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

Williams BMW Rochdale Half Marathon, 10K and Fun Run, Harvest Festival Celebrations, Papyrus Hopewalk 2018, Littleborough Arts Festival, James Bond Theme Gala Dinner, Stress Management session, Quiz Night, American Wrestling, Live Music, Dementia Support, Nursing Recruitment and Story Telling - lots to do in and around the borough this weekend.

• Events happening all weekend

Littleborough Arts Festival Open Art Exhibition – Hare Hill House, Sat 6 – Sun 14 October

Celebrating creativity in Littleborough through working with local, national and international artists.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/56343/

• Friday 5 October

Harvest Festival Celebrations at Carders Court Nursing Home - 10am – 2pm

Activities include a coffee morning before entertainment from a vocalist and afternoon refreshments.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/57410/

Harvest Festival Celebrations at Oakland Private Nursing Home – 11am – 4pm

There will be a food collection for the shelter and live entertainment.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/57411/

Tai Chi for Health – Heywood Civic Centre, 10am beginners & 11.15am advanced

Learn a series of gentle movements effective for healing, relieving stress and building internal energy.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/56832/

Course for Dementia carers to support their loved ones – Castleton Community Centre, 10.30am – 1pm

Running over a course of four sessions, social enterprise Six Degrees will help people living with dementia and their carers.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/57345/

Stress Management and Thinking Ahead – Number One Riverside, 11am – 12pm

Hosted by Voices for All, this taster session informs you how to manage your stress and what triggers it as well. Booking required.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/57527/

Lego Club – Middleton Library, 4pm – 5pm

Build your own Lego creations in these themed club sessions, aimed at ages 5 to 12.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/53325/

Castleton Literary & Scientific Society – Castleton Community Centre, 7pm

President's Evening with Dr David Shreeve. Presenting the talk "On the Iron Curtain Trail" from Bohemia to Bavaria.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/56733/

Quiz Night for the Marie Curie Fundraising Group Rochdale – Success to the Plough, 7.30pm

Includes a potato pie supper and a raffle.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/56930/

The Electric 80’s Show – Heywood Civic Centre, 7.30pm – 9.30pm

Brought to you by a brilliant cast, the Electric 80's show is based on Electronic and Pop bands from the 1980's.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/53570/

Live Music: MOD Night – Empire Rochdale, 6pm – 4am

featuring Small Weller, The Reaction and The Vinyl Countdown.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/57162/

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

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=05-10-2018&searchtype=date

·         Saturday 6 October

Nursing Recruitment Event – Rochdale Infirmary

At the last event in May, over 194 nurses attended and a total of 125 job offers were made.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/56441/

Story Telling in Falinge Park – Falinge Park, 11am – 12noon

Free books - suitable for children under 8 years old - have been kindly donated and will be available to take away.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/57357/

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

Join us at our annual fair with various stalls, raffle and games.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/57118/

Middleton Shoppers take the Taste Test – Middleton Shopping Centre, 11am – 3pm

The winning Taste Tester will be awarded a hamper and the opportunity to claim the title of Middleton’s Poshest Palate.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/57290/

Animation Film Session – Rochdale Pioneers Museum, 1.30pm – 3pm

Turn paper crafts into a stop-motion animation with an artist, aimed at ages 5 to 11. Includes a take home model.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/56410/

James Bond theme gala dinner in aid of Rochdale Children’s Moorland Home – Rochdale Golf Club, 7pm for 7.30pm start

4 course dinner, live music, dancing, cocktail bar, casino tables, a silent auction and lots more, all in aid of charity.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/57005/

American Wrestling – Heywood Civic Centre, doors 7pm – 9.30pm

All action family supershow, are you ready to rumble?

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/54848/

Jazz Night – The Summit Inn, 7.30pm

LJFO return to Littleborough for an evening of Jazz, dancing and drinking!

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/57104/

Mark Anthony as Prince – Middleton Arena, doors 7pm – 9.30pm

A live band taking you through the hits of one of musics most iconic stars.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/54856/

Live Music: KISS GB & AC/BC – Empire Rochdale, 6pm – 4am

Double header tribute show to two rock legends.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/54715/  

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

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

• Sunday 7 October

Williams BMW Rochdale Half Marathon, 10K and Fun Run – Outside Rochdale Town Hall, 10am – 1.30pm

The races will be chip timed on fully marshalled traffic free courses, with a t-shirt and medal for finishers.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/51102/

Papyrus Hope Walk 2018 - High Crompton Walk in Memory of Ben Fitchett – Starting from The North Star (for 10 mile walk) or The Wine Press (5 mile)

Raising money for the Prevention of Young Suicide Charity, entry is £5 per person and starting times are given upon application.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/57040/

Middleton Craft and Food Market – Middleton Masonic Hall, 10am – 3pm

Talented crafters on show and a tombola supporting the National Autistic Society.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/57226/

Ellenroad Engine House Open Day – Autumn Classic and Vintage Vehicle Show – 11am – 4pm

Got a lovely vehicle you want to show? Be it car, motorbike, bus, truck, traction engine anything bring it down!

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/52756/

Circus Skills Workshop – Littleborough Coach House, 1pm – 4.40pm

Part of the Littleborough Arts Festival.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/56320/

Tea, Cake and Tampons – Berni Inn Steakhouse Whitworth, 2pm – 4pm

Raising awareness of 'Period Poverty' through The Red Box Project, ensuring no young woman misses school because she has her period. Please bring along a sanitary product.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/56336/

Save Samantha Musical Entertainment with Afternoon Tea – Littleborough Cricket Club, 2pm – 4pm

Entertainment provided by the award winning Wardle Junior Blast, Tracy Laycock and several other local musical and dancing groups.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/57044/

Jazz on a Sunday: Pedigree Jazz Band – Newtown National Club, 8pm – 11pm

Running every Sunday evening with new bands each time.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/51915/

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

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=07-10-2018&searchtype=date

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