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

Springhill Hospice Summer Serenade, Rochdale Digital Festival, Cantare Choir Concert, Comedy Night, Rochdale AFC Kit Launch & Family Fun Day, Thornham Cricket Clubs 150th Anniversary, Car Boot Sales, Live Summer Concerts, Open days and Karaoke - lots to do around the borough this weekend.

• Events happening all weekend

Rochdale Digital Festival – Number One Riverside, Fri 29 & Sun 30 June, 11am – 3pm

Organised by Rochdale Borough Council, in partnership with BBC Radio Manchester, who will be broadcasting live, the festival has been designed to improve people’s digital skills with hands-on help and advice for all age groups.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/53899/

• Friday 29 June

Afternoon Tea – Whitworth Library, 2.30pm – 4pm

Talk by first class cricketer and test umpire, John Holder at 3pm.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/55773/

Mindfulness & Wellbeing – Touchstones Rochdale, 6pm – 7pm

Learn how to become more aware of your thoughts and feelings through activities and breathing techniques that have been proven to reduce stress and improve wellbeing.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/53607/

Thornham Cricket Clubs 150th Anniversary Dinner – Rochdale Town Hall, reception for 7pm

Including speaker Dr Kevin Jones.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/54862/

Evening concert at Rochdale Parish Church – St Chad’s, 7.30pm

With Tom Hicks from Northwestern University, Illinois, USA with Pianoforte.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/54191/

Comedy Night – The Secret Snugg at Wheatsheaf, Littleborough, 8pm

Hosted by Nina Gilligan - UK Comedian of the Year finalist with Jim Bayers - Winner World of Comedy MVC 2014.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/55597/

Ultimate Buble – Middleton Arena, 7pm – 9pm

Mark Daniels as Ultimate Bublé performs the biggest hits of Michael Bublé in this stunning live tribute show, featuring an incredible live band.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/52704/

Live Music: Slade & Sweet – Empire Rochdale, 6pm – 4am

70’s Glam Rock tribute featuring Slade and Sweet as a double header edition. 

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/55410/

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

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=29-06-2018&searchtype=date

• Saturday 30 June

Sizzle Saturday – Bunnings Warehouse, 8.30am – 5pm

A fundraising event for Falinge Park.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/53862/

Rochdale AFC Kit Launch & Family Fun Day – Crown Oil Arena, from 9am

Organised in association with the Skills Company, all monies raised from the family fun day event will be donated to Springhill Hospice.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/55732/

Norden Women’s Institute Coffee Morning – Cutgate Baptist Church, 10.30am – 12noon

Tea, coffee and home made cakes will be served as well as being able to take part in a tombola and raffle.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/55788/

Summer Lunch – Rochdale Unitarian Church, 11.45am

This will be a 3-course meal, followed by a raffle and the chance to browse our fantastic jewellery and card stalls.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/55634/

Springhill Hospice Summer Serenade – Springhill Hospice, gates open 5.30pm

Springhill Hospice invites you to sit back, relax and enjoy a summers evening of music at Springhill’s annual Summer Serenade event.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/55684/

Cantare Choir Concert ‘Stand Up and Be Counted’ – Church of St Edmund, 6pm – 8pm

Join Cantare, Rochdale's foremost female voice choir, as they commemorate 100 years of women's history.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/54634/

Northern Baroque Summer Concert – St Aidan’s Church, 7.30pm

Enjoy a summers evening of live baroque music beautifully presented by the Northern Baroque Orchestra.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/54188/

Live Music: Tributes to Joy Division and New Order – Empire Rochdale, 6pm – 4am

The Sounds of Manchester present a true celebration of two towering names in Manchester's music heritage. Love Manchester? You will love this.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/53135/

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

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=30-06-2018&searchtype=date

• Sunday 1 July

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

This month we have Northwest Retro Car Club Display.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/52753/

Fire Service Museum Monthly 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, plus home-made refreshments and souvenirs.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/54214/

Herbal Lip Balm Workshop – Ebor Studio, Littleborough, 2pm

Create your own lip balm from a choice of natural plant based ingredients.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/55760/ 

Wedding Venue Showcase – Norton Grange Hotel & Spa, 1pm – 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/51274/

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/54896/

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

Running every first Sunday of the month.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/54465/

Bowlee Car Boot Sale & Collectors Market – Bowlee Community Park, 6.15am – 1.30pm

If it's time for a de-clutter you can easily offload your unwanted possessions in exchange for cash, or explore and bag yourself a bargain. 

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/52898/

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/55009/

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

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=01-07-2018&searchtype=date

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