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

Free IT Courses for Over 50’s, Santa Dash or Dawdle, Macmillan Cancer support mobile service, quiz night and fundraisers for charity, live music, Birds of Prey, mindfulness and wellbeing, family fun days and car trips - lots to do around the borough. 

• Events happening all weekend 

Free Basic IT Courses for Over 50’s – Fri 26, Sat 27 and Sun 28 Jan, Meadowfields Community Centre, 1.30pm – 3.30pm
Come along and learn how to use a tablet computer to download apps, E-mail friends and family, use social media, access cloud storage and take brilliant selfies.
https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/52551/

Birds of Prey and RSPB Garden Birdwatch Activities – Sat 27 & Sun 28 Jan, Gordon Rigg Garden Centre Rochdale, 10am – 12pm and 2pm – 4pm
Come along and join us as we celebrate the RSPB Garden Birdwatch with some bird related activities. Lots of things to choose from for people of all ages! Birds of prey will be here all weekend.
https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/51854/
https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/51997/ 

• Friday 26 January

Mindfulness and Wellbeing – Touchstones Rochdale, 6pm – 7pm
Learn how to become more aware of your thoughts and feelings through activities and breathing techniques that have been proven to reduce stress and improve wellbeing.
https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/51471/ 

Questions about Cancer? We can help – Asda Rochdale Superstore, 9am – 4pm
Macmillan Cancer Support’s mobile service will be visiting the area, with cancer information specialists on hand to answer questions and provide information.
https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/52557/

Rochdale & District Mind celebrate 30 year anniversary – JD Dance, 5pm – 10pm
The celebrations include music from Pastiche, poem readings by service users and volunteers, artwork and a short film about a volunteer’s involvement.
https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/52813/

Live Band: The Replicants – The Flying Horse Hotel, band on stage 10pm
It's been a good while since we played here as the original 3-piece, so this night should be lots of fun... join us as we cover classic rock and blues rock music.
https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/52858/

Castleton Literary & Scientific Society – Castleton Community Centre, 7pm
This week’s topic is An American Adventure from San Francisco to Las Vegas by Graham Bellenger.
https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/44340/

Quiz Night in aid of Project Harar – Rochdale Rugby Union Club, 8pm
Project Harar envision a world where all children and young people with facial deformities are treated and supported to grow to their full potential. This quiz night is aimed to help them with their vision.
https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/52616/

Live Performance: Tapestry – Touchstones Rochdale, 7.30pm
Tapestry perform a wide variety of song covers from the 70’s to the present day along with their own material. This will be their last gig before they embark on a European tour.
https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/51807/

J.E.M.S Place Fundraiser – Middleton Cricket Club, 7pm – 11.30pm
J.E.M.S Place is a charity set up to help people who live with Autism. We are having our first fundraising night to celebrate Burns Night with fancy dress, music and a live auction.
https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/52619/

Live Band: The Marley Experience – Empire Rochdale, 6pm – 4am
The Marley Experience are the world’s no.1 sound, look and vibe alike Bob Marley. With our lead vocalist Lionart & his undeniable vocal resemblance to the late great King of Reggae Bob Marley himself, we are a tribute band with a difference.
https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/52291/

For a full list of Friday’s events see the Rochdale Online Events Diary
https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=26-01-2018&searchtype=date

• Saturday 27 January 

Roch Valley Radio Volunteer Open Day – Fairfield General Hospital, 10am – 4pm
Whether you want to be a radio presenter, co-presenter, help behind the scenes, speak to patients on the wards, there is a role for everyone.
https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/52872/ 

Get Hooked up for Valentine’s Day – Middleton Shopping Centre, 11am – 3pm
Our stores are filling up with romantic gifts and cards and we’re offering shoppers the chance to win a prize for their Valentine by hooking a lucky bag.
https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/52874/

Take That Tribute – Empire Rochdale, 6pm – 4am
Based in the north of England and in their eighth year, this tribute offer a 'live tour' experience as if you were at a real Take That concert, with a full production show from start to finish.
https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/52292/

Acting Class hosted by Manchester Hub Drama – Littleborough upstairs studio, 11.30am – 1.30pm
Our classes cover acting for Theatre, TV & Film. In these classes you will be given a solid training ground to help you see your full potential. We strive to improve every Actors ability. Our approach is very fun, but intense and strict for the more advanced actors.
https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/52835/

Soul and Motown Night – Heywood Civic Centre, 8pm – 1am
Excellent dance floor, superb sound system, 350 capacity, 60’s, 70’s and 80’s sounds of Motown, Stax and Atlantic plus a bit of Mod beat for good measure. The best Motown DJ’s in the North West providing all your Soul needs.
https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/52665/

Alkrington Library turns 50 – Alkrington Library, 10am – 2.30pm
The library in Middleton will proudly open its doors for the public to enjoy historic displays, readings, crafts (making your own book bags), children’s stories, competitions and much more to celebrate its 50th birthday.
https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/52801/

For a full list of Saturday’s events see the Rochdale Online Events Diary
https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=27-01-2018&searchtype=date

• Sunday 28 January

Santa Dash or Dawdle – Hollingworth Lake, 11am
Visitors to Hollingworth Lake will be greeted by an unseasonal sight as hundreds of red and white suited Springhill Santa’s show that not even snow, ice and plummeting temperatures can stop them supporting Springhill Hospice.
https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/51159/ 

Boarshaw Blooming Tidy Up - Stanycliffe Community Centre, 12pm
Hosted by Middleton in Bloom, come & join us to litter pick the surrounding streets adjacent to Stannycliffe Centre.
https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/52873/

Car Trip: Burrs Country Park, Bury – Depart from the cul-de-sac at Manchester Road, 10am
The leaders for this trip will be Pamela Jackson and Laura Ettrick.
https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/51355/

Rochdale Ramblers Sunday Walks – Roaming around Rivington, 10.30am
Meet outside the Great House Barn Car Park, Rivington, BL6 7SB for a 9 mile walk.
https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/50189/

Family Fun Day – Castlemere Community Centre, 12pm – 6pm
The day will include Henna, Make-up classes, Stalls, Bouncy Castles, Food, Cupcakes, Raffle, Chaiwalla Tea, Fun, Games and much more!
https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/52808/

Live Band: Micradotts – Empire Rochdale, 6pm – 2am
A 3 piece Mod/Punk/New Wave band based in Greater Manchester, performing one of the best sets around from Winehouse, The Sex Pistols, David Bowie and much more.
https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/52293/

For a full list of Sunday’s events see the Rochdale Online Events Diary
https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=28-01-2018&searchtype=date

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