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

Littleborough Food and Drink Festival, A Right Royal Bake Off, Car Boot Sale, Annual Service of Remembrance, Animal Adoption Day, Brass Rubbing, Whitworth Sports Festival, Art Workshops, Free Angling, Wedding Venue Showcase, Women’s Softball Cricket Festival and Live Music - lots to do around the borough this weekend.

• Events happening all weekend

Whitworth Sports Festival – events on Sat 9 & Sun 10 June around Whitworth

This is the 10th Whitworth Annual Sports Festival running from 9 June to 17 June 2018. See what sports events interest you.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchtype=text&searchvalue=whitworth+sports+festival

• Friday 8 June

Make and Take Art & Craft Group – So Northern Creative Art Studios, 10am – 12noon

For just £5, all crafting materials and expert tuition is provided and each time is something different that you can make and take home.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/55122/

Brass Rubbing – St Leonards, Middleton, 1.30pm – 4pm

Try your hand at brass rubbing and take away your effort as a souvenir.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/55279/

Fundraising night starring the duo ‘Two Smooth’ – Rochdale Sports Club, 7.30pm

'Two Smooth' stars Phil Swift who played the part of Jerry in RMTC's recent musical, The Full Monty.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/54663/

Live Band: The Soul Federation – The Flying Horse Hotel, live music starts 10pm

Our 10 piece band is delighted to return to the Flyer, playing classic soul tunes. Come along for a good night at an award winning pub.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/55548/

Live Music: The UB40 Experience – Empire Rochdale, 6pm – 4am

Featuring 'Stars In Your Eyes ' winner Andi Bagnali as Ali Campbell, plus a line up of hand picked, world class musicians.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/54704/

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

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=08-06-2018&searchtype=date

• Saturday 9 June

Charity Car Boot and Table Top Sale – Back O’th Moss Community Centre, 9am – 3pm

Raising money for Back O'th Moss Community Centre. Donations would be gratefully received and can be collected.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/55329/

A Right Royal Bake Off in aid of Rochdale Children’s Moorland Home – Christ Church Healey, 11am – 2pm

Sponsored by the Mayor and Mayoress of Whitworth, there will also be a tombola, stalls, refreshments and mega raffle prizes up for grabs.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/55318/

Open Day – Heywood Model Railway Group, 10am – 4pm

Do you have locos and stock but not enough space to run them? Come along to one of our open days where you can stretch the legs of your locos and run them on one of our layouts.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/50051/

Rochdale Walton Angling Society Open Day – Healey Dell Fishing Lodge, 9.30am – 4pm

Free bait, free equipment and a free BBQ.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/55403/

Littleborough Food & Drink Festival – Hare Hill Road, 11am – 4pm

Stroll around the Littleborough shops and sample delightful food and drink provided by local food and drink producers.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/53920/

Coffee Morning & Plant Sale – Moorhouse Methodist Church, 10.30am – 1pm

Plants, books, cakes, coffee and fairtrade stall. Proceeds raised are going to Rochdale Young Carers.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/55111/

Animal Adoption and Information Day -  Rochdale Pioneers Museum, 11am – 2pm

Join us for a chance to explore and meet animals in need of adoption as we work in partnership with local animal adoption and rescue centres.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/55045/

Whitworth Sports Festival: Opening Ceremony – Whitworth High School Field, 1.30pm – 4.30pm

A running race for all ages, welly throwing, tug of war and some novelty items.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/55281/

Workshops: Decorative Gift Boxes – Touchstones Rochdale, 10.30am – 12.30pm

Try your hand at something new in our fun and friendly adult craft workshops.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/54249/

Rochdale Embroiderers’ Guild Cream Tea – St Andrew’s Church, 2pm – 4pm

See displays of work, a raffle, sewing sundries, demonstrations, handmade stall and refreshments.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/54474/

Rich Hall’s Hoedown – Middleton Arena, 8pm – 10.15pm

With stand-up, improvised ballads, cracking good musicianship, and ultimately a hilarious, foot-stomping good time to be had by all.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/52703/

Mamma Mia: Here we go again – Royal Toby Hotel, Rhyddings Suite

An evening of ABBA classics with a Greek inspired menu that will get you fully in the Summer spirit!

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/55173/

Live Band: Finger Blasters – 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/

Live music: The Ska 45s & The Crabs – Empire Rochdale, 6pm – 4am

A young Birmingham 7 piece band covering the best of British Ska, 2 Tone & Reggae.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/55407/

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

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=09-06-2018&searchtype=date

• Sunday 10 June

Women’s Softball Cricket Festival – Littleborough Cricket Club, 1pm – 4pm

A new, fun, fast, social game for all abilities featuring a, you guessed it… soft ball. all equipment is provided including a free t-shirt. There is car parking, changing rooms, music and food.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/55075/

Annual Service of Remembrance – Middleton Cemetery & Crematorium, 3pm

The service will last an hour and families attending will be invited to see the entry in the book of remembrance dedicated to their loved ones.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/55442/

Wedding Venue Showcase – The Norton Grange Hotel & Spa, 12pm – 4pm

View the hotel and everything we have to offer... See our function rooms dressed as they would be for a Wedding day.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/51273/

Car Boot Sale – Littleborough Boxing Club, 10am – 2pm

Come and grab a bargain.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/55328/

Walk for Springhill Hospice – The Oxford Pub, meet for 9.45am

Family, friends, children and pets all welcome to walk up and around Brown Wardle.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/54658/

Walking Wonders Launch Event – Burnside Community Centre, 1pm – 3pm

Find out all about the group and the walk routes, future trips and meet new people. There is also afternoon tea for all.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/55175/

Craft Fair – Littleborough Coach House, 11am – 3pm

Don't forget that the Cherry Tree Cafe within the Coach House will be open before and throughout each Craft Fair, serving breakfasts, light refreshments and Sunday Lunches. Why not make a day of it?

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/52646/

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.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/53635/ 

Live Music: Simon Forster & Ernest Love - The Flying Horse Hotel, live music on 10pm – 1am

"The night you'll never remember from the pub you'll never forget!"

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/55550/

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/55006/

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

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=10-06-2018&searchtype=date 

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