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

Bonfires and Firework Displays, Rochdale Festival of Remembrance, Middleton Musical Society Autumn Concert, Monkey Bricks 2019, Boxing Friday Fight Night, Rochdale AFC v Bristol Rovers, Charity Powerlifting Event, Hopwood Hall College Open Day, Halloween events and Fostering & Adoption Winter Roadshow 2019 - lots to do in and around the borough this weekend.

• Events happening all weekend

A number of bonfires and firework displays are being held throughout the borough to celebrate Guy Fawkes Night. Celebrate at a local park or sports club near you:

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

Monkey Bricks 2019 – Heywood Civic Centre, Sat 2 & Sun 3 Nov, 10am – 4pm

Monkeybricks Lego show is back for a 3rd year with fantastic models built by some of the UK’s Lego experts.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/63091/

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• Friday 1 November

Middleton Scarefest - a scary trip into Middleton's dark history – Old Canky’s Ginnell, 6pm - 7.40pm for children / adult only tours from 7.45pm

Are you brave enough to face the scary journey through Canky's ginnel?

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/63198/

Light Party - an alternative to Halloween – Smithy Bridge Methodist Church, 6pm – 8pm

Dress in neon colours and enjoy games, stories and craft activities for ages 3 – 11.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/62932/

Children's Halloween & Firework Party – Stamford House Residential Home, 6pm – 8pm

Children's disco with games, hot food and a fireworks show.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/63536/

St Thomas C of E Primary School’s Monster Mash Ball – Milnrow Cricket Club, 7pm – late

Throw your best monster moves, join in some games and win some great prizes in the raffle.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/63559/

Rochdale Festival of Remembrance – Rochdale Town Hall, 7pm – 9pm

An evening recognising the service and sacrifice of veterans past and present.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/63174/

Hamer Amateur Boxing Club presents Friday Fight Night – Richmond Hall, 7pm

Showcasing Rochdale's local, home grown boxing talent. Tickets £15 on the door.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/63202/

Charity Fashion Show – The Riverside Whitworth, 7.30pm – late

An evening of gin, fashion and chocolate for the Mayor of Whitworth’s charities.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/62437/

Day of the Dead + Live Music: Idol Frets – The Flying Horse Hotel, live music from 10.30pm

Get your spookiest costume out and prepare for a screamer.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/63396/

Live Music: Antarctic Monkeys – Empire Rochdale, 6pm – 4am

Tribute to the Arctic Monkeys.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/63525/

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

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=01-11-2019&searchtype=date

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• Saturday 2 November

Singing Day – St Chad’s Parish Church, 10am – 4.30pm

Take part in a performance and enjoy listening to two professional soloists.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/62113/

Traditional Tales with a Twist – Touchstones Rochdale, 11am – 12noon & 2pm – 3pm

Family friendly folk tales from around the world, all delivered in an immersive pop-up storycave.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/63455/

Rochdale AFC v Bristol Rovers – Crown Oil Arena, 3pm kick off

Sky Bet League One match.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/62454/

Halloween Hellraiser Charity Powerlifting Event – Apocalypse Training Systems, 5pm – late

Raising money for Springhill Hospice.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/62904/

Hopwood Hall College Open Days – Middleton & Rochdale Campuses, 4pm – 7pm

Find out about full, part-time and Higher Education courses.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/63064/

Middleton Musical Society Autumn Concert – Alkrington & Providence UR Church, 7.30pm

Programme to include Yeomen of the Guard by Gilbert and Sullivan with choir, soloists, orchestra and piano.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/63426/

Neil Diamond evening with Derek Robinson – St Clement’s Church, 7.30pm

Entry is £9 including a wine and buffet supper.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/63190/

Halloween Fancy Dress Party - Empire Rochdale, 6pm – 4am

With music from the 60s to the 90s.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/63447/

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

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=02-11-2019&searchtype=date

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• Sunday 3 November

Falinge Park Run – Falinge Park, 10am

Park Run 1 mile, 2 mile or 5K.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/62338/

Craft and Wellbeing Fair – Hollingworth Lake Visitor Centre, 11.30am – 3.30pm

Tarot, hypnotherapy, reiki, vegan food and more.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/63558/

Fostering & Adoption Winter Roadshow 2019 - Castlemere Community Centre, 5pm - 7pm

Discuss how The Muslim Foster Network and Rochdale Council can support you to become a Muslim foster carer or adoptive parent.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/63555/

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

Tonight we welcome Dixie Beats.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/59288/

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

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=03-11-2019&searchtype=date

 

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www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/submit