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

Milnrow Band 150th Anniversary Concert, Alkrington & Middleton Autism Group, Open Exhibition: A Postcard from Rochdale, Friends of Hopwood Hall Estate Meet Up, Rochdale Hornets v Warrington Wolves and a Christmas Concert - lots to do in and around the borough this weekend.

• Events happening all weekend

Open Exhibition: A Postcard from Rochdale – Gallery One, Touchstones Rochdale, Fri 25 & Sat 26 Jan 10am – 5pm

For a second year, established artists, amateurs and schools have submitted artworks to the size of a postcard. Exhibition running until 18 May.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/59683/

• Friday 25 January

Afternoon Tea with David Bradshaw – Whitworth Library, 2.30pm – 4.30pm

Join our talk on scams and how to avoid them.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/59651/

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

Tonights session is titled 'The Artefacts of Folk Magic' with original historical objects presented by Peter Watson.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/59229/

Live Music: Complete Madness + The Vinyl Countdown – Empire Rochdale, 6pm – 4am

A memorable night of singing and dancing with one of the finest tribute bands to Madness on the circuit.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/59166/

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

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=25-01-2019&searchtype=date

• Saturday 26 January

Alkrington & Middleton Autism Group Introductory Meeting – St Michael’s Church, 1pm – 3pm

An informal session for parents and carers to meet other members of this new support group.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/58970/

Friends of Hopwood Hall Estate Meet Up – The Hopwood Arms, 1pm – 3pm

Join to support the work of, and to provide assistance to the restoration, preservation, protection, development and management of Hopwood Hall Estate.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/59514/

Milnrow Band 150th Anniversary Concert – St Thomas Church, 2pm – 4pm

Featuring a programme of English Classics.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/59707/

Rochdale Hornets v Warrington Wolves – Crown Oil Arena, 3pm kick off

In their last pre-season match, Rochdale play host to last year's Grand Final runners up.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/59696/

Live Music: The Lack of Commitments & Exit 21 Soul Club – Empire Rochdale, 6pm – 4am

An eleven piece soul band, playing the best music from the film ‘The Commitments’ plus other soul classics.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/59167/

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

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=26-01-2019&searchtype=date

• Sunday 27 January

Sunday Morning Fitness Sessions – Rochdale Judo Club, 10am – 11am

Develop strength, balance, co-ordination, agility, aerobic fitness, discipline and well-being for young people.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/59468/

Christmas Concert – The Ukrainian Club, 3pm – 6pm

Hosted by The Association of Ukrainian Women (Rochdale).

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/59675/

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

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=27-01-2019&searchtype=date

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www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/submit