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

Lots to do in and around the borough this weekend: The Oxford Christmas Markets 2022, Breakfast with Santa, Festive Ice Skating, Christmas Party Nights, Snow White, Meet Father Christmas, A Bunch of Amateurs, Norden Christmas Lights Switch-on & Festive Market, Poetry in the Park, Rochdale Gramophone Society, Wreath Making Workshop, Community Tree Planting Day, Monkeybricks 22, Coffee Shop and Children’s Craft Event, Christmas Fayre, Meet Santa, Friends of Holy Trinity Christmas Fair, Clothes & Stories Swap, Jen Low & Riz Ali Dance Performance and Poetry Reading, Rochdale AFC v Harrogate Town, Light up a Life Service, Ellenroad Engine House open day, Afternoon Tea with Santa, Creative Christmas, Rochdale Ramblers walks, Fireground Museum Open Day, Exhibitions: Paintings & Textiles and Liz Collins: Mischief.

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• Events happening all weekend

Festive Ice Skating – Littleborough Cricket Club, Friday 2, Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 December, 1 hour sessions

Littleborough Cricket Club in conjunction with ISK8 Mobile Ice Rinks are bringing a real ice rink to Hare Hill this December.

Festive Ice Skating over three weekends in December

Breakfast with Santa – Gordon Rigg Garden Centre Rochdale, Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 December, 9am

The ultimate Christmas treat! Bring the children along for a festive morning of food and fun with Santa himself.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/71007/

Christmas Party Nights – The Cedar Tree, Friday 2 and Saturday 3 December

Enjoy fabulous food, fun and live entertainment.

The Cedar Tree's Christmas Party Nights in December

Snow White - Middleton Arena, Friday 2 and Saturday 3 December

Join Middleton Arena for a truly wicked Pantomime! This magical pantomime features great songs, dazzling dance routines, stunning scenery, beautiful costumes and amazing special effects.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/69877/

The Oxford Christmas Markets 2022 – The Oxford Pub, Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 December, 12noon – 6pm both days

The Oxford's happy and glorious Christmas Markets return bigger and better.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/70999/

Meet Father Christmas – Gordon Rigg Garden Centre Rochdale, Friday 2, Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 December,

Visit Santa everyday. Enjoy a visit to the magical grotto with Santa and receive a special gift.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/71006/

A Bunch of Amateurs – The Curtain Theatre, Friday 2 and Saturday 3 December, 10am – 3pm

Keen to boost his flagging career, fading Hollywood action hero Jefferson Steele arrives in England to play King Lear in Stratford.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/70921/

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

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

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/71038/

Gallery Exhibition: Paintings & Textiles – Littleborough Coach House, Saturday 3 December, 10am – 3pm & Sunday 4 December, 11.30am – 2.30pm

Noreen White & Christine Clarke - Paintings & Textiles.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/70748/

Exhibition: Liz Collins: Mischief – Touchstones Rochdale, Friday 2 and Saturday 3 December, 10am – 5pm & Sunday 4 December, 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 2 December

Poetry in the Park – Hare Hill House, 11am

The launch of the large print anthology put together by a group of local poets.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/71164/

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

Today's title is Vienna in the 19th century.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/70766/

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

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

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• Saturday 3 December

Wreath Making Workshop – Hallfold United Reform Church, 9am or 1pm

Guests will receive mulled wine and a mince pie and be entertained by Christmas tunes while they craft.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/70935/

Rochdale Ramblers - Saturday Walks – Cheesden Convoys, 10am

Walk distance = 8 miles.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/71123/

Community Tree Planting Day – Bowlee Community Park, 10am – 3pm

Celebrate the end of National Tree Week with City of Trees by planting trees at Bowlee Park.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/71155/

Monkeybricks 22 – St Anne’s Academy, 10am

Trade stalls Lego displays from some of the best builders in the UK.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/70770/

Christmas Coffee Morning – St Clement’s Church, 10.30am

Christmas themed coffee morning for a cosy chat with coffee and cake.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/71089/

Coffee Shop and Children’s Craft Event – Syke Methodist Church, 10.30am

Enjoy a coffee and mince pie, whilst Deacon Marcianne leads the children with a craft session.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/71114/

Christmas Fayre – Rochdale Parish Church of St Chad, 11am

Festive stalls including: cakes, jewellery, books, bottle stall, games and much more.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/70939/

Meet Santa – Middleton Shopping Centre, 11am

Come and meet Santa. It's free and there is no need to book.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/71156/

Friends of Holy Trinity Christmas Fair – Holy Trinity Primary School, 12pm – 2pm

Stalls and entertainment that is guaranteed fun for all the family.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/71045/

Clothes & Stories Swap – Touchstones Gallery Rochdale, 12pm

This will be a chance to refresh your wardrobe in an eco-friendly way with some great quality, free clothing and to share the stories of your fashion triumphs and disasters.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/71051/

Jen Lowe & Riz Ali Dance Performance & Poetry Reading – Touchstones Gallery Rochdale, 1pm

A solo dance performance developed by community curators Jen Lowe, plus a poetry reading by artist Riz Ali.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/71184/

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

Sky Bet League Two match.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/70368/

Norden Christmas Lights Switch-on & Festive Market – Norden Village, from 5pm

Join Norden Environmental & Economic Village Association in Norden Village for the annual Christmas Lights Switch-on.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/70730/

Light up a Life Service – Springhill Hospice, 5pm

During the Light up a Life campaign, Hospice trees will shine brightly with hundreds of lights, each in memory of those we love.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/71102/

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

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=03-12-2022&searchtype=date&Page=1

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• Sunday 4 December

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

This month there is a Christmas Fair and The Moonshiners will perform.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/70462/

Meet Santa - Middleton Shopping Centre, 11am

Come and meet Santa. It’s free and there is no need to book.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/71160/

Festive Fair – 7th A Spotland Scout Hut, 1pm

Festive fair at 7th A Spotland Scout Hut with all things Christmas.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/70973/

Afternoon Tea with Santa – We're All Mad Here, 1.30pm

Afternoon tea with Santa and decorate a Christmas decoration.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/71147/

Creative Christmas – Star Tree Studio, 11am – 4pm

Original gifts by local makers, jewellery, hats, cards, scarves, paintings, prints, and leather goods.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/71163/

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

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=04-12-2022&searchtype=date&Page=1

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