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

Rochdale St Patrick’s Day Celebrations, Self-Defence Class, Grease is the Word, The World Famous Elvis starring Chris Connor, The White Hairs Irish Acoustic Set, Charity Indoor Car Boot Sale, Saturday Night Line Dancing, Norden’s Great British Spring Clean, Spring Craft Fair, St Aidan’s Church Spring Fair 2023, Messy Church, Rochdale AFC v Swindon Town, Rochdale Science Extravaganza, Live Artist – Danny King, American Wrestling Spectacular, LABC Runners 5k Race, Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea, Exhibition: A Tall Order! - lots to do in and around the borough this weekend.

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• Events happening all weekend

Visit Fireground Museum – Fireground, Maclure Road
Open 10am - 4pm, Friday 17 and Saturday 18 March

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

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/71561/

Exhibition: A Tall Order! – Rochdale Art Gallery in the 1980s – Touchstones, Friday 17 and Saturday 18 March, 10am – 5pm

A Tall Order! is an invigorating look at the artwork made and exhibited at Rochdale Art Gallery during the 1980s by a generation of artists, many of whom were women, young, working class and Black.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/71479/

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• Friday 17 March

Rochdale’s St Patrick’s Day Celebrations – Start at St Patrick’s Church, 10am

The Rochdale celebration in honour of Ireland's patron saint will start with Mass at St Patrick's Church on Elliot Street at 10am.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/72041/

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

Today's title is Strings presented by George Steele.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/71516/

Self-Defence Class – Kirby’s Dance Studio, 6pm

Calling all mothers! The experienced instructors will teach you practical self-defence techniques that you can use to protect yourself and your loved ones in any situation.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/72040/

Grease is the Word – Bo-Jangles theatre, doors open 6.30pm

Bringing alive the adaptation of Grease.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/71581/

Friday Night Social Snooker – Alkrington & Providence United Reformed Church, 7pm

Very gentle and sociable snooker/billiards.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/71853/

The World Famous Elvis starring Chris Connor – Middleton Arena, 7.30pm

'The best Elvis tribute show in the World'

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/71483/

The White Hairs Irish Acoustic Set – Bridge Inn Norden, 8pm

An Irish acoustic set from the fantastic White Hairs.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/72084/

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

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=17-03-2023&searchtype=date

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• Saturday 18 March

Charity Indoor Car Boot Sale – Smithy Bridge Methodist Church, 9.30am

The car boot sales will take place every third Saturday of the month.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/71549/

Norden’s Great British Spring Clean – Norden Jubilee Park, 10am

It's time to clean up this country!

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/71546/

Spring Craft Fair – Littleborough Coach House, 10am

Spring craft fair will be held at the Coach House.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/71650/

St Aidan’s Church Spring Fair 2023 – St Aidan’s Church Hall, 11am

A community event to raise funds for the church with a range of stalls.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/71664/

Messy Church – Moorhouse Methodist Church, 4pm

Fun time of crafts, music and food.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/72051/

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

Sky Bet League Two match.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/70377/

Live Artist – Danny King – Rochdale Catholic Club, 3pm

Popular Manchester based vocal guitarist will be entertaining you in the club.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/71938/

Saturday Night Line Dancing – Back of the Moss Community Centre, 6pm

Come and join us for an evening of line dancing, good music, laughs and meeting new people.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/71898/

American Wrestling Spectacular – Middleton Arena, 7.30pm

Cheer the goodies and boo the baddies! Featuring the man with the million dollar arms, Tv's world wide heavyweight champion 'Tiny Iron'.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/71484/

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

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=18-03-2023&searchtype=date&Page=1

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• Sunday 19 March

LABC Runners 5k Race – Littleborough Boxing Club, 9.30am

Route: The race will start on Peel Street and finish on Canal Street near Littleborough centre, very close to LABC Boxing club.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/71274/

Rochdale Ramblers - Sunday Walks – Lakes and Reservoirs, 10am

Moderate walk, distance = 9 miles.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/71874/

Rochdale Science Extravaganza – Number One Riverside, 11am

Rochdale Science Extravaganza is back with a bang!

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/71850/

Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea – Norton Grange Hotel and Spa, 1pm

A perfect solution to treat your mum! Make sure they know you care!

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/71840/

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

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=19-03-2023&searchtype=date

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