Preview December 2014 - February 2015

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DEC 2014 - FEB 2015 ROCHDALE

HEYWOOD

events guide MIDDLETON

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S P E C I A L E V E N T S F O R C H R I S T M A S A N D N E W Y E A R - S C H O O L H O L I DAY A C T I V I T I E S Creative arts sessions now weekly at Touchstones Rochdale

Contents

Key to symbols

Christmas Events

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Creative Arts

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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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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.

FF

Family Friendly

DF

Facilities for the disabled

FREE Free Admission PTL

Passport to Leisure Discounts

Live Music, Concerts & Dances

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Markets & Fairs

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Nightlife

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Pantomimes

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School Holiday Activities

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Special & Charity Events

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Sat 6 Dec

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Organised by Rochdale Town Centre Management

Workshops, Classes & Talks 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

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

FARE Accessible by public transport

Christmas Events

See also Live Music, Pantomimes

Father Christmas and his Reindeers Father Christmas’s reindeers will be flying into Rochdale Town Centre and resting on the Butts between 11am-3pm on Saturday 6 December where children can pet the reindeers. Children’s rides, stalls and brass bands will add to a magical day’s entertainment. Don’t forget – children can bring along their letters to Santa and hand these in to his elves at the reindeer pen. Don’t forget to book your visit to Santa’s Grotto at Touchstones Rochdale – details below.

Venue: Rochdale Town Centre, The Butts Time: 11am-3pm Enquiries: 01706 926676

FF FREE FARE Sat 6 Dec

Not listed?

Althought 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 to take home. Spaces are limited and booking is essential. Suitable for children of all ages.

Venue: Touchstones Rochdale, The Esplanade, Rochdale OL16 1AQ Time: 10am-5pm Price: £6.50 per child (includes gift) Bookings/enquiries: Bookings can be made in person or by telephone to Rochdale Visitor Information Centre on 01706 924928 (Tuesday to Saturday 10am-5pm). Please note we are unable to change bookings once they have been made or to offer refunds due to Santa’s popularity.

Regular events

For a list of regular weekly groups and sessions visit www.link4life.org/ activities or contact Rochdale VIC to obtain a printed copy.

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Bring the children to Touchstones Rochdale for this magical Christmas experience.

Saturday 6 December.

Booking required.

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

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GMPTE Enquiries 0161 228 7811 or visit a GMPTE Travelshop If you would like your event listed free in a future issue of Preview then email us on preview@link4life.org or post details to Rochdale VIC (address above). Photos and editorial, max 75 words, also welcome. Link4Life cannot guarantee to include all requests and may edit submissions at their discretion.

Deadline: Tuesday 13 January

Santa’s Grotto

Santa’s Grotto and Creative Fun Organised by Touchstones Rochdale

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Sat 6, 13, 20 Dec; Sun 7, 14, 21 Dec, Mon 22 Dec to Wed 24 Dec

Santa Specials

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. Pre-booking is

For event details visit www.link4life.org/whatson

Sun 7 Dec First Sunday of the Month

In Steam & Christmas Fair with live music from The Moonshiners Organised by Ellenroad Steam Museum

Experience the awesome power of the world’s largest working mill engine in full steam and on public display. Free parking and light refreshments available from the Engine House café. There will be a brass ensemble playing carols.

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 Dec

Christmas Museum Open Day with Santa Organised by Greater Manchester Fire Service Museum

Come along to this special Museum Open Day with Santa.

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

FF FREE FARE Fri 12 Dec

Christmas Coffee Morning

Organised by Heywood Civic Centre

Get into the Christmas spirit with artists, 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 or online www.link4life.org/ heywoodcivic (Booking fee applies)

DF FARE

Fri 12 Dec

Christmas Concert with Milnrow Brass Band

Organised by Heywood Local Committee for Cancer Research

Venue: Heywood Civic Centre, LCpl Stephen Shaw MC Way, Heywood OL10 1LW Time: 7.30pm Price: £8 Adults, £4 Children Enquiries: Tickets can be obtained from Lesley Sutton (Hon. Secretary) on 01706

638005

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Festive Wreaths with Jude Murray Organised by Touchstones Rochdale

Avoid the crowds and have a break from the Christmas shopping. Make your own evergreen wreath to finish off your festive decorations at this adult craft workshop. Spaces are limited and booking is essential.

Venue: Touchstones Rochdale, The Esplanade, Rochdale OL16 1AQ Time: 11am-1pm Price: £5 payable on booking Booking/enquiries: Bookings can be made in person at Rochdale Visitor Information Centre, Touchstones Rochdale (Tues-Sat 10am-5pm) or by telephone on 01706 924928.

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Sun 14 Dec

Christmas Market

Organised by Rochdale Countryside Service

Now taking bookings for our first Christmas Market. Enquiries welcome from local businesses as well as craft makers. Book your table for £15. This will be our biggest event of the year as we will be joined by at least 400 Santas for Springhill Hospice’s annual Santa Dash.

Venue: Hollingworth Lake Visitor Centre, Littleborough Time: 10am-3.30pm Enquiries: 01706 373421 or email: karen.clewer@rochdale.gov.uk for more information.

FF DF FREE FARE

Creative Arts Tuesdays - Weekly Sessions Until 3 March

Baby Play Baby Do

Organised by Touchstones Rochdale

Join us for free, weekly creative discovery and sensory play sessions in the Art Gallery for babies aged 0-2 and their parents. No need to book, just drop in. No sessions 23 & 30 December.

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

FF DF FREE FARE

Last Tuesday of Every Month

Knitty Gritty

Organised by Touchstones Rochdale

Come along to our monthly knitting group which meets in Café Life. 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.

No booking required.

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

DF FREE FARE

First Wednesday of the Month Until 4 March

Paper Gallery presents Drawing Club

Join artist Richard Meaghan from Paper Gallery for an informal drawing session in the Art Gallery 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 as long as you like. Drop-in session no booking required.

Venue: Touchstones Rochdale, The Esplanade, Rochdale OL16 1AQ Time: 1.30pm-3pm Enquiries: 01706 924492

DF FREE FARE

Thursdays - Weekly Sessions Until 5 March

Shake, Rattle and Roll

Organised by Touchstones Rochdale

Join musician Beth Bishop for a fun, musical drop-in session in the Art Gallery for 2-4 year olds and their parents. Just drop in. No sessions 25 Dec and 1 Jan 2015.

Venue: Touchstones Rochdale, The Esplanade, Rochdale OL16 1AQ Time: 11am-12noon Price: Free Enquiries: 01706 924492

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First Thursday of Every Month

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 OL12 6LG Time: 10am-12noon Enquiries: Enquires to Andrea 07906010410 or refer to www.

TheLittleCraftBoxCompany.co.uk or email: TLCBoxCo@hotmail.co.uk

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Saturdays – Weekly Sessions Sat 10 Jan to Sat 28 Mar

Art4Families Saturday Club

Organised by Touchstones Rochdale

An exciting weekly programme of art and craft activities for families to do together. Suitable for 5–12 years.

Venue: Touchstones Rochdale, The Esplanade, Rochdale OL16 1AQ Time: Workshops 1pm-2.30pm Price: Tickets cost £2 per child per workshop and accompanying adults go free.

Bookings/enquiries: Bookings are available in person only from Rochdale Visitor Information Centre, Touchstones Rochdale, The Esplanade, Rochdale OL16 1AQ (Tuesday-Saturday 10am5pm). For further information, please telephone 01706 924928.

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Countryside & Parks

Touchstones Creative Writing Group

Fri, Sat & Sun & All Bank Holidays

Now independently constituted, the Touchstones Creative Writing Group meets monthly to encourage and promote creative writing. Encouraging positive health and well-being benefits, the group welcomes new members, both would-be and existing writers, to join in. No booking required. Sessions led by Norman Warwick, Just Poets.

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

Organised by Healey Dell Heritage Centre

Organised by Touchstones Rochdale

Healey Dell Heritage Centre & Tea Rooms 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 www. healeydellheritagecentre.org.uk

DF FREE FARE

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Second and Fourth Friday of Every Month

Sun 18 Jan

Make and Take Creative Workshops

Organised by the Little Craft Box Company

You’re welcome to join our friendly craft

Forest Fun Den Building

Organised by Rochdale Countryside Service

Make dens and shelters using natural materials, tarps and ropes by working in teams to make your own ‘Grand Design’.

Get creative with weekly arts sessions at Touchstones Rochdale for 5-12 year olds. Different activity every week.

Booking is essential as limited places.

Duration: 1-2 hours.

Venue: Hollingworth Lake Visitor Centre, Littleborough Time: 1.30pm-3.30pm Price: £2.50 per person Booking/enquiries: 01706 373421 or Email: holl.lakecp@rochdale.gov.uk

Venue: Touchstones Rochdale, The Esplanade, Rochdale OL16 1AQ Time: Tuesday to Saturday 10am5pm. Closed at 3pm on Wednesday 24 December and Wednesday 31 December and closed all day 25 - 29 December and 1 January 2015.

Booking/enquiries: 01706 924492

Exhibitions & Visual Arts

Sat 13 Dec to Sat 7 Mar

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Healey Dell Gallery – Artwork by Phyllis Hargreaves Organised by Healey Dell Gallery

Phyllis has lived in the area for many years and finds inspiration in the quiet surrounding of the Healey Dell Nature Reserve. Inside the Gallery you will find a range of work created by Phyllis from sculptures in plaster and metal; mosaics, and paintings in oil, water and pastel.

Venue: Healey Dell Gallery, Healey Hall Mill, Healey Dell, Shawclough, Rochdale OL12 6BQ Time: Please telephone for details Enquiries: 01706 645720 or mobile 0758861289 or refer to website www. healeydellgallery.co.uk or You Tube link: http://youtu.be/dVO9x9CkcvE

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Daksha Patel: Bodytopos

Organised by Touchstones Rochdale

Bodytopos is an exhibition of Daksha Patel’s drawings and prints that map the human body and its interactions with the environment. It includes new work in response to digital scans and environmental datasets. Her drawings experiment with materials such as clay, fat and natural pigments, as well as graphite on paper.

Venue: Touchstones Rochdale, The Esplanade, Rochdale OL16 1AQ Time: Tuesday to Saturday 10am5pm. Closed at 3pm on Wednesday 24 December and Wednesday 31 December and closed all day 25 - 29 December and 1 January 2015.

Booking/enquiries: 01706 924492

FF DF FREE FARE To Sun 11 Jan

To Mon 8 Dec

WW1 Pals of 1914 Exhibition

Organised by Rochdale Countryside Service

Future exhibitions include: ‘Friends Celebration’ from 6 January to 2 February and ‘Royton Art Society’ from 3 February to 2 March.

Venue: Hollingworth Lake Visitor Centre, Littleborough Time: 10am-3.30pm; closed Wednesdays & Thursdays Enquiries: 01706 373421 or karen. clewer@rochdale.gov.uk

FF DF FREE FARE

Organised by Littleborough Coach House

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

FF FREE FARE To Sat 14 Feb

Stephen Pinnell: Waiting for the Miracle Organised by Touchstones Rochdale

Fri 12 Dec to Fri 2 Jan

‘Two Painters’ Exhibition

Organised by Rochdale Countryside Service

The artists presenting this exhibition are Carrie McKenzie and Jen Johnson.

Venue: Hollingworth Lake Visitor Centre, Littleborough Time: 10am-3.30pm; closed Wednesdays & Thursdays Enquiries: 01706 373421 or karen. clewer@rochdale.gov.uk

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Paintings are by local artist Stephen Pinnell.

Venue: Gallery One, Touchstones Rochdale, The Esplanade, Rochdale OL16 1AQ Time: Tuesday-Saturday 10am-5pm.

Closed at 3pm on Wednesday 24 December and Wednesday 31 December and closed all day 25-29 December and 1 January 2015.

Enquiries: 01706 924492

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Sat 21 Feb to Sat 30 May

Sat 13 Dec to Sat 7 Mar

A Common Ground: Ikuko Iwamoto, Junko Mori & Kayo Saito Organised by Touchstones Rochdale

Heywood Artists & Phoenix Textiles

A Common Ground brings together the work of three UK-based, Japanese-born artists who have a shared interest in the natural world as a source of inspiration for their work. Ikuko Iwamoto makes tableware and sculptural ceramics based on the repetitive patterns such as those seen through a microscope. Junko Mori’s metalwork consists of multiples of individually forged steel, with her observations of tree and plant matter the driving force behind her sculptures.

Kayo Saito’s jewellery is influenced by the plants and organic forms, whose apparent fragility, structure and vital energy stimulate her creativity. The Contemporary Forward programme is supported by Arts Council England.

Glennis Brierley: Celebrating a Creative Life Organised by Touchstones Rochdale

Local artist Glennis Brierley died tragically in December 2013. This exhibition celebrates the richness and diversity of her artistic talents through paintings, drawings, embroideries and mixed media work representing a lifetime of creativity.

Venue: Gallery One, Touchstones Rochdale, The Esplanade, Rochdale OL16 1AQ Time: Tuesday-Saturday 10am-5pm.

Enquiries: 01706 924492

FF DF FREE FARE

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Guided Walks & Tours

Exhibitions & Visual Arts Explore ‘Common Ground’ at Touchstones Rochdale with this new exhibition inspired by the natural world. Opens 13 December.

Photo: Adrian Sassoon, London

To Sat 28 Feb

Building Co-operation: A Celebration of Your Favourite Cooperative Architecture Organised by Rochdale Pioneers Museum

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: Tuesday-Saturday 10am-5pm Enquiries: 01706 524920 or by email: museum@co-op.ac.uk or at www. rochdalepioneersmuseum.coop

FF DF FREE FARE To Sat 7 Mar

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 through: 0871 22 44 007 or website www.odeon.co.uk

FF DF PTL FARE Thur 8 Jan

A World of Birds – A Film by Gordon Yates

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

Four Seasons in One Day

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This exhibition from the borough’s art collection explores the four seasons through a range of historic and contemporary works of art.

Venue: Touchstones Rochdale, The Esplanade, Rochdale OL16 1AQ Time: Tuesday-Saturday 10am5pm. Closed at 3pm on Wednesday 24 December and Wednesday 31 December and closed all day 25 - 29 December and 1 January 2015.

Enquiries: 01706 924492

Fri 13 Feb

Organised by Touchstones Rochdale

FF DF FREE FARE To Sat 18 Apr

Talking Heads

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 Borough. The exhibition features faces from the past as well as the present.

The exhibition includes hands-on activities for younger visitors.

Venue: Heritage Gallery, Touchstones Rochdale, The Esplanade, Rochdale OL16 1AQ Time: Tuesday-Saturday 10am5pm. Closed at 3pm on Wednesday 24 December and Wednesday 31 December and closed all day 25 - 29 December and 1 January 2015.

Enquiries: 01706 924492

FF DF FREE FARE

Film Cinema listings

Organised by Rochdale Odeon Cinemas

For full details of our current films and times, or to make a credit card booking please call 0871 22 44 007 , or visit our website. Calls charged at national

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Gordon Yates presents a film: “Birdlife through 40 Pennine Years”

Organised by Castleton Literary & Scientific Society

Gordon Yates presents a documentary film showing how birdlife has changed in our Pennines.

Refer to website www.castletonlitandsci. webs.com & www.rochdaleonline. co.uk/sites/castleton-literary-andscientific-society for more information.

All welcome.

Venue: Castleton Community Centre, Manchester Road, Castleton, OL11 3AF Time: 7pm Price: Membership £20 per year, nonmembers £2 per evening Enquiries: Dr D Shreeve 01706 632275 & Mr G Beadling 01706 633674

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Sat 14 Feb to Sat 28 Feb

A Light Shines in the Darkness

Organised by Film and Video Umbrella and the Churches Conservation Trust

Film and Video Umbrella showcases recent works by acclaimed film and video artists at historic church sites across England. The programme of films captures moments of transformation and contemplation. The staging at St Edmund’s Church will be showing work

by Suki Chan, Kathleen Herbert and Graham Ellard & Stephen Johnstone; films include Still Point, Stable and Everything Made Bronze. This event is supported by Arts Council England.

Venue: St Edmund’s Church, Edmund Street, Falinge, Rochdale OL12 6QF Time: Tuesday to Saturday 11am-1pm and 4pm-6pm Enquiries: Please refer to www.fvu. co.uk/projects/a-light-shines-in-thedarkness

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For event details visit www.link4life.org/whatson

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.

Thur 4 Dec & Thur 18 Dec

Rochdale Ghost Walks

Organised by Colin Meredith & Russell Richardson

Rochdale Ghost Walks will run on the first and third Thursday each month.

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. Ghost walks suitable for adults and children. All children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Future dates in 2015 include Thursday 15 January, 5 February and 19 February, with dates throughout the year.

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; just turn up. Group bookings are necessary.

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Sat 6 Dec

Community Litter Pick

Organised by Rochdale Countryside Service

Help the rangers with a pre-festive litter pick around the Lake and enjoy a mince pie to finish. All equipment will be provided.

Duration: 2 hours. Graded: Easy Venue: Hollingworth Lake Visitor Centre, Littleborough Time: 10am Enquiries: 01706 373421 Email: holl.lakecp@rochdale.gov.uk

FREE FARE Sat 6 Dec

Coach Trip – Fairburn Ings, West Yorkshire (RSPB*) Organised by Rochdale Field Naturalists’ Society

A coach trip looking at birds.

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

Rochdale Time: 10am Price: Free Enquiries: 01706 843685

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Sun 14 Dec

Forest Fun Nature Crafts - Tree Dressing

Organised by Rochdale Countryside Service

Make seasonal decorations from willow and natural materials. This event includes a short walk to gather inspiration and materials. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Booking is essential as limited places.

Duration: 2 hours. Graded: Easy.

Venue: Hollingworth Lake Visitor Centre, Littleborough Time: 1.30pm-3.30pm Price: £2.50 per person Booking/enquiries: 01706 373421 or Email: holl.lakecp@rochdale.gov.uk

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Sat 20 Dec

Car Trip – Styal Woods, Cheshire 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 10 Jan

Coach Trip – Llanfairfechan, North Wales 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 24 Jan

Car Trip – Wince Brook, Middleton 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 1 Feb

Winter Tree ID

Organised by Rochdale Countryside Service

Thur 11 Dec

Relaxed Rambles around Rochdale – Stakehills area, Middleton Organised by Rochdale Field Naturalists’ Society

Walks exploring the wildlife of Rochdale borough with various walk leaders. On 15 January 2015 the ramble is to Roch Valley, Rochdale and on 19 February 2015 the ramble is to Rakewood, with regular monthly meetings to December 2015.

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

Join the countryside rangers and PEF officer and learn basic tree identification using shape, buds and bark.

Duration: 2 hours. Graded: Easy.

Venue: Hollingworth Lake Visitor Centre, Littleborough Time: 1pm Booking/enquiries: 01706 373421 or Email: holl.lakecp@rochdale.gov.uk

FF FREE FARE

Sat 14 Feb

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Organised by Rochdale Field Naturalists’ Society

Sat 13 Dec

Coach Trip – Burton Mere Wetlands, Wirral

A coach trip looking at birds.

Venue: Depart from the cul-de-sac, at bottom of Manchester Old Road, Rochdale Time: 9am Price: £14 Enquiries: 01706 644394 Sat 28 Feb

Car Trip – Mere Sands Wood

Organised by Rochdale Field Naturalists’ Society

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 Sun 1 Feb

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

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

FF FREE FARE

Sun 1 Feb First Sunday of the Month

In Steam & the Britannia Coconut Dancers Organised by Ellenroad Steam Museum

Experience the awesome power of the world’s largest working mill engine in full steam and on public display. 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

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Live Music, Concerts & Dances Fri 5 Dec

Motown & 60’s Dance Party Organised by SDN Events

DJs Nick Robinson and Dave Sweetmore host the night playing nothing but floor-filling party classics from the Motown and 60’s era. Live on stage will be Motown sensation Carl David playing live in Rochdale for the first time ever.

Please note this is an over 18’s event.

Venue: Ratcliffe Bars, Sandy Lane, Rochdale OL11 5DR Time: 7.30pm Price: £6 per person; we can reserve tables for groups of 10 or more.

A Christmas food menu is available upon request.

Bookings/enquiries: Tickets available from Ratcliffe Bars 01706 646851, Rochdale FC Club shop or online at

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Showaddywaddy Christmas Party Night 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: Doors 7.30pm, Show starts 8pm Price: Tickets £19 in advance from the box office or online. Discounts are available for groups of 10 or more.

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

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Sat 27 Dec

Heywood Civic Soul and Motown Nite Christmas & New Year Special Organised by Heywood Civic Centre

This is our Christmas and New Year Special. The best Motown DJs in the North West providing all your Soul needs. Friendly atmosphere, with licensed bar till late.

Venue: Heywood Civic Centre, LCpl Stephen Shaw MC Way, Heywood OL10 1LW Time: 8pm to 1.30am Price: £6 on the door Enquiries: Box Office 0300 303 8399 or online www.link4life.org/heywoodcivic (booking fee applies)

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Mon 29 Dec

Gibbons Prima Dance Ballroom and Sequence Dancing Special

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 to11.30pm Price: £5 on the door Enquiries: Heywood Civic Centre 0300 303 8399

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Venue: Heywood Civic Centre, LCpl Stephen Shaw MC Way, Heywood OL10 1LW Time: 8pm to 1.30am Price: £25. Premium tables £275 seating 10 including 3 Bottles of Wine and 1 Champagne. Book early - always a sell out.

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

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Time: Doors 7pm, Show starts 7.30pm Price: £15 Adults, £10 Children, £45 Family Ticket Bookings/enquiries: Box Office 0844 855 4020 or online www.middletonarena. com (booking fee applies)

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Sat 21 Feb

Jill Kemp (Recorder) and Aleksander Szram (Accompanist) Organised by Rochdale Music Society

Sat 10 Jan

Rochdale Town Hall Organ Recital

Organised by Oldham, Rochdale & Tameside Organists’ Association

Please join us for splendid music in the magnificent gothic Town Hall featuring Michael Pain from Bolton Parish Church.

Venue: Rochdale Town Hall, The Esplanade, Rochdale Time: Doors 11.30am, Starts 12 noon.

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 13 Feb

King of Pop – The Legend Continues… Starring Navi Organised by Middleton Arena

There are several tribute shows to Michael Jackson currently performing around the world, but only ONE will have you believing for just a moment...

The Legend Continues.

Along with his incredible live band and dancers, Navi is currently taking UK theatres by storm and once again raising the bar in the MJ tribute world with his thrilling new show.

Don’t miss King Of Pop – The Legend Continues as Navi brilliantly recreates all the magical classics from the early Jackson 5 songs to mega-hits such as Thriller and Smooth Criminal in a night out the whole family will enjoy.

Venue: Middleton Arena, LCpl Joel Halliwell VC Way, Middleton, M24 1AG Time: Doors 7.30pm, Show starts 8pm Price: £16, £10 Under 16s, Concessions – Students and OAPs £8. Group offer: Buy 10 get 2 Free.

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

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International performer and prize winner, Jill Kemp’s repertoire spans seven centuries and she is firmly establishing herself as one of the finest wind players of her generation. As a soloist and chamber musician, she is passionate about raising the recorder’s profile and proving it to be an exciting and versatile instrument.

This varied programme will include pieces by Bach, Handel, Telemann, Rubbra, David Bedford, Sarasate and others.

Venue: Heywood Civic Centre, LCpl Stephen Shaw MC Way, Heywood OL10 1LW Time: 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 Heywood Civic Box Office 0300 303 8399. Tickets available on the night subject to availability (cash sales only).

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The Clone Roses

Organised by Middleton Arena

The Clone Roses plus guest DJ Clint Boon of Inspiral Carpets and support from Carjack Malone.

Venue: Middleton Arena, LCpl Joel Halliwell VC Way, Middleton, M24 1AG Time: Doors 7.30pm; Show starts 8pm Price: Tickets £13.50 – special group offer – buy 10 get 2 free.

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

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Markets & Fairs Tues 9 Dec

Lancashire Toy and Train Collectables Fair

Sun 25 Jan

All-Star Variety Show

Organised by The Tomas Leighton Charity

A special fundraising evening to raise money for specialised treatment for 9 year old Tomas who lives with Cerebal Palsy, Blindness and Epilepsy.

Venue: Middleton Arena, LCpl Joel Halliwell VC Way, Middleton, M24 1AG

Organised by Heywood Civic Centre

Venue: Heywood Civic Centre, LCpl Stephen Shaw MC Way, Heywood OL10 1LW Time: 6.30pm-9pm to the public Price: Stall price £16; Stall set up from 2pm Admission: £1.70 Adults, £1 Concessions Bookings/enquiries: 07779 875 786

Wed 31 Dec

New Year’s Eve Spectacular featuring ABBA FOREVER

Organised by Heywood Civic Centre

Your host for our bigger and better New Year’s Eve Spectacular this year is one of the most talented comedians and comperes in the country, Mr Ted Robbins starring alongside ABBA FOREVER and DJ Ditchy from Real Radio and Key 103. Champagne bar available.

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 Link4Life Preview Events Guide

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Arts & Craft Fair

Organised by Rochdale Countryside Service

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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Sun 14 Dec & 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. 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 15 Dec & 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.

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.

Enquiries: 07805 102759 Adam for enquiries. No pre-booking facility, simply turn up on the day.

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Nightlife Fri 5 Dec & Sat 6 Dec

Greek Nights

Organised by Demetris Café & Taverna

It is advisable to book early for this very popular evening. Further dates include: 12/12/14 & 13/12/14, 19/12/14 & 20/12/14 & 31/12/14.

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.

finalists Same Difference and Byker Grove’s Hazel Pude with fantastic live band. Cinderella has always dreamed of leaving her wicked stepmother and her life as a servant to meet a handsome prince. With the help of her Fairy Godmother and a generous helping of fairy dust perhaps her wish will come true? There is only one way to find out. Come on down to the Middleton Arena this Christmas to see spectacular scenery, stunning costumes, brilliant songs and dance routines and hilarious jokes. From the same team behind last year’s smash hit pantomime, Snow White. This will be a fabulous production so get your tickets now and don’t be late for the ball!

Venue: Middleton Arena, LCpl Joel Halliwell VC Way, Middleton, M24 1AG Time: 7pm: 5, 6, 12, 13, 16, 17, 19, 20, 22, 23 5pm: 21, 24 2pm: 6, 13, 20, 22, 23 1.30pm: 1-5, 8-12, 15, 18, 21, 24 10am: Ring for details Price: Opening Night Offer: Friday 5 December at 7pm – all tickets £10; Peak (from 19 Dec): £16.50 Adults, £12.50 Child/Concession; £50 Family Ticket; Off Peak: £15 Adults, £11 Child/ Concession, £45 Family Ticket.

Bookings/enquiries: Book via www. seetickets.com or phone the 24 hour Ticket Hotline 0844 871 8819 (this will include their own booking fee), to check dates and times of performances and to book please ring the Arena Box Office on 0844 855 4020 (10am-4pm Monday to Friday) or alternatively book on www.tickets.com (a transaction fee of £1.50 applies to online bookings plus a postage charge of £1.50 if required).

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Sun 21 Dec to Wed 24 Dec

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 on all dates; 5.30pm show on Tuesday 23 December.

Price: £6.50 Adults, £5 Children, £20 Family Ticket Bookings/enquiries: Box Office 0300 303 8399 or online www.link4life.org/ heywoodcivic (Booking fee applies)

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Fri 26 Dec to Mon 29 Dec

Cinderella

Organised by Gracie Fields Theatre

Pantomime returns to the Gracie Fields Theatre this Christmas as Trio Entertainment bring you the magical family pantomime Cinderella. Our all-star cast includes X Factor’s Chris Maloney as Prince Charming, Waterloo Road’s Denzil Reece Douglas as Buttons, Britain’s Got Talent finalist Stephen Hall as Lord Chamberlain and introducing Nicola McAllister as Cinderella, with a great supporting cast!

Venue: Gracie Fields Theatre, Hudson’s Walk, Rochdale OL11 5EF Time: 26/12 7pm; 27/12 2pm & 6pm; 28/12 2pm & 6pm; 29/12 10am Price: £17.50 Adults, £15.50 Concessions, £ 12.50 Child, £52 Family (2 Adults & 2 Children) Bookings/enquiries: Box Office by telephone 0843 208 1835 Monday to Saturday 9.30am-8pm; Sunday 10am-8pm, Bank Holidays 10am-6pm, excludes Christmas Day or on-line www. graciefieldstheatre.com or in person Monday to Wednesday 11am – 4pm.

Booking fees apply. Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

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School Holiday Activities Sat 14 Feb to Sat 21 Feb

Holiday Quiz

Organised by Touchstones Rochdale

This half-term family quiz takes 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. Free drop-in activity.

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

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Mon 16 to Fri 20 Feb

Big Screen Movies at Middleton Arena Organised by Middleton Arena

You can now enjoy high definition cinema at Middleton Arena. For school holiday showings 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

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Mon 16 to Fri 20 Feb

Go4it Holiday Clubs Organised by Link4Life

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Pantomimes Mon 1 Dec to Wed 24 Dec

Cinderella

Organised by Middleton Arena & Shone Productions

Shone Productions are thrilled to be returning to Middleton Arena this Christmas with the most magical pantomime of them all starring X Factor

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For event details visit www.link4life.org/whatson

It’s Panto Time!!

‘Same Difference’ take starring roles in ‘Cinderella’ at Middleton Arena. Family fun from 1-24 December.

Book online now at www.middletonarena.com

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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Forest Fun Maps and Migration

Organised by Rochdale Countryside Service

Join NatureEd for a fun day for all the family. Have a go at map reading on this bird orienteering course discovering where birds go in winter and what they are doing now. Make something special to help the birds this spring.

Venue: Hollingworth Lake Visitor Centre, Littleborough Time: 1.30pm-3.30pm Booking/enquiries: 01706 373421 or Email: holl.lakecp@rochdale.gov.uk

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Living Prints

Organised by Touchstones Rochdale

Join artist Frances Walker for this dropin session to the A Common Ground exhibition to create simple prints on fabric inspired by natural forms. This drop-in session is suitable for 5-12 year olds. No booking required.

Venue: Touchstones Rochdale, The Esplanade, Rochdale OL16 1AQ Time: 1.30pm-3pm Enquiries: 01706 924492

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Wildlife River-tastic! FREE Family Fun Day Organised by Touchstones Rochdale

Find out more about the bugs, beasties and birds that inhabit the local River Roch in our half-term event. Lots of FREE arts and crafts for all the family to enjoy together – pop in for 30 minutes or stay for three hours! This drop-in session is suitable for 5-12 year olds. No booking required.

Venue: Touchstones Rochdale, The Esplanade, Rochdale OL16 1AQ Time: 11am-2pm Enquiries: 01706 924492

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M6 Theatre Company present Whatever the Weather

Organised by Touchstones Rochdale & M6 Theatre Company

Bringing the outside in, M6‘s charming new production is set in the multisensory world of a traditional weather house. Two loveable characters diligently monitor the ever-changing weather. He is happy in the bright, warm sunshine. She is happy in the wet, refreshing rain. But what happens when the winds of change blow? Suitable for ages 3 and over.

Venue: Touchstones Rochdale, The Esplanade, Rochdale OL16 1AQ Time: 11am or 2pm Bookings/enquiries: Book your free tickets from M6 Theatre on 01706 355898 or email admin@m6theatre. co.uk. For general enquiries, please contact 01706 924492.

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Special & Charity Events

Fri 6 Feb

Active Kids this Half Term Holiday

Fri 13 Feb An Evening of Clairvoyance with the Electric Medium, Debbie Fallon Organised by Heywood Civic Centre Venue: Heywood Civic Centre, LCpl Stephen Shaw MC Way, Heywood OL10 1LW Time: Doors 7.15pm. Starts 8pm Price: £15, £16 on the door Bookings/enquiries: Box Office 0300 303 8399 or online www.link4life.org/ heywoodcivic (Booking fee applies)

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Workshops, Classes & Talks Weekly Courses

North West Photography Courses:

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.

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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Second Tues 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. At the meeting on 9 December it is the Christmas Buffet and Quiz starting at 12.15pm; tickets are £6 from committee members.

On 13 January 2015 there will be a talk by exhibiting artist Daksha Patel, “Bodytopos”. Manchester-based artist, Daksha Patel, will describe her approach to drawing the human figure and the medical imagery that has inspired her work.

Venue: Touchstones Rochdale, The Esplanade, Rochdale OL16 1AQ Time: From 12:15pm. Speaker 12.45pm1.45pm. No booking. All welcome.

Price: £2 Members, £3 Non-Members incl refreshments.

Enquiries: Jenny Buckley 01706 358686 or Touchstones Rochdale 01706 924492

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Thur 4 Dec

A Shot at Wildlife Images 2010: Illustrated Lecture by Pauline and Ian Greenhalgh 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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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.

Wed 10 Dec & Second Wednesday of the Month

Kesmus with Hindle Wakes

Organised by Edwin Waugh Lancashire Dialect Society

Venue: St Andrew’s Methodist & United Reformed Church Entwistle Road, Rochdale OL16 6HZ Time: 7.30pm prompt Price: Donations are welcome on the night. £3 annual subscription Enquiries: 01706 343163

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Wed 10 Dec

Collections of Peter the Great and Catherine the Great: Talk by Nicholas Merchant Organised by Rochdale Antiques Society

Join Harrogate Antiques Expert, Nicholas Merchant for this fascinating talk.

Rochdale Antiques Society meets on the second Wednesday of the month from September 2014 to May 2015 with a programme of speakers throughout the season. On 14 January 2015 Will Farmer from the Antiques Roadshow will present a talk “Great Finds in the Saleroom” and on 11 February 2015 Dr. D Allan, antiques expert, will present a talk “The Essence of a Georgian Gentleman”, 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 email: andrewjlord@btinternet. com; Membership Secretary Anne Radcliffe 01706 812242

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Thur 8 Jan

Stocking Knitters of Littleborough: Talk by Clare Bone Organised by Littleborough Historical & Archaeological Society

New members welcome.

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

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Fri 9 Jan

Looking for the Funny: Talk by Jenny Roche

Organised by Castleton Literary & Scientific Society

Come along to a talk about Jenny’s life and times as a comedy writer. Refer to website www.castletonlitandsci.webs.

com & www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/sites/ castleton-literary-and-scientific-society for more information. All welcome.

Venue: Castleton Community Centre, Manchester Road, Castleton, OL11 3AF Time: 7pm Price: Membership £20 per year, nonmembers £2 per evening Enquiries: Dr D Shreeve 01706 632275 & Mr G Beadling 01706 633674

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Fri 16 Jan

Hedgehog Rescue: Talk by Sue Lewis

Organised by Castleton Literary & Scientific Society

Sue will bring hedgehogs from the local hedgehog sanctuary and hospital. Refer to website www.castletonlitandsci.webs. com & www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/sites/ castleton-literary-and-scientific-society for more information. All welcome.

Venue: Castleton Community Centre, Manchester Road, Castleton, OL11 3AF Time: 7pm Price: Membership £20 per year, nonmembers £2 per evening Enquiries: Dr D Shreeve 01706 632275 & Mr G Beadling 01706 633674

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Fri 23 Jan

Women at War: Illustrated Talk by Ray Ashton Organised by Castleton Literary & Scientific Society

Refer to website www.castletonlitandsci. webs.com & www.rochdaleonline. co.uk/sites/castleton-literary-andscientific-society for more information.

All welcome.

Venue: Castleton Community Centre, Manchester Road, Castleton, OL11 3AF Time: 7pm Price: Membership £20 per year, nonmembers £2 per evening Enquiries: Dr D Shreeve 01706 632275 & Mr G Beadling 01706 633674

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Organised by Castleton Literary & Scientific Society

A talk on the life of Milnrow’s Lancashire dialect poet Tim Bobbin. Refer to website www.castletonlitandsci.webs. com & www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/sites/ castleton-literary-and-scientific-society for more information. All welcome.

Venue: Castleton Community Centre, Manchester Road, Castleton, OL11 3AF Time: 7pm Price: Membership £20 per year, nonmembers £2 per evening Enquiries: Dr D Shreeve 01706 632275 & Mr G Beadling 01706 633674

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Thur 12 Feb

Rochdale Pioneers First Minutes: Talk by Liesl Beckles 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 12 Feb

Extramadura: Illustrated Lecture by William Howarth 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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Fri 20 Feb

Book Evening

Organised by Castleton Literary & Scientific Society

Read to us from your favourite book.

Refer to website www.castletonlitandsci. webs.com & www.rochdaleonline. co.uk/sites/castleton-literary-andscientific-society for more information.

All welcome.

Venue: Castleton Community Centre, Manchester Road, Castleton, OL11 3AF Time: 7pm Price: Membership £20 per year, nonmembers £2 per evening Enquiries: Dr D Shreeve 01706 632275 & Mr G Beadling 01706 633674

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Fri 30 Jan

The South Pennines: Illustrated Talk by Stuart Paulley

Organised by Castleton Literary & Scientific Society

Refer to website www.castletonlitandsci. webs.com & www.rochdaleonline. co.uk/sites/castleton-literary-andscientific-society for more information.

All welcome.

Venue: Castleton Community Centre, Manchester Road, Castleton, OL11 3AF Time: 7pm Price: Membership £20 per year, nonmembers £2 per evening Enquiries: Dr D Shreeve 01706 632275 & Mr G Beadling 01706 633674

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Rants, Rhymes & Reflections: Talk

by Nick Andrews

Fri 27 Feb

The Black Sea Ports: Illustrated Talk by Harry Ellwood

Organised by Castleton Literary & Scientific Society

Refer to website www.castletonlitandsci. webs.com & www.rochdaleonline. co.uk/sites/castleton-literary-andscientific-society for more information.

All welcome.

Venue: Castleton Community Centre, Manchester Road, Castleton, OL11 3AF Time: 7pm Price: Membership £20 per year, Nonmembers £2 per evening Enquiries: Dr D Shreeve 01706 632275 & Mr G Beadling 01706 633674

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