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

Christmas Festivals & Lights Switch On, Markets and Fayres, Magnificent Seven Rochd'ale' Ale Trail, Showcase: A Night at the Musicals, Rochdale in Rainbows, Rochdale AFC v Portsmouth, Countryfile Ramble for BBC Children in Need, Wedding Open Day and Live Music - lots to do in and around the borough this weekend.

• Events happening all weekend

Magnificent Seven Rochd'ale' Ale Trail 2019 – Rochdale Town Centre, Fri 23 – Sun 24 Nov

Enjoy a drink in each of the venues - The Flying Horse, The Baum, The Medicine Tap, The Regal Moon, The Cask and Feather, The Garden – and have the chance to win a meal for two at one of the venues.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/63837/

Showcase - A Night at the Musicals! – Matthew Moss High School, Fri 22 & Sat 23 Nov, 7.30pm

Supporting Springhill Hospice through song and dance. Featuring group, solo and duet numbers from hit musicals.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/63011/

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• Friday 22 November

Christmas Market – Crossgates Primary School, 3.15pm – 5pm

15 different stalls and a visit from Father Christmas.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/63826/

Rochdale in Rainbows: Celebration event – Riverside Restaurant, Hopwood Hall College, 5pm – 7pm

Enjoy entertainment provided by LGBT+ entertainers with food and drinks.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/63819/

Live Music: Born of Frustration – Empire Rochdale, 6pm – 4am

Tribute to the Manchester band James.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/63531/

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

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=22-11-2019&searchtype=date

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• Saturday 23 November

Heywood Christmas Festival and Lights Switch On – Heywood Town Centre, 11am – 6pm

Christmas markets outside Heywood Civic Centre from 11am. The lights will officially switch on at 5pm followed by a fireworks display.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/63494/

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

Sky Bet League One match.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/62455/

Merry Grinchmas! – Milnrow Memorial Park, 4.30pm – 7pm

Visit the Grinch, walk around festive themed stalls and enjoy mulled wine and mince pies.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/63756/

Rochdale in Rainbows: boygirl x All Hands on Deck – Touchstones Rochdale, 6pm – 11pm

Artists boygirl and All Hands on Deck will give women, trans and non-binary people the chance to DJ.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/63820/

Evening of Soul and Motown in aid of Cancer Research UK – Milnrow Cricket Club, 7pm – late

For one night only, tickets £10.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/63560/

Live Music: The Bryan Adams Experience - Empire Rochdale, 6pm – 4am

Tribute to the hit songs of Bryan Adams.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/63532/

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

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=23-11-2019&searchtype=date

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• Sunday 24 November

Springhill Hospice Christmas Fair – Kingsway Park High School, 11am – 4pm

A range of stalls, refreshments, Santa's Grotto and children's craft area, plus more.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/63355/

Heywood Cricket Club Christmas Fayre – Heywood Cricket Club, 12noon – 4pm

A great way to get you into the Christmas spirit.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/63751/

Rochdale Christmas Market and Lights Switch-On – Rochdale Town Hall, 1pm – 5.30pm

With 30 stalls in the magnificent setting of the Great Hall, live music from Fat Cat Brass from 4pm and the lights switch on at 5pm.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/63493/

Thornham Cricket Club Christmas Fair – Thornham Cricket Club, 1pm – 4pm

Tombola, raffles, games for all ages and mince pies.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/63794/

Countryfile Ramble for BBC Children in Need – Start from Hollingworth Lake Visitor Centre, 1pm – 3pm

Go on a bear hunt, then to the play area, before feeding ducks.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/63359/

Wedding Open Day – Norton Grange Hotel & Spa, 1pm – 4pm

See newly refurbished bedrooms, Bridal Suite and function suites prepared and fully dressed for a wedding.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/58618/

Whitworth Christmas Lights Official Switch On – The Riverside, 6pm – 7pm

With entertainment from Whitworth Vale and Healey Youth Band and Santa’s grotto.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/63356/

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

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=24-11-2019&searchtype=date

 

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