springfield Park Model Train Ride, Oktoberfest Middleton, Live Music, Morning Coffee’s, Afternoon Tea’s, Craft & Food Market - lots to do round the borough for all the family.

• Friday 29 September 

Tickle Your Fancy, 7.30pm, Touchstones Rochdale

A typical ‘tickle’ involves an eclectic mix of stand-up comedy, acoustic music, funny poets and other weird and wonderful acts such as one-man bands, vegetable theatre and dancing by numbers.

http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/48626/

Macmillan Coffee & Cake Morning, 10am-12pm, Milnrow Library

Coffee & Cake morning + raffle raising money for Macmillan Cancer Support.

http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/48899/

Mindfulness & Wellbeing, 6pm - 7pm, Touchstones Rochdale

Join us in our peaceful Gallery setting to explore the popular practice of Mindfulness.

http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/49123/

Afternoon Tea, 2.30pm - 4.00pm, Whitworth Library

A presentation by Carers Link will take place at 3 pm. Come and find out how they may help you or someone you know.

http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/49439/

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

Free live concert @ Empire Rochdale. The UK's First and Finest Nirvana Tribute Act. Novana is a touring band dedicated to bringing the music of Nirvana to people of all ages

http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/49443/

The Flying Horse - Don's Last Gig Black Rose, Thin Lizzy Tribute,

Described by legendary music journalist Mick Wall as "Easily the best Thin Lizzy Tribute act going". Black Rose, Thin Lizzy Tribute are a four-piece outfit who faithfully recreate the energy and power of one of the greatest live bands of all time!

http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/49608/

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

http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=29-09-2017&searchtype=date

• Saturday 30 September

Make Art!, 11am - 2pm, Touchstones Rochdale 

Join our artist led drop in workshops to make your own crafty creations inspired by the Art Gallery exhibitions.

http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/47389/

Friends of Tourcoing Barn Dance, 7.30pm, Unitarian Church Hall

Families, singles and couples welcome. Come on down and have fun joining in the traditional social folk dances led by our fantastic barn dance.

http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/48387/

To Walk In Your Shoes, 2pm - 3.15pm, Touchstones Rochdale

Based on real life interviews with asylum seekers and refugees living in the North of England. This heartfelt, funny and engaging play explores the strength of the human spirit and the myths perpetuated by the media.

http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/48627/

The Manchester Gospel Choir, 7:30pm, St Clement's Church

Come and join us for an enjoyable, uplifitng musical evening entertainment. Not to be missed!

http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/48994/

Macmillan Coffee Morning, Raffle & Art Auction, 12 noon - 2pm, Rochdale Pioneers Museum

Rochdale Pioneers Museum presents the 3rd annual Macmillan Coffee Morning, raffle and art auction.

http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/49147/

Voice Kids, 3.00pm, Bo-Jangles Theatre

Your chance to audition for the Voice Kids if you are 7 -14.

http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/49440/

Live Band: Kings of Leon tribute, 8pm - 4am, Empire Rochdale

Free live concert - Kings of Lyon are widely known as the best; the most accurate tribute to the Kings of Leon.

http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/49444/

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

http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=30-09-2017&searchtype=date

• Sunday 1 October

Middleton Craft & Food Market, 10am - 3pm, Middleton Masonic Hall

Sharing with you incredible handmade products that are not available on the High Street

http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/47357/

Springfield Park Model Train Rides, 12.00noon - 3.00pm

We have many different locomotives running throughout the year, where for a small fee you and your family can enjoy the thrill of a journey behind a hand built model.

http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/48815/

Ellenroad Steam Museum - Classic Vehicle Show, 11am - 4pm

Come along to our second classic and vintage vehicle show of the year! Always a crowd puller attracting a wide variety of classic and vintage vehicles

http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/48886/

Oktoberfest Middleton 2017, 12.00pm - 7.00pm, Middleton Town Centre

Assembly Point, RumPunch, The Driving Force, SonPrimo, - Identity. It's Free!. Great music, Great beer and Great food.

http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/49256/

Live Band: The Hitmen Stoke, 6pm - 2am, Empire Rochdale

Sunday Club @ Empire Rochdale. The Hitmen Stoke are a high energy five piece band playing all your favourite music from the classic 60's right up to current day pop and rock hits

http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/49445/ 

Bake and Craft Sale for Sands charity, 1pm - 4pm, Butterworth Hall

The bake and craft sale will offer crafted items such as jewellery, paintings, cards, personalised gifts, books, Body Shop toiletries

http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/49581/

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

http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=01-10-2017&caldate=October%202017&searchtype=date

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