Our guide to what you can do in and around the borough this weekend
Date published: 05 November 2021
Photo: Sam Kutereba-Wall
Various bonfire and firework displays will be hosted throughout the Rochdale borough
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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