Our guide to what's on in the borough this weekend
Date published: 30 August 2024
Photo: Mike Burgess
The annual rushcart procession in Whitworth is taking place on Sunday 1 September
Lots to do in and around the borough this weekend: Live music in various locations, Rochdale Hornets v Keighley Cougars, Top Rope Wrestling - Fundraiser Event, Boozy Bingo, Rochdale AFC v Woking, Fun day in aid of Mesothelioma UK and much more…
- Friday 30 August
Visit Fireground Museum – Fireground, Maclure Road, Friday and Saturday, 10am – 4pm
Fire Museum attractions are on show including historic and recent day artifacts.
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/75277/events-in-rochdale/visit-fireground-museum
Golden Oldies - Evergreen Duets - Castlemere Banqueting Hall, 6.30pm
Join popular local singers Zahid Ali and Ketaki for a magical tour down memory lane with the evergreen duets of Bollywood music legends Mohammed Rafi and Lata Mangeshkar.
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/75866/events-in-rochdale/golden-oldies-evergreen-duets
Top Rope Wrestling - Fundraiser Event - The Ashcroft, 6.30pm - 9.30pm.
Come witness the most exciting wrestling event of the year. Get ready for an action-packed night full of jaw-dropping moves, intense rivalries, and unforgettable memories.
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/75923/events-in-rochdale/top-rope-wrestling-fundraiser-event
Treehouse Live Acoustic Sessions - Treehouse Bar Rochdale, 7pm.
Back again is the brilliant Fin Corcoran - 2nd time at the Treehouse.
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/75553/events-in-rochdale/treehouse-live-acoustic-sessions
Boozy Bingo - The Ultimate Night Out - Empire Rochdale, 7pm.
We bring the Boozy Bingo show to Empire Rochdale for the ultimate night out. End the year with a bang, get your friends together for a night you won’t regret.
Hosted by Zac Caulcutt.
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/75981/events-in-rochdale/boozy-bingo-the-ultimate-night-out
Live music - The Flying Horse Hotel, 10pm.
Tonight, we have Paddy O'Hare.
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/75675/events-in-rochdale/live-music-paddy-ohare
For a full list of Fridays events see the Rochdale Online Events Diary:
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=30-08-2024&searchtype=date
- Saturday 31 August
Community Fun Day - St Luke's Church, 2pm - 4pm.
Come along and join in the fun. Adult bouncy castle. Traditional games - win a medal. Many more games to try.
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/75990/events-in-rochdale/community-fun-day
Rochdale AFC v Woking - Crown Oil Arena, 3pm kick off.
Three stands are allocated to home supporters – The David Kilpatrick Main Stand (seated), Smith Metals Family Stand (seated) and Sandy Lane (standing). Away supporters are usually allocated the Willbutts Lane Stand (seated).
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/75839/events-in-rochdale/rochdale-afc-v-woking
Fun day in aid of Mesothelioma UK - R-Kix Performance Centre, 11am onwards.
Michelle Spencer is holding a fun day to raise funds for the national charity, Mesothelioma UK. Michelle, who was diagnosed with mesothelioma, aged 60 will be hosting the event along with her friends and family.
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/75886/events-in-rochdale/fun-day-in-aid-of-mesothelioma-uk
Summer of M24 Presents – CHAMELEONS + Middleton Supports - Middleton Arena, 6.30pm.
The Chameleons return to Middleton after decades. Performing at SUMMER OF M24 – Middleton’s Community Wealth Building Festival.
Treehouse Live Acoustic Sessions - Treehouse Bar Rochdale, 7pm.
They were amazing the first time, so we have bought them back. The amazing Dakota North.
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/75554/events-in-rochdale/treehouse-live-acoustic-sessions
The Lack of Commitments - Empire Rochdale, 8.30pm.
UKs most authentic Commitments tribute. Introducing The Lack of Commitments, the hard working, saviours of soul.
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/75979/events-in-rochdale/the-lack-of-commitments
Live music - The Flying Horse Hotel, 10pm.
Tonight we have The Boutiques.
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/75676/events-in-rochdale/live-music-the-boutiques
For a full list of Saturday’s events see the Rochdale Online Events Diary:
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=31-08-2024&searchtype=date
- Sunday 1 September
Bowlee Car Boot Sale and Market - Bowlee Community Park, 6am for sellers, 7am for public - 1.30pm
Bowlee Car Boot Sale & Market - one of the biggest in Greater Manchester. 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.
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/75957/events-in-rochdale/bowlee-car-boot-sale-and-market
Rochdale Ramblers - Sunday Walks - Marsden Circular, 10am - 3.30pm.
A varied, moderate 9 mile walk, taking in the outskirts of Slaithwaite and passing through Merrydale Clough.
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/75791/events-in-rochdale/rochdale-ramblers-sunday-walks
Ellenroad Engine House Open Day - Steam Museum, 11am - 4pm
Join us for our monthly open day! This month we welcome an Exhibition by The Northern Potters Association.
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/75386/events-in-rochdale/ellenroad-engine-house-open-day
Whitworth Rushcart 2024 - Starting at Whitworth Museum, Starting at 1pm - 4.30pm.
The annual rushcart procession will leave from Whitworth Museum, North Street, Whitworth at 1.00pm.
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/75885/events-in-rochdale/whitworth-rushcart-2024
Springfield Park Model Train Rides - Springfield Park, 1pm to 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/75249/events-in-rochdale/springfield-park-model-train-rides
Rochdale Hornets v Keighley Cougars - Crown Oil Arena, 3pm kick off.
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/74207/events-in-rochdale/rochdale-hornets-v-cougars
For a full list of Sunday’s events see the Rochdale Online Events Diary:
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=01-09-2024&searchtype=date
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