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

Wizarding Weekend, The Great Rochd’ale’ Winter Ale Trail, Christmas Lights Switch On events and Christmas Fairs, 24 Hour Football, Rochdale Gramophone Society, Bingo That’s Bonkers, Christmas Comedy Special, Live Country Music – One Night in Texas, Rochdale Music Society Concert by Oscar and Barney Tabor, Thanks ABBA For the music, Charity Fashion Show, St Aidan's Church Autumn Fair, Robin Hood at the Mill, Visit Santa, 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

The Great Rochd’ale’ Winter Ale Trail – Rochdale Town Centre, Wednesday 16 – Sunday 20 November

Five days featuring over 100 ales & ciders. Enjoy an ale in all ten venues to collect a commemorative ale trail t-shirt.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/70835/

Wizarding Weekend – Alkrington Vilage Craft Market, Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 November, 10am – 3pm

Come along to the Wizard Themed Craft Market, there will be lots to see and you can pick up a hand made Wizard Wand.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/69119/

Christmas Fayre - Gordon Rigg Garden Centre Rochdale, Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 November

Handmade crafts, foodie gifts, birds of prey and more!

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/71001/

Fireground Museum Open Day – Fireground, Maclure Road
Open 10am - 4pm, Friday 18 and Saturday 19 November

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

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/70529/

24 Hour Football – Soccer Factory, Friday 18 and Saturday 19 November, 7pm – 7pm

Play football for as long as you want. Raising funds for the mayor's charity.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/70677/

Gallery Exhibition: Wardle Artists - Mixed Media – Littleborough Coach House, Friday 18 and Saturday 19 November, 10am – 3pm & Sunday 20 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 18 and Saturday 19 November, 10am – 5pm & Sunday 20 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 18 November

Rochdale Gramophone Society – St George’s Church Hall, 2pm

Today's presenter is Martin Winn.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/70765/

Bingo That’s Bonkers – Middleton Arena, 7pm

Taking bingo out of the hall, adding comedy, music and even bigger balls!

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/70695/

Live Country Music - One Night in Texas – Heywood Civic Centre, 7.30pm

The UK’s biggest live country and western music show, rides on into town.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/70431/

Christmas Comedy Special – The Old Court Room, 8pm

Last Comedy night of the year at the Old Court Room.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/70642/

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

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=18-11-2022&searchtype=date

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• Saturday 19 November

Rochdale Ramblers – Saturday Walks – Water Lake Walk, 10am

Walk distance = 9 miles.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/70851/

St Aidan’s Church Autumn Fair – St Aidan’s Church Hall, 11am – 1pm

This is a little later this year so there will be Christmas stalls too.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/70863/

Robin Hood – Engine House at Lodge Mill, 11am and 2pm

Wizard Theatre presents Robin Hood, in association with international award-winning theatre company Illyria.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/71036/

Heywood Christmas Lights Switch On – Heywood Town Centre, 11am – 5.30pm

Come down and visit Heywood for a whole host of stalls outside Heywood Civic from 11am.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/71033/

Christmas Fair – Alkrington & Providence United Reformed Church, 11am

There will be a wide range of stalls such as crafts, tombola, toys, books, jewellery, sweets, bric-a brac, raffle, refreshments, knitted goods, etc.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/71043/

Christmas Craft Fair – Nelson Street Church, 12pm

A collection of makers of unique handmade crafts and products, providing you with all the gifts you need for your friends and family.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/70745/

Middleton Christmas Lights Switch On – Middleton Town Centre, 1pm – 7pm

Start the countdown to Christmas in Middleton Gardens as Middleton Township throw a party and light up the town for 2022!

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/70997/

Charity Fashion Show – Smithy Bridge Methodist Church, 7pm

A great fun night showcasing charity shop donations, many new clothes with labels on.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/70824/

Rochdale Music Society Concert by Oscar and Barney Tabor – St Michael’s Church, 7.30pm

A varied programme of music of solo music for violin or piano and duets for violin and piano from the 18th to the 21st century.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/70201/

Thank ABBA For The Music – Middleton Arena, 7.30pm

Thank ABBA For The Music is a theatre spectacular that captures all of the magic and excitement of one of pop history's most successful and entertaining live bands.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/70696/

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

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=19-11-2022&searchtype=date&Page=1

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• Sunday 20 November

Visit Santa – Back of the Moss Community Centre, 10am – 2pm

Come and visit Santa. You can tell him what's on your Christmas list and receive a gift from the man himself.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/70832/

Rochdale Christmas Light Switch On – Rochdale Riverside, from 3pm

The countdown to Christmas begins in Rochdale.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/70955/

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

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=20-11-2022&searchtype=date

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