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

Rochdale Gin Society Festival; GDPR, employment law and health & safety event for business owners and directors; live bands; valentine’s activities; free IT courses for over 50s; Jazz and swing ball and American live wrestling - lots to do around the borough. 

• Events happening all weekend

The Gin Society Festival 2018 – Rochdale Town Hall, Fri 9 Feb & Sat 10 Feb
Join us at the stunning Grade 1 listed Town Hall for an unforgettable gin experience. Discover the delights of 120 gins, plus a changing range of guest gins from the classic to the contemporary.
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/51387/

Valentine’s Activities – Gordon Rigg Garden Centre, Sat 10 & Sun 11 Feb, 10am – 12pm and 2pm -4pm
Why not come along and make something for someone you love? With lots to do from decorating a heart magnet to painting a heart coin bank, there's lots of gift ideas here.
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/52960/

Free Basic IT Courses for Over 50s – Fri 9, Sat 10 and Sun 11 Feb, 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.
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/52551/

Manchester Balloon Modelling – Gordon Rigg Garden Centre Rochdale, Sat 10 Feb & Sun 11 Feb, 12pm – 4pm
The Manchester Balloon Modeller will be here making free balloon models. They can be all different shapes, sizes and even colours!
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/52963/ 

• Friday 9 February 

Live band: Boomin – The Flying Horse Hotel, 9pm – 1am
It wouldn't be a fabulous Friday without Boomin! Deals on fruit cider, food and fizz!
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/52944/

Rochdale Music Society: Aurea String Quartet – Heywood Civic Centre, 7.30pm – 9pm
Described as ‘magnetic, sparkling and lyrical’ the Aurea Quartet is emerging as one of the UK’s most exciting and dynamic young ensembles.
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/50151/

Rochdale Gramophone Society – St George’s Church Hall, 2.30pm – 4.30pm
An evening with Gilbert and Sullivan, presented by Allan Child (guest).
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/50863/

Bellow Theatre presents Bare Skin on Briny Water – Touchstones Rochdale, 7.30pm
From Bellow Theatre, an award winning new-writing company rooted in brave and stirring storytelling, two young women stand on a cliff edge steadily being blown on an unexpected course.
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/51808/

Healthwatch Rochdale Drop in Session – Sainsbury’s Local Littleborough, 2pm – 4.30pm
An opportunity to come and speak with a member of the Healthwatch Rochdale team about your experience of health and social care services.
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/52506/

GDPR, employment law and health & safety event for business owners – Mercure Norton Grange Hotel and Spa, 9.30am – 12.45pm
On the day, our expert speaker will be providing advice on how to store and process staff under GDPR, improve your understanding of changes to 'worker' status and gain the tools to manage your biggest asset-your people-in the best possible way.
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/52546/

Live band: Swede Dreamz (ABBA Tribute) – Empire Rochdale, 6pm – 4am
One of the UK's leading and most authentic ABBA tribute shows.
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/52590/

For a full list of Friday’s events see the Rochdale Online Events Diary
https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=09-02-2018&searchtype=date 

• Saturday 10 February 

Rochdale AFC v Fleetwood Town – Crown Oil Arena, 3pm kick off
Got a youngster? Why not join us in the family area, which is located in the Pearl Street Stand.
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/48612/

Open family night of music through the years – Woolworths Sports and Social Club, 7.30pm

Starting from the 60s right up to current music, disco, karaoke and lots of drinking, dancing and fun times!
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/53172/

Adult Craft Workshops: Herbal Winter Lip Balm – Touchstones Rochdale, 10.30am – 12.30pm and 1.30pm – 3.30pm
Inspired by the Ancient Egypt: Life along the River Nile exhibition, try your hand at something new in our fun and friendly adult craft workshops.
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/51820/

Whitworth Shop Local Food and Craft Market – Hallfold Reformed Church, 10am – 3.30pm
The aim of the market is to bring together local arts, crafts and produce under one roof to enhance community cohesion, leisure and tourism across our town. A variety of new stalls are attending this month.
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/52021/

Live American Wrestling – Middleton Arena, 7.30pm – 9.30pm
All action family spectacular! Cheer the goodies and boo the baddies when you see the superstars live in action.
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/52687/

Shout! Motown & 60s Dance Party – The Ratcliffe Bars, doors open 7pm
Don't miss the first one of 2018! It’s our 4th anniversary of these nights and we are now regarded as one of the best Motown & 60s events in the area!
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/52483/

Voices for All: Butterflies Outreach – Middleton Library, 11am – 1pm
A group open to all members of the transgender community and those who support them.
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/49824/

Jazz and Swing Valentine’s Ball – Heywood Civic Centre, 8pm – 10.30pm
Featuring Ollie Mulkeen's Jive Swings Band supported by Johnny Sax.
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/52666/

Live Band: Indigo Sunset – The Flying Horse Hotel, band on 10pm – 1am
Relatively new band on the circuit playing all electro pop party hits.
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/52941/

Live Band: A Band called Malice – Empire Rochdale, 6pm – 4am
The Jam tribute plus vinyl DJ Jimmy Mush with "The Vinyl Countdown".
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/52591/

For a full list of Saturday’s events see the Rochdale Online Events Diary
https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=10-02-2018&searchtype=date 

• Sunday 11 February 

Boutique Baby Sale Middleton – Bowlee Park Sports Centre, 11am – 12.30pm
Come along and choose from thousands of preloved bargains for your little ones! We have over 30 stalls packed with quality baby and children's (approx 0-5 years) items such as Toys, Clothes, Prams, High Chairs, Equipment and much more!
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/52713/

Rock Choir Rochdale: Sing with the nation’s leading adult choir – St Aidan’s Church Hall, 8pm – 9.30pm
The power of music, meeting new friends and performing at life changing events, together contribute to an emotional and powerful journey for our members.
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/51862/

Hollingworth Lake Craft Fair – Hollingworth Lake Visitor Centre, 11.30am – 3.30pm
After a walk around the lake, call into our Visitor Centre for a warm drink, a bite to eat and a look around our craft fair.
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/52710/

Bards of the Baum Folk 'n' Poetry Night – The Baum, 7.30pm
All are welcome to either read, play, sing or simply make up the audience. Your own or others' works both acceptable.
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/52795/

Live Band: Smack the Monkey – Empire Rochdale, 6pm – 2am
Fun, lively and loud rock band playing classics to current punk and rock!
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/52592/

For a full list of Sunday’s events see the Rochdale Online Events Diary
https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=11-02-2018&searchtype=date

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