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

Lots to do in and around the borough this weekend: Heritage Open Days Various locations, Pure 80’s Festival, Big Fish Little Fish Family Rave, Wardle Fete & Fun Dog Show, Live music in various locations, Dirty Dusty Theatre production, New Yoga Class, Heywood Model Railway Group Open Day, and much more.

• Events happening all weekend

Dirty Dusting - Ellenroad Steam Museum, Friday 7.30pm & Saturday 2.30pm

The MAD Theatre company at the Mill proudly presents an evening of an adult comedy.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/75833/events-in-rochdale/dirty-dusting

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/75279/events-in-rochdale/visit-fireground-museum

Heritage Open Days - Middleton Heritage Trails, Saturday & Sunday

Covering 24 sites, each with their own fascinating story, you can do the trail in one go or follow one of three shorter routes. As part of the national Heritage Open Days celebration, guided walks of these trails will be taking place on Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 September.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/75757/events-in-rochdale/heritage-open-days-middleton-heritage-trails

Heritage Open Days - Venues across the borough, Friday - Sunday

The borough of Rochdale is ready to celebrate its fantastic architecture and heritage with the return of the National Heritage Open Days festival, running from Friday 6 September - Sunday 15 September.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/75989/events-in-rochdale/heritage-open-days

Gallery Exhibitions - Littleborough Coach House, Friday & Saturday 10am – 3pm

Rochdale Photograph Society. Exhibitions are generally mounted in the Heritage Room and Victoria Room gallery spaces and each lasts for approximately one month, with a week's gap to allow for artist changeover.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/74819/events-in-rochdale/gallery-exhibitions-rochdale-photograph-society

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• Friday 13 September

Blood donation session - The Ashcroft, Whitworth, 10.50pm - 5pm

Giving blood and platelets is essential to the NHS and vulnerable patients. Please donate.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/75381/events-in-rochdale/donate-blood

New Yoga Class - Hare Hill House, 1.30pm - 3pm

A classical weekly yoga class suitable for all levels of experience and ability, incorporating Asana (posture work), Pranayama (breath work), meditation and relaxation.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/76018/events-in-rochdale/new-yoga-class

Treehouse Live Acoustic Sessions - Treehouse Bar Rochdale, 7pm

Tonights artist is the talented Amy Hannam.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/75557/events-in-rochdale/treehouse-live-acoustic-sessions

Live Music Night - Vicolo Del Vino, 7pm

Tonight’s live artist is Ryan Gilmour.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/76240/events-in-rochdale/vicolo-del-vino-live-music-night

Stax of Soul – The Legacy Tour 2024 - Middleton Arena, 7.30pm

Step into Middleton Arena for Stax of Soul’s triumphant return after their sold-out 40th Anniversary Tour in 2023.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/74790/events-in-rochdale/stax-of-soul-%E2%80%93-the-legacy-tour-2024

Niall Barnes Country Music - Empire Rochdale, 8.30pm

Get ready to enjoy a night of soulful country tunes, incredible vocals, and a fantastic atmosphere.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/76192/events-in-rochdale/niall-barnes-country-music

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

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=13-09-2024&searchtype=date

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• Saturday 14 September

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/74509/events-in-rochdale/riverside-artisan-market

Heywood Model Railway Group Open Day - Unit 4 Park Works, 10am - 4pm

Do you have locos and stock but not enough space to run them? Why not come along to one of our open days where you can stretch the legs of your locos by running them on one of our layouts?

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/74898/events-in-rochdale/heywood-model-railway-group-open-day

Springhill Hospice 3 Reservoir Ramble - Starting from The Oxford Pub, 10.30am

Join Springhill Hospice on their annual walk over beautiful countryside taking in 3 reservoirs.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/75026/events-in-rochdale/springhill-hospice-3-reservoir-ramble

Pure 80's Festival - Littleborough Cricket Club, 1pm - 10pm

A new music festival based in the village of Littleborough; featuring the best performers, tributes and best performers, tributes and bands that will transport you straight to the heart of the 80s.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/74237/events-in-rochdale/pure-80s-festival

Rochdale Ramblers - In search of the legendary waterfall, 1pm

Walk distance = 5 miles. This is a leisurely walk and we will be making our way south from Norden towards Naden Brook in search of the waterfall near the old Ashworth Mill.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/75794/events-in-rochdale/rochdale-ramblers-saturday-walks

An afternoon & evening of swing anthems - The Dyers Arms, 2pm - 11pm

An afternoon, evening & night of live swing music of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Perry Como, Bobby Darin etc performed live by Tony King.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/75901/events-in-rochdale/an-afternoon-and-evening-of-swing-anthems

Rochdale AFC v Solihull Moors - Crown Oil Arena, 3pm kick off

Rochdale AFC v Solihull Moors Crown Oil Arena 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/75841/events-in-rochdale/rochdale-afc-v-solihull-moors

Cheesy Pop Party Night - Norton Grange Hotel and Spa, 6pm - 1am

Get ready to sing your heart out & dance like nobody's watching.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/75038/events-in-rochdale/cheesy-pop-party-night

Here Come The Girls - Middleton Arena, 7.30pm

Get ready to be blown away by the ultimate celebration of some of the most iconic female artists of all time!

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/74791/events-in-rochdale/here-come-the-girls

Meatloud - Meatloaf tribute - Empire Rochdale, 8.30pm

Get ready for an epic night of rock as Meatloud takes the stage. This tribute band brings you the very best of Meatloaf, performing all the legendary hits like Bat Out of Hell , I'd Do Anything for Love , and more.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/75984/events-in-rochdale/meatloud-meatloaf-tribute

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

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=14-09-2024&searchtype=date

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• Sunday 8 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/75959/events-in-rochdale/bowlee-car-boot-sale-and-market

Coach House Craft Fair - Littleborough Coach House, 10am til 3pm

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/74815/events-in-rochdale/coach-house-craft-fairs

Mind Body & Spirit Day - Hare Hill House, 10am to 3pm

Taster treatments available - Please come along and try: Reflexology. Neck massage. Angel Reiki.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/75915/events-in-rochdale/mind-body-and-spirit-day

Monster Inflatable Assault Course - Springfield Park, 11am until 6pm

Youngsters with a sense of adventure can enjoy 400 feet of inflatable fun which is heading to Rochdale this weekend.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/76206/events-in-rochdale/monster-inflatable-assault-course

Wardle Fete & Fun Dog Show - Wardle Recreation Ground, 11am

Join us for our 10th Annual Village Fete, set in the heart of Wardle Village! Stalls. Facepainting. Fun dog show.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/74834/events-in-rochdale/wardle-fete-and-fun-dog-show

Big Fish Little Fish Family Rave - Rochdale Town Hall, 2pm - 4pm

This is the ultimate family-friendly rave experience, designed for both adults and children to enjoy together.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/75939/events-in-rochdale/big-fish-little-fish-family-rave

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

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=15-09-2024&searchtype=date

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