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

Date published: 05 November 2021


Local bonfires and fireworks, Rochdale Food and Artisans’ Fayre, Wedding Fayre, Live Music, The MP’s Dinner, Ellenroad Engine House and Fireground Museum Open Days, Rochdale AFC v Notts County, and more - lots to do in and around the borough this weekend.

  • Events happening all weekend

Fireground Museum Open Day – Maclure Road, Fri 5 & Sat 6 November, 10am – 4pm

Showcasing historic firefighting artefacts from the 18th century to present day, plus home-made refreshments in the new Fireground Café.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/67623/

 


  • Friday 5 November

Rochdale Cricket Club Bonfire – Rochdale Cricket (Sports) Club, 6.30pm – 11pm

With music from DJ Jimmy Mush and The Vinyl Countdown playing 60s, 70s & 80s Ska, Mod, Punk and Soul anthems.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/67486/

Live Music: Technique - The Soul Sounds of Motown - Empire Rochdale, open 6pm - 4am, live music from 10pm

Seven-piece band with an outstanding repertoire of dynamic Soul and Motown classics.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/67459/

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

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=05-11-2021&searchtype=date

 


  • Saturday 6 November

Rochdale Food and Artisans' Fayre – Riverside Retail and Leisure Complex, 9am – 3pm

With over 20 small independent businesses who grow, rear, make or bake what you see.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/67704/

Littleborough Cricket Club Bonfire & Firework Display – Littleborough Cricket Club, gates open 4pm, bonfire lit 5.30pm & fireworks at 7pm

All families welcome for a fireworks display, bonfire, funfair, food and drink.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/67557/

Norden Cricket Club Bonfire Night – Norden Cricket Club, gates open 5pm, fireworks at 6.30pm & 8.30pm

Fireworks display, fairground rides and family fun. Food and drinks available.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/67554/

The MP's Dinner with Sir Lindsay Hoyle – Mercure Norton Grange Hotel & Spa, 7pm arrival for 7.30pm start

Rochdale MP Sir Tony Lloyd will host a 3-course dinner to raise funds for the Mayor of Rochdale's Charity Appeal.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/67587/

Live Music: Foo Fighters GB – Empire Rochdale, open 6pm – 4am, live music from 10pm

Providing a true-to-life reconstruction of the real Foo Fighters.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/67460/

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

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=06-11-2021&searchtype=date

 


  • Sunday 7 November

Wedding Fayre – Mercure Norton Grange Hotel & Spa, 11am – 4pm

See a variety of exhibitors just waiting to help you plan your perfect day.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/66739/

Ellenroad Engine House Open Day – Ellenroad Steam Museum, 11am – 4pm

Home to the world's largest working steam mill engines - Victoria and Alexandra.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/67343/

FA Cup: Rochdale AFC v Notts County – Crown Oil Arena, 3pm kick off

Emirates FA Cup First Round.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/67695/

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

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=07-11-2021&searchtype=date

 

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