Our guide to what's on in the borough this weekend
Date published: 25 July 2024
Rochdale AFC and Rochdale Hornets are both playing at the Crown Oil Arena this weekend
Lots to do in and around the borough this weekend: Q Gardens in the Community day, Live music in various locations, Summer markets, La Voix – The Red Ambition Tour, Pre-Season Friendly - Rochdale AFC v Carlisle United, Rochdale Ramblers, Rochdale Hornets Community Facility Launch, Alkrington Village Craft Market and much more.
- Events happening all weekend
Gallery Exhibitions – Littleborough Coach House, Friday - Saturday 10am - 3pm.
Noreen White Watercolours, textiles. Christine Clarke Oils, Acrylics. Exhibitions are generally mounted in the Heritage Room and Victoria Room…
Visit Fireground Museum – Fireground, Maclure Road, Friday and Saturday, 10am - 4pm.
Join us at Fireground this week to discover Greater Manchester's firefighting story.
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/75272/events-in-rochdale/visit-fireground-museum
- Friday 26 July
Movies at The Ashcroft – The Ashcroft, 10am -12pm.
We have something for everyone. With soft play out at the front of the screen for kids’ showings and then the bar & refreshments served for our late-night showings.
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/75519/events-in-rochdale/movies-at-the-ashcroft-whitworth
Big Girls Don't Cry – Middleton Arena, 7.30pm.
It’s time to hang on to what we got and celebrate the iconic sounds of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons.
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/74525/events-in-rochdale/big-girls-dont-cry
Live music - Harry Lavin – The Flying Horse Hotel, 10pm.
Tonight, we have Harry Lavin.
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/75422/events-in-rochdale/live-music-harry-lavin
Treehouse Live Acoustic Sessions – Treehouse Bar Rochdale, 7pm.
Tonight’s artist is the talented Ashley Sherlock. Come along and bring listening ears, singing voices, dancing shoes and drinking arms.
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/75544/events-in-rochdale/treehouse-live-acoustic-sessions
For a full list of Friday's events see the Rochdale Online Events Diary:
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=26-07-2024&searchtype=date
- Saturday 27 July
Rochdale Hornets Community Facility Launch – Balderstone Park, 9am.
On the day of the launch, the club will be reaffirming its “together stronger” mantra by showcasing some of the fantastic work being done by the Hornets Foundation across all forms of the sport.
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/75510/events-in-rochdale/rochdale-hornets-community-facility-launch
Rochdale Ramblers - Saturday Walks – The hills above Todmorden, 10am
Walk distance = 10 miles. This is a scenic moorland walk with the usual ascents and descents found in the Calderdale area.
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/75397/rochdale-ramblers-saturday-walks
Pre-Season Friendly - Rochdale AFC v Carlisle United – Crown Oil Arena, 3pm
Rochdale AFC will welcome supporters back to the Crown Oil Arena for their pre-season friendly against Carlisle United on Saturday 27 July.
La Voix – The Red Ambition Tour – Middleton Arena, 7.30pm
Direct from the West End come and see the UK’s best drag queen. Britain’s Funniest Red Head is swinging into town with her most ambitious show yet.
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/74526/events-in-rochdale/la-voix-%E2%80%93-the-red-ambition-tour
Treehouse Live Acoustic Sessions – Treehouse Bar Rochdale, 7pm.
Tonight’s artist is the brilliant Rock singer Lorna Winstanley.
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/75545/events-in-rochdale/treehouse-live-acoustic-sessions
Double Header Night... Britpop vs Indie – Empire Rochdale, 8pm.
2 Live Bands, 1 Gig Britpop United and All4Indie.
Live music - The Late Show – The Flying Horse Hotel, 10pm.
Tonight, we have The Late Show.
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/75423/events-in-rochdale/live-music-the-late-show
For a full list of Saturday’s events see the Rochdale Online Events Diary:
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=27-07-2024&searchtype=date
- Sunday 28 July
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/75122/events-in-rochdale/bowlee-car-boot-sale-and-market
Alkrington Village Craft Market – Alkrington Community Centre, 11am – 4pm.
Pop along and support your local small businesses and community. With over 30 stalls we have a fantastic range of brilliant crafters selling their handmade and unique crafts not available on the high street.
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/74950/events-in-rochdale/alkrington-village-craft-market
Q Gardens in the Community day - Q Gardens in the Community, 11am – 4pm.
Join us to find out what Q Gardens does. Help our volunteers and find out more about volunteering. Light refreshments.
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/75360/events-in-rochdale/q-gardens-in-the-community-day
Summer Markets – The Ashcroft, 11am – 3pm.
The Ashcroft markets are coming back this summer. We will have indoor stalls, food stalls & lots more.
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/75521/events-in-rochdale/summer-markets
The Growth Project – Kellett Street Allotments, 11.30am – 3pm.
The project covers over an acre and includes a huge variety of organic veg. Wildlife pond. Insect hotels.
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/75670/events-in-rochdale/the-growth-project
Pure Elite Manchester 2024 – Middleton Arena, 1pm Doors open at 12.30pm.
Join us for an inspiring and exhilarating day as Pure Elite returns to the Middleton Arena. Celebrate the incredible journeys of amateur bodybuilders at Europe’s most inspirational federation.
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/75217/events-in-rochdale/pure-elite-manchester-2024
Springfield Park Model Train Rides – Springfield Park, 1pm – 4pm.
Our miniature railway running in Springfield Park, is now open every Sunday afternoon till the end of October. Please come along and support us.
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/75244/events-in-rochdale/springfield-park-model-train-rides
Rochdale Hornets v Oldham RLFC – Crown Oil Arena, 3pm.
Founded in 1871, Rochdale Hornets are one of the original 22 rugby clubs that formed the Northern Rugby Football Union, making them one of the world's first rugby league clubs.
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/74204/events-in-rochdale/rochdale-hornets-v-oldham-rlfc
For a full list of Sunday’s events see the Rochdale Online Events Diary:
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=28-07-2024&searchtype=date
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