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

Lots to do in and around the borough this weekend:

Rochdale Science Extravaganza, Gallery Exhibitions, Fireground Museum, Colourscape, Calling Planet Earth, Open Mic / Jam night, Live music - various venues, Star Wars Day, Rochdale Ramblers, Rochdale Hornets v Cougars, Springfield Park Model Train Rides, Ellenroad Engine House Open Day, Bowlee Car Boot Sale and Market, GEM Appeal 10K walk.

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• Events happening all weekend

Visit Fireground Museum – Fireground, Maclure Road,

Thursday 2 May - Saturday 4 May, 10am - 4pm

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

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/74685/events-in-rochdale/visit-fireground-museum

Gallery Exhibitions: Rochdale & District Camera Club and Rossendale Art Group

Littleborough Coach House - Friday 3 May - Saturday 4 May, 10am – 3pm.

Exhibitions are generally mounted in the Heritage Room and Victoria Room gallery spaces and each last for approximately one month, with a week's gap to allow for artist changeover. Most items on display are available to purchase.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/74325/events-in-rochdale/gallery-exhibitions-rochdale-and-district-camera-club-and-rossendale-art-group

Colourscape - Rochdale Town Hall Square Saturday 4 May - Sunday 5 May
11am - 4pm (music plays 11.30am - 3.30pm)

Come into the intense COLOUR AND LIGHT of Colourscape and experience music created on unusual instruments.

Wander through extraordinary views of radiant colour and discover musicians and dancers.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/74915/events-in-rochdale/colourscape

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• Friday 3 May

Calling Planet Earth - Middleton Arena, 7.30pm

The show that defines a decade!

Calling Planet Earth is a New Romantic symphony that takes you on a journey through one of the greatest musical eras of all time – The Electrifying 80s.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/74194/events-in-rochdale/calling-planet-earth

Open mic / Jam night - Ukrainian Club - 7.30pm

Stage and PA provided. Get yourself some practice or just show everyone what you can do. Bands and solo artists welcome.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/74908/events-in-rochdale/open-mic--jam-night

Live music from Amanda Summers - Treehouse Bar Rochdale - 7pm

Amanda Summers singing live. She is a superb live solo artist.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/74989/events-in-rochdale/live-music-from-amanda-summers

For a full list of Fridays events see the Rochdale Online Events Diary:

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=03-05-2024&searchtype=date

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• Saturday 4 May

Star Wars Day - May the 4th be with you - Fundraising day.

Rochdale Exchange Shopping Centre 11am - 4pm

Let's use the power of the force to highlight a local lady and our community's generosity all on the biggest day of the year. Star Wars day.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/74981/events-in-rochdale/star-wars-day-may-the-4th-be-with-you-fundraising-day

Rochdale Ramblers - Saturday Walks - Blackstone Edge – 10am

Parking area at Lydgate near the turn off for Whittaker Golf Club on Blackstone Edge Old Road. OL15 0LL

Walk distance = 9 miles. National Grade: Moderate

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/74902/events-in-rochdale/rochdale-ramblers-saturday-walks

Live music from Karl Miller - Treehouse Bar Rochdale – 7pm

Enjoy live music from Karl Miller He is a superb live solo artist.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/74990/events-in-rochdale/live-music-from-karl-miller

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

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=04-05-2024&searchtype=date

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• Sunday 5 May

Rochdale Hornets v Cougars - Crown Oil Arena – 3pm kick off

Tickets for fixtures are available from the Hornets website or by contacting the club on the information below.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/74201/events-in-rochdale/rochdale-hornets-v-cougars

These Smiths LIVE! - St James Hall, Heywood – 4pm

SDN Events is proud to announce that they are bringing one of the UK's leading Smiths tribute bands to the area.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/74271/events-in-rochdale/may-manc-holiday-these-smiths-live

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

Ellenroad Engine House Open Day - Ellenroad Engine House – 11am – 4pm

This month we welcome Spring Classic Car Show & Vintage Motorcycle Society.

We have an onsite café serving sandwiches, cakes, pies and soft drinks as well as a small souvenir / gift shop.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/74669/events-in-rochdale/ellenroad-engine-house-open-day

Rochdale Science Extravaganza: Inspiring Communities for a Sustainable Future through Art and Science - Rochdale Town Hall - 11.00am - 4.00pm

Join us for a spellbinding day at the Rochdale Science Extravaganza, where the wonders of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) come alive.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/74796/events-in-rochdale/rochdale-science-extravaganza

GEM Appeal 10K walk - Meet at The Grapes at Bamford – 10am

Another May bank holiday brings another Karen's sponsored 10K walk for The GEM Appeal, which funds research for life threatening genetic and metabolic disorders.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/74916/events-in-rochdale/gem-appeal-10k-walk

Live music from Ste & Dom - Treehouse Bar Rochdale – 7pm

Be entertained by Ste & Dom - if you like a bit of Irish music this is the place for you tonight.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/74991/events-in-rochdale/live-music-from-ste-and-dom

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

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=05-05-2024&searchtype=date

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Monday 6 May

Bowlee Car Boot Sale and Market - Bowlee Community Park - 6am for sellers, 7am for public - 1.30pm.

If it's time for a de-clutter, you can easily offload your unwanted possessions in exchange for cash or explore and bag yourself a bargain. There's a huge range of goods available.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/74579/events-in-rochdale/bowlee-car-boot-sale-and-market

For a full list of Bank holiday Monday events see the Rochdale Online Events Diary:

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=06-05-2024&searchtype=date

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