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

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

Middleton Band Race Night, The Big Games, Rapunzel, Rockmantic On The Road, Men’s Health Day, Live Music, Summer Fair, Fire Service Museum Summer Open Day, SportsFest, Ellenroad Engine House open day and Jazz on a Sunday - lots to do around the Borough this weekend.

• Events happening all weekend

Rockmantic: On the Road – Fri 1 & Sat 2 June, Empire Rochdale, 4pm/6pm – 4am

To see the line ups for both nights and to purchase tickets visit the link below. Friday from 6pm sees a classic rock line up which brags British rock is once again flying the flag high and proud. Saturday from 4pm sees the return of Scandinavian rockers and a superb line up of bands.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchtype=text&searchvalue=rockmantic

• Friday 1 June

Community Volunteer Festival – The Butts, 10am – 3pm

Do you want to help make a difference? Local experts will be on hand to guide you through your options.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/55452/

Football Fever in Middleton – Middleton Shopping Centre, 11am – 3pm

With popular children’s entertainer, Andy Whistlewell, there will be football themed games, competitions, lucky dips and face painting.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/55101/ 

Games Club – Heywood Library, 1.30pm – 3.30pm

A friendly group playing a variety of board games including Scrabble, Cluedo and Trivial Pursuit or bring your own favourite game.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/53771/

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/53321/

Shared Cultural Heritage Project – KYP Training, 5pm – 8pm

For ages 14-25 who are interested in technology, media, photography, music or video making and want to find out more about training, work experience and volunteering.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/53809/

Twist & Shout: The Ultimate 60s Show – Middleton Arena, 7.30pm – 9pm

An all-star cast from the West End deliver a musical powerhouse of a show that starts with the explosion of Brit Pop in 1962 through to the late 1960s.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/52701/

Live Band: Sods Law – The Flying Horse Hotel, live music starts 10pm

Five piece classic rock band playing AC/DC, Rainbow, Deep Purple, The Cult, Thin Lizzy, Whitesnake, Van Halen, Led Zeppelin and more.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/55468/

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

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=01-06-2018&searchtype=date

 

• Saturday 2 June

Men’s Health Day – Castleton Health Centre, 9am – 12noon

Men, it's time to get serious about your health. Have you got a problem? Go along and get checked out. Available services on the day can be found via the link below.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/55467/

Middleton SportsFest – Middleton Gardens, 10am – 2pm

Join the fun at this free event with coaching, football skills and different sporting activities.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/55444/ 

Milnrow & Newhey Bridleways Group presents a Pleasure Ride – Start at Ogden Lane, 10am

Picturesque round route of 8 or 10 miles taking in the Piethorne Valley, Rakewood and Hollingworth Lake.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/54968/

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.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/53751/

St Clement’s Summer Fair – St Clement’s Church, 11am – 2pm

Visit the Summer Fair with various stalls, games and enjoy relaxing with refreshments from our café.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/54913/

A Peek into the Pioneers – Rochdale Pioneers Museum, 11am – 3pm

Learn how the Rochdale Pioneers opened their Co-op shop on Toad Lane and why the principles of co-operation are so important worldwide today.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/53212/

The Big Games 2018 – Heywood Sports Village, 1pm – 5pm

A variety of activities will be available including footgolf, zumba sessions, tennis, football, cricket, health checks, really wild show, soft play under 5s area, Punch and Judy, facepainting and arts and craft.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/55357/

Middleton Band Race Night – St Peter’s Parish Hall, 7pm – 11pm

Saddle up for another family race night. Raising funds for the band's upcoming trip to the Brass Band National Finals in Cheltenham.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/54462/

Soul and Motown Night – Heywood Civic Centre, 8pm – 1am

Excellent dance floor, superb sound system, 350 capacity, 60s, 70s and 8’s sounds of Motown, Stax and Atlantic plus a bit of Mod beat for good measure.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/52677/

Live Band: Juan Direction – The Flying Horse Hotel, live music starts 10pm

You have not lived until you have heard a load of English men from an Irish band doing Mexican covers of American hits!

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/55469/

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

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=02-06-2018&searchtype=date

 

• Sunday 3 June

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

Summer open day with many additional features including a funfair, mini-fire engine rides, stalls and fun for all.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/54213/

Rapunzel – Middleton Arena, 2pm – 4pm & 5.30pm – 7pm

Join Rapunzel on the eve of her birthday as the evil witch Horabella tries to capture her to ensure she gains eternal beauty. It’s going to be a hair-raising adventure.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/54852/

Queen’s Park Car Boot Sale – Queen’s Park, 11.30am – 3pm

No need to pre-book, just turn up on the day at 11.30am.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/54464/ 

Ellenroad Engine House Open Day – Ellenroad Steam Museum, 11am – 4pm

Oakenhoof & Black Nan Band. Whilst on site watch the largest working steam mill engine in the world in full steam at various times during the day.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/52752/

The Big Games 2018 – Bowlee Park Sports Centre, 1pm – 5pm

A variety of activities will be available including footgolf, zumba sessions, tennis, football, cricket, health checks, really wild show, soft play under 5s area, Punch and Judy, facepainting and arts and craft.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/55358/

Jazz on a Sunday: New Orleans Heat – Newtown National Club, 8pm start

Ground floor. Free car park.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/51907/

Sunday Club Karoake – Empire Rochdale, 6pm – 2am

If you're looking for a place to show off your singing skills on a real stage, Sunday's at Empire Rochdale is now the place to do it.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/55005/

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

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=03-06-2018&searchtype=date 

Submit an Event

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