Our guide to what's on in the borough this weekend

Lots to do in and around the borough this weekend: The Mersey Beatles, Riverside Artisan Market, Rochdale AFC v Dorking Wanderers, Bowlee Car Boot Sale and Market, Springfield Park Model Train Rides, NSPCC Charity Fashion Show, Rochdale Hornets v Newcastle Thunder.

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• Events happening all weekend

Visit Fireground Museum – Fireground, Maclure Road, open 10am - 4pm, Friday 12 & Saturday 13 April

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

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/74592/events-in-rochdale/visit-fireground-museum

Gallery Exhibitions: Dalymaign Wool Creations – Littleborough Coach House, Friday 12 & Saturday 13 April

Dalymaign Wool Creations, Vicky Ash.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/74324/events-in-rochdale/gallery-exhibitions-dalymaign-wool-creations
 

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• Saturday 13 April

The Mersey Beatles – Middleton Arena, 7.30pm

From the costumes, instruments, cheeky Scouse wit and, of course, that brilliant era-defining Mersey sound, The Mersey Beatles stunning live stage show is a gloriously presented hit-packed celebration of the music that changed the world.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/73966/events-in-rochdale/the-mersey-beatles

Riverside Artisan Market – Riverside Retail & Leisure Complex, 10am – 4pm

Running on the second Saturday of every month, the successful Riverside Artisan Market returns again to Rochdale Riverside this weekend.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/74504/events-in-rochdale/riverside-artisan-market

Rochdale AFC v Dorking Wanderers – Crown Oil Arena, 3pm kick off

Vanarama National League match.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/74047/events-in-rochdale/rochdale-afc-v-dorking-wanderers

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

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=13-04-2024&searchtype=date
 

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• Sunday 14 April

Bowlee Car Boot Sale and Market – Bowlee Community Park, 7am – 1.30pm for public

One of the biggest car boot sales and markets in Greater Manchester,

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/74576/events-in-rochdale/bowlee-car-boot-sale-and-market

Springfield Park Model Train Rides – Springfield Park, 1pm – 4pm

The miniature railway is running every Sunday afternoon till the end of October. We have been giving rides in the park for over 60 years.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/74752/events-in-rochdale/springfield-park-model-train-rides

Pretty Parade x NSPCC Charity Fashion Show – Littleborough Cricket Club, 1.30pm

Fundraising event for the NSPCC - a fabulous girly afternoon.

The afternoon will start with a welcome drink, followed by a SS24 fashion show, afterwards afternoon tea will be served.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/74565/events-in-rochdale/pretty-parade-x-nspcc-charity-fashion-show

Rochdale Hornets v Newcastle Thunder – Crown Oil Arena, 3pm kick off

Betfred League One match.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/74199/events-in-rochdale/rochdale-hornets-v-newcastle-thunder

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

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=14-04-2024&searchtype=date

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