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

Rochdale AFC v Carlisle United, Song & Dance, Wedding Open Days at local hotels, Rochdale Ramblers walk, Fireground Museum Open Day, Ladies’ Day play, Race Night, Thank ABBA For The Music, Heywood’s Got Talent, Celebrity Organ Concert, Messy Church, Craft Fair, Junior Parkrun, Exhibition: Paintings & Drawings and Oils - 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 27 and Saturday 28 January

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

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/71265/

Song & Dance - Middleton Arena, Saturday 28 January 7.30pm & Sunday 29 January 3pm

Stars of Footlights Theatre School and The Danceworks will be back on stage at Middleton Arena in support of The Christie for Song and Dance Live.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/71482/

Ladies’ Day – The Curtain Theatre

An exuberant comedy about four likely lasses from the Hull fish docks on a day trip to the races.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/71410/

Gallery Exhibitions: Paintings & Drawings and Oils - Littleborough Coach House, Friday 27 and Saturday 28 January, 10am – 3pm

Heywood Artists - Paintings & Drawings. Steve Buckley - Oils.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/71577/

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• Friday 27 January

Race Night – Milnrow Cricket Club, 7pm

Milnrow Scouts are holding a race night to raise money for Milnrow Scouts to attend Kandersteg International Scout Centre.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/71534/

Thank ABBA For The Music – Middleton Arena, 7.30pm

A journey back in time to when ABBA dominated the charts and ruled the airwaves!

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/71175/

Heywood’s Got Talent – Heywood Civic Centre, 7.30pm

The best of Heywood's dance, comedy, music and more, with proceeds going towards the Mayor's Charity.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/71170/

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

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=27-01-2023&searchtype=date

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• Saturday 28 January

Rochdale Ramblers – Saturday Walks – Chadderton Circular, 10am

Walk distance = 10 miles.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/71398/

Wedding Open Day – The Royal Toby Hotel, 12pm

The room will be set up for a wedding and the team will be there to discuss plans for your special day.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/71314/

Rochdale AFC v Carlisle United – Crown Oil Arena, 3pm kick off

Sky Bet League Two match.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/70373/

Celebrity Organ Concert - Rochdale Parish Church, St Chad’s

James Bowstead from Wakefield Cathedral will perform on the magnificent organ in Rochdale Parish Church.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/71433/

Messy Church - Moorhouse Methodist Church, 4pm

A time of craft, worship and food for all the family.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/71532/

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

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=28-01-2023&searchtype=date

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• Sunday 29 January

Queen’s Park Junior Parkrun – Queens Park, Heywood, 9am

2k run for juniors only (4-14 year olds).

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/71595/

Craft Fair – Butterworth Hall, Milnrow, 12.30pm

Local crafters and small businesses, there is something for everyone.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/71435/

Wedding Open Day – Norton Grange Hotel and Spa, 1pm

Opportunity to view beautiful suites dressed to impress and meet a selection of fabulous suppliers.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/71629/

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

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=29-01-2023&searchtype=date

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