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

Saturday Walks, Peterloo Commemorations, Summer Fairs, 45th Freehold Street Festival Mela, Rochdale AFC FIFA19 Tournament in aid of Springhill Hospice, Paws in the Park, Live Music, Car Boot Sales, Jazz on a Sunday and a Memory Wellbeing Café - lots to do in and around the borough this weekend.

• Friday 16 August

Peterloo Memorial Service – Rochdale Parish Church of St Chad’s, 11am – 11.15am

A simple ceremony to remember the dead and injured of the Peterloo massacre, two of which were from Rochdale.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/62366/

Heywood Memory Wellbeing Café – Roeacre Court, 1.30pm – 3.30pm

Monthly cafe for people affected by memory loss and their friends, family and carers.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/62427/

Peterloo (2018) Anniversary Film Screening – Rochdale Pioneers Museum, 6pm – 9pm

200 years since the Peterloo Massacre, a special screening of the Mike Leigh directed film will be shown at the museum.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/62259/

Through the Decades - American Legends – Queen Elizabeth Hall, Oldham, 7.30pm – 11pm

Join Elvis, Buddy Holly, Roy Orbison and Neil Diamond tributes, raising funds for Springhill Hospice in Rochdale.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/60008/

Live Music: The Shivers – The Flying Horse Hotel, live music starts 10pm

Pop, party and funk covers.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/62479/

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

Live on stage from 10pm, official tribute to Kasabian.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/62105/

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

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=16-08-2019&searchtype=date

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• Saturday 17 August

Happywood Summer Fayre – Cherwell Wellbeing Hub, 10am – 5pm

With free entry, enjoy tombola, kids crafts, slime stall, glitter make-up, inflatable attractions, gin bar and lots more for all the family.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/62352/

The Willows Summer Fair – The Willows Dementia Hub, 10am – 5pm

An event free for all the family with Calderbrook alpacas, fairground fun, inflatables, bingo and more.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/62473/

Rochdale Ramblers Saturday Walk – Ashworth Valley Dip, 10.30am

Meet at The Pack Horse Inn, Birtle for a circular moderate walk of 8 miles.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/61878/

Native American Storytelling – Whitworth Library, 10.30am – 11.30am

Storytelling and write your own SCART club short story.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/62478/

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

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=17-08-2019&searchtype=date

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• Sunday 18 August

Middleton Town Centre Car Boot Sale – Middleton Shopping Centre, 6am – 1pm

No pre-booking facility available, simply turn up on the day.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/61151/

Rochdale Town Hall Car Boot – Town Hall Square, 8am – 1pm

Traders should arrive and set-up from 7am.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/61142/

Paws in the Park – Falinge Park, 11am – 3pm

Vvisit trainers, groomers and rescue centres, take part in competitions and grab bargains for your pampered pooch at this annual dog’s day out.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/59627/

Crafternoon in aid of MIND – Hollingworth Lake Visitor Centre, 12noon – 3pm

Children’s craft activities by Catherine’s Creations.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/61799/

45th Freehold Street Festival Mela – The Green, King Street South, 12noon – late

Featuring live music, games, stalls, circus, children shows, dancing and refreshments.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/61047/

Rochdale AFC FIFA19 Tournament in aid of Springhill Hospice – Crown Oil Arena, registration opens 1pm, competition begins 2pm – 7pm

Max number of players is 20 - first come first served.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/62477/

Jazz on a Sunday – Newtown National Club, doors open 7.15pm for 7.45pm start

This week we welcome the Original Panama Jazz Band.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/59282/

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

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=18-08-2019&searchtype=date

 

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