Our guide to what's on in the borough this weekend
Date published: 02 August 2024
The miniature railway at Springfield Park is open this Sunday
Lots to do in and around the borough this weekend:
Live music in various locations, Feel good family picnics, Kids Stitch & Play, Alkrington Village Craft Market, Rochdale Hornets v Oldham RLFC, Pre-Season Friendly Rochdale AFC, Q Gardens in the Community day, The growth project and much more.
- Events happening all weekend
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/75273/events-in-rochdale/visit-fireground-museum
- Friday 2 August
The American Four Tops - Middleton Arena, 7.30pm
The only American tribute to the four tops touring the UK.
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/74666/events-in-rochdale/the-american-four-tops
Live music - Jackson Kay - The Flying Horse Hotel, 10pm
Tonight we have Jackson Kay performing.
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/75424/events-in-rochdale/live-music-jackson-kay
Treehouse Live Acoustic Sessions - Treehouse Bar Rochdale, 7pm
Tonight’s artist is the amazing Imogen Page Come along and bring listening ears, singing voices, dancing shoes and drinking arms.
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/75546/events-in-rochdale/treehouse-live-acoustic-sessions
New Identity, a 5-piece local party band - Empire Rochdale, 8pm
5 piece live local iconic pop party band.
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/75563/events-in-rochdale/new-identity
For a full list of Fridays events see the Rochdale Online Events Diary:
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=02-08-2024&searchtype=date
- Saturday 3 August
Special Summer Weekend Gathering - Waugh's Well Walk, 11am
We set off from Gincroft Lane, Edenfield, and stop every 15 minutes, or so, for a poem or a song, following the old wagon road and tramways on top before enjoying a picnic lunch at Fo' Edge.
Kids Stitch & Play - Brimrod Church Community Hall, 1pm – 3pm
We are so excited to offer the chance for local children and their caregivers to join us in learning sewing skills.
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/75000/events-in-rochdale/kids-stitch-and-play
Charity Fun Day - Rochdale Rugby Union Football Club, 1pm – 5pm
Family fun day for all, open to the public and everyone is welcome. Free entry, stalls, food, bar, raffle, tombola and many more activities planned for the day.
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/75266/events-in-rochdale/charity-fun-day
Rochdale Ramblers - A Spod Stroll, 1pm
This is our annual Memorial Walk. The walk will begin with time to remember past members and their contribution to our group and be followed by a pleasant walk through the valley of the River Spodden, or the Spod as it is known locally with the emphasis on the industrial history of the area.
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/75702/events-in-rochdale/rochdale-ramblers-saturday-walks
Rochdale v Salford, pre-season friendly – Crown Oil Arena, 3pm
Rochdale AFC will welcome supporters back to the Crown Oil Arena for their pre-season friendly against Salford City on Saturday 3 August
Ed Sheeran Experience – Empire Rochdale, 8pm
There are no backing tracks during the show. A performance of all live versions of Ed’s songs and his covers.
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/75565/events-in-rochdale/ed-sheeran-experience
Live music - The Flying Horse Hotel, 10pm
Tonight, we have The Onset Band.
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/75425/events-in-rochdale/live-music-the-onset-band
For a full list of Saturday’s events see the Rochdale Online Events Diary:
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=03-08-2024&searchtype=date
- Sunday 4 August
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/75123/events-in-rochdale/bowlee-car-boot-sale-and-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
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
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/75245/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=04-08-2024&searchtype=date
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