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

Meet the Author - David Nolan, Rochdale Gramophone Society, Manford’s Comedy Night, Calling Planet Earth, RBH Cost of Living Event and Family Activities Day, Norden Cricket Club Firework Display, POP Forever, Ellenroad Engine House Open Day, Exciting Science, Halloween ‘Scary Rides in the Park’, Rochdale Ramblers – Saturday Walks, Fireground Museum Open Day, Exhibitions: Wardle artists - Mixed Media and Liz Collins: Mischief - 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 4 and Saturday 5 November

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

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/70527/

Gallery Exhibition: Wardle Artists - Mixed Media – Littleborough Coach House, Friday 4 and Saturday 5 November, 10am – 3pm & Sunday 6 November, 11.30am – 2.30pm

This exhibition consists of Wardle Artists - Mixed Media.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/70239/

Exhibition: Liz Collins: Mischief – Touchstones Rochdale, Friday 4 and Saturday 5 November, 10am – 5pm & Sunday 6 November, 10am – 4pm

An exhibition featuring new textile art and selected pieces from the archives of New York-based queer feminist artist.

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

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• Friday 4 November

Meet The Author - David Nolan – Littleborough Library, 2pm - 3pm

David will be talking about his 'Manc Noir' trilogy and signing copies of his latest book, 'The Ballad of Hanging Lees'.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/70747/

Manford’s Comedy Night – The Ashcroft, doors 7pm, show 8pm

Comedy giant Jason Manford is bringing his hugely successful Manford’s Comedy Club to Rochdale.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/70804/

Calling Planet Earth – Middleton Arena, 7.30pm

New Romantic symphony that takes you on a journey through one of the greatest musical eras of all time – the electrifying 80s!

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/70432/

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

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=04-11-2022&searchtype=date

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• Saturday 5 November

Rochdale Ramblers - Saturday Walks – Knowl Hill, 10am

Walk distance = 10 miles.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/70846/

RBH Cost of Living Event and Family Activities Day – Lighthouse Project, 12 noon

Support and advice on the cost-of-living as well as fun activities for all the family!

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/70844/

Norden Cricket Club Firework Display – Norden Cricket Club, Gates open from 5pm, fireworks display at 6.30pm and 8pm

Amazing fireworks display, usual fairground rides and loads of family fun.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/70680/

POP Forever – Heywood Civic Centre, 6pm

Sing along to your favourite Little Mix songs, dance to Doja Cat's famous Tik Tok music trends and party to the music of other pop stars like Ariana Grande, Olivia Rodrigo and Jojo Siwa.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/70429/

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

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=05-11-2022&searchtype=date

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• Sunday 6 November

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

This month we welcome Autumn Vehicle Show.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/70461/

Exciting Science - Heywood Civic Centre, 2.30pm

This Brand New, Exciting & Educational show will amaze & astound all ages from 4 years & upwards, as we put the “Exciting” back into “Science”.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/70430/

Halloween ‘Scary Rides in the Park’ – Springfield Park, 4.30pm

Dress up in your favourite costume, ready to ride the Ghost train.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/70811/

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

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=06-11-2022&searchtype=date

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