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

Milnrow Calling 2022, Green Network Forum, Wardle Village Fete and Dog Show, The Who Story, Dying to Talk, AKA Noel Gallagher, Bridge JFC Family Funday, Poetry in the park, New Daw New Life, Rochdale Hornets v Cougars, Blackley Band in Hare Hill Park, Whitworth Rushcart 2022, Showcasing the works of art from Africa, Ellenroad Engine House Open Day, 48th Annual Freehold Street Festival Mela, Retail therapy, Visit My Mosque Open Day, Rochdale Ramblers walks, Exhibitions: Shaw Painters' Group, Rochdale Photographic Society and Harry Meadley: Free-for-all - lots to do in and around the borough this weekend.

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• Events happening all weekend

Fireground Museum Open Day – Fireground, Maclure Road
Open 10am - 4pm, Friday 2 and Saturday 3 September

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

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/70014/

Showcasing the works of art from Africa – Touchstones Rochdale, Friday 2 – Sunday 4 September

Nigeria Community Association in partnership with Touchstones Rochdale.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/70350/

Gallery Exhibition: Shaw Painters' Group - Mixed Media – Littleborough Coach House, Friday 2 & Saturday 3 August, 10am – 3pm & Sunday 4 September, 11.30am – 2.30pm

This exhibition consists of Shaw Painters' Group - Mixed Media and Rochdale Photographic Society - Annual Exhibition.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/69951/

Exhibition: Harry Meadley: Free-for-all – Touchstones Rochdale, Friday 2 and Saturday 3 September, 10am – 5pm & Sunday 4 September, 10am – 4pm

Harry Meadley has turned the gallery spaces of Touchstones over to the people of Rochdale!

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/70162/

Rochdale Photographic Society: Annual Photographic Exhibition – Littleborough Coach House, Saturday 2 September 10am – 3pm, Sunday 3 September 11.30am – 2.30pm

Annual exhibition of photographs showcased in Littleborough Coach House

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/70307/

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• Friday 2 September

Poetry in the Park – Hare Hill House, 10am

6 poetry workshops held at Hare Hill House, Littleborough.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/70113/

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

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=02-09-2022&searchtype=date

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• Saturday 3 September

Bridge JFC Family Funday - The football ground at the back of The Grapes, 10.30am

Family funday fundraiser, a great day for the family.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/70390/

Wardle Village Fete and Fun Dog Show – Wardle Recreation Ground, 11am

Enter your dog into the fun dog show, a variety of classes, something for everyone.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/70080/

New Dawn New Life - Broadfield Park, 11am

Rochdale Recovery is holding a multi-agency recovery event.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/70407/

Green Network Forum – Falinge Park Community Hub, 12pm

Community gardening, litter picking or other environmental projects.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/69428/

Rochdale Ramblers – Saturday Walks – Up and Over From Heptonstall to Hardcastle Craggs, 1pm

Walk distance = 5 miles.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/70340/

Milnrow Calling 2022 – Milnrow Cricket Club, 1pm

Family friendly music festival. Visit the link to purchase last minute tickets.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/68501/

Dying to Talk – St Aidan’s Church Hall, 2pm

Today's session is Let’s Talk About Dying led by a Doctor from Springhill Hospice.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/70218/

The Who Story – Middleton Arena, 7.30pm

Celebrating The Who’s classic hits spanning 50 years – featuring the acclaimed band The Goldhawks.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/70177/

AKA Noel Gallagher – Empire Rochdale, 8pm

Tribute to Noel Gallagher.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/70256/

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

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=03-09-2022&searchtype=date&Page=1

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• Sunday 4 September

Rochdale Ramblers – Sunday Walks – Haslingden circular, 10am

Moderate circular walk, distance = 10 miles.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/70341/

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

Join them for their monthly open day.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/69914/

Retail Therapy - Hare Hill House, 11am

Stalls galore are full of beautiful and original ideas.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/70296/

Visit My Mosque open day – Neeli Mosque, 12pm

Neeli Mosque Rochdale is taking part in this year's MCB Visit my Mosque open day.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/70399/

Whitworth Rushcart 2022 – Whitworth Museum, 1pm

The annual rushcart procession will leave from Whitworth Museum, North Street, Whitworth at 1pm.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/69581/

48th Annual Freehold Street Festival Mela – The Green King South, 1pm

A day full of fun and games including live music.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/70060/

Rochdale Hornets v Cougars – Crown Oil Arena, 3pm kick off

Betfred League 1 match.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/68164/

Friends of Hare Hill Park Band Concert – Blakely Band – Hare Hill Park, 3pm

Kick back and relax to the sound of Blackley Brass Band.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/69480/

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

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=04-09-2022&searchtype=date

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