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

St George’s Day events and parades, 1940’s War Day event, SAVE Britain’s Heritage Walking Tour of Rochdale, Greater Manchester Cichlid Society Auction, Brass Band concerts, Car Boot Sales, Rotary Club of Middleton Race Night, World Book Night and The Mayor of Rochdale Civic Charity Ball - lots to do around the borough for all the family.

• Events happening all weekend

Exhibition of Knitted Bible Stories – St Andrews Church, Fri 20 & Sat 21, 9.30am – 12pm

Come and see the Bible come to life in knitted form. This exhibition travels around the country and is on loan to us from St Georges United Reform Church in Hartlepool.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/54544/

St George’s Fun Weekend – Milnrow Memorial Park, Sat 21 & Sun 22, 10.30am – 5.30pm

Inflatable slides, an assault course to bounce and run on, big spheres to roll around inside of as well as a face painter and an egg decorating and rolling competition! Stocks to throw wet sponges at people, a raffle and lots more entertainment too...

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/53865/

• Friday 20 April

Digital Skills for Jobs Session – Middleton Library, 10am – 11.30am

Learn about searching and applying for jobs online, how to use email and get tips on how to write a CV.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/53854/

New Sketchbooks Course! – Hare Hill House, 1pm – 3pm

Would you like to spend time in a beautiful setting being creative and having time to yourself? Come and learn some tips, tricks and techniques for creating fabulous sketchbooks that can be used as a basis for textile art, jewellery design, sculpture or just for fun!

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/54318/

Traditional Afternoon Tea – St Clement’s Church, 2pm – 4pm

Come and join us for a relaxing social afternoon, with a choice of sandwiches, dinky cakes and home made scones along with jam and cream.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/54311/

Rochdale Music Society: The Louko Piano Trio – Heywood Civic Centre, 7.30pm – 9pm

With Erkki Louko on violin, Waynne Woo Seck Kwon on cello and Victor Lim playng piano.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/50153/

St George’s Night with Milnrow Brass Band – Milnrow Cricket Club, 7.30pm

Pie and peas supper included.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/54366/

Live Band: Steely Don – Empire Rochdale, 6pm – 4am

Steely Don, a 12 piece tribute band to Steely Dan and Donald Fagen. Steely Don are proud to be one of the UK’s finest Steely Dan and Donald Fagen tribute acts.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/54231/

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

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=20-04-2018&searchtype=date

• Saturday 21 April

Car Boot Sale – The Bridge Centre, 9am – 11.30am

£10 per car. The Bridge Centre will be open during the Car Boot Sale for refreshments.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/53402/

Rochdale-in-stitches – Spotland Library, 10am – 12pm

A new cross-stitch group at Spotland Library for people who enjoy cross-stitch, embroidery, needlepoint, or who would like to start. Come along and enjoy sharing skills in a friendly environment.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/53748/

RMNF Neighbourhood Plan Pre-Submission Consultation – Spotland Methodist Church, 10am – 2pm

An opportunity to discuss our neighbourhood plan, Heritage Lottery Fund project and the In Bloom initiative. We can discuss any ideas, issues or concerns you might have about the plan before it is submitted to the council for consideration.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/54252/

Reading Art: Storytelling & Tours – Touchstones Rochdale, 2pm – 4pm

Professional storyteller, Professor Jigget, will be spinning yarns from our special reading corner and Rebecca Morrill, co-curator of Reading Art, will be leading short tours of the exhibition.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/54240/

SAVE Britain’s Heritage Walking Tour of Rochdale – Meet at Rochdale Train Station, 1pm – 3pm

This walk will look at all the beautiful but challenging buildings across the town such as the old fire brigade headquarters, the Grade I listed Town Hall and other glories in the town centre. Led by the former Heritage and Design Manager for London Underground, Mike Ashworth.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/53258/

World Book Night – Touchstones Rochdale, 6pm – 7pm

Critically acclaimed writer Catherine Czerkawska will share extracts from her latest novel The Posy Ring.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/54239/

Rotary Club of Middleton Race Night – Mercure Norton Grange Hotel & Spa, 7pm – 11pm

A great family evening with a pie supper (vegetarian option available). This year we will be raising funds for TUSC - Transport for Ugandan Sick Children.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/52932/

For England and St George: Brass Band Concert – The Riverside, 7.30pm

Brass Band Concert by the Whitworth and Healey Brass Band also featuring the Youth Band.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/54324/

The Mayor of Rochdale Civic Charity Ball – Rochdale Town Hall, 7pm – 12am

Join us for a 60’s themed ball in aid of the mayor’s charities including a Beatles tribute band, 4 course dinner and optional fancy dress. Ticket price £35.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/52519/

St George’s Night – Whittaker Golf Club, 7.30pm

Fun quiz and games night, followed by Captain Gordon's 80's disco. Including a pie and peas supper.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/54599/

Saturday Spectacular Show – Brickcroft Social Club, 7pm

Celebrate the queens birthday with Tony Grants tribute show to Freddie Mercury and Queen!

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/54362/

Blues Brothers Tribute – The New Reed Hotel, 8.30pm

For one night only. Get your dancing shoes on…

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/53896/

Pulp vs Blur 2Band Tribute Night – Empire Rochdale, 6pm – 4am

Are you ready for the ultimate live 90s Britpop night? Yes two mega tribute bands on one stage.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/54232/

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

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=21-04-2018&searchtype=date

• Sunday 22 April

1940’s War Day event – Healey Dell Heritage Centre & Tea Rooms, 9.30am – 5pm

Held in the heart of a WWII munitions factory in Healey Dell, there will be lots of military vehicles on display. Everyone is invited to dress in 40s fashion if they wish. The music of the 40s will be played and ration bags will be available to purchase from the tea room.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/54588/

Greater Manchester Cichlid Society Auction – Littleborough Conservative Club, auctions starts 1.15pm

An auction of Cichlids. Catfish and dry goods. Booking in 12 - 1pm.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/54092/

Wild Weaves – Hollingworth Lake Visitor Centre, 1.30pm – 3.30pm

Join NatureEd for a creative afternoon in the woods using inspiration from wildlife to weave your own natural art.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/54600/

St George’s Day Celebrations: Whitworth – Starting at Tong Lane, Whitworth, 2pm – 4pm

Parade along Market Street, followed by a celebration at The Riverside.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/53656/

St George’s Day Parade: Heywood – Starting at Hardfield Street, 2pm – 4.30pm

Proceeding along Hardfield Street (start), Hornby Street, King Street, Mount Street, Manchester Street, Church Street, L/Cpl Stephen Shaw MC Way and Market Place.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/53996/  

St George’s Day Parade: Middleton – Starting at Church Brow, 2pm

From Church Brow along Durnford Street, Wood Street and Middleton Gardens.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/54568/

St George’s Day Parade: Rochdale – Starting at Rochdale Parish Church, 2pm

There will be a 2pm service at the Parish Church. At approximately 3pm, the parade will journey down Church Lane, along Fleece Street and past the Town Hall where the salute will be taken by the District Commissioner, Alan Sharkey, accompanied by the Deputy Mayor.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/54598/

St George’s Day at the Cedar Tree – The Cedar Tree, arrive for 1pm

Raising money for Springhill Hospice. There will be a champagne cocktail reception, a classic afternoon tea and live 1940's music with the amazing Elizabeth Philips.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/54334/

Jazz on a Sunday: Washington Whirligig – Newtown National Club, doors open 7.15pm

Concert begins at 8pm and is £7 entry.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/51904/

Live Band: Cobolt Collision – Empire Rochdale, 6pm – 2am

Cobolt Collision are a four piece, female fronted Rock Band from Preston. Influenced by The Foo Fighters, Royal Blood, Guns n Roses, Metallica and Eagles of Death Metal.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/54233/

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

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=22-04-2018&searchtype=date 

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