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

Alternative Valentines, live music from tribute acts – Pink and Tina Turner as well as live performances from the Million Dollar Men and American Wrestling, Fireground Museum open day, Rochdale AFC v Harrogate Town, Fundraiser in memory of Daisy Taylor, Castleton Literary & Scientific Society, Heywood Model Railway Group open day, East Lancashire Railway Winter Diesel gala weekend, The 13ar, Covid-19 vaccine clinics, and Exhibitions: Concrete Feathers and Porcelain Tracks, Gut Feelings Meri Jaan and The Centre of the Frame - lots to do in and around the borough this weekend.

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• Events happening all weekend

Covid-19 Vaccine Clinics

There are a number of drop-in vaccination clinics running at various locations across the borough. No appointment is needed for any of the clinics, but people that are booked in elsewhere should stick to their existing appointments.

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

Full list of local vaccine clinics…

Fireground Museum Open Day – Fireground, Maclure Road
Open 10am - 4pm, Friday 11 and Saturday 12 February

Fire Museum attractions are on show including historic and recent day artifacts.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/68145/  

Exhibition: Helen Cammock – Concrete Feathers and Porcelain Tacks – Touchstones Rochdale, Friday 11 - Sunday 13 February, Friday and Saturday open 10am - 5pm, Sunday open 10am - 4pm

Stories, hopes and principles of Rochdale’s histories are given new context by looking at their relevance and resonance today.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/67487/

Exhibition: Jasleen Kaur - Gut Feelings Meri Jaan – Touchstones Rochdale, Friday 11 - Sunday 13 February, Friday and Saturday open 10am - 5pm, Sunday open 10am -4pm

Exploring Rochdale’s heritage and history from a different perspective.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/67827/

Exhibition: Maud Sulter – The Centre of the Frame – Touchstones Rochdale, Friday 11 - Sunday 13 February, Friday and Saturday open 10am - 5pm, Sunday open 10am -4pm

Photographs of contemporary Black women artists, writers, performers and activists, dressed as the nine Greek Muses.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/68493/

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• Friday 11 February

Castleton Literary & Scientific Society – Castleton Community Centre, 7pm

Finland and Sibelius music festival presented by Dr David Shreeve.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/67500/

Live Music: Pink tribute - Empire Rochdale, open 6pm - 4am, live music from 10pm

Vicky Jackson as Pink.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/68138/

Live: Million Dollar Men – Middleton Arena, 7.30pm

Ultimate ladies night out and all the action of the film Magic Mike.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/68231/  

Fundraiser in memory of Daisy Taylor – The 13ar, from 7pm

Charity night in aid of the oncology ward at The Royal Manchester Children’s hospital with some amazing raffle prizes to be won.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/68616/  

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

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=11-02-2022&searchtype=date

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• Saturday 12 February

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

Sky Bet League Two match.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/67230/  

Live: American Wrestling – Middleton Arena, 7.30pm

Live wrestling plus a chance to meet and greet your favourite wrestler on the night.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/68232/    

Alternative valentines – Rochdale Pioneers Museum, 2pm – 8pm

Make your own fair trade truffles with your partner or friend as a different way to celebrate valentines day.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/68458/    

Live Music: Tina Turner Tribute - Empire Rochdale, open 6pm – 4am, live music from 10pm

Justine recreates the sounds of Tina Turner with Totally Tina.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/68580/  

Heywood Model Railway Group open day - Park works, 10am – 4pm

Open day at Heywood Model Railway Group where you can have a look at their premises and their model layouts.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/68468/  

East Lancashire Railway Winter Diesel Gala Weekend – East Lancashire Railway

A fantastic display of diesel locomotives.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/68563/  

The 13ar – The 13ar, 8pm

DJ Andy Green to play all the songs you know and love.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/68625/  

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

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=12-02-2022&searchtype=date

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• Sunday 13 February

Alkrington Village Valentines Craft Market – Alkrington Community Centre, 10am -3pm

Over 30 stalls of a fantastic range of brilliant crafters selling their unique crafts all themed for valentines day.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/68051/    

Messy Church – Bamford Chapel and Norden URC, 2pm – 4pm

Craft and fun activities for children up to 12 years old.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/68601/    

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

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=13-02-2022&searchtype=date

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