Preview Magazine - June-August 2015 by Link4Life

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JUNE - AUGUST 2015 ROCHDALE

COMEDY - SUMMER EVENTS - FILM - SCHOOL HOLIDAYS Creative arts for all at Touchstones Rochdale

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Contents

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.

Countryside & Parks

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Exhibitions & Visual Arts

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Film

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Guided Walks

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FF

Family Friendly

Heritage Attractions

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DF

Facilities for the disabled

Live Music, Concerts & Dances

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Markets & Fairs

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Street Events & Festivals

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Theatre & Performing Arts

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Sport & Fitness

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Comedy

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Workshops, Classes & Talks

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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 GMPTE Enquiries 0161 228 7811 or visit a GMPTE Travelshop

Not listed?

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: Monday 13 July

Regular events

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Accessible by public transport

FF FREE FARE _________________________________ Saturday 27 June 2015

Early Summer Tidy Up

Organised by Rochdale Countryside Service

Come along and help our rangers tidy up the lake for the summer season. All equipment provided.

Venue: Hollingworth Lake Visitors Centre, Littleborough Time: 10.30am-12.30pm Booking/enquiries: For more details please telephone 01706 373421

FF FREE FARE _________________________________

Countryside & Parks

Saturday 11 July 2015

Friday, Saturday & Sunday and All Bank Holidays

Organised by Rochdale Countryside Service

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 www.healeydellheritagecentre.org.uk

FF _________________________________ Sunday 7 June 2015

Forest Fun - Mini Beasts and Beastly Creations

Organised by Rochdale Countryside Service

Join NatureEd for this fun event for all the family looking at minibeasts and making your own mega beast!

Duration: 2 hours.

Venue: Hollingworth Lake Visitors Centre, Littleborough Time: 1.30pm-3.30pm Booking/enquiries: For more details please telephone 01706 373421

FF FREE FARE _________________________________

Bugs ‘n’ Beasties at the Dell

Explore the woods and ponds and discover what mini creatures are living at Healey Dell. Booking is essential.

Venue: Meet @ Healey Dell Nature Reserve, Station Road Car Park, Broadley, OL12 8RJ Time: 1.30pm-3.30pm Price: £2.50 Booking/enquiries: For more details and bookings please telephone 01706 373421

FF FARE _________________________________ Sunday 12 July 2015

Forest Fun - Pond Dipping

Organised by Rochdale Countryside Service

Join NatureEd for a family pond dip; see what is lurking beneath the water.

Duration: 1-2 hours. Booking is essential.

Venue: Hollingworth Lake Visitors Centre, Littleborough Time: 1.30pm-3.30pm Price: £2.50 per person.

Booking/enquiries: For more details please telephone 01706 373421

FF FARE _________________________________ Thursday 23 July 2015, Thursday 29 July 2015 & Thursday 13 August 2015

Summer Fun Events at Hollingworth Lake Visitor Centre Organised by Rochdale Countryside Service

Sunday 14 June 2015

Have-A-Go-Fishing

Organised by Rochdale Countryside Service

Join us for a ranger led fishing taster session.

Rods and reels provided. People of all ages and abilities are welcome. Limited places, booking is essential.

Venue: Meet @ Healey Dell Station Road Car Park, Broadley, OL12 8RJ Time: Book a 45 minute slot throughout the day Price: £2.50 per person Booking/enquiries: For more details and bookings please telephone 01706 373421

FF FARE _________________________________

Join NatureEd for some summer fun nature activities and crafts with Bugs & Beasties on 23 July, Woodland Crafts on 29 July and Pond Dipping on 13 August 2015. Sessions are aimed at 6-11 year olds, but all ages are welcome.

Limited places, booking is essential.

Venue: Hollingworth Lake Visitors Centre, Littleborough Time: 1.30pm-3.30pm Price: £2.50 Booking/enquiries: For more details and bookings please telephone 01706 373421

FF FARE _________________________________ Saturday 25 July 2015

Sunday 21 June 2015

Community Litter Pick

Organised by Friends of Queens Park Group

Come along and help our rangers tidy up the lake during the summer season.

Poppy Picnic and Talent Show Venue: Queens Park, Heywood

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Enquiries: For further details contact 07721676460 or refer to www.queensparkheywood.org

For event details visit www.link4life.org/whatson

Organised by Rochdale Countryside Service

All equpment provided.

Venue: Hollingworth Lake Visitors Centre, Littleborough Time: 10.30am-12.30pm Booking/enquiries: For more details please telephone 01706 373421

FF FREE FARE _________________________________

Jarred: Ceramics from the Collection Our homes are filled with ceramics.

From teapots to tiles, baking bowls to bricks, prized ornaments to studio pieces, this exhibition celebrates their diversity.

Thursday 30 July 2015

Have-A-Go-Fishing

Organised by Rochdale Countryside Service

Join us for a ranger led fishing taster session.

Rods and reels provided. People of all ages and abilities are welcome. Limited places, booking is essential.

Venue: Meet @ Healey Dell Station Road Car Park, Broadley, OL12 8RJ Time: Book a 45 minute slot throughout the day Price: £2.50 per person Booking/enquiries: For more details and bookings please telephone 01706 373421

FF FARE _________________________________ Friday 21 August 2015

Drinking Hedgerows!!

Organised by Rochdale Countryside Service

Join David Winnard from Discover the Wild and forage for berries and make a natural, rapid infusion. Limited places, booking is essential.

Duration: 2 hours.

Venue: Hollingworth Lake Visitors Centre, Littleborough Time: 1.30pm-3.30pm Price: £2.50 per person.

Booking/enquiries: For more details please telephone 01706 373421

FF FARE _________________________________ Thursday 27 August 2015

Have-A-Go-Fishing

Organised by Rochdale Countryside Service

Join us for a ranger led fishing taster session.

Rods and reels provided. People of all ages and abilities are welcome. Limited places, booking is essential.

Venue: Meet @ Healey Dell Station Road Car Park, Broadley, OL12 8RJ Time: Book a 45 minute slot throughout the day Price: £2.50 per person Booking/enquiries: For more details and bookings please telephone 01706 373421

FF FARE

Exhibitions & Visual Arts 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.

Healey Dell is one of Rochdale’s hidden gems.

An area of outstanding beauty that has been officially designated a Nature Reserve and is rich in industrial archaeology. It is here you will find the Gallery, tucked away in this beautiful quiet location amongst the nature and wildlife Healey Dell has to offer. The Nature Reserve is just two

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miles away from Rochdale town centre and was once the site of corn, wool and cotton mills – all powered by the spectacular waterfalls of the River Spodden.

All artwork is available to purchase and is a welcome gift whatever the occasion. Make sure you put a visit to Healey Dell on your to do list – you won’t be disappointed.

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: www.youtu.be/dVO9x9CkcvE

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Saturday 6 June to Saturday 29 August 2015

Garry Holt: Good to Feel the Breeze of Fear Organised by Touchstones Rochdale

Garry Holt started making collages during a time of ill health and has been making them prolifically ever since.

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

FF DF FREE FARE _________________________________

Drawing inspiration from Islamic art and architecture, these sculptural works are constructed through a series of folds. The resulting work is a playful balance between form, colour and light. This will be Rana’s first solo show in a public gallery.

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

FF DF FREE FARE _________________________________ To Saturday 13 June 2015

Clare Barclay: Over Workings

Organised by Touchstones Rochdale

In 2012 Touchstones Rochdale acquired the sculpture ‘Perching’ by Clare Barclay, presented by the Contemporary Art Society with support from the Art Fund which provided a starting point for the exhibition.

Barclay has since created an extensive new body of work in both sculpture and printmaking especially for the exhibition, taking inspiration from objects and themes in the museum collections. This exhibition is presented in association with the Stephen Friedman Gallery.

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

To Sunday 7 June 2015

FF DF FREE FARE _________________________________

Organised by Rochdale Countryside Service

Saturday 13 June to Sunday 12 July 2015

Landscapes of Calderdale by Andy Simmons

An exhibition of paintings and ‘Digi Art’ computer processed photographs.

Venue: Hollingworth Lake Visitor Centre, Littleborough Time: Please contact for details Enquiries: 01706 373421 or karen.clewer@rochdale.gov.uk

FF DF FREE FARE _________________________________ Wednesday 10 June to Sunday 28 June 2015

Bury Art Society Exhibition

Organised by Rochdale Countryside Service

Venue: Hollingworth Lake Visitor Centre, Littleborough Time: Please contact for details Enquiries: 01706 373421 or karen.clewer@rochdale.gov.uk

FF DF FREE FARE _________________________________ To Saturday 13 June 2015

Rana Begum

Organised by Touchstones Rochdale

London-based Rana Begum creates work which bridges the gap between sculpture and painting.

Dee Wild and Paul Fox

Organised by Littleborough Coach House

An exhibition of Dee Wild’s artwork in mixed media and Paul Fox’s photography exhibition.

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

FF FREE FARE _________________________________ Wednesday 1 July to Sunday 19 July 2015

Rene’s Pottery Exhibition

Organised by Rochdale Countryside Service

Venue: Hollingworth Lake Visitor Centre, Littleborough Time: Please contact for details Enquiries: 01706 373421 or karen.clewer@rochdale.gov.uk

FF DF FREE FARE _________________________________ Saturday 4 July to Saturday 5 September 2015

Close Contact

Organised by Touchstones Rochdale

Artists often use traditional skills, materials,

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tools and techniques to make their own work, but the finished pieces are very contemporary.

Close Contact will feature contemporary craft objects from the Art Gallery collection including work by Halima Cassell, Junko Mori and Derek Wilson.

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

FF DF FREE FARE _________________________________

Saturday 4 July to Saturday 5 September 2015

Feathered

Organised by Touchstones Rochdale

An exhibition of paintings and photography which explore birds as a theme in contemporary art by artists such as Sutapa Biswas, Leila Jeffreys, Neeta Madahar and Luke Stevenson.

The exhibition will include hands-on activities for families.

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

FF DF FREE FARE _________________________________

Saturday 18 July to Sunday 16 August 2015

Karen Milner and Hampden Clough Artists

Organised by Littleborough Coach House

Come to see Karen Milner’s photography exhibition and an exhibition of artwork in mixed media by Hampden Clough Artists.

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

FF FREE FARE _________________________________ Friday 24 July to Monday 31 August 2015

Celebrating Rochdale’s Countryside

Organised by Rochdale Countryside Service

An exhibition highlighting the work of Rochdale Countryside Service.

Venue: Hollingworth Lake Visitor Centre, Littleborough Time: Please contact for details Enquiries: 01706 373421 or karen.clewer@rochdale.gov.uk

FF DF FREE FARE _________________________________ To Saturday 5 March 2016

Homespun Traditions

Organised by Touchstones Rochdale

Showcasing works from the borough’s art collection, this exhibition looks at how traditional crafts and domestic life has been represented in art.

Exploring the themes of craftsmanship and the homemade, modern craft pieces are shown alongside intriguing objects from the museum collections and a range of historic artworks that depict our fine cottage industries. Surprising and diverse examples of local and British craft in art is illustrated among others by Frederick William Jackson, printer and engraver John O’Connor, Edward Stott and eminent folk artist Tim Bobbin.

Venue: Gallery Two, Touchstones Rochdale, The Esplanade, Rochdale OL16 1AQ

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Time: Tuesday-Saturday 10am-5pm Enquiries: 01706 924492

FF DF FREE FARE _________________________________ To Saturday 9 April 2016

Jarred: Ceramics from the Collection Organised by Touchstones Rochdale

Our homes are filled with ceramics. From teapots to tiles, baking bowls to bricks, prized ornaments to studio pieces, this exhibition celebrates their diversity. Jarred looks at how ceramics help us in our everyday lives, telling their story from 4000BC to the present day.

Discover how ceramics have been used in social and religious rituals and to commemorate events, places or people. Explore the decorative styles that have influenced their design.

Learn how bricks were locally produced on an industrial scale to build Lancashire’s famous mills and terraces.

Ancient Roman and Egyptian pottery as well as Chinese and English porcelain can be seen in the display cases. Highlights include an ancient Greek vase attributed to the Swing Painter as well as new acquisitions by contemporary ceramicists Paul Scott and Ikuko Iwamoto.

Younger visitors can follow the White Rabbit and join Alice at the Mad Hatter’s tea party as well as laugh out loud at the tale of the tipper toilet and the naughty school boy.

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

FF DF FREE FARE

In 1914, World War 1, the bloodiest war ever at that time in human history, was well under way. However, on Christmas Eve, numerous sections of the Western Front called an informal and unauthorised truce where the various front-line soldiers of the conflict peacefully met each other in No Man’s Land to share a precious pause in the carnage with a fleeting brotherhood.

This film dramatizes one such section as the French, Scottish and German sides partake in the unique event, even though they are aware that their superiors will not tolerate its occurrence.

Venue: Adults £4, Children £2.50, Family Ticket £11 Bookings/enquiries: Book online at www.tickets.com or in person at the Middleton Arena Box Office or ring 0844 855 4020. (A transaction fee of £1.50 applies to online bookings plus a postage charge of £1.50 if required).

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Guided Walks & Tours Walks organised by Rochdale Countryside Service are graded to help you choose suitable walks.

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.

Thursday 4 & 18 June 2015

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 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 _________________________________ Wednesday 17 June 2015

Big Screen @ Middleton Arena: Joyeux Noel Organised by Middleton Arena

Certificate PG-13.116 minutes running time.

First World War Film Stories Continuing the series of films on the Big Screen at Middleton Arena as part of the World War I commemorations.

For event details visit www.link4life.org/whatson

Rochdale Ghost Walks

Organised by Colin Meredith & Russell Richardson

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

The dates for July and August are 2 July & 16 July 2015 and 6 August & 20 August 2015 with dates throughout the year.

Ghostly tales and murderous deeds from Rochdale’s past will chill you to the core on these evening walks around Rochdale town centre through narrow alleyways and hidden courtyards. 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 refer to: www.rochdaleghostwalks.co.uk No need to book; just turn up. Group bookings are

necessary - Private parties for 10 or more catered for anytime to suit.

appreciated.

Enquiries: 01706 843685

Saturday 13 June 2015

Saturday 27 June, 25 July, 19 September and 31 October 2015

FF FARE _________________________________ Coach Trip - Bempton Cliffs, Yorkshire (RSPB*)

Organised by Rochdale Field Naturalists’ Society

A coach trip looking at butterflies, birds and flowers.

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

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Poetry Walk to Waugh’s Well

Organised by Edwin Waugh Lancashire Dialect Society

Venue: Meet at Gincroft Lane, Edenfield Time: 11am Enquiries: 01706 343163

FF FREE FARE _________________________________ Thursday 18 June 2015

Relaxed Rambles around Rochdale Hollingworth Lake (S side)

Organised by Rochdale Field Naturalists’ Society

Walks exploring the wildlife of Rochdale borough with various walk leaders. On 16 July 2015 the ramble is to Deeply Vale and on 20 August 2015 the ramble is to Syke with regular monthly meetings to December 2015.

Venue: Depart from the cul-de-sac, at bottom of Manchester Old Road, Rochdale Time: 10am Price: Free Enquiries: 01706 843685

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Blue Badge Guided Tours: Revealing the River Roch

Hidden for over a century, progress is underway to re-open the river to reveal the historic bridge and restore the river’s natural habitat. Find out more about this exciting project as well as the history of the Town Centre.

Duration: 1 hour.

Venue: Meet in the foyer Touchstones Rochdale, The Esplanade, Rochdale OL16 1AQ Time: 2pm Price: Free, pre-booking essential Bookings/enquiries: 01706 924928 VIC (Tuesday - Saturday 10am-5pm), email: vic@link4life.org or in person to Touchstones Rochdale, The Esplanade

FREE FARE _________________________________ Saturday 4 July 2015

An Inn Trail

A Blue Badge Guided Trail with a tale about ale looking at historic pubs and inns signs around Rochdale Town centre.

Duration: 2 hours.

Venue: Meet at Touchstones Rochdale, The Esplanade, Rochdale OL16 1AQ Time: 2pm Price: £3.50 per person pre-booked Bookings/enquiries: 01706 924928 VIC (Tuesday - Saturday 10am-5pm), email: vic@link4life.org or in person to Touchstones Rochdale, The Esplanade

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Sunday 5 July 2015

Saturday 20 June 2015

Organised by Rochdale Countryside Service

Smithybridge and Beyond

A Blue Badge Guided Walk from Smithybridge to Little Clegg and Clegg Hall along the Rochdale Canal. The area dates back to the 12th century and grew due to the opening of the Rochdale Canal and Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway in the 19th century.

Duration: 1 1/2 hours.

Venue: Meet at Smithybridge Railway Station car park, Smithybridge Road, Smithybridge, Rochdale Time: 1.30pm Price: £3.50 per person pre-booked Bookings/enquiries: 01706 924928 VIC (Tuesday–Saturday10am-5pm), email: vic@link4life.org or in person to Touchstones Rochdale, The Esplanade

FARE _________________________________ Saturday 27 June 2015

Car Trip – Tandle Hill, Royton

Organised by Rochdale Field Naturalists’ Society

A car trip looking at birds, butterflies and flowers.

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

Summer Tree ID

Join PEF (Pennine Edge Forest) and rangers on this beginners tree identification walk through Ealees Wood and learn how to tell the difference between a beech and a birch.

Venue: Hollingworth Lake Visitors Centre, Littleborough Time: 1pm-3pm Booking/enquiries: For more details please telephone 01706 373421

FF FREE FARE

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Coach Trip - North Cave and Far Ings

Organised by Rochdale Field Naturalists’ Society

A coach trip looking at butterflies, dragonflies, birds and flowers.

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

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Evening Photographic Walk

Organised by Rochdale Countryside Service

Join our rangers and Rochdale Camera Club for an early evening stroll getting photographic tips along the way. Of course, bring your camera!

Graded: Easy.

Venue: Hollingworth Lake Visitors Centre, Littleborough Time: 7pm-9pm Booking/enquiries: For more details please telephone 01706 373421

FREE FARE

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Saturday 25 July 2015

Car Trip - Compstall and Etherow Country Park, Marple Organised by Rochdale Field Naturalists’ Society

A car trip looking at birds, butterflies and flowers.

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

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Saturday 25 July & Saturday 1 August 2015

Blue Badge Guided Tour of Rochdale Town Hall

Rochdale’s magnificent Grade 1 listed Town Hall is not only a stunning building, it also has a great story to tell about the growth of Rochdale and its’ place in the world.

One of Rochdale’s Blue Badge Guides will tell this story whilst taking you on a tour of one of the finest Victorian Gothic town halls in the country. This is an opportunity to view Henry Holiday’s mural of the signing of the Magna Carta in this 800th anniversary year.

Duration: 2 hours Venue: Meet in Rochdale Town Hall foyer, The Esplanade, Rochdale OL16 1AB Time: 11am Price: £4.50 per person pre-booked Bookings/enquiries: 01706 924928 VIC (Tuesday - Saturday 10am-5pm), email: vic@link4life.org or in person to Touchstones Rochdale, The Esplanade

FARE _________________________________ Saturday 1 August 2015

Blackstone Edge Circular Walk

Organised by Rochdale Countryside Service

Join our rangers for an early summer walk up to Blackstone Edge. Please wear appropriate clothing and bring a packed lunch. There is a steep climb.

Duration: 4 hours.

Venue: Hollingworth Lake Visitors Centre, Littleborough Time: 10.30am-3.30pm Booking/enquiries: For more details please telephone 01706 373421

FREE FARE _________________________________ Saturday 15 August 2015

Coach Trip - Hathersage to Calver, Peak District

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 Enquiries: 01706 644394

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Blue Badge Guided Walk: Spotland and the River Spodden

Wool, cotton, dying and finishing contributed to a rapidly growing industrial community in the 19th century. Find out more on this Blue Badge guided walk.

Duration: 2 hours.

Venue: Meet outside St Clement’s Parish Church, Willbutts Lane, (off Edenfield Road), Rochdale OL11 5BE Time: 1.30pm Price: £3.50 per person pre-booked Bookings/enquiries: 01706 924928 VIC (Tuesday - Saturday 10am-5pm), email: vic@link4life.org or in person to Touchstones Rochdale, The Esplanade

FARE _________________________________ Saturday 29 August 2015

Car Trip - Moth Morning and Walk, Warton, Lancs

Organised by Rochdale Field Naturalists’ Society

A car trip looking at moths, birds, flowers and butterflies.

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

FF FREE FARE _________________________________

Sunday 7 June & First Sunday of the Month

In Steam & Littleborough Oakenhoof Dancers and Black Nan Band 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: 07789802632 or www.ellenroad.org.uk

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Saturday 12 September 2015

Sunday 7 June 2015

Heritage Open Days Heritage Town Trail

A Blue Badge Guided Heritage Trail that will start and end at Touchstones Rochdale. Learn about Rochdale’s architectural heritage, gain insight into how the town became worldfamous as the bithplace of the world-wide Co-operative Movement and reflect on what life was like in 19th century Rochdale.

The walk will include some steep inclines and some steps.

Duration: 1 1/2 hours. Booking essential.

Venue: Meet in the foyer at Touchstones Rochdale, The Esplanade, Rochdale OL16 1AQ Time: 2pm Price: FREE, but pre-booking essential Bookings/enquiries: 01706 924928 VIC (Tuesday - Saturday 10am-5pm), email: vic@link4life.org or in person to Touchstones Rochdale, The Esplanade

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Heritage Attractions Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday Afternoons Tuesday 2 June 2015 up to and including Sunday 13 September 2015 for Heritage Open Days

“Kidz” Museum Open Day

Organised by Greater Manchester Fire Service Museum

“Kidz” Museum Open Day with fair rides, community farm pets, bouncy fire engine and much more.

Venue: Old Fire Station, Maclure Road, Rochdale OL11DN Time: 10am-4pm Price: Free Enquiries: 01706 341219

FF FREE FARE _________________________________ Saturday 20 June to Sunday 21 June 2015

Family Fun Weekend with Peppa Pig and George Organised by East Lancashire Railway

Venue: East Lancashire Railway, Bury and all stations.

Price: Please telephone for details Bookings/enquiries: 0161 764 7790 (10am4pm) or book on-line on www.eastlancsrailway.org.uk

FF DF FARE _________________________________ Friday 3 July to Sunday 5 July 2015

St. Chad’s Churchwatch Sessions

Summer Diesel Spectacular

Rochdale’s magnificent Parish Church, located up the 122 steps behind the Town Hall, is the town’s oldest building, telling the story of 1,000 years of local history.

With stonework dating back to the 14th century, splendid stained glass including William Morris’s ’Faith, Hope and Charity’ window,

Venue: East Lancashire Railway, Bury and all stations.

Price: Please telephone for details Bookings/enquiries: 0161 764 7790 (10am4pm) or book on-line on www.eastlancsrailway.org.uk

Organised by St Chad’s, Rochdale Parish Church

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the 13th century font where Gracie Fields was baptised in 1898, the 1786 grave of the dialect poet and political satirist Tim Bobbin, a wall reputed to date back to the pre-1066 and stocks for Rochdale’s 1600’s felons. The church has been on the site overlooking the Town Hall for 1,000 years and it is still serving the people of Rochdale today. Guides will be on duty. No charge, but donations towards the upkeep of this splendid heritage building appreciated. A colour guidebook will be available.

Venue: St. Chad’s Parish Church, Sparrow Hill, Town Hall Square Time: 2pm-4pm Drop-in Enquiries: 01706 924928 & www.rochdaleparishchurches.org.uk

Organised by East Lancashire Railway

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Sunday 5 July & First Sunday of the Month

In Steam & Northern Meccano Society 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: 07789802632 or www.ellenroad.org.uk

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Museum Open Day

Organised by Greater Manchester Fire Service Museum

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

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Raise the Roof

Organised by East Lancashire Railway

Venue: East Lancashire Railway, Bury and all stations.

Price: Please telephone for details Bookings/enquiries: 0161 764 7790 (10am4pm) or book on-line on www.eastlancsrailway.org.uk

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Day Out with Thomas

Organised by East Lancashire Railway

Venue: East Lancashire Railway, Bury and all stations.

Price: Please telephone for details Bookings/enquiries: 0161 764 7790 (10am4pm) or book on-line on www.eastlancsrailway.org.uk

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Museum Open Day

Organised by Greater Manchester Fire Service Museum

Venue: Old Fire Station, Maclure Road, Rochdale OL11 1DN Time: 10am-4pm Price: Free Enquiries: 01706 341219

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First Sunday of the Month

In Steam & The Saddleworth Clog & Garland 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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Rochdale Over 55s Day

Organised by St Vincent’s Housing Association

An event for the over 55s with line dancing, arts and crafts, reminiscence sessions, a singer, boccia bowling and armchair exercises. Plus information on foot health, free short seminars, the Women’s Institute, Link4Life and local MP surgery.

Refreshments will be available.

Venue: Touchstones Rochdale, The Esplanade, Rochdale OL16 1AQ Time: 10am-2pm Enquiries: Contact Jane for information on 07983564893 or refer to www.svha.co.uk

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Saturday 29 August to Monday 31 August 2015

Family Fun Weekend with Peppa Pig and George Organised by East Lancashire Railway

Venue: East Lancashire Railway, Bury and all stations.

Price: Please telephone for details Bookings/enquiries: 0161 764 7790 (10am4pm) or book on-line on www.eastlancsrailway.org.uk

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Elvis himself performed his record-breaking live shows throughout the 70s. Don’t miss Shawn Klush on the UK leg of his 2015 World Tour … It simply doesn’t get any closer than this!

Featuring a live band, orchestra and Elvis’s original backing singers, The Sweet Inspirations, who toured with Elvis from 1969-1977 and featured in concert movies That’s The Way It Is, Elvis on Tour and TV Special Aloha From Hawaii.

Venue: Middleton Arena, LCpl Joel Halliwell VC Way, Middleton, M24 1AG Time: 7.30pm for 8pm Price: Premium Seats £31.50, Stalls £ & Lower Tier £21.50, Upper Tier £19.50, Under 16s, OAPs, Students £15. Buy 10 tickets get 2 free.

Bookings/enquiries: Book online at www.tickets.com or in person at the Middleton Arena Box Office or ring 0844 855 4020. (A transaction fee of £1.50 applies to online bookings, plus a postage charge of £1.50 if required).

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Heywood Civic Soul and Motown Nite Organised by Heywood Civic Centre

Excellent dance floor, superb sound system, 350 capacity, 60’s, 70’s and 80’s sounds of Motown, Stax and Atlantic plus a bit of Mod beat for good measure. The best Motown DJ’s in the North West providing all your Soul needs. Other dates include: Saturday 25 July 2015 & Saturday 22 August 2015.

Friendly atmpsphere. Licensed Bar. Venue: Heywood Civic Centre, LCpl Stephen Shaw MC Way, Heywood OL10 1LW. Time: 8pm-1.30am Price: £6 on the door Bookings/enquiries:0300 303 8399 or www. link4life.org/heywoodcivic for online bookings (A transaction fee of £1.50 applies to online bookings plus a postage charge of £1.50 if required)

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Live Music, Concerts & Dances Friday 19 June 2015

Shawn Klush – Elvis World Tour Organised by Middleton Arena

Direct from the USA, the world’s most successful Elvis tribute artist of all time returns to the UK by popular demand. The incredible Shawn Klush first exploded onto the UK scene when 6 million viewers tuned in to see him crowned ‘The Greatest Elvis’ live on BBC One. Soon after this, Shawn was also crowned the first ever ‘Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Champion’ in Memphis, Tennessee. On the back of his success, Shawn embarked on an unprecedented world tour, performing to thousands of fans in theatres and arenas across the USA, South America, Europe and Australia. He currently performs at the Hilton Hotel in Las Vegas on the very same stage that

Chris Connor as Elvis Back by popular demand after his SELL-OUT concert last year at Heywood Civic Centre, 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!

Organised by Heywood Civic Centre

Back by popular demand after his SELL-OUT concert last year at Heywood Civic Centre, 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 fans.

Venue: Heywood Civic Centre, LCpl Stephen Shaw MC Way, Heywood OL10 1LW Time: 7.30pm for 8pm Price: £15.50 in advance. Book early as this will sell out.

Bookings/enquiries: Box Office 0300 303 8399 or www.link4life.org/heywoodcivic for online bookings (A transaction fee of £1.50 applies to online bookings plus a postage charge of £1.50 if required).

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Summer Concert and Tea

Organised by Edwin Waugh Lancashire Dialect Society

Booking is essential for the meal.

Venue: Thrum Hall Methodist Church, Whitworth Road, Rochdale Time: 3pm Enquiries: 01706 343163 or refer to the website www.edwinwaughdialectsociety.com

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St Michael’s Brass Band

Organised by Friends of Queens Park Group

Venue: Queens Park, Heywood Enquiries: For further details contact 07721676460 or refer to www.queensparkheywood.org

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Tuesday 30 June & Last Tuesday of the Month

Lunchtime Concerts 2015

Organised by Littleborough Coach House

Alyson Brailsford (Mezzo Soprano) and David Bradshaw (Baritone) will be performing. On 28 July 2015 David and Elizabeth O’Brien (Baritone and Soprano) will be performing and on 18 August 2015 Freda Farnworth (Soprano) will be performing.

Venue: Littleborough Coach House, Lodge Street, Littleborough, OL15 9AE Time: 1pm Price: £3 per person – pay on the day Bookings/enquiries: 01706 378481

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Chris Connor as ELVIS

Markets & Fairs Sunday 7 June 2015 First & Third Sunday of the Month

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

Runs over three levels in the multi-storey car park of Middleton Shopping Centre on the 1st and 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.

Dates include: 21 June, 5 July, 19 July, 2 August and 16 August 2015 with regular dates throughout the year.

Venue: Middleton Shopping Centre, Limetrees Road, Middleton M24 4EL Time: 6am - 1pm throughout the year Price: Cars £12, Vans £15 payable on the day.

Catering concessions available; please enquire.

Enquiries: 07805102759 Adam for enquiries. No pre-booking facility, simply turn up on the day.

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Queens Park Heywood Car Boot Sales Organised by Friends of Queens Park Group

Further dates include: 5 July, 2 August, 13

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September and 4 October 2015.

Venue: Queens Park, Heywood Time: Sellers from 11am, Buyers from 12noon Enquiries: For further details contact 07721676460 or refer to www.queensparkheywood.org

FF FARE _________________________________ Sunday 7 June 2015

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.

Dates include: Sunday 21 June, Sunday 12 July, Sunday 26 July, Sunday 9 August and Monday 31 August (Bank Holiday) with dates throughout the year.

All rubbish must be removed. 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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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. Dates for July and August markets are 12 July 2015 and 9 August 2015 with dates throughout the year.

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

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Sunday 14 June, Sunday 12 July & Sunday 9 August 2015

Craft Fair

Organised by Rochdale Countryside Service

Book your table for £10 in person or over the phone in advance. Credit card bookings accepted. Further dates throughout the year.

Venue: Hollingworth Lake Visitor Centre, Littleborough Time: 11.30am-3.30pm Enquiries: 01706 373421 or email: karen.clewer@rochdale.gov.uk for more information.

FF DF FARE _________________________________ Sunday 14 June 2015 Second Sunday of the Month

Springfield Park Car Boot Sales Organised by Springfield Park

Further dates include: 12 July, 9 August and 13 September 2015.

Venue: Springfield Park, Bolton Road (A58), Marland, Rochdale OL11 4RE Time: Sellers from 9.30am-10am, Buyers from 10am Enquiries: For further details contact 01706 713029

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Street Events & Festivals Sunday 7 June 2015

Traditional Country Fete Day Organised by Springhill Hospice

Come along to this fun event for all the family with home baking and preserve making competitions, dog agility trials, a dog show, hawk and owl display, donkey rides, crafts market and stalls, traditional fun fair, free circus workshop, face painting and ice cream.

Venue: Rochdale Riding Club Showground, Roch Valley Way, OL11 4QH Time: 10am-4pm Price: Free, but £1 donation entry fee Enquiries through: Rochdale VIC 01706 924928 or 01706 641790

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Saturday 13 June 2015

Milnrow & Newhey Carnival 2015 Organised by Milnrow & Newhey Carnival Committee

The procession will journey from Newhey to Milnrow starting at Haugh Lane, Newhey at 1pm and ending at Milnrow Memorial Gardens for a summer festival.

The parade will be led by Milnrow Brass Band and includes carnivals queens, local schools, dance groups, sports and drama groups, local celebrity Jack Sparrow look-a-like, some stunning new floats and a couple of surprises too! The summer festival starts at 12noon until 6pm and entry is free.

At the park, there will be a superb fairground, a wide variety of stall holders, face-painting, paintball, belly dancing, demonstrations, children’s entertainment, a selection of hot and cold food and a free raffle with prizes kindly donated from local businesses.

The entertainment promises to be top notch this year. With help from the Back Door Project based in Rochdale, we are delighted to announce that DJ JMSTER will be appearing along with live music from bands including the highly acclaimed group Social Outcast.

Enquiries through: Rochdale VIC 01706 924928 or phone the Carnival Secretary on 07786850266 or email milnrowcarnival@yahoo.com for information about taking part or booking a stall.

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Norden Carnival

Organised by Norden Carnival Committee

Time: 1pm-4.30pm Enquiries through: Rochdale VIC 01706 924928 or email: nordencarnival@sky.com

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Heywood 1940s Day

Organised by Heywood Business Group

There will be military and vintage displays, people in costume from the age including most of the war nationalities. Local businesses will transform into a NAAFI, an air raid shelter and sentry post.

There will be stalls, food and drink and lots of live entertainment including the Armed Forces Parade at 1pm, the famous annual 1940s concert outside St Luke’s Church is at 1.30pm4pm and the Tea Dance at St James Church Hall is at 2pm.

For event details visit www.link4life.org/whatson

Venue: Heywood Town Centre Time: 10am-4pm Enquiries: Please contact 01706 924928 or email heywoodbusinessgroup@live.co.uk or 01706 628451 or 0771500791

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The Darnhill Festival 2015 The Light Fantastic

Organised by Darnhill Festival Association

This year’s festival, The Light Fantastic, is inspired by the UN Year of Light and Solar Technology so it should be a dazzling affair giving local, young people the chance to shine!

In addition to the glittering procession which kicks off the day, we will be having a full afternoon of creative fun and live entertainment. Enjoy reflecting on the intriguing boxes of light created by high school students and pick up a copy of the beautiful book of words and images created with all the schools serving the estate.

Venue: In and around Argyle Parade, Darnhill, Heywood OL10 3RY Time: From 12noon Enquiries: Cartwheel Arts Office: 01706 361300

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Thursday 23 July, Friday 24 July, Saturday 25 July and Sunday 26 July 2015

Littleborough Rushbearing Festival 2015 Organised by LEAF

On Thursday 23 July it is the Rushcart Dressing at Warland Farm at 3.30pm. On Friday 24 July it is the Rushbearing Welcome Ceilidh at Littleborough Cricket Club at 8pm, then on Saturday 25 July the Rushbearing Parade will be starting at King William 1V, Shore at 10am.

There will be folk dancing at various venues around Littleborough, the Party in the Park in Hare Hill Park starting at 11am-5pm, with an Open House Song and Dance in the Cricket Club Lounge at 8pm.

On Sunday 26 July the Rushbearing Parade will start at Hollingworth Lake Visitors Centre at 10am until 11.30am followed by entertainment, music and dance in Littleborough town centre from 12noon.

Please refer to www.littleboroughlocal.co.uk or www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/sites/littleboroughevents-and-associations-forum/contact Venue: Hare Hill Park, Littleborough Square & Hollingworth Lake Visitor Centre, Littleborough Enquiries: 01706 924928 (VIC: Open Tuesday to Saturday 10am-5pm)

FF FREE FARE _________________________________ Sunday 16 August 2015

LWT Charity Fete

Organised by Rochdale Countryside Service

Join Lancashire Wildlife Trust for some family fun activities and stalls.

Venue: Hollingworth Lake Visitors Centre, Littleborough Time: 11am-4pm Booking/enquiries: For more details please telephone 01706 373421

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An Evening of Clairvoyance with renowned Supernaturalist David Holt Delivering mind blowing evidence of life after death and with no two evenings ever the same, you will be involved in a unique and interactive experience. Now sit back and listen, the next message could be for you.

Saturday 22 August 2015 to Sunday 30 August 2015

Littleborough Arts Festival 2015

Organised by Littleborough Arts Festival Committee

The ever popular, ever growing Arts Festival will return to the Littleborough Coach House for this 10 day event. The festival consists of an exhibition of framed and unframed artwork by local artists, the majority of which are for sale.

There is also a photographic competition.

Venue: Littleborough Coach House, Lodge Street, Littleborough Time: 10am - 4pm daily Enquiries: 01706 378481 or contact littleboroughartsfestival@yahoo.com

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most importantly the title and trophy within their chosen category. Anyone can enter, no experience is necessary and you can even attend Pure Elite training camps so you know what to expect on the day. Categories include fitness model, bikini babe and mums that lift for women as well as beach body, fitness model and bodybuilding for men. Please refer to the website to enter the competition.

Venue: Middleton Arena, LCpl Joel Halliwell VC Way, Middleton, M24 1AG Time: Doors 12noon, Show 1pm Price: Tickets £20 Bookings/enquiries: Book online at www.tickets.com or in person at the Middleton Arena Box Office or ring 0844 855 4020. (A transaction fee of £1.50 applies to online bookings, plus a postage charge of £1.50 if required).

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Theatre & Performing Arts Friday 3 July 2015

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

Back by popular demand leading UK spirit medium David Holt returns to Heywood Civic Centre in 2015. Join renowned Supernaturalist David Holt for a very different evening. Does consciousness and the human soul survive death? He says “YES”.

Since the age of four, David has been able to see, hear and feel the presence of the spirit people around him. Delivering mind blowing evidence of life after death and with no two evenings ever the same, you will be involved in a unique and interactive experience. Now sit back and listen, the next message could be for you…

Venue: Heywood Civic Centre, LCpl Stephen Shaw MC Way, Heywood OL10 1LW Time: 7.30pm doors, starts at 8pm–10pm Price: £15 Bookings/enquiries: Box Office 0300 303 8399 or www.link4life.org/heywoodcivic for online bookings (A transaction fee of £1.50 applies to online bookings plus a postage charge of £1.50 if required).

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Saturday 20 June 2015: Kingsway Park Sports Centre & Saturday 27 June 2015: Littleborough Sports Centre Sunday 28 June 2015: Middleton Arena & Saturday 11 July 2015: Touchstones Rochdale and Broadfield Park Sunday 12 July 2015: Queen’s Park Heywood

The Big Games 2015 Organised by Link4Life

Join in the adventure and fun for children of all ages and families. Just turn up.

Venue: Various Time: 11am-3pm Enquiries: Please refer to our website www.link4life.org/biggames.

FF FREE FARE _________________________________ Monday 29 June 2015

Bikes ‘n’ Burgers BBQ

Organised by Rochdale Countryside Service

Join Colin Fielding on this annual off-road mountain bike ride. Don’t forget your bikes, burgers and helmets! Booking is essential.

Venue: Hollingworth Lake Visitors Centre, Littleborough Time: 6.15pm-9.15pm Booking/enquiries: For more details please telephone 01706 373421

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Sport & Fitness Saturday 6 June 2015

Pure Elite Muscle and Fitness Show Organised by Middleton Arena

Pure Elite is the UK’s newest and freshest fitness competition. Athletes and models across the UK all are invited to compete for prizes and

Sunday 23 August 2015

Rochdale Half Marathon, 10K & 1 Mile Fun Run

Organised by Cannonball Events and Rochdale Borough Council

Registration and number collection will take place on Saturday 22 August from 10am-5pm (please

attend this where possible) or 7am-8.30am on Race Day. No entries on the day!

The new Rochdale Half Marathon, 10K and Fun Run offer exciting, varied, traffic-free courses taking you on a tour of this historic town and some of its breath-taking countryside. As the birthplace of Co-operation, host of the Rugby League World Cup 2013 and Le Tour de France last year, located between Manchester and the beautiful Yorkshire countryside, there’s much more to Rochdale than you think.

New for 2015 and already one of the highlights of the borough’s sporting calendar – whichever run you choose, you’ll be forever amongst the first to take part, starting and finishing at the stunning Rochdale Town Hall, one of the finest buildings in Europe. Whether your target is completing a mile run, doing your first 10K, completing your first half marathon or setting a personal best, these are the 3 races designed for you.

Venue: Registration, Start and Finish are from Rochdale’s Historic Town Hall, The Esplanade, Rochdale OL16 1AQ Time: Races start from 9am.

Enquiries: Please refer to website www.cannonballevents.co.uk/rochdale-halfmarathon for routes, race information and entry or refer to www.twitter.com/RochdaleHalf or telephone Cannonball Events on 07583997329 or www.rochdale.gov.uk events and activities or email: HalfMarathon@rochdale.gov.uk.

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Littleborough Lions 5K Road Race

Organised by Littleborough and District Lions Club

Take part in this 5K Road Race in aid of local charities.

Venue: Starting and finishing at the Conservative Club, Peel Street, Littleborough OL15 8AQ Time: Race starts at 7pm Price: Entry fees: £4 Club Runner, £6 Unattached, £3 Juniors Club Runner, £5 Juniors Unattached, £1 extra for on the day entrants. Cheques are to be made payable to Littleborough & District Lions Club. Send a stamped, addressed envelope for your number to Mr Jack Mills, 33 Laburnum Way, Littleborough, OL15 8RL. Enquiries: Jack Mills 01706 376141

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Comedy Tuesday 9 June 2015

Danny Bhoy – Please Untick This Box Organised by Middleton Arena

Host of BBC1’s ‘Live at the Apollo’, Danny Bhoy is one of the most globally successful and prolific comics working to-day.

A natural gift for storytelling combines with razor-sharp wit to make him one of the most exciting stand ups to have emerged in recent years. He regularly sells-out tours across Australia, New Zealand and North America highlighting the international appeal of this well-travelled and hard-working young Scot.

“One of the most sparkling wits in the world.”

The Montreal Gazette.

Venue: Middleton Arena, LCpl Joel Halliwell VC Way, Middleton, M24 1AG Time: Doors 7pm, Show starts 7.30pm Price: All tickets £15

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Bookings/enquiries: Book online at www.tickets.com or in person at the Middleton Arena Box Office or ring 0844 855 4020. (A transaction fee of £1.50 applies to online bookings plus a postage charge of £1.50 if required).

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Big Games 2015 Join in the adventure and fun for children of all ages and families.

Just turn up

Thursday 18 June 2015

Rich Hall - 3:10 to Humour Organised by Middleton Arena

After the sold out show in 2009, the star of TV’s Live at the Apollo, Qi, Stand Up for the Week and Otis Lee Crenshaw – London not Tennessee, returns to Middleton Arena.

Rich Hall’s critically acclaimed grouchy, deadpan style has established him as a master of absurdist irony and the king of rapid-fire wit.

The award-winning Montana native renowned for his expertly crafted tirades, quick fire banter with audiences and delightful musical sequences saddles up and hitches his wagon to tour the British Isles once again.

‘Rich Hall is a comedy phenomenon’ The Sun. Venue: Middleton Arena, LCpl Joel Halliwell VC Way, Middleton, M24 1AG Time: Doors 7.30pm, Show starts 8pm Price: Tickets £16 Bookings/enquiries:Book online at www.tickets.com or in person at the Middleton Arena Box Office or ring 0844 855 4020. (A transaction fee of £1.50 applies to online bookings plus a postage charge of £1.50 if required).

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Organised by Littleborough Conservative Club

Every Tuesday: Clog Dancing workshops and Folk Band practices at 7pm First Tuesday Every Month: Open Folk Music Sessions at 8.30pm Every Saturday: Rapper and Morris Dancing workshops at 10am First Wednesday Every Month: Littleborough Events and Association Forum planning meetings Venue: Littleborough Conservative Club, Peel Street Enquiries: Please telephone 01706 924928 or refer to www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/sites/ littleborough-events-and-associations-forum/ contact

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_________________________________ Tuesday Weekly Sessions to Tuesday 21 July 2015

Workshops, Classes & Talks Weekly Courses

North West Photography Courses: Aiming to Showcase the Natural Beauty of Rochdale and Its Industrial Heritage Organised by North West Photography

A new Rochdale company are offering photography courses, 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.

The company motto, ‘Nothing is stopping you from taking great photographs’, applies to the beginner or the skilled photographer. 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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Baby Play Baby Do

Organised by Touchstones Rochdale

Join us in the Art Gallery for free, weekly, creative discovery and sensory play sessions for babies aged 0-2 and their parents. No need to book, just come along. After 21 July there will be a break for the summer holidays; sessions will start again on 8 September 2015.

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

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Rochdale Philatelic Society

New members are most welcome, young or old.

Free on street parking available.

Venue: The Unitarian Chapel, Clover Street, Rochdale OL12 6TP Time: 7.30pm Enquiries: Neil 01706 665698

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Friends of Rochdale Art Gallery

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

Venue: Talks held at Touchstones Rochdale, The Esplanade, Rochdale OL16 1AQ Time: Tea, coffee and biscuits served from 12.15pm-12.45pm in the Studio, Guest Speaker from 12.45pm –1.45pm Price: Talks cost £2 per person for members; £3 for non-members including refreshments. Payable on the door - no booking required. All welcome.

For event details visit www.link4life.org/whatson

Bookings/enquiries: Jenny Buckley 01706 358686 or Touchstones Rochdale 01706 924492

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Knitty Gritty

Organised by Touchstones Rochdale

Come along to our monthly knitting group. Feel free to bring along your own knitting projects, share ideas or start something new. Younger knitters are welcome in the school holidays.

No booking required.

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

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First Wednesday of the Month to Wednesday 2 September 2015

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: 1pm-3pm Enquiries: 01706 924492

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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 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

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Shake, Rattle and Roll

Organised by Touchstones Rochdale

Make some noise in the Art Gallery! A fun, music making session for 0-4 year olds and their parents. No need to book, just come along.

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

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Talks: Littleborough Historical & Archaeological Society

Organised by Littleborough Historical & Archaeological Society

New members are welcome.

Venue: History Centre, Platform 2, Littleborough Station Time: 8pm, 7.45pm for refreshments Price: Members £2, Visitors £3 Enquiries: 01706 377685

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Third Thursday of Every Month

Embroiderers’ Guild Rochdale and District Branch

Organised by Embroiderers’ Guild Rochdale and District Branch

If you enjoy stitching, are fascinated by different embroidery techniques, would like the opportunity to take part in workshops or listen to speakers who come to us and make new friends with similar interests, then why not join us? You can be sure of a warm welcome.

On 18 June 2015 there will be two workshops: (1) Humbug Needle Keeper with Muriel Hardy and (2) Tatting with Glynis Whitehead. On 23 July 2015 there will be a Day School: ‘The Computer as a Tool for the Embroiderer’, running from 10am - 4pm with Vivienne A Brown.

Venue: Norden Methodist Church Hall, Edenfield Road, Norden, Rochdale OL12 7QE Time: 1.15pm-4.15pm Workshops & Talks Price: There is an entrance fee for all at the monthly meetings of £2.50 for members and £3.50 for visitors. There is an annual membership fee of £41 which includes the subscription.

Enquiries: 01706 650770

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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. Dates include: 12 & 26 June, 10 & 24 July 2015 and 14 & 28 August 2015 with regular dates throughout the year.

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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Interactive Saturdays

Organised by Touchstones Rochdale

Every Saturday during opening hours there will be child friendly interactives in the exhibition spaces for families to enjoy as part of your visit!!

This self- service activity is suitable for all ages up to 12 years.

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

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Second Saturday of the Month to Saturday 12 September 2015

Art4Families Saturday Club

Organised by Touchstones Rochdale

Learn new art techniques and experiment with exciting materials inspired by our Museum and Art Gallery collections. All materials are provided. Suitable for 5-12 years. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Venue: Touchstones Rochdale, The Esplanade, Rochdale OL16 1AQ Time: 1pm-2.30pm Price: £2 Bookings/enquiries: Advanced bookings can be made in person at Rochdale Visitor Information Centre, Touchstones Rochdae (Tuesday to Saturday 10am-5pm) or phone 01706 924928 for more details.

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The Lancashire Cotton Famine

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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Teacup Pincushion

Organised by Touchstones Rochdale

Try your hand at something new in our fun and friendly adult craft workshops. Design and create your very own hand-painted teacup pincushion with Natalie Rhodes.

Venue: Touchstones Rochdale, The Esplanade, Rochdale OL16 1AQ Time: 10.15am-12.15pm Price: £8 payable on booking which includes all materials.

Bookings/enquiries: 01706 924928; spaces are limited, booking is essential.

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Ancient Greek Vase: Talk by local author Dr Regine May Organised by Touchstones Rochdale

Join Dr Regine May and find out more about the amazing Greek vase on display in the Jarred exhibition. Dr Regine May is a Classics lecturer at the University of Leeds.

Venue: Touchstones Rochdale, The Esplanade, Rochdale OL16 1AQ Time: 2pm-2.45pm Price: Free, but booking is essential Bookings/enquiries: 01706 924928 spaces are

limited, booking is essential.

DF FREE FARE _________________________________ Friday 19 June & Saturday 20 June 2015

Woodland Crafts - Willow Weaving Sculpture Course

Organised by Rochdale Countryside Service Weave your own willow sculpture for the garden on this 2 day course. Booking essential.

Venue: Hollingworth Lake Visitors Centre, Littleborough Time: Please contact for details.

Price: £75 for 2 day course.

Booking/enquiries: For more details please telephone 01706 373421

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Woodland Crafts – Spoon Making Workshop

Organised by Rochdale Countryside Service

Do you want to learn how to make a simple spoon from green wood? Join Mark Archer, a skilled bushcraft teacher and woodcraftman for this course. Suitable for aged 16 years and over.

Booking essential.

Venue: Hollingworth Lake Visitors Centre, Littleborough Time: 9.30am Price: £30 for full day course Booking/enquiries: For more details please telephone 01706 373421

FARE _________________________________ Wednesday 22 July to Wednesday 26 August 2015

Pioneer Wednesdays 2015

Organised by Rochdale Pioneers Museum

Join us every Wednesday during the summer holidays for family friendly fun. Every week there will be a different co-operative theme with activities including crafts, trails, dressing up and much more! Check the Museum website for details.

Drop in - no need to book.

Venue: Rochdale Pioneers Museum, 31 Toad Lane, Rochdale OL12 0NU Time: 11am-3pm Price: Free, but please make a donation of £1.50 per child if you can.

Bookings/enquiries:01706 524920 or email museum@co-op.ac.uk or refer to www.rochdalepioneersmuseum.coop/events

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NatureEd Hollingworth Lake Camp Out Shelter Building Organised by Rochdale Countryside Service

A woodland den building session with a difference, remembering the Manchester PALS who set up camp at Hollingworth Lake in 1914.

Limited places, booking is essential.

Venue: Hollingworth Lake Visitors Centre, Littleborough Time: 1pm-4pm Price: £2.50 per person Booking/enquiries: For more details please telephone 01706 373421

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