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

Rochdale Artisan Market, Celebrating Mother’s Day, Rochdale Sleepout, A Night at the Races, Barmy Bingo, Scouts Spring Fair, Hope Fashion Show, Sponsored Spring Walk, Live Music and a Littleborough 5K Race - lots to do in and around the borough this weekend.

• Events happening all weekend

Celebrate Mother’s Day this weekend with an afternoon tea, brunch or tribute show at various venues in the borough: 

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchtype=text&searchvalue=mother's+day

Kats Dance presents Showtime – Heywood Civic Centre, Fri 29 & Sat 30 March, 6.30pm – 8.30pm

Performances across two nights showcasing over 20 numbers with multiple styles of dance.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/58037/

 

• Friday 29 March

Showman Songs and Dances – Bo-Jangles Theatre, 6.30pm

All the songs and dances from the showman with Middleton Popstars.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/59791/

Rochdale Sleepout: Help tackle homelessness – Crown Oil Arena, 7pm – 7am

With only a cardboard box, blanket and a sleeping bag, Petrus are inviting the public to spend one night experiencing what it is like to sleep rough in aid of local charities.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/60440/

Barmy Bingo – The Riverside, Whitworth, doors open 7pm

Loud music and dancing encouraged! First game begins 8pm.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/59520/

Pasadena Roof Orchestra – Middleton Arena, 7.30pm – 9.30pm

For over 40 years the Pasadena Roof Orchestra has delighted audiences all over the world with its mix of swing and hot dance music.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/58047/

Sister Act – Rochdale Sixth Form College, 7.30pm

Rochdale Sixth Form College present Sister Act - The Divine Musical Comedy.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/59861/

Hope Menswear & Womenswear Fashion Show – Rochdale Masonic Hall, 7.30pm – 10pm

Tickets are priced at £5.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/60396/

Live Music: Over the Broom Rock Night – The Flying Horse Hotel, from 8pm

Featuring live music from Theia, Stand Alone and The Spangles.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/59698/

Live Music: Born of Frustration & DJ Dave Sweetmore – Empire Rochdale, 6pm – 4am

Born of Frustration are a tribute to the iconic Manchester band JAMES.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/60046/

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

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=29-03-2019&searchtype=date

 

• Saturday 30 March

Sponsored Spring Walk for Autism & Asperger Syndrome – Queens Park, 9.30am – 11.30am

Hosted by Heywood Awareness and Help for Autism & SEN, the community are encouraged to join in.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/60061/

Rochdale Artisan Market – Market Place on The Butts, from 10am – 4pm

Hosting the very best street food with outstanding live music and a great community atmosphere, as well as handmade goods and crafts.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/60237/

Mother’s Day Cupcake Decorating Workshop – Christ Church Healey, 10am – 11am

Create four beautifully decorated and scrummy cupcakes with our one hour cupcake decorating session.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/59921/

NatWest CricketForce event – Heywood Cricket Club, 10am

There is plenty of work to be done to prepare the old ground for another summer of cricket and help is needed.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/60392/

St Aidan’s Church Spring Fair – St Aidan’s Church Hall, 11am – 1pm

With books, toys, tombola, jar stall, home bake and more with children's craft activities.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/60374/

First Rochdale Scout Group Spring Fair – Darlington House, 11am – 3pm

Plenty of gift ideas on offer for Mother’s Day.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/60062/

Dreams & Themes Annual Talent Show Auditions – Sandon House, 1pm – 3pm

Looking for 10 acts to get through to our big show at Heywood Civic Centre in June.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/60205/

Woolworths Castleton DC 10 Year Reunion – Woolworths Sports & Social Club, 2pm

Woolworths’ Distribution Centre in Castleton closed in March 2009 and ‘The Club’ invite everyone who worked there to join this reunion.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/60443/

PAGUK Family Fun Day – Spotland Reform Club, 2pm – 6pm

With Mr Tumble, inflatables, DJ & singers, an auction plus more to raise the cost of keeping the PAGKUK community hub open.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/60358/

A Night at the Races – Middleton Masonic Hall, 7pm

For adults & children, take part in raising funds for Rochdale Mind & Transportation for Ugandan Sick Children.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/59263/

Live Music: New Soul Messengers – Brickcroft Social Club, from 7pm

Sensational 6-piece live Soul & Motown band playing all the favourites.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/60527/

Live Music: Green Lane – Browns#1 Heywood, 9pm

Playing songs from the likes of Oasis, Rolling Stones, Sterophonics and many more.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/60526/

Live Music: Voltage & Duck McNasty – The Flying Horse Hotel, band on 10pm

Tonight is our double header - two bands in one night.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/60045/

Live Music: Technique – Empire Rochdale, 6pm – 4am

Soul and Motown classics with 7-piece band Technique.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/60048/

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

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=30-03-2019&searchtype=date

 

• Sunday 31 March

LABC Runners 5K Race – From Littleborough Boxing and Fitness Club, 9.30am

The race will start on Peel Street and finish on Canal Street near Littleborough centre.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/59720/

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

Develop strength, balance, co-ordination, agility and aerobic fitness.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/60226/

Taras Shevchenko Concert – Rochdale Ukrainian Club, 3pm – 5pm

Celebrating the lives and works of Ukrainian's favourite poet and painter.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/60521/

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

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=31-03-2019&searchtype=date

 

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www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/submit