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

Bonfires & Firework Displays, Winter Market, Rochdale Festival of Remembrance & Commorative Services, Middleton Musical Society Concert, Ladies Rugby Festival, The Chit Chat Chalk Show, Art & Craft Session, Jazz on a Sunday, Friendship Night & Live Music - lots to do in and around the borough this weekend.

• Events happening all weekend

Bonfire & Firework Displays - A number of bonfires and firework displays are being held throughout the borough on Saturday. Find out what bonfires are happening near you at a local park or sports club.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=bonfire

Winter Market – All-In-One Garden Centre, Fri 2, Sat 3 & Sun 4 Nov, 9am – 5pm

Featuring 65 different businesses booked with stalls... why not pop along?

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/57394/

• Friday 2 November

Lego Club – Middleton Library, 4pm – 5pm

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

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/53326

Rochdale Festival of Remembrance – Rochdale Town Hall, 7pm

People will come together at Rochdale Town Hall for a special evening to honour those who served and sacrificed, marking 100 years since the end of World War One.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/54522/

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

This meeting is about True Serenity in Castleton, led by Joanne Potts.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/56737/

Live Music: Spice Forever – Empire Rochdale, 6pm – 4am

This action packed show is bursting with girl power and brilliantly captures the energy and charisma of the 90’s pop princesses.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/57696/

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

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=02-11-2018

• Saturday 3 November

The Chit Chat Chalk Show – Touchstones Rochdale, 11am – 1pm & 2pm – 4pm

Join this magical chalky adventure for 3 – 8 year olds! Packed with interaction with a cast of skilled performers, the story follows dancing, drawing and giggles.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/57187/

Try It @ St Ed’s – St Edmund’s Church, 12pm – 2pm

With renowned artist Paul Anderson, you will be painting on a small canvas for you to create your own masterpiece.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/57979/

Rochdale AFC v Luton Town – Crown Oil Arena, 3pm kick off

Sky Bet League One match.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/57811/

Middleton Musical Society Autumn Concert: A Choral Showcase – Alkrington & Providence United Reformed Church, 7.30pm

Presenting music from Opera / Operetta and Musicals with soloists and items from orchestras.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/57588/

Live Music: Dexy’s Tribute & 80’s After Party – Empire Rochdale, 6pm – 4am

The one and only Dexy's Midnight Runners tribute band with strings and a full horn section plus an 80’s disco afterwards.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/57697/

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

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=03-11-2018

 

• Sunday 4 November

Falinge Park Run – 10am

1 mile, 2 mile or 5k - its' free to participate. See where you come on the leader board!

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/58001/

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.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/54218/

Andem Races 2018 – From the Red Lion Square, Whitworth, 11.15am

Lynne Edmondson & Christine Navan Memorial 5K race.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/53463/

Ladies & Girls Rugby Festival – Rochdale Rugby Union Football Club, kick off 1pm

Over 20 teams from around the North West playing round robin games of rugby - u13's, u15's, u18's and Ladies, featuring around 400 players plus hog roast, raffle and a host of other events.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/57790/

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

This month we are hosting the West Pennine Wood Turners.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/52757/

WW1 Commemorative Service ‘There but not there’ – Christ Church Healey, 3pm

Commemorating all those who lost their lives in WW1 with particular reference to those from our parishes.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/58009/

Littleborough & Area Ladies Tangent Friendship Night – The Wine Press, 2pm – 5.30pm

This is a new group, looking to meet once a month for ladies 40+. We are about fun, friendship and fundraising.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/57648/

Nevermore – Trinity Methodist Church, 7.30pm

Based on the works of Edgar Allan Poe, Nevermore brings together seven of his best known works into one macabre and murderous tale.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/57890/

Jazz on a Sunday – Newtown National Club, doors open 7.15pm

With the Aire Valley Jazz Band, performing at 8pm.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/51917/

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

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=04-11-2018

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