Preview Magazine - Sept-Dec 2014

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SEPT - DEC 2014 ROCHDALE

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events guide MIDDLETON

C O M E DY • L I V E M U S I C • S T R E E T E V E N T S & F E S T I VA L S PAUL CHOWDHRY - FRIDAY 19 SEPTEMBER, MIDDLETON ARENA “A rare and joyous thing to see a stand-up so vibrant and on top of his game.” Edinburgh Festival 2014  (Mail on Sunday)

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Contents

Key to symbols

Comedy

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Countryside & Parks

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Exhibitions & Visual Arts

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Film

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Guided Walks & Tours

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Heritage Attractions

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Live Music, Concerts & Dances

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Markets & Fairs

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Nightlife

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School Holiday Activities

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Special & Charity Events

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Street Events & Festivals

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Theatre & Performing Arts

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Workshops, Classes & Talks

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FF

Family Friendly

DF

Facilities for the disabled

FREE Free Admission

Enquiries & Bookings

To find out more about any event, or to book tickets, please contact the organiser direct on the number provided with the event listing.

How to get there

GMPTE Enquiries 0161 228 7811 or visit a GMPTE Travelshop

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Deadline: Mon 6 October 2014

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FARE Accessible by public transport

Comedy Fri 19 Sept

Paul Chowdhry – PC’s World Host of Channel 4’s Stand Up for the Week and star of BBC 1’s Live at the Apollo, Paul Chowdhry is back with his biggest tour ever. The Lafta funniest stand-up award winner of 2013 tackles everything borderline within the human psyche. Why is one person’s offence another person’s humour? PC may be his initials, but the relentless world he lives in definitely isn’t. Why has tackling the preconceptions of political correctness become so offensive?

Paul will tackle these areas with hard-hitting subjects like the fine art of attracting a woman, jokes cut from his TV appearances, homosexuality, non-existent customer services, and the now infamous 1980’s. It’s time to enter PC’s World.

Venue: Middleton Arena, LCpl Joel Halliwell VC Way, Middleton, M24 1AG Age: Over 16s Only Time: 7.30pm for 8pm Price: £14 Bookings/enquiries: Box Office 0844 855 4020 or in person or online www.middletonarena.com (booking fee applies).

DF FARE Sat 4 Oct

Roy Chubby Brown

Organised by Middleton Arena

As politically incorrect as ever, ‘The World’s Most Outrageous Comedian’ is far too rude for TV, so this live performance is the only place to catch the flamboyant comedian! “If easily offended, please stay away!”

Warning: This show contains material which may be found offensive – strictly adults only.

Venue: Middleton Arena, LCpl Joel Halliwell VC Way, Middleton, M24 1AG Age: Over 18s Only Time: 7pm for 7.30pm Price: £19 Bookings/enquiries: Box Office 0844 855 4020 or in person or online www.middletonarena.com (booking fee applies).

DF FARE

Information has been supplied by events organisers and may change without prior notice. You are advised to confirm details.

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Dave Spikey on Tour “Brilliant stand-up” at Middleton Arena on Friday 24 October with his Punchlines national tour.

Part of Rochdale Literature & Ideas Festival 2014.

Fri 24 Oct

Sun 21 Sept

Organised by Middleton Arena Part of Rochdale Literature & Ideas Festival.

Organised by Mayor’s Charity Appeal Committee

Dave Spikey - Punchlines

Organised by Middleton Arena

Preview Events Guide is a Link4Life Arts & Heritage Service publication compiled by Rochdale Visitor Information Centre, Touchstones Rochdale, The Esplanade, Rochdale, OL16 1AQ. Tel: 01706 924928

Disclaimer

Where the information has been provided, we have given symbols alongside the listings to help you decide if the event or activity meets your needs.

For event details visit www.link4life.org/whatson

After two sell out shows at Middleton Arena (2009 & 2011) Dave Spikey returns to kick off his 2014 tour with a brand new show. ‘Punchlines’ looks at the humour of the unexpected.

Co-writer and star of legendary comedy series Phoenix Nights and That Peter Kay Thing, team captain on 8 out of 10 Cats (Channel 4), the Double British Award Winner is one of the funniest live performers in the UK. Dave will argue that you don’t always need a punchline for a joke to be hilarious and suggests that if you doubt him, you should ask the bloke with the big orange head!

Venue: Middleton Arena, LCpl Joel Halliwell VC Way, Middleton, M24 1AG Age: Over 16s Only Time: 7.30pm for 8pm Price: £17 Bookings/enquiries: Box Office 0844 855 4020 or in person or online www. middletonarena.com (booking fee applies).

DF FARE

Countryside & Parks Fri, Sat & Sun & All Bank Holidays

Healey Dell Heritage Centre & Tea Rooms Organised by Healey Dell Heritage Centre

A beautiful Victorian Tea Room with crystal chandeliers and grand piano, serving a truly fabulous selection of luxury loose-leaf teas, coffees, sandwiches and cakes, cream teas and full afternoon teas.

Venue: Dell Road, Healey Dell Nature Reserve, Rochdale OL12 6BG Time: 10am-4.30pm Enquiries: 01706 350459 or 07411234698 or refer to www.healeydellheritagecentre.org.uk

FF

Sun 14 Sept

Arts & Crafts Festival – Make and Do

Organised by Rochdale Countryside Service

A drop-in exciting family fun day offering lots of stalls, demonstrations and havea-go craft activities.

Venue: Hollingworth Lake Visitor Centre, Littleborough Time: 11am-3.30pm Price: Free Bookings/enquiries: 01706 373421

FF FREE FARE

Mayor’s Charity Country Fete The Mayor of Rochdale, Councillor Carol Wardle will be hosting the first ever Mayor’s Charity Country Fete and will raise money for the Mayor’s Charity Appeal. This year, the appeal is raising money for Springhill Hospice, Rochdale Children’s Moorland Home and Heywood Youth Link at Old Hucky’s.

Attractions include a penalty shootout, face painting, craft stall, farmers market, vintage carousel, wildlife, bouncy castle, archery and clear round jumping.

The event will include a range of competitions for children and adults and will include a variety of competitions and activities for pets. Pets can get involved with a dog agility course, dog show, pony novelty show and a pets corner. Refreshments will also be available including a hog roast, burgers, ice cream and candy floss.

Entries for competitions and classes should be received by Sat 13 Sept.

Venue: Rochdale Riding Club Showground, Roch Valley Way, Rochdale OL11 4QH Time: 10am-4pm Bookings/enquiries: Contact sulli_place@yahoo.co.uk for further information, full schedule and entry forms or visit www.rochdalecountryfete. co.uk

FF FREE FARE Sat 11 Oct

Splash and Sizzle

Organised by Rochdale Countryside Service

Join the Rangers and friends of Healey Dell for this annual River Clean and be rewarded with a well earned BBQ lunch.

Bring your wellies, gloves and a limited supply of waders will be provided.

Venue: Healey Dell Heritage Café, OL12 6BG Time: 10am-1pm Price: Free Bookings/enquiries: 01706 373421

FF FREE FARE

Exhibitions & Visual Arts Mon 1 Sept to Sun 14 Sept

Littleborough Lacemakers & Rochdale Photographic Society’s Annual Exhibition Organised by Littleborough Coach House

Exhibition and demonstrations of lacemaking.

Venue: Littleborough Coach House, Lodge Street, Littleborough Time: Mon-Sat 11am-4pm; Sun 1pm4pm Enquiries: 01706 378481

FF FREE FARE

Café and Cards at Touchstones

Drop into Café Life, open Tuesday to Saturday 10am-4pm with food served from 11am. Watch out for the large selection of Charity Christmas cards on sale in the shop.

To Sat 6 Sept

Sat 25 Oct to Sun 23 Nov

Organised by Touchstones Rochdale

Organised by Littleborough Coach House

People’s Art 2014

The popular annual open exhibition for new and established artists, both amateur and professional, who live or work in the borough of Rochdale returns, this time over the summer.

Venue: Galleries Three & Four, Touchstones Rochdale, The Esplanade, Rochdale OL16 1AQ Time: Tues-Sat 10am-5pm Enquiries: 01706 924492

FF DF FREE FARE

Sat 20 Sept to Sun 19 Oct

Hampden Clough Artists

Organised by Littleborough Coach House

Paintings in mixed media.

Venue: Littleborough Coach House, Lodge Street, Littleborough Time: Mon-Sat 11am-4pm; Sun 1pm4pm Enquiries: 01706 378481

FF FREE FARE

Fri 26 Sept to Sat 22 Nov

Rosa Nguyen: Sanctuary

Organised by Touchstones Rochdale

Touchstones Rochdale is an Asia Triennial Manchester 2014 Partner and will be showing a new installation by Rosa Nguyen incorporating ceramics, glass and natural material to link with the festival theme of conflict and compassion. Please refer to www.asiatriennialmanchester.com for more information.

Venue: Gallery Four, Touchstones Rochdale, The Esplanade, Rochdale OL16 1AQ Time: Tues-Sat 10am-5pm.

Enquiries: 01706 924492

FF DF FREE FARE

Rochdale Artists

Paintings in mixed media.

Venue: Littleborough Coach House, Lodge Street, Littleborough Time: Mon-Sat 11am-4pm; Sun 1pm4pm Enquiries: 01706 378481

FF FREE FARE To Sat 1 Nov

Co-operation on Wheels: A Journey into Co-operative Cycling Organised by Rochdale Pioneers Museum

This exhibition celebrates all things cycling and co-operative! See a range of bikes from co-op delivery bikes to the latest road bikes used by to-day’s professional cyclists plus Bradley Wiggin’s skinsuit! This exhibition is suitable for families and includes a range of interactive elements and a trail. Free, but donations welcome.

Venue: Rochdale Pioneers Museum, 31 Toad Lane, Rochdale OL12 ONU Time: Tues-Sat 10am-5pm Enquiries: 01706 524920, Email: museum@co-op.ac.uk

FF DF FREE FARE To Sat 8 Nov

Natalie Giannikitzakis: Act Naturally

Organised by Touchstones Rochdale

Recent Fine Art graduate Natalie Giannikitzakis explores the subtleties of body language through highly detailed pencil drawings.

Venue: Gallery One, Touchstones Rochdale, The Esplanade, Rochdale OL16 1AQ Time: Tues-Sat 10am-5pm Enquiries: 01706 924492

FF DF FREE FARE Fri 26 Sept to Sat 22 Nov

Jilly Edwards: Wanderlust

Organised by Touchstones Rochdale

Jilly Edwards is one of the UK’s leading tapestry weavers. Over the course of her 40 year career, she has exhibited internationally and has tapestries in collections in the UK, USA and Japan.

The tapestries in this exhibition explore Edwards’ journeys through different landscapes, including new works in a vivid yellow colour palette, a new departure for Edwards.

Venue: Gallery Three, Touchstones Rochdale, The Esplanade, Rochdale OL16 1AQ Time: Tues-Sat 10am-5pm.

Enquiries: 01706 924492

FF DF FREE FARE

Sat 29 Nov to Sun 11 Jan 2015

Mondays or Wednesdays

Organised by Littleborough Coach House

Organised by Middleton Arena

Heywood Artists & Phoenix Textiles

Paintings in mixed media and textiles.

Venue: Littleborough Coach House, Lodge Street, Littleborough Time: Mon-Sat 11am-4pm; Sun 1pm4pm Enquiries: 01706 378481

FF FREE FARE

To Sat 7 March 2015

Four Seasons in One Day

Organised by Touchstones Rochdale

This exhibition from the borough’s art collection explores the four seasons through a range of historic and contemporary works of art. Springtime blossom, summer sunshine, autumn leaves and winter snows are all captured in work from a range of artists including Adrian Berg, Joseph Farquharson, Fred Jackson and Edward Scott.

Venue: Gallery Two, Touchstones Rochdale, The Esplanade, Rochdale OL16 1AQ Time: Tues-Sat 10am-5pm Enquiries: 01706 924492 Website: www.link4life.org/touchstones

FF DF FREE FARE

See a display of photographs submitted by local people of their favourite co-operative buildings. These may be current or former stores, a factory or even a house (all houses owned by Rochdale Boroughwide Housing are now co-operative housing)! Free, but donations welcome.

Venue: Rochdale Pioneers Museum, 31 Toad Lane, Rochdale OL12 ONU Time: Tues-Sat 10am-5pm Enquiries: 01706 524920, Email: museum@co-op.ac.uk Website: www.rochdalepioneersmuseum.coop

FF DF FREE FARE

Tues 30 Sept

Enlightenment Middleton Film Premiere

Organised by the Edgar Wood & Middleton THI

Venue: Edgar Wood Centre, Long Street Methodist Church, Middleton M24 5UE Time: 7.30pm Drop-in Enquiries: Kerrie Smith 01706 924352

FREE FARE

Organised by Middleton Arena

Organised by Touchstones Rochdale

Portraits are brought to life in this exhibition as personal objects are explored and stories are told. ‘Talking Heads’ celebrates some of the people of Rochdale who have given to the town. Meet the Heape family who helped to create Rochdale’s Art Gallery and Museum. Discover remarkable individuals – from innovator Thomas Watson to film star Grace Fields.

Family fortunes have built hospitals, churches, schools, libraries and museums in Rochdale. Learn about how local industrialists create some of the landmarks of the town and why they donated their collections to the public. The exhibition includes hands-on activities for younger visitors.

Venue: Heritage Gallery, Touchstones Rochdale, The Esplanade, Rochdale OL16 1AQ Time: Tues-Sat 10am-5pm Enquiries: 01706 924492 Website: www.link4life.org/touchstones

Film Cinema listings

Organised by Rochdale Odeon Cinemas

FREE FARE

To Kill a Mockingbird (12A)

Talking Heads

FF DF FREE FARE

Organised by Rochdale Pioneers Museum

You can now enjoy high definition cinema at Middleton Arena. For full details of the current films and times ring 0844 855 4020 or visit the website.

Normal film classification applies.

Venue: Middleton Arena, LCpl Joel Halliwell VC Way, Middleton Time: 5.30pm for 6pm Price: Adults £4, Under 16s £2.50, Family Ticket £11 Bookings/enquiries: on the door or Box Office 0844 855 4020 and online www.middletonarena.com (booking fee applies).

Mon 20 Oct

To Sat 18 April 2015

Sat 8 Nov to Sat 28 Feb 2015

Building Co-operation: A Celebration of Your Favourite Co-operative Architecture

Big Screen Movies at Middleton Arena

For full details of our current films and times, or to make a credit card booking please call 0871 224 4007 or visit the website. Calls charged at national rate.

Senior Screen (over 50’s) – event every Wednesday morning. Baby Odeon (parent and baby screening) every Wednesday morning.

Venue: Rochdale Multiplex Cinema, Sandbrook Park, Rochdale.

Time: Various Bookings/enquiries: 0871 22 44 007 or website www.odeon.co.uk

A Rochdale Literature & Ideas Festival and Black History Month Event This 1962 film featuring an Oscar winning performance by leading actor Gregory Peck was considered unsuitable for children at the time. A rare chance to see Harper Lee’s classic novel on the big screen.

Venue: Middleton Arena, LCpl Joel Halliwell VC Way, Middleton Time: 6.30pm for 7pm Price: Adults £4, Under 16s £2.50, Family Ticket £11 Bookings/enquiries: Box Office 0844 855 4020 or online www.middletonarena. com (booking fee applies) or on the door.

DF FARE

Mon 3 Nov

War Horse (12A)

Organised by Middleton Arena

A First World War Centenary Event Nominated for six Oscars, this Steven Spielberg movie is widely considered as a cinematic masterpiece adding emotional depth to the original book for children. Set at the time of the First World War running through the film is a sense of the waste of war, its horrors as well as its heroes.

Venue: Middleton Arena, LCpl Joel Halliwell VC Way, Middleton Time: 6.30pm for 7pm Price: Adults £4, Under 16s £2.50, Family Ticket £11 Bookings/enquiries: Box Office 0844 855 4020 or online www.middletonarena. com (booking fee applies) or on the door.

FREE FARE

FF DF PTL FARE

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Guided Walks & Tours

Enquiries: 01706 644394

Walks organised by Rochdale Countryside Service are graded to help you choose walks suitable to you:EASY – A gentle stroll, usually on fairly even ground.

MEDIUM – A more energetic walk, possibly involving some hill and moor land walking.

HARD – Strenuous walk, often all day, requiring a high standard of fitness.

Sat 13 Sept

4 Sept to 18 Dec

Rochdale Ghost Walks

Organised by Colin Meredith & Russell Richardson

Rochdale Ghost Walks will run on the first and third Thursday each month Dates include: 4/9/14 & 18/9/14, 2/10/14, 16/10/14 & 31/10/14 *Special Halloween Walks – Family Walk 7pm and 8.30pm, 6/11/14 & 20/11/14, 4/12/14 & 18/12/14. Private parties for 10 or more catered for anytime to suit.

Ghostly tales and murderous deeds from Rochdale’s past will chill you to the core on these evening walks around Rochdale town centre. After the walk you can warm yourself in the cosy surroundings of the Baum, one of Rochdale’s finest ‘Real Ale’ pubs. Ghost walks suitable for adults and children. All children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

Venue: Meet at the Baum, 33-37 Toad Lane, Rochdale OL12 ONU Time: 7.30pm-8.45pm approximately Price: £5pp (all classes) Bookings/enquiries: 07774152620 or 07939215458 or refer to www.rochdaleghostwalks.co.uk.

No need to book. Group bookings are necessary.

FF FARE

Sat 13 Sept

History Trail

Organised by Countryside Services

Join rangers on a historical walk looking at the industrial heritage of Healey Dell.

Venue: Healey Dell Heritage Centre and Tea Rooms, Dell Road, Healey Dell Nature Reserve, Rochdale OL12 6BG Time: 1.30pm Duration: 2 hours Bookings/enquiries: Booking essential on 01706 373421

FREE FARE Sat 13 Sept

Coach Trip – Silverdale Area, Lancashire

Organised by Rochdale Field Naturalists’ Society

A coach trip looking at birds, flowers and butterflies.

Venue: Depart from the cul-de-sac, at bottom of Manchester Old Road, Rochdale Time: 9am Price: £14

Heritage Open Days Heritage Town Trail

Organised by Rochdale Blue Badge Guides

Heritage Trail that will start and end at Touchstones Rochdale where you will learn about Rochdale’s architectural heritage; gain insight into how the town became world famous as the birthplace of the world-wide co-operative movement and can reflect on what life was like in Rochdale in the 19th century.

The walk will include some steep inclines and some steps.

Venue: Meet in the foyer at Touchstones Rochdale, The Esplanade, Rochdale OL16 1AQ Time: 2pm-3.30pm Price: FREE – Pre-booking essential Bookings/enquiries: 01706 924928 VIC (Tues–Sat10am-5pm); email: vic@ link4life.org or in person to Rochdale Visitor Information Centre, Touchstones Rochdale, The Esplanade

FREE FARE Sat 13 Sept

In the Footsteps of Samuel Bamford

Organised by the Edgar Wood & Middleton THI

Delve into ‘Enlightenment Middleton’ and the Peterloo Massacre, through the life & times of this writer, radical and reformist as part of the national Heritage Open Days event. Supported by the Edgar Wood & Middleton THI. Venue: Starts at St Leonard’s Church car park, New Lane, Middleton M24 6DE, ends at The Olde Boar’s Head, Long Street, Middleton M24 6UE Time: 2pm-3.30pm Price: Free. Booking essential Bookings/enquiries: 01706 924928 VIC (Tues–Sat10am-5pm); Email: vic@ link4life.org or in person to Rochdale Visitor Information Centre, Touchstones Rochdale, The Esplanade

FREE FARE Sat 27 Sept

Car Trip – Padiham and River Calder, Lancashire

Organised by Rochdale Field Naturalists’ Society

A car trip looking at birds and fungi.

Pace: Easy ramble.

Venue: Depart from the cul-de-sac, at bottom of Manchester Old Road, Rochdale Time: 10am Price: Free, but contribution to petrol appreciated.

Enquiries: 01706 843685 Sun 28 Sept

Autumn Foray

Organised by Rochdale Countryside Service

Movies on the Big Screen

The latest high definition blockbusters and special screenings are now at Middleton Arena.

For the full cinema listings visit www.middletonarena.com

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Duration 1 – 2 hours. Limited places; booking essential. Join Dave Winnard Go Wild for an autumn forage, looking at fungi and gathering fruits of the forest to make some delicious cordial syrup mmmmmmmmmm.

Venue: Hollingworth Lake Visitor Centre, Littleborough Time: 1.30pm-3.30pm Price: Booking essential. Cost £5 per person.

Bookings/enquiries: 01706 373421

FF FREE FARE Sat 11 Oct

Coach Trip – Filey, North Yorkshire Organised by Rochdale Field Naturalists’ Society

A coach trip looking at birds and fungi.

Venue: Depart from the cul-de-sac, at bottom of Manchester Old Road, Rochdale Time: 9am Price: £14 Enquiries: 01706 644394 Fri 24 Oct

In the Footsteps of Samuel Bamford

Organised by the Edgar Wood & Middleton THI

Delve into ‘Enlightenment Middleton’ and the Peterloo Massacre, through the life & times of this writer, radical and reformist and/or join the tour guides for a lively lunchtime discussion on Bamford’s writings and influence in the Sam Bamford Room at the Olde Boar’s Head from 12.30pm-2pm. Supported by the Edgar Wood & Middleton THI. The self-guided trail will be available after 12 April at Middleton Library, Rochdale Visitor Information and online at www. rochdale.gov.uk.

Venue for tours: Starts at St Leonard’s Church car park, New Lane, Middleton M24 6DE, ends at The Olde Boar’s Head, Long Street, Middleton M24 6UE. Lunch not included.

Time: Tours: 11am and 2pm Duration: 1½ hours. Booking essential.

Price: FREE Bookings/enquiries: 01706 924928 VIC (Tues–Sat10am-5pm); Email: vic@ link4life.org or in person to Rochdale Visitor Information Centre,Touchstones Rochdale, The Esplanade

FREE FARE Sat 25 Oct

Car Trip – Dunsop Bridge, Bowland, Lancashire Organised by Rochdale Field Naturalists’ Society

A car trip looking at birds and fungi.

Pace: Easy ramble.

Venue: Depart from the cul-de-sac, at bottom of Manchester Old Road, Rochdale Time: 10am Price: Free, but contribution to petrol appreciated.

Enquiries: 01706 843685 Sat 8 Nov

Coach Trip – Yorkshire Sculpture Park, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Organised by Rochdale Field Naturalists’ Society

A coach trip looking at birds and fungi.

Venue: Depart from the cul-de-sac, at bottom of Manchester Old Road, Rochdale Time: 9am

Price: £14 Enquiries: 01706 644394

Sat 22 Nov

Car Trip – Dovestones, Saddleworth (RSPB)

Organised by Rochdale Field Naturalists’ Society

A car trip looking at birds and fungi.

Pace: Easy ramble.

Venue: Depart from the cul-de-sac, at bottom of Manchester Old Road, Rochdale Time: 10am Price: Free, but contribution to petrol appreciated.

Enquiries: 01706 843685

Heritage Attractions Tues 2 Sept to Fri 26 Sept

Middleton Golden Cluster Visitor Open Days Tues & Fri Afternoon

Organised by Edgar Wood & THI Initiative

Throughout Sept, four of Middleton’s most spectacular buildings will be open to visitors every Tues & Fri between 1pm and 4pm. Middleton’s three medieval buildings of St Leonard’s Parish Church, The Queen Elizabeth 1st Grammar School, and The Olde Boar’s Head, together with The Edgar Wood Centre, will be open free of charge for visitors to learn about the town’s historic past.

Knowledgeable volunteers will share information about each building and where it fits into Middleton’s rich story.

Groups can book throughout the year, subject to availability.

Time: Between 1pm & 4pm Enquiries: Rochdale Visitor Information Centre on 01706 924928 (Tues – Sat 10am-5pm)

FREE FARE

Sun 7 Sept First Sunday of the Month

Ellenroad In Steam

Organised by Ellenroad Steam Museum

Experience the awesome power of the world’s largest working mill engine in full steam and on public display with Rochdale Photographic Society’s Exhibition of Prints & ‘Stone the Crows’ Border Morris Dancers. Free parking and light refreshments available from the Engine House café.

Venue: Ellenroad Steam Museum, Elizabethan Way, Newhey, Rochdale Time: Admission from 11am; with steaming from 12noon-4pm Price: £5 Adult, Children accompanied by an adult are FREE Enquiries: 07789 802632 or www. ellenroad.org.uk

FF FARE

Sun 7 Sept

Fire Service Museum Open Day Organised by Greater Manchester Fire Service Museum

Lots for children to see and do. The Museum continues to open every Fri from 10am-4pm.

Venue: Maclure Road, Rochdale Time: 10am-4pm Price: Free Enquiries: 01706 341219

FF FREE FARE

Free to explore local heritage

Heritage Open Days gives free access to fantastic architecture and culture with over 45 local events. Full programme on line at www.link4life.org/hods Sat 13 Sept

Sun 5 Oct

Organised by East Lancashire Railway

Organised by Greater Manchester Fire Service Museum

Transport Collectors’ Fair and Vehicle Displays

Fire Service Museum Open Day

will also be activities for children to tie in with the National Big Draw Festival including making a Pioneer mask, writing with a quill pen, dressing as a Pioneer and more. Free, but donations welcome. Drop in during opening hours - no need to book.

Venue: Rochdale Pioneers Museum, 31 Toad Lane, Rochdale OL12 ONU Time: Tues-Sat 10am-5pm Enquiries: 01706 524920 or by email: museum@co-op.ac.uk or at www. rochdalepioneersmuseum.coop

FF DF FREE FARE

Fire Service Museum Open Day

The Museum continues to open every Fri from 10am-4pm.

Venue: Maclure Road, Rochdale Time: 10am-4pm Price: Free Enquiries: 01706 341219

FF DF FARE

FF FREE FARE

FF FREE FARE

Sun 14 Sept

Sat 18 Oct & Sun 19 Oct

Sun 2 Nov First Sunday of the Month

Vintage Transport Gathering and Collectors’ Fair Organised by East Lancashire Railway

Venue: East Lancashire Railway, Bury & all stations.

Price: Please telephone for details Bookings/enquiries: 0161 764 7790 (10am-4pm) or book on-line on www. eastlancsrailway.org.uk

FF DF FARE

Sat 27 Sept & Sun 28 Sept

Autumn Diesel Gala

Organised by East Lancashire Railway

Venue: East Lancashire Railway, Bury & all stations.

Price: Please telephone for details Bookings/enquiries: 0161 764 7790 (10am-4pm) or book on-line on www. eastlancsrailway.org.uk

FF DF FARE

Sat 4 Oct & Sun 5 Oct

Day Out with Thomas

Organised by East Lancashire Railway

Venue: East Lancashire Railway, Bury & all stations.

Price: Please telephone for details Bookings/enquiries: 0161 764 7790 (10am-4pm) or book on-line on www. eastlancsrailway.org.uk

FF DF FARE

Sun 5 Oct First Sunday of the Month

Autumn Steam Gala

Organised by East Lancashire Railway

Venue: East Lancashire Railway, Bury & all stations.

Price: Please telephone for details Bookings/enquiries: 0161 764 7790 (10am-4pm) or book on-line on www. eastlancsrailway.org.uk

FF DF FARE

Sat 25 Oct to Sat 1 Nov

Half-Term Cycle Mania

Organised by Rochdale Pioneers Museum

This is the last chance to see the family friendly cycling exhibition ‘Co-operation on Wheels’ which ends on 1 Nov. This exhibition includes a range of interactives for different ages including a Tour de France themed four in a row game, design your own Tour de France jersey, a cycling wheel of fortune game, an exercise bike cycle challenge, a gears building set and acetate shapes to design your own window display. There is also a special cycling trail for families to follow around the museum. Free, but donations welcome. Drop in during opening hours - no need to book.

Venue: Rochdale Pioneers Museum, 31 Toad Lane, Rochdale OL12 ONU Time: Tues-Sat 10am-5pm Enquiries: 01706 524920 or by email: museum@co-op.ac.uk or at www. rochdalepioneersmuseum.coop

FF DF FREE FARE

Ellenroad In Steam

Thur 30 Oct, Fri 31 Oct & Sat 1 Nov

Experience the awesome power of the world’s largest working mill engine in full steam and on public display with Saddleworth Clog and Garland Dancers and the annual Classic Car and Vintage Vehicle Show. Free parking and light refreshments available from the Engine House café.

Venue: Ellenroad Steam Museum, Elizabethan Way, Newhey, Rochdale Time: Admission from 11am; with steaming from 12noon-4pm Price: £5 Adult, Children accompanied by an adult are FREE Enquiries: 07789 802632, Website: www.ellenroad.org.uk

Organised by East Lancashire Railway

Organised by Ellenroad Steam Museum

FF FARE

Halloween Ghost Trains

Venue: East Lancashire Railway, Bury & all stations.

Price: Please telephone for details Bookings/enquiries: 0161 764 7790 (10am-4pm) or book on-line on www. eastlancsrailway.org.uk

FF DF FARE Sat 1 Nov

Pioneers 170 Celebration

Organised by Rochdale Pioneers Museum

Did you know this year is the Rochdale Pioneers 170th anniversary? Join us and celebrate! There will be things for all ages to see and do. Take a guided tour of the Pioneers original 1844 store or try your hand at transcribing a page of the Pioneers historic minute book. There

Organised by Greater Manchester Fire Service Museum

Venue: Maclure Road, Rochdale Time: 10am-4pm Price: Free Enquiries: 01706 341219

Organised by East Lancashire Railway

Fun for all the family at this regular festive event. Children will receive a gift from Santa. Parents can enjoy a mince pie and festive tipple. Dates: 29-30 Nov, 6-7, 13-14, 20-24 Dec. Pre-booking is essential.

Venue: East Lancashire Railway, Bury & all stations.

Price: Please telephone for details Bookings/enquiries: 0161 764 7790 (10am-4pm) or book on-line on www.eastlancsrailway.org.uk

Live Music, Concerts & Dances Sat 6 Sept

Rochdale Town Hall Organ Recital – Alex Fishburn (Wigan Parish Church)

Organised by Oldham, Rochdale & Tameside Organists’ Association

Ellenroad In Steam

Organised by Ellenroad Steam Museum

Experience the awesome power of the world’s largest working mill engine in full steam and on public display with a display and sale of work by the West Pennine Wood Turners. Free parking and light refreshments available from the Engine House café.

Venue: Ellenroad Steam Museum, Elizabethan Way, Newhey, Rochdale Time: Admission from 11am; with steaming from 12noon-4pm Price: £5 Adult, Children accompanied by an adult are FREE Enquiries: 07789 802632 or www.ellentoad.org.uk

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On Sat 11 Oct David Butterworth from The Albert Hall, Nottingham will be performing.

Venue: Rochdale Town Hall, The Esplanade Time: 12 noon prompt; the concert will be followed by hot lunch bookable on the door.

Price: £8 Adults; £6.50 Concessions – pay on the door.

Enquiries: 01706 924775

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Fri 12 Sept

RAVE ON – A Tribute to Buddy Holly A 55th Anniversary Special Organised by Heywood Civic Centre

Sat 8 Nov

Diesel Theme Day

Organised by East Lancashire Railway

Venue: East Lancashire Railway, Bury & all stations.

Price: Please telephone for details Bookings/enquiries: 0161 764 7790 (10am-4pm) or book on-line on www.eastlancsrailway.org.uk

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Thur 11 Sept to Sun 14 Sept

Heritage Open Days

Organised by Heritage Open Days National Partnership and Link4Life

Over 40 different events will take place in the Rochdale borough over this four day festival with highlights including blue badge guided tours, a grand day out around Middleton’s historic Golden Cluster by land train, a visit to Touchstones by the Yelloway Motor Coach Museum and the chance to look round buildings not usually open to the public – and all for free.

Booking required for some events. For the complete programme visit www. link4life.org/hods or pick up a copy of the full colour brochure at local libraries.

Venue: Various boroughwide Bookings/enquiries: Please contact Rochdale Visitor Information Centre on 01706 924928 (Tues-Sat 10am-5pm)

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Santa Specials

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Sun 2 Nov

Venue: East Lancashire Railway, Bury & all stations.

Price: Please telephone for details Bookings/enquiries: 0161 764 7790 (10am-4pm) or book on-line on www. eastlancsrailway.org.uk

Sat 29 Nov to Wed 24 Dec

Starring Marc Robinson from ‘Stars in their Eyes’, ‘Buddy The Musical’ and ‘Rockin on Heaven’s Door’ – along with his horned rimmed glasses, Stratocaster guitar and authentic costumes. In 1959 Buddy Holly and the Crickets were on a tour in the American Mid-West which ended in tragedy! In this the 55th Anniversary year without Buddy, Marc Robinson and the Counterfeit Crickets will bring you classics including ‘It Doesn’t Matter Any More’, ‘Heartbeat’, ‘Peggy Sue’, ‘True Love Ways, plus many many more! For all ages.

Venue: Heywood Civic Centre, LCpl Stephen Shaw MC Way, Heywood OL10 1LW Time: Doors 7pm, Show starts 7.30pm Price: Tickets £10 in advance; £12 on the door.

Discounts available for groups of 10 or more.

Bookings/enquiries: Box Office 0300 303 8399, Online tickets from www.link4life. org/heywoodcivic (booking fee applies)

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Sat 13 Sept

The Bon Jovi Experience

Organised by Gracie Fields Theatre

Indulge in an evening of music from Tony Pearce, the only Bon Jovi tribute to have shared the stage with the real McCoy!!! Indulge in an evening of music that sold 120 million albums worldwide and won the band a place in the UK Music Hall of Fame. This show includes all the hits: Livin’ On A Prayer, You Give

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Love A Bad Name, Keep the Faith.

“The best tribute I have ever seen” Jon Bon Jovi.

Venue: Gracie Fields Theatre, Hudson’s Walk, Rochdale OL11 5EF Time: 8pm Price: All seats £18.50 Booking fee apply Children under the age of 16 years must be accompanied by an adult.

Bookings/enquiries: Box Office 0843 208 1835 Mon to Sat 9.30am-8pm, Sun 10am-8pm or on-line www. graciefieldstheatre.com or in person Mon to Wed 11am – 4pm.

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Sat 20 Sept

Gibbons Prima Dance presents Ballroom and Sequence Dancing Specials

Organised by Heywood Civic Centre/Gibbons Prima Dance

Come and enjoy a relaxed and friendly evening of dancing with No1 MC and fully qualified dance teacher, Neil Gibbons. Dancers of all abilities are welcome to a great night of social dancing in a great venue with fully licensed facilities.

Venue: Heywood Civic Centre, LCpl Stephen Shaw MC Way, Heywood OL10 1LW Time: 7.30pm to 11.30pm Price: £5 on the door Enquiries: Heywood Civic Centre 0300 303 8399

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Fri 10 Oct

Pomegranate Piano Trio

Organised by Rochdale Music Society

This fruitful collaboration between award-winning and highly gifted musicians who share a passion for chamber music opens the 2014-2015 Rochdale Music Society season with a programme of Mozart, Anthony Payne, Beethoven and Rachmaninoff.

Venue: Heywood Civic Centre, LCpl Stephen Shaw MC Way, Heywood OL10 1LW Time: 7pm for 7.30pm Price: £15 Adult, £13 Concessions (over 60 years), £5 Students, £1 Child.

Bookings/enquiries: Online at www. rochdalemusicsociety.ticketsource.co.uk Tickets also available from Touchstones Rochdale 01706 924928 and the Box Office 0300 303 8399 Website: www.rochdalemusicsociety.org

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Folk Music Night

Organised by the Edgar Wood & Middleton THI

As part of the Rochdale Literature and Ideas Festival (24th – 26th Oct) enjoy an evening of folk music by local artists.

Venue: The Olde Boar’s Head, Long Street, Middleton, Manchester M24 6UE Time: 7pm Bookings/enquiries: 0161 643 4362 Wednesday afternoon, Thursdays & Fridays

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Sun 21 Sept

Shawn Klush – Elvis World Tour

Fri 7 Nov

Direct from the USA, the world’s most successful Elvis tribute artist ever returns to the UK as part of his 2014 World Tour. Six million viewers tuned in as Shawn was crowned ‘The World’s Greatest Elvis’ live on BBC One. Licensed by Elvis Presley Enterprises.

Venue: Middleton Arena, LCpl Joel Halliwell VC Way, Middleton, M24 1AG Time: Doors 7.30pm; Show 8pm Price: £38.50 Gold Circle Tickets: £19.50 Stalls & Lower Tier, £18.50 Upper Tier, £10 Under 16’s all areas except GOLD seats. Gold Circle Tickets including seating on the first two rows, priority meet and greet, official programme, signed photograph and VIP lanyard.

Bookings/enquiries: Box Office 0844 855 4020 or online www.middletonarena. com (booking fee applies)

Now in their 37th year, The Houghton Weavers return with their unique blend of popular folk music, humour and audience participation. Over the years they’ve recorded thirty albums, three DVDs, and have made countless radio and television appearances.

The Houghton Weavers guarantee a wonderful evening of entertainment suitable for all the family.

Venue: Heywood Civic Centre, LCpl Stephen Shaw MC Way, Heywood OL10 1LW Time: 7pm for 7.30pm Price: £15 Bookings/enquiries: Box Office 0300 303 8399, Online tickets from www.link4life. org/heywoodcivic (booking fee applies) Website: www.houghtonweavers.com

Organised by Middleton Arena

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The Houghton Weavers

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Tues 30 Sept

Zelkova Quartet

Organised by Littleborough Coach House

Fresh, bright and full of energy, the Zelkova Quartet are frequently heard on BBC Radio 3 and recent performances include recitals at St Martin in the Fields in London and the BBC Proms Plus Portrait series. Their programme includes Webern, Mozart, Frank Bridge and Debussy.

Venue: Heywood Civic Centre, LCpl Stephen Shaw MC Way, Heywood OL10 1LW Time: 7pm for 7.30pm Price: £15 Adult, £13 Concessions (over 60 years), £5 Students, £1 Child.

Bookings/enquiries: Online at www. rochdalemusicsociety.ticketsource.co.uk Tickets also available from Touchstones Rochdale 01706 924928 and the Box Office 0300 303 8399

Lunchtime Concerts

A series of lunchtime concerts held on the last Tuesday of the month with occasional exceptions. On Tues 30 Sept Angela Rowley (Soprano) will perform, on Tues 28 Oct Coralie Mooney (Soprano) and Peter Walker (Bass Baritone) will perform and on Tues 26 Nov Vicky Radburn (Soprano) will perform.

Venue: Littleborough Coach House, Lodge Street, Littleborough OL15 9AE Time: 1pm Price: £2.50 payable on the door Enquiries: 01706 378481

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Organised by Rochdale Music Society

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Champion Brass in Concert

The multi-Award winning Black Dyke Band will be at Heywood Civic on Thursday 27 November. Book tickets online 24/7 at www.link4life.org/heywoodcivic

Website: www.rochdalemusicsociety.org

Sat 21 Dec

Sat 22 Nov

Organised by Heywood Civic Centre

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Chris Connor is Elvis

Direct from the London Palladium, Chris Connor, in only a few years, has become recognised as the world’s leading Elvis Performer making waves around the world. With his natural look and voice, he astounds his audience at every concert! Performing a two hour show this is a must see for any Elvis fan.

Venue: Heywood Civic Centre, LCpl Stephen Shaw MC Way, Heywood OL10 1LW Time: 7.30pm for 8pm Price: £15 Bookings/enquiries: Box Office 0300 303 8399, Online tickets from www.link4life. org/heywoodcivic (booking fee applies) Thur 27 Nov

The Black Dyke Band

Champion Band at the English National Championships in 2009, 2011, 2012 & 2013 and with a host of other awards and over 350 recordings, the Black Dyke Band is the most recorded band in the world. With over 150 years of rich musical history it is extremely proud of its heritage. No other ensemble in the world of music can boast such a record of innovation and success. Book now for a night not to be missed.

Venue: Heywood Civic Centre, LCpl Stephen Shaw MC Way, Heywood OL10 1LW Time: 7pm for 7.30pm Price: £16 Bookings/enquiries: Box Office 0300 303 8399, Online tickets from www.link4life. org/heywoodcivic (booking fee applies) Sat 13 Dec

Showaddywaddy Christmas Party Organised by Heywood Civic Centre

2014 marks the 40th anniversary of Showaddywaddy’s debut single “Hey Rock and Roll”, released in April 1974 and which reached number 2 in the singles charts. 1974 also saw the band have two other hits with “Rock and Roll Lady” and “Hey Mr Christmas”, not to mention numerous TV appearances as the band swept into the first full year in their professional career in amazing style. Join us for this very special Christmas Party Night!

Venue: Heywood Civic Centre, LCpl Stephen Shaw MC Way, Heywood OL10 1LW Time: 7.30pm for 8pm Price: Tickets £19 in advance from the box office or online.

Bookings/enquiries: Box Office 0300 303 8399, Online tickets from www.link4life. org/heywoodcivic (booking fee applies)

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Take That Tribute - All the Way from ‘Benidorm’ This band who gig all around the continent are back in the UK for a special four date Christmas tour with support act Matthew Fisher; this event has a licensed bar.

Venue: Heywood Civic Centre, LCpl Stephen Shaw MC Way, Heywood OL10 1LW Time: Show starts 8pm Price: Tickets £12 from the box office or online.

Bookings/enquiries: Box Office 0300 303 8399, Online tickets from www.link4life. org/heywoodcivic (booking fee applies)

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Wed 31 Dec

New Year’s Eve Spectacular

Organised by Heywood Civic Centre

Our bigger and better New Year’s Eve Spectacular this year features Abba tribute band ABBA FOREVER with DJ Ditchy providing the music for the evening. Your host for the evening is one of the most talented comedians and comperes in the country Mr Ted Robbins. There is a champagne bar for you to purchase Jules Feraud or Lansom Champagne either by the glass or the bottle, or Prosecco by the bottle.

Venue: Heywood Civic Centre, LCpl Stephen Shaw MC Way, Heywood OL10 1LW Time: Event starts 8pm and will see you all the way through to 1.30am in the New Year.

Price: Tickets £25 from the box office or online. Premium tables are available for 10 people for only £275, which includes a bottle of champagne and three bottles of wine. This event always sells out, so book now to avoid disappointment.

Bookings/enquiries: Box Office 0300 303 8399, Online tickets from www.link4life. org/heywoodcivic (booking fee applies)

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Markets & Fairs Sat 6 Sept

Craft Fair at Hollingworth Lake Visitors Centre

Organised by Rochdale Countryside Service

Drop-in to our Craft Fair on dates throughout the year: 4/10/14, 1/11/14, 29/11/14 and 13/12/14. Book your table for £10 in person or over the phone in advance. Credit card bookings accepted.

Venue: Hollingworth Lake Visitor Centre, Littleborough Time: 11am-3pm Enquiries: 01706 373421 or email: karen.clewer@rochdale.gov.uk for more information.

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Christmas & New Year Party Nights

Spectacular nights out with Showaddywaddy and Ted Robbins at Heywood Civic Centre.

Book your festive celebrations now at www.link4ife.org/heywoodcivic Sun 7 Sept

Rochdale Town Hall Car Boot Sales Organised by Rochdale Town Centre Management Company

Car Boot Sales - Get rid of your old stuff and earn some cash doing it!!!! No booking necessary; simply turn up on the day. All rubbish must be removed and taken away by the stall holders.

The Flying Horse may be open for refreshments and toilet facilities on these dates.

Venue: Rochdale Town Hall Square Car Park, The Esplanade Time: 8am-1pm Price: Car £12, Van £20 Enquiries: 01706 926676

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Sun 14 Sept

enquiries. No pre-booking facility, simply turn up on the day.

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Tues 23 Sept

Toy and Train Fair

Organised by Heywood Civic Centre

There will be a similar event on Tues 9 Dec. Venue: Heywood Civic Centre, LCpl Stephen Shaw MC Way, Heywood OL10 1LW Time: 6.30pm-9pm Price: Stall price £16 Stall setup from 2pm Admission: Adults £1.70, Concessions £1 Bookings/enquiries: 07779 875 786

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Car Boot Sale

Sun 28 Sept

No pre-booking facility available, simply turn up on the day. Enter via the main gates on Queens Park Road.

Venue: Queen’s Park, Heywood Time: 11.30am-4pm Price: Entry fee £10 cars, £15 vans, no trailers.

Enquiries: Lol Richardson 07721 676 460

Organised by Rochdale Council

Organised by Queens Park Restoration Group

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Sun 14 Sept Second Sunday of the Month

Littleborough Farmers Market & Craft Fair Organised by Littleborough Events and Associations Forum

Please refer to www.littleboroughlocal. co.uk for further details. Further dates includes: 12/10/14 & 8/11/14 (Sat) and 14/12/14. Produce available includes delicious meats, vegetables, chutneys, cakes and cheeses and local crafts.

Venue: Conservative Club, Peel Street, Littleborough Time: 10am-3pm

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Sun 21 Sept Third Sunday of the Month

Sunday Market & Car Boot Sale Organised by Middleton Town Centre Management

Runs over three levels in the multistorey car park of Middleton Shopping Centre on the 3rd Sunday of the month.

Just turn up – pay on the day. Free parking available on-site and off-site. No early arrivals please as the access ramp is adjacent to residential properties.

Further dates include: 19/10/14 & 20/11/14 with more dates throughout the year.

Venue: Middleton Shopping Centre, Limetrees Road, Middleton M24 4EL Time: 6am–1pm Price: Cars £12, Vans £20 payable on the day. Catering concessions available; please enquire.

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Rochdale Wedding Fair

Rochdale Council is holding a Wedding Fair in the stunning Grade I listed Rochdale Town Hall. Visitors to the Fair can look forward to a catwalk show of bridal wear and associated accessories, live music and exhibits of wedding supplies and services from local businesses on two floors within the Town Hall.

Venue: Rochdale Town Hall, The Esplanade, Rochdale OL16 1AB Time: 11am-4pm Enquiries: 01706 924476

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Nightlife Fri 5 Sept & Sat 6 Sept

Greek Nights

Organised by Demetri’s Café & Taverna

It is advisable to book early for this very popular evening. Further dates include: 12/9/14 & 13/9/14, 11/10/14 & 12/10/14, 25/10/14 & 26/10/14, 1/11/14, 7/11/14 & 8/11/14, 14/11/14 & 15/11/14, 21/11/14 & 22/11/14.

Venue: Littleborough Coach House, Lodge Street, Littleborough OL15 9AE Time: Please refer www.demitristaverna.co.uk for details.

Bookings/enquiries: 01706 378481 or refer to the website.

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Sat 27 Sept, 11 Oct & 29 Nov

Enquiries: Box Office 0300 303 8399, Online tickets from www.link4life.org/ heywoodcivic (booking fee applies)

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School Holiday Activities Monday and Wednesday

Big Screen Movies at Middleton Arena Organised by Middleton Arena

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You can now enjoy high definition cinema at Middleton Arena. For latest cinema listings visit the website.

Venue: Middleton Arena, LCpl Joel Halliwell VC Way, Middleton Time: Check for details Price: Adults £4, Under 16s £2.50, Family Ticket £11 Bookings/enquiries: Box Office 0844 855 4020 or in person Website: www.middletonarena.com

Thur 30 Oct

Sat 25 Oct to Sat 1 Nov

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Oct Half-Term Quiz

Organised by Touchstones Rochdale

Drop-in during normal opening hours – no booking required. The quiz will take you on a tour of the exciting exhibitions and once completed, you can enter the free prize draw to win a high street gift card.

Venue: Touchstones Rochdale, The Esplanade, Rochdale OL16 1AQ Time: Tues-Sat 10am-5pm Enquiries: 01706 924492

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Mon 27 Oct to Fri 31 Oct

Go4it Holiday Clubs Organised by Link4Life

Contact your local centre for what’s on during the school holidays or for full holiday programme details visit the website.

Venue: Link4Life centres boroughwide Time: Various Enquiries: 01706 924928 Website: www.link4life.org/go4it

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Tues 28 Oct to Thur 30 Oct & Sat 1 Nov

Hubbard’s Cupboards

Organised by Heywood Civic Centre

Hubbard’s Cupboards junk shop is filled with magical mayhem when a storybook comes to life! Join Hubbard and Son on a riotous, rip-roaring adventure of brave knights, creepy castles and wicked witches. Warning: this show contains epic silliness!

Venue: Heywood Civic Centre, L/Cpl Stephen Shaw M.C. Way, Heywood OL10 1LW Time: 2pm daily Price: All tickets £6, Family Ticket £20 Bookings/enquiries: Box Office 0300 303 8399 or online www.link4life.org/ heywoodcivic

Heywood Civic Soul and Motown Nite

Organised by Touchstones Rochdale

Come and join in with the world’s biggest drawing festival! Over 280,000 people will be drawing this October in over 20 countries and you can take part right here in our Art Gallery. For 5-12 years.

Venue: Touchstones Rochdale, The Esplanade, Rochdale OL16 1AQ Time: 11am-2pm. Drop in – no booking required.

Enquiries: 01706 924492

Fri 31 Oct

Halloween Monster Mash Ball Organised by Heywood Civic Centre

Expanding on the success of its Halloween Event in 2013, Heywood Civic Centre is proud to announce the return of its Halloween Monster Mash Ball for 2014. They will have face painting, nail polish, party games, best fancy dress costume prizes; all topped off with DJ Tommy K. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Venue: Heywood Civic Centre, L/Cpl Stephen Shaw M.C. Way, Heywood OL10 1LW Time: 5pm Price: All tickets £5 in advance. We recommend buying your ticket early, this event will sell out.

Bookings/enquiries: Box Office 0300 303 8399 or online www.link4life.org/ heywoodcivic

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Excellent dance floor, superb sound system and the best Motown DJs in the North West providing all your Soul needs.

Venue: Heywood Civic Centre, LCpl Stephen Shaw MC Way, Heywood OL10 1LW Time: 8pm to 1.30am Price: £6 on the door

Spooktastic FREE Family Fun Day

Nature Tiles

Organised by Touchstones Rochdale

Join artist Alison Cooper to create your own clay tile with relief prints from leaves and other natural materials linked to the Sanctuary exhibition. For 5-12 years.

Venue: Touchstones Rochdale, The Esplanade, Rochdale OL16 1AQ Time: 1.30pm-3pm Booking/Enquiries: Booking essential in advance on 01706 924492

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Special & Charity Events Wed 17 Sept

Psychic Sally: On The Road Organised by Gracie Field Theatre

Thur 30 Oct

Organised by Touchstones Rochdale

The BIG Draw

Fri 31 Oct

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Organised by Heywood Civic Centre

minute Blue Badge guided family tour of three infamous haunted hotpots in the town centre (Tours start 11.30am, 12.30pm or 1.30pm - just sign up on the day).

Venue: Touchstones Rochdale, The Esplanade, Rochdale OL16 1AQ Time: 11am-2pm. Drop in – no booking required.

Enquiries: 01706 924492

There are plenty of FREE spooky activities and ghoulish goings on for 5-12 year olds at Touchstones this Halloween inspired by Rochdale’s haunted, horrible histories! Try your hand at the fiendishly frightful arts and crafts activity stations if you dare! Why not also go on our 30

Britain’s favourite TV psychic, Sally Morgan returns with her outstanding 2014 nationwide tour. Often referred to as ‘Psychic to the Stars’, Sally has built up an extensive client list having read for well-known faces like Katie Price, George Michael and the late Princess Diana.

Her down to earth nature and infectious personality has attracted a whole new audience to the spiritual world and her

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astounding accuracy keeps audiences on the edge of their seats. This unique theatrical experience should leave you feeling uplifted and enlightened … as they say seeing is believing. Sally Morgan is investigational and the show is for the purpose of entertainment.

Venue: Gracie Fields Theatre, Hudson’s Walk, Rochdale OL11 5EF Time: 7.30pm Price: All seats £23 Booking fee apply Bookings/enquiries: Box Office 0843 208 1835 Mon to Sat 9.30am-8pm; Sun 10am-8pm or on-line www. graciefieldstheatre.com or in person Mon to Wed 11am – 4pm.

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Fri 26 Sept

An Evening of Clairvoyance with David Holt Organised by Heywood Civic Centre

One of the UK’s leading Spirit Mediums returns to Heywood Civic after his very successful show earlier this year.

Venue: Heywood Civic Centre, L/Cpl Stephen Shaw M.C. Way, Heywood OL10 1LW Time: 7.30pm for 8pm Price: £15 Bookings/enquiries: Box Office 0300 303 8399 or online www.link4life.org/ heywoodcivic Licensed bar and tea and coffee available

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Sun 28 Sept

Rochdale Parish Church, St. Chad’s Civic Service of Commemoration and Remembrance Organised by Rochdale Parish Church, St Chad’s

A Civic Service of Commemoration and Remembrance for the town to mark the centenary of the 1914-18 First World War, in the presence of the Mayor of Rochdale, Councillor Carol Wardle, and the Queen’s representative, the Lord Lieutenant of Greater Manchester, Mr Warren J Smith. The service, open to all, will be conducted by the newly-installed Vicar of Rochdale, the Reverend Mark Coleman, and the former Vicar, Canon Alan Shackleton, Chaplain to Rochdale Branch of the Royal British Legion, will preach. Veterans from all branches of the Armed Services and young members of the Cadet Forces will be represented in the all age service. A centrepiece of the service will be the 1920s Roll of Honour plaque naming all those men from Rochdale who died in the conflict, which is sited on the wall of the Parish Church’s Trinity Chapel.

Venue: Rochdale Parish Church St. Chad’s, Sparrow Hill, Town Hall Square Time: 3pm Price: No charge Bookings/enquiries: www.rochdaleparishchurches.org.uk

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Annual Dinner Dance

Organised by Heywood Local Committee Cancer Research UK

Come along to our 9th annual dinner with speaker Brian Brown, ex Fire Service.

Venue: The Masonic Hall, Middleton Price: £28 Bookings/enquiries: Lesley Sutton 01706 638005 or Margaret Taylor 01706

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Thur 13 Nov

Coffee & Mince Pie Morning

Organised by Heywood Local Committee Cancer Research UK

Venue: St James Parish Hall, Heywood Bookings/enquiries: Lesley Sutton 01706 638005 or Margaret Taylor 01706 364255

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and thinking. The festival will comprise unique and inspiring events held over three days at Number One Riverside in Rochdale and other boroughwide venues. There will be an inspiring line up including Ian McMillan, Jackie Kay, Rosie Garland, Lucy Spraggan, Liz Kershaw, Dave Spikey (Middleton Arena), Bill Turnbull and many more.

Venues: Various Bookings/enquiries: See www. rochdaleliteraturefestival.co.uk, Email rochdalelitfest@rochdale.gov.uk, Twitter @RochdaleLitFest

Fri 12 Dec

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Organised by Heywood Civic Centre Get into the Christmas spirit with artists and carol singing and mince pies.

Venue: Heywood Civic Centre, L/Cpl Stephen Shaw M.C. Way, Heywood OL10 1LW Time: 10am onwards Price: £2 Bookings/enquiries: Box Office 0300 303 8399

Wed 29 Oct

Christmas Coffee Morning

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Street Events & Festivals Sat 13 Sept

Middleton’s Grand Day Out Heritage Open Days Event

Organised by Middleton Town Centre Management Co & THI, Rochdale Borough Council & Middleton Shopping Centre

During the weekend of Heritage Open Days 2014 and when the Middleton Golden Cluster buildings will be open for this event, a land train running every half hour from Middleton Gardens will take people on a tour of the Golden Cluster buildings and return.

These buildings include St Leonard’s, Middleton Parish Church, Long Street Methodist Church (The Edgar Wood Centre), The Queen Elizabeth 1st Old Grammar School and the Olde Boar’s Head. Middleton Arena are hosting a vintage fire engine in front of the Arena and there will be activities for children in the town centre including Merlin’s Magician, face painting, bouncy castle and children’s rides.

Venue: Middleton Gardens, Middleton Arena and Middleton Golden Cluster Buildings Time: 10am-4pm Enquiries: 0161 653 4990

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Middleton Bonfire

Organised by Rochdale Borough Council

Bonfire and fireworks display and fairground.

Venue: Bowlee Community Park, Middleton Time: 5pm-9.30pm Enquiries: 07807412438

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Rochdale Bonfire

Organised by Rochdale Borough Council

Bonfire and fireworks display.

Venue: Cronkeyshaw Common, Syke Time: 5pm-9.30pm Enquiries: 07807412438

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Heywood Bonfire

Organised by Rochdale Borough Council

Bonfire and fireworks display.

Venue: Cherwell Avenue, Heywood Time: 5pm-9.30pm Enquiries: 07807412438

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Heywood Christmas Festival Lights Switch On Organised by Heywood Business Group/ Heywood Township

A parade with floats going from The Heywood pub to St Luke’s Parish Church arriving just before the switch on. There will be stalls outside the Civic Centre, mince pies and drinks served at St Luke’s, a concert, DJ, brass bands and more.

Venue: Heywood Town Centre Time: From 12noon. Lights 5.15pm Enquiries: 01706 922230 or email: stuart.hay@rochdale.gov.uk

Sat 4 Oct

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Organised by Middleton Town Centre Management Co

Sat 15 Nov

Oktoberfest 2014

Food and drink festival with licensed bar, micro-breweries selling real ale, food stalls including hog roast and bratwurst, live bands and a DJ throughout the day.

Venue: Middleton Town Centre Time: 12noon-7pm Enquiries: 0161 653 4990

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Fri 24 Oct to Sun 26 Oct

Rochdale Literature and Ideas Festival

Organised by Rochdale Borough Council

Rochdale Literature and Ideas Festival 2014 is a festival with a difference; it will provide an opportunity for all members of the community to share or discover a passion for reading, writing

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as well as mulled wine with community acts and performances from live bands/singers throughout the day and fireworks finale.

Venue: Middleton Town Centre, directly in the Entertainment Circle in Middleton Gardens Time: 12noon-6.30pm. Lights 5.45pm Enquiries: 0161 653 4990

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Littleborough’s Festive Lights Switch On & Lancashire Day Organised by LEAF

The festive season is heralded in with the switching on of the Christmas Lights in the town centre. Littleborough Lions Club run a ‘Peace Poster’ competition among the local primary schools and the winning child is invited to push the button and light up the town. The town centre is cordoned off and the crowds entertained by dancers, acrobats, musicians and a funfair of children’s rides. On Thur Nov 27, Lancashire Day, members of LEAF, accompanied by local councillors and school children mark the occasion by raising the Lancashire Flag at 9.30am.

Venue: Littleborough Town Centre Time: From 4pm. Lights 5.30pm Enquiries: 01706 373371

FF FREE FARE Sat 6 Dec

Santa’s Grotto

Organised by Touchstones Rochdale

Although Santa will be very busy preparing for Christmas Eve, Touchstones Rochdale has managed to convince him to take a couple of days off to visit the Museum. Meet the elves who will help you have some creative fun. Place a wish on the Christmas tree before meeting Santa in his magical Grotto. Each child will receive a gift from Santa to take home. Suitable for children of all ages.

Venue: Touchstones Rochdale, The Esplanade, Rochdale OL16 1AQ Time: 10am-5pm Price: £6.50 per child Booking/Enquiries: Booking essential in advance on 01706 924928 or call in to the Visitor Information Centre at Touchstones (Tuesday to Saturday 10am–5pm). Please note that, due to Santa’s popularity, we are unable to change bookings once they have been made or to offer refunds.

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Middleton Christmas Lights Switch On Organised by Middleton Town Centre Management Co

Family funfair and a selection of food

Active Kids this Half Term Holiday

Looking forward to a week off school but can’t stand the boredom? Visit www.link4life. org/go4it for full details of the holiday programme.

Theatre & Performing Arts Fri 26 Sept & Sat 27 Sept

POTLESS

Organised by Middleton Arena & Ard Knox Theatre Company

Ard Knox Theatre Company presents Karen Woods’ production of POTLESS. Wendy is a single mum; hungry, lonely and living on benefits until she is offered a life line – a talent competition at the local boozer could be her way out.

POTLESS is an adult play full of real life dramas, ups and downs, laughs, lies and tragedies; a story of family and friends coming together in times of need.

Venue: Middleton Arena, LCpl Joel Halliwell VC Way, Middleton, M24 1AG Time: Doors 7pm, Show 7.30pm Price: £21.50 Stalls, £16.50 Lower Tier, £13.50 Upper Tier Bookings/enquiries: Box Office 0844 855 4020 or online www.middletonarena. com (booking fee applies)

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Wed 22 Oct to Sat 25 Oct

Hey Kids present The Wizard of Oz

Organised by Hey Kids/Heywood Civic Centre

Join Dorothy and her trusted dog Toto on their adventures over the rainbow where they follow the yellow brick road to meet the Wizard of Oz. With famous songs including ‘Somewhere over the Rainbow’ and ‘Follow the Yellow Brick Road’, one of the all time favourite films is brought to the stage by this award winning amateur group.

Venue: Heywood Civic Centre, L/Cpl Stephen Shaw M.C. Way, Heywood OL10 1LW Time: 7.30pm each night & Sat Matinee 2.15pm Price: Stalls: Adults £12, Children and Concessions £10; Tiered Seating: Adults £13, Children and Concessions £11 Bookings/enquiries: Box Office 0300 303 8399 or online www.link4life.org/ heywoodcivic (booking fee applies) Discounts available for groups of 15 or more.Licensed bar for all performances.

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MaD Theatre Company presents “Gin & Chronic Arthritis” Organised by MaD Theatre Company & Touchstones Rochdale A Rochdale Literature and Ideas Festival Event.

Gin & Chronic Arthritis is a play from Manchester’s celebrated MaD Theatre Company. Marilyn is not your typical Nan. She drinks Gin for breakfast, ice skates and has numerous internet lovers. When one of these men, Wheelchair Barry takes her to a psychic night at the local pub, Marilyn gets a message from her childhood sweetheart from the other side. She is over the moon, but Barry is consumed with jealousy. From the producers of Post Tramps & Papooses, Gin & Chronic Arthritis is one of the MaD Theatre Company’s best loved comedies.

For more information, please refer to website www.madtheatrecompany. co.uk. This performance is suitable for age 12 and over.

Venue: Touchstones Rochdale, The Esplanade, Rochdale OL16 1AQ Time: 7pm; Running time including interval approximately 1 hour 45 minutes

Price: All tickets £5 Bookings/enquiries: www. rochdaleliteraturefestival.co.uk

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Mon 1 Dec to Wed 24 Dec

Cinderella

Organised by Middleton Arena & Shone Productions

The most magical pantomime of all, you’ll have a ball! Cinderella has always wished of leaving her life as a servant to meet a handsome prince. After the announcement that Prince Charming is to be holding a royal ball, it seems she may get her wish after all, but with the Ugly Sisters about who knows what can happen!

Venue: Middleton Arena, LCpl Joel Halliwell VC Way, Middleton, M24 1AG Time: Times vary, so please refer to the websites or contact the box office.

Price: Opening night offer: Fri 5 Dec at 7pm, all tickets £10.

All shows up to 10am Fri 19 Dec: Adult £15, Children and Concessions £11, Family Ticket £45. All shows from 7pm Fri 19 Dec: Adults £16.50, Children and Concessions £12.50 and Family Ticket £50 Bookings/enquiries: Box Office 0844 855 4020 or online www.middletonarena.com and www.seetickets.com (booking fee applies). 24 Hour Ticket Hotline 0844 871 8819.

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Aladdin

Organised by Heywood Civic Centre

Join Aladdin and a whole host of pantomime favourites including the wondrous Widow Twankey, the particularly pompous PC Pong, evil Abanazar and his silly sidekick Suzie the Slave of the Ring, on a frolicking laugha-minute, all-singing, all-dancing magic carpet ride through Pantoland!

Venue: Heywood Civic Centre, L/Cpl Stephen Shaw M.C. Way, Heywood OL10 1LW Time: 2pm plus 5.30pm Show on Tuesday 23rd Prices: Adult £6.50, Children £5, Family Ticket £20.

Bookings/enquiries: Box Office 0300 303 8399 or online www.link4life.org/ heywoodcivic (booking fee applies)

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Workshops, Classes & Talks Every Tuesday From Tues 9 Sept to 25 Nov

Baby Play Baby Do

Organised by Touchstones Rochdale

Join us for a free, weekly creative discovery and sensory play sessions in

the Art Gallery. For babies aged 0-2 and their parents and carers. Just drop in.

More dates throughout the year.

Venue: Touchstones Rochdale, The Esplanade, Rochdale OL16 1AQ Time: 11am-11.45am Price: Free Enquiries: 01706 924492

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Every Thursday NEW from 2 Dec to 3 Mar

Touchstones Shake, Rattle and Roll Organised by Touchstones Rochdale

Join musician Beth Bishop for a music drop-in session in the art galleries. No session on 25 Dec and 1 Jan. For 2-4 years and their parents/carers.

Venue: Touchstones Rochdale, The Esplanade, Rochdale OL16 1AQ Time: TBA Price: Free Enquiries: 01706 924492

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Last Tuesday of Every Month

Knitty Gritty

Organised by Touchstones Rochdale

Come along to our monthly knitting circle in Café Life at Touchstones Rochdale. Feel free to bring along your own knitting projects, share ideas or start something new. Younger knitters are welcome in the school holidays. Free session; just buy a brew from our new café run by Pure Innovations! Further dates include: 30/9/14, 28/10/14 & 25/11/14 with regular dates to 27 January 2015.

Venue: Touchstones Rochdale, The Esplanade, Rochdale OL16 1AQ Time: 2pm-3.30pm Enquiries: 01706 924492

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Every Saturday NEW from 20 Sept to 6 Dec (except 25 Oct)

First Wednesday of Every Month NEW From 1 Oct to 4 Mar

Organised by Touchstones Rochdale

Organised by Touchstones Rochdale

Touchstones Art4Families Club

Join our artists to explore the exhibitions through exciting and engaging art and craft activities for families to do together. There is a different theme each week. Visit the website for a full programme of activities. For 5-12 years.

More dates throughout the year.

Venue: Touchstones Rochdale, The Esplanade, Rochdale OL16 1AQ Time: 10.30am-12noon or 1pm-2.30pm Price: £3 per Child, Adults free Enquiries: 01706 924492

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Paper Gallery presents Drawing Club Join an artist from Paper Gallery for an informal drawing session in the art galleries taking inspiration from the artwork on display to create your own work. Basic equipment and materials are provided, but you are welcome to bring your own. Stay for as long as you like.

Adult session.

Venue: Touchstones Rochdale, The Esplanade, Rochdale OL16 1AQ Time: 1.30pm-3pm. Drop-in session, no booking required.

Enquiries: 01706 924492

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Second Tuesday of Every Month

Friends of Rochdale Art Gallery

For many years the Friends have been helping the Art Gallery to conserve and acquire paintings for the collection.

Talks by invited speakers about historic and contemporary art and craft are held most months with the occasional trip to visit other art collections. Talks cost £2 per person for members; £3 for non-members including refreshments.

Payable on the door – no booking required. All welcome. At the meeting on 14 Oct there will be a talk by Lee Crocker from Bury Art Gallery entitled, ‘A love for Art up North’ when he will talk about some of the artists represented in the Rochdale and Bury collections and their influence on his own work. On 11 Nov, the talk is by successful artist Geoff Butterworth, ‘The Accidental Artist’ who will describe his working methods, talk about his artistic development and show samples of his work.

Venue: Talks held at Touchstones Rochdale, The Esplanade, Rochdale

We’re off to see The Wizard of Oz Follow the yellow brick road to Heywood Civic from 21-25 October for award-winning Hey Kids’ latest show.

Tickets on sale from only £10 from 0300 303 8399.

OL16 1AQ Time: 12.30pm –1.45pm Enquiries: 01706 924492

First Thursday of Every Month

Touchstones Creative Writing Group Organised by Touchstones Rochdale

Now independently constituted, the Touchstones Creative Writing Group meets monthly to encourage and promote creative writing. Encouraging the positive health and well-being benefits, the group welcomes new members, both would-be and existing writers, to join in. Sessions led by Norman Warwick, Just Poets. Please phone for details.

Venue: Touchstones Rochdale, The Esplanade, Rochdale OL16 1AQ Time: Workshops 2pm-3.30pm Enquiries: 01706 924492

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Second and Fourth Friday of Every Month

Make and Take Creative Workshops

Organised by The Little Craft Box Company

You’re welcome to join our friendly craft group. Every session we make and take home fabulous crafty goodies using a variety of techniques and materials.

It is suitable for beginners or more experienced crafters and costs just £5 which includes all craft materials and expert tuition. Refreshments can be purchased from the Coffee House if you wish. No need to book, just turn up on the day Venue: Open Door Coffee House, Horsecarrs, Shawclough Road, Rochdale

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Get in the festive mood this Christmas

Inspired to create a bit more of a homemade Christmas?

Then sign up for the adult craft workshops at Touchstones Rochdale. Ring 01706 924928.

and paint. All materials are provided.

Adult session.

Venue: Touchstones Rochdale, The Esplanade, Rochdale OL16 1AQ Time: 2pm-4pm Price: Free but please pre-book in advance.

Bookings/enquiries: 01706 924492

technique of etching and create your own hand-made Christmas cards.

Venue: Touchstones Rochdale, The Esplanade, Rochdale OL16 1AQ Time: 11am-1pm. Spaces limited, booking essential.

Price: Cost £5, payable on booking.

Bookings/enquiries: 01706 924928

Sun 5 Oct

Thur 13 Nov

Organised by Rochdale Countryside Service

Organised by Littleborough Historical & Archaeological Society

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Beginners Navigation & Map Reading Course OL12 6LG Time: 10am-12noon Enquiries: Andrea 07906010410 or TLCBoxCo@hotmail.co.uk Website: www.

TheLittleCraftBoxCompany.co.uk

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Weekly Courses to December

Photography Courses: Natural Beauty of Rochdale and its Industrial Heritage

Organised by North West Photography

A new Rochdale company are offering photography courses for beginners to advanced which aim to showcase the natural beauty of Rochdale as well as its industrial heritage. Based in Birtle, the company offers day long workshops run by professional photographer Tony Holt and local photographer Barry Kellie. The courses feature an amazing range of inspiring subjects from local landscapes, wildlife and unique industries such as photographing championship farrier Ben Taylor at work in his forge on Castle Hill Road. Courses are relaxing and enjoyable using the pub as the classroom where you will discover new skills and techniques.

Venue: The meeting point is the famous Pack Horse Inn, Elbut Lane, Birtle BL9 7TU Time: Courses running every week; generally starting at 9.30am, but check the website for information.

Price: Please refer to the website Bookings/enquiries: www. northwestphotographycourses.com or phone Tony 01706 452840 or email: tony@northwestphotographycourses. com

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Wed 10 Sept

A talk: Maria Glott – The Building of Saltaire World Heritage Site Organised by Rochdale Antiques Society

Rochdale Antiques Society meets on the second Wednesday of the month from Sept to May 2015 with a programme of speakers throughout the season. The programme for 2014 begins on 10 Sept with a talk by the curator of Saltaire World Heritage Site, Maria Glott; on 8 Oct Jannus Slowikowski, Furniture Lecturer, presents a talk “When is a cupboard not a cupboard”; then on 19 Nov Kathy Niblett, curator of Stoke on Trent Museum presents a talk on Edward Hull the sculptor, with more dates to May 2015.

Venue: St Vincent’s Community Hall, Caldershaw Lane, Norden (off Edenfield Road), Rochdale OL11 7QL Time: 7.30pm Price: Annual subscription £25; visitors £4 per visit (for maximum of 2 visits) Enquires: Secretary: Ann Lord 01706 849203

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email: andrewjlord@btinternet.com Membership secretary Anne Radcliffe 01706 812242

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Wed 10 Sept 2nd Wednesday of the Month

Lancashire Dialect Evening – President’s Neet

Organised by Edwin Waugh Lancashire Dialect Society

On 8 Oct: Northern Voices, Dialect Literature; on 12 Nov: Two Roses and on 10 Dec: Kesmus with Hindle Wakes.

Venue: St Andrew’s Methodist & United Reformed Church Entwistle Road, Rochdale OL16 6HZ Time: 7.30pm prompt Price: Donations welcome. £3 annual subscription is payable.

Enquiries: 01706 343163

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Thur 11 Sept

Peter Hyde presents The Orkneys Organised by Littleborough Historical & Archaeological Society

New members welcome.

Venue: Harvey Room, Littleborough Coach House, Littleborough Time: 8pm, 7.45pm for refreshments Price: Small charge includes refreshments Enquiries: 01706 650636 or 01706 377685

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Sat 13 Sept

Printed Portraits with Alan Birch Organised by Touchstones Rochdale

An inspirational adult craft workshop linked to the Talking Heads exhibition.

Explore printmaking using the techniques of etching. Create your own self-portrait (bring a photograph of yourself) or base your artwork on a portrait in the exhibition. Booking is essential. All materials are provided.

Adult session.

Venue: Touchstones Rochdale, The Esplanade, Rochdale OL16 1AQ Time: 11am-1pm Price: £5 payable on booking in advance which is non-refundable.

Bookings/enquiries: 01706 924928

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Sat 27 Sept

Ikebana Landscape with Rosa Nguyen Organised by Touchstones Rochdale

Join exhibiting artist Rosa Nguyen to explore her exhibition Sanctuary and the ideas behind it. You will have the chance to work with Rosa to create a landscape inspired by Ikebana, the Japanese discipline of flower arranging, using materials such as flowers, vegetables, branches, clay, recycled plastic and glass

For event details visit www.link4life.org/whatson

Learn basic map reading and navigation skills with qualified mountain leader Mark Archer. Teaching in the morning will be followed by a hill walk in the afternoon to practise your map reading skills. Please bring appropriate clothing and footwear for the weather on the day.

Venue: Hollingworth Lake Visitor Centre, Littleborough Time: 9.30am-4pm Price: £25 per person Bookings/enquiries: Limited places, booking essential on 01706 373421

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Thur 9 Oct

Peter Watson presents a talk ‘Haunted Highways’

Organised by Littleborough Historical & Archaeological Society

New members welcome.

Venue: Harvey Room, Littleborough Coach House, Littleborough Time: 8pm, 7.45pm for refreshments Price: Small charge includes refreshments Enquiries: 01706 650636 or 01706 377685

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Thur 9 Oct

The Private Lives of Butterflies – An Illustrated Lecture by Laura Sivell Organised by Rochdale Field Naturalists’ Society

Venue: Cutgate Baptist Church, Edenfield Road, Rochdale Time: 7.30pm Price: Members £2; Non-members £3 Enquiries: 01706 630707 or 01706 814884

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Sat 11 Oct

Wanderlust Tapestry Talk

Organised by Touchstones Rochdale

Join exhibiting artist Jilly Edwards for an informal talk about her work starting in the exhibition and moving to the education studio for a closer look at samples and sketchbooks for an insight into translating inspiration into finished work. Adult session.

Venue: Touchstones Rochdale, The Esplanade, Rochdale OL16 1AQ Time: 2.30pm-4pm Price: Free but please pre-book in advance.

Bookings/enquiries: 01706 924492

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Creative Cards with Alan Birch Organised by Touchstones Rochdale

Adult craft workshops to put you in a festive mood. Explore printing using the

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Richard Pink presents Manchester Tramways New members welcome.

Venue: Harvey Room, Littleborough Coach House, Littleborough Time: 8pm, 7.45pm for refreshments Price: Small charge includes refreshments Enquiries: 01706 650636 or 01706 377685

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Thur 13 Nov

Wader Project: Bowland - An Illustrated Lecture by Gavin Thomas

Organised by Rochdale Field Naturalists’ Society

Venue: Cutgate Baptist Church, Edenfield Road, Rochdale Time: 7.30pm Price: Members £2; Non-members £3 Enquiries: 01706 630707 or 01706 814884

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Sun 30 Nov

Jacobites in Middleton

Organised by the Edgar Wood & Middleton THI

Learn of the tale of Samuel Bamford’s family and the Scottish invasion.

Venue: The Olde Boar’s Head, Long Street, Middleton, Manchester M24 6UE Bookings/enquiries: 0161 643 4362 Wednesday afternoon, Thursdays & Fridays

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Festive Wreaths with Jude Murray Organised by Touchstones Rochdale

Adult craft workshops to put you in a festive mood. Avoid the crowds and have a break from the Christmas shopping. Make your own evergreen wreath to finish off your festive decorations.

Venue: Touchstones Rochdale, The Esplanade, Rochdale OL16 1AQ Time: 11am-1pm. Spaces limited, booking essential.

Price: Cost £5, payable on booking.

Bookings/enquiries: 01706 924928

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@ Middleton Arena

Wednesday 3 September Transcendence (12A)

A scientist’s drive for artificial intelligence, takes on dangerous implications when his consciousness is uploaded into one such program. Starring Johnny Depp. (2014)

Wednesday 10 September Bad Neighbours (15)

A couple with a new-born baby face unexpected difficulties after they are forced to live next to a fraternity house. Starring Seth Rogen and Zac Efron. (2014)

Wednesday 24 September The Amazing Spiderman 2 (12A)

Peter Parker runs the gauntlet as the mysterious company Oscorp sends up a slew of super villains against him, impacting his life. Starring Andrew Garfield and Jamie Foxx. (2014)

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Classics Season

Pan (U) Monday 6 October - Peter whisked away Wendy and her brothers are verland with the to the magical world of Ne Pan. hero of their stories, Peter Aladdin (U) Wednesday 15 October identally Aladdin, a street urchin, acc o is in the city meets Princess Jasmine, wh h other, but she undercover. They love eac can only marry a prince.

www.middletonarena.com

BIG SCREEN

LCpl Joel Halliwell VC Way, Middleton, Manchester, M24 1AG Box Office 0844 855 4020

: Times Doors , 5.30pm ts star Movie 6pm

Monday 27 October The Little Mermaid (U) a Faustian A mermaid princess makes s sea-witch in bargain with an unscrupulou nce on land. order to meet a human pri

A Rochdale Literature & Ideas Festival and Black History Month Event Monday 20 October - To Kill a Mockingbird

Atticus Finch, a lawyer in the Depression-era South, defends a black man against an undeserved rape charge, and his kids against prejudice. This 1962 film featuring an Oscar winning performance by leading actor Gregory Peck was considered unsuitable for children at the time. A rare chance to see Harper Lee’s classic novel on the big screen.

Times: Doors 6.30pm, Movie starts 7pm A First World War Centenary Event Monday 3 November - War Horse (12A)

Young Albert enlists to serve in World War I after his beloved horse Joey is sold to the cavalry. Albert’s hopeful journey takes him out of England and to the front lines as the war rages on until he and Joey are reunited with the Armistice. Nominated for six Oscars, this Steven Spielberg movie is widely considered as a cinematic masterpiece adding emotional depth to the original book for children. Running through the film is a sense of the waste of war, its horrors as well as its heroes.

Times: Doors 6.30pm, Movie starts 7pm

Tickets: Adults £4, Under 16s £2.50, Family Ticket £11 Licensed Bar. Refreshments.