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

Greater Manchester Walking Festival, Bank Holiday Inflatable Fun, May Day Celebrations, Spring Classic and Vintage Vehicle Show, JoshFest, Masquerade Ball, Tour De Manc 2018, Cake Sale, Punch & Judy Show, Family Fun Days, Health & Healing Festival and the start of Go Green for the Hospice week - lots to do around the borough this Bank Holiday Weekend.

• Events happening all weekend

Greater Manchester Walking Festival – Fri 4, Sat 5 & Sun 6 May, different locations around the Borough

Greater Manchester Walking Festival aims to showcase all that the region has to offer on foot. The event’s calendar features many expert-led walks, catering to a variety of interests and themes for all ages and abilities. To see all the walking events visit the link below.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchtype=text&searchvalue=greater+manchester+walking+festival

Bank Holiday Inflatable Fun – Sat 5, Sun 6 & Mon 7 May, Springfield Park, 10.30am – 5.30pm daily

Aiming to bring you a unique mini theme park & outdoor entertainment experience never seen before with even bigger inflatables this year!

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/54838/

Heywood Health & Healing Festival – Sat 5 & Sun 6 May, Heywood Civic Centre, 10am – 5pm daily

With 50+ exhibition stands, as well as positive and inspiring talks, workshops and demonstrations, there will be a free prize draw entry for every visitor!

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/54657/

The Jager Maestros Oompah Band – Fri 4 & Sun 6 May, Littleborough Cricket Club, 8pm – 11pm

In an outdoor marquee, The Jager Maestros return to Littleborough once more to showcase their brand new show before heading off on a tour of the UK and Ireland!

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/54284/

• Friday 4 May

Rochdale & Oldham Maternity Voices Partnership Launch Event – Shaw Children’s Centre, 9.30am – 11.30am

Come along and meet the midwives and volunteer mums who are part of a new forum for sharing feedback that helps shape and improve maternity services in Rochdale & Oldham.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/54845/

Fire Service Museum Weekly Open Day – Greater Manchester Fire Service Museum, 10am – 4pm

Fire museum attractions will be on show including our collection of historic firefighting artefacts from the 18th century to present day.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/49792/

Digital Skills for Jobs Session – Number One Riverside, 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/53858/

Games Club – Heywood Library, 1.30pm – 3.30pm

Come along to our friendly group on Friday afternoon and play a variety of board games including Scrabble, Cluedo and Trivial Pursuit or bring your own favourite game.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/53770/

Lego Club – Middleton Library, 4pm – 5pm

You can build your own Lego creations in these themed Lego club sessions aimed at 5-12 year olds and their parents/carers.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/53320/

WANNABE: The Spice Girls Show – Middleton Arena, 8pm – 9.45pm

Costumes, groups & families all welcome for the biggest 90s party in town. Come and join Ginger, Scary, Posh, Sporty & Baby Spice on the smash hit touring sensation not to be missed! 

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/50846/

Live Band: Soul Amigos – Empire Rochdale, 6pm – 4am

4 piece band based in the North West of England, playing Soul, Motown, Stax, Northern Soul, Disco and much more.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/54406/

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

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=04-05-2018&searchtype=date

• Saturday 5 May

MS Society Rochdale Cake Sale – Heywood Sports Village, 10am – 2pm

This will be our 3rd year holding a cake sale in aid of Multiple Sclerosis. The support we have had the past 2 years has been amazing, but we would love to make 2018 even bigger and better.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/54644/

North West Cactus Mart – St Thomas More RC Church, 10am – 2pm

Buy affordable cacti and succulent plants at the North West Cactus Mart.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/54818/

A Peek into the Pioneers – Rochdale Pioneers Museum, 11am – 5pm

Join our museum staff every first Saturday of the month for a talk that will take you back to 1844.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/53211/

Generations: An inter-generational performance by Skylight Circus Arts – Touchstones Rochdale, 2pm

Generations is a circus-theatre show which bridges the ages by bonding the talented skills of these performers and draws from their stories to take us on a journey with them, using tightwire, trapeze, juggling and a suitcase or two.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/54130/

Masquerade Ball – Rochdale Masonic Ballroom, 7pm – 11.30pm

With entertainment, a 4 course meal and prize for the best mask.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/54610/

Live Band: The Cureheads – Empire Rochdale, 6pm – 4am

The Cureheads are the true original tribute to The Cure since 1990... they have played all over the world having post show beers with as many fellow cure fans as possible.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/54407/

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

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=05-05-2018&searchtype=date

• Sunday 6 May

Tour De Manc 2018 – Start at David Lloyd Gym Manchester North, 7.30am/8am – 6pm

The Full Manc (100 miles) begins at 7.30am and the Half Manc (62 miles) begins at 8am. For further information about the route please visit the link below.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/54060/

Middleton Town Centre Car Boot Sale – Middleton Shopping Centre, 6am – 1pm

Held on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month at Middleton Shopping Centre.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/52612/

Healey Dell Dawdle hosted by Lancashire Group of Endurance GB – Healey Dell, 9am – 2pm

Some road work, quiet lanes, moorland bridleways, Pennine bridleway and stony tracks with great views. The ride is pre-marked and there will be marshals on the route.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/54502/

Queens Park Car Boot Sale – Queens Park, 12pm – 3pm

Organised by the Friends of Queen’s Park Group in conjunction with Rochdale Council.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/54463/

Ellenroad Engine House Open Day: Spring Classic and Vintage Vehicle Show – Ellenroad Engine House Steam Museum, 11am – 4pm

This month we are hosting a Spring Classic and Vintage Vehicle Show.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/52751/

Family Fun Day to raise funds for Bodie – Apna Ghar Day Centre, 12pm – 4pm

Face painting, henna, bouncy castles, food, entertainment and much more!! All funds raised will go towards treatment of Bodie's fight against Ependymoma.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/54485/

JoshFest – The Riverside, Whitworth, 4pm – late

In honour of the life of Joshua McCormack and in aid of the charities Friends of Rosie and Jolly Josh. Hosted by DJ Dave Sweetmore from Revolution Radio, the festival is to celebrate Joshua’s life and to honour his bravery and courage by raising vital funds for local children’s charities.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/54075/

Live Band: The Stones – Empire Rochdale, 6pm – 4am

‘The Stones’ are the UK’s No.1 and most authentic tribute to The Rolling Stones, bringing all the hits and timeless Rolling Stones tracks to the big stage.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/54408/

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

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=06-05-2018&searchtype=date 

• Monday 7 May

Family Fun Day – Heywood Cricket Club, 12pm – 4pm

As with last year there will be music, food, drink and various leisure activities, inflatable fun, craft stalls, donkey rides and more.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/53299/

Middleton May Day Celebrations 2018 – Church of St Leonard, 12noon – 4pm

Hosted by Middleton Round Table there will be stalls, shows and traditional dancing.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/54094/

Traditional Punch and Judy Show – Queen’s Park, shows at 2pm & 3pm

Hosted by Friends of Queens Park, come and see this traditional Punch and Judy show for a great family day out. Performed by Paul from the Storymagic Theatre, this show is free to watch by everybody!

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/54609/

Go Green Week for Springhill Hospice 2018 - Mon 7 May  - Sun 13 May

Go Green is back for 2018 and we are once again inviting everyone in the borough to take on our colour GREEN.  It's great fun for all and a chance to help us raise much needed funds to carry on the work of the Hospice.

http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/54005/

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

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=07-05-2018&searchtype=date 

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If your group or organisation would like to publicise an event then you can complete and submit the Event Submission Form 

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