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DECEMBER 2015 - FEBRUARY 2016 events guide ROCHDALE

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Contents Countryside & Parks

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Exhibitions & Visual Arts

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Film

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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.

Graded: Easy.

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

Guided Walks

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Heritage Attractions

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Live Music, Concerts & Dances

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Markets & Fairs

Family Friendly

Booking/enquiries: 01706 373421 or Email: holl.lakecp@rochdale.gov.uk

Facilities for the disabled

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Street Events & Festivals

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Accessible by public transport

Nightlife

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Join the countryside rangers to learn basic tree identification using buds and bark.

Theatre & Performing Arts

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Graded: Easy.

Sport

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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

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Deadline: Tuesday 12 January 2016

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Beginners Tree ID

Organised by Rochdale Countryside Service

Countryside & Parks

Venue: Hollingworth Lake Visitor Centre, Littleborough

Friday, Saturday & Sunday & All Bank Holidays

Time: 10am

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 6 December 2015

Booking/enquiries: 01706 373421 or Email: holl.lakecp@rochdale.gov.uk FF FARE _________________________________ Sunday 28 February 2016

Pavilion Orchard Party

Organised by Rochdale Countryside Service

Drop In Event FREE Celebrating Community Woodlands and Heritage Trees - this event marks the official unveiling of the new chainsaw sculpture in the orchard at the back of the lake near the Pavilion.

Join Red Rose Forest, rangers and Nature Ed for a great afternoon making natural dyes, natural craft activities, planting fruit trees and sowing wildflower seeds.

Forest Fun – Seasonal Decorations

Venue: Hollingworth Lake Pavilion

Organised by Rochdale Countryside Service

Time: 1pm-3pm

Get crafty in the woods, collecting cones and evergreens to make some fun, seasonal decorations with Nature Ed. Booking is essential as limited places.

Booking/enquiries: 01706 373421 or Email: holl.lakecp@rochdale.gov.uk

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 FF FARE _________________________________ Sunday 24 January 2016

Forest Fun – Grand Design Den Building

Organised by Rochdale Countryside Service

Using natural materials and tarps have fun designing a des-res den in the woods with Nature Ed. Booking is essential as limited places.

Duration: 2 hours.

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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 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 YouTube link: www.youtube.com/ watch?v=dVO9x9CkcvE

Time: Tuesday-Saturday 10am-5pm Closing at 3pm on Thursday 24 December and 31 December and closed all day on 2528 December and 1 January 2016.

Open as normal on 29-30 December and 2 January 2016.

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Time: To March 2016

Time: Tuesday-Saturday 10am-5pm

Open: Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday & Tuesday 10am-3.30pm

Closing at 3pm on Thursday 24 December and 31 December and closed all day on 2528 December and 1 January 2016.

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Local Artists United

Organised by Rochdale Countryside Service

A collaboration of work by various local artists, many showing for the first time.

Venue: Hollingworth Lake Visitor Centre, Littleborough Time: To March 2016 Open: Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday & Tuesday 10am-3.30pm Enquiries: 01706 373421 or karen.clewer@rochdale.gov.uk FF DF FREE FARE _________________________________ Saturday 12 December 2015 to Saturday 27 February 2016

Robert Walker: The Fifth Continent Organised by Touchstones Rochdale

Rochdale based photographer Robert Walker will be showing his latest project The Fifth Continent, which documents the area around Dungeness in Kent.

Venue: Hollingworth Lake Visitor Centre, Littleborough Time: To March 2016

Enquiries: 01706 373421 or karen.clewer@rochdale.gov.uk

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

Enquiries: 01706 373421 or karen.clewer@rochdale.gov.uk

A collaboration of work by various local artists, many showing for the first time.

Organised by Touchstones Rochdale

Natural Makers

Venue: Hollingworth Lake Visitor Centre, Littleborough

An exhibition: A Feast in Colour Pencil

by Malcolm Bagnall

Organised by Rochdale Countryside Service

Open: Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday & Tuesday 10am-3.30pm

Organised by Rochdale Countryside Service

To Sunday 6 December 2015

Celebrating Rochdale Countryside Service’s Friends Groups

Saturday 12 December 2015 to Saturday 27 February 2016

Celebrating the artwork of four artists working with natural materials and through doing so exploring the natural environments which inspire their practice.

Laura Ellen Bacon, Adam Buick, Sharon Adams and Stuart Cairns’ work comes together in an exhibition that looks at the beauty of natural materials, shapes and forms and an immersion in the sensory experience of making.

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Saturday 9 January to Sunday 31 January 2016

Open as normal on 29-30 December and 2 January 2016.

Enquiries: 01706 924492 FF DF FREE FARE _________________________________ To Saturday 2 January 2016

The Workers Who Ran Their Own Mill Organised by Rochdale Pioneers Museum

The Hebden Bridge Fustian Society began in 1870 as a workers’ co-operative. From Nutclough Mill, the workers manufactured fustian fabric as well as clothing.

The Society provided employment for men and women; it became one of the most important industries for Hebden Bridge and the Calder Valley.

‘The Workers Who Ran Their Own Mill’ is a temporary exhibition that shows the development, heyday and decline of the Hebden Bridge Fustian Society. Based on the book written by historian Andrew Bibby, ‘All Our Own Work: The Co-operative Pioneers of Hebden Bridge and Their Mill’, the exhibition will enable you to explore and learn about the reasons, struggles and positive impact the society had on its workers.

It is in a site of special scientific interest, has 2 nuclear power stations and is Britain’s only desert.

Venue: Rochdale Pioneers Museum, 31 Toad Lane, Rochdale OL12 ONU

”It is a brooding and unsettled landscape with a handful of hardy inhabitants and a unique melancholic attraction”.

Enquiries: 01706 524920 or by email: museum@co-op.ac.uk or at www.rochdalepioneersmuseum.coop

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

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Zarik Hammouda: Acrylic Work on Canvas Organised by Littleborough Coach House

Venue: Littleborough Coach House, Lodge Street, Littleborough Time: Tuesday-Saturday 11am-4pm; Sunday 1pm-4pm Enquiries: 01706 378481 FF FREE FARE _________________________________ Friday 5 February to Sunday 28 February 2016

An exhibition by Janice O’Grady

Organised by Rochdale Countryside Service

Venue: Hollingworth Lake Visitor Centre, Littleborough Time: To March 2016 Open: Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday & Tuesday 10am-3.30pm Enquiries: 01706 373421 or karen.clewer@rochdale.gov.uk FF DF FREE FARE _________________________________ To Saturday 6 February 2016

Creative Community Hub

Organised by Touchstones Rochdale

Ex-service personnel and their family members celebrate a diverse range of artistic talent by showcasing artwork produced in conjunction with the charity Veterans in Communities.

Venue: Gallery One, Touchstones Rochdale, The Esplanade, Rochdale OL16 1AQ Time: Tuesday-Saturday 10am-5pm Closing at 3pm on Thursday 24 December and 31 December and closed all day on 2528 December and 1 January 2016.

Open as normal on 29-30 December and 2 January 2016.

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Saturday 13 February to Saturday 21 May 2016

Barry Cook: A Time to Dance Organised by Touchstones Rochdale

Working in watercolour, ink and gauche, Barry Cook’s exhibition of paintings will celebrate 31 years of teaching in Rochdale primary schools.

His vibrant and contemporary paintings are inspired by nature, folklore and music.

Venue: Gallery One, Touchstones Rochdale, The Esplanade, Rochdale OL16 1AQ Time: Tuesday-Saturday 10am-5pm; Good Friday Bank Holiday 12noon to 4.30pm Enquiries: 01706 924492

Guided Walks & Tours

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

Marvel at the wonderful architecture, immerse yourself in the building’s history and take a look inside the Mayor’s Parlour on a two-hour guided tour of our fabulous Grade l Listed masterpiece.

Time: Tuesday-Saturday 10am-5pm Closing at 3pm on Thursday 24 December and 31 December and closed all day on 2528 December and 1 January 2016.

Open as normal on 29-30 December and 2 January 2016. Good Friday Bank Holiday 12noon to 4.30pm

Last Friday of the Month

Rochdale Town Hall Tours Organised by Rochdale Town Hall

Venue: Rochdale Town Hall, The Esplanade, Rochdale OL16 1AB Time: 2.15pm Price: £4.50 per person

Enquiries: 01706 924492

Bookings/enquiries: 01706 924775 or email: townhall.bookings@rochdale.gov.uk

To Saturday 5 March 2016

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Organised by Touchstones Rochdale

To Saturday 14 May 2016

Rochdale Ghost Walks

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Homespun Traditions

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 Time: Tuesday-Saturday 10am-5pm Closing at 3pm on Thursday 24 December and 31 December and closed all day on 2528 December and 1 January 2016.

Open as normal on 29-30 December and 2 January 2016.

From Shop Floor to Front Line

Organised by Rochdale Pioneers Museum

Discover the impact of WW1 on cooperative members and employees. Come and discover the stories of those who signed up to fight and those who refused to take up arms for reasons of conscience.

Find out how the co-operative movement contributed to the war effort and see how women’s roles in co-operative stores changed.

This exhibition is suitable for all ages with a variety of interactive activities including dressing up clothes and the opportunity to record a message for a soldier.

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

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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.

Highlights include an ancient Greek vase attributed to the Swing Painter as well as new acquisitions by contemporary

Adults £10, Children under 16 years £5.

Dates for January to March 2016 include: 7 & 21 January 4 & 18 February 3 & 17 March 2016 with more dates throughout the year.

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 through narrow alleyways and hidden courtyards.

All children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

Venue: Meet at the Baum, 33-37 Toad Lane, Rochdale OL12 ONU

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

Time: 7.30pm-8.45pm approximately

Cinema listings

Our homes are filled with ceramics. From teapots to tiles, baking bowls to bricks, prized ornaments to studio pieces, this exhibition celebrates their diversity.

The dates for December are 3 & 17 December with a special Christmas Eve Family Ghost Walk on 24 December 2015 at 7pm with mulled wine, mince pies and soft drinks for children after the walk

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.

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Organised by Touchstones Rochdale

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

Organised by Rochdale Odeon Cinemas

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Jarred: Ceramics from the Collection

Organised by Colin Meredith & Russell Richardson

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.

Enquiries: 01706 924492

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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 tippler toilet and the naughty school boy.

Venue: Rochdale Multiplex Cinema, Sandbrook Park, Rochdale.

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

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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.

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Saturday 5 December 2015

Coach Trip - Carsington Water, Near Ashbourne

Organised by Rochdale Field Naturalists’ Society

A coach trip looking at birds and fungi.

Venue: Depart from the cul-de-sac, at the bottom of Manchester Old Road, Rochdale Time: 9am Price: £14 Enquiries: 01706 644394 _________________________________ Thursday 10 December 2015

Relaxed Rambles around Rochdale Ashworth/Birtle

Organised by Rochdale Field Naturalists’ Society

Walks exploring the wildlife of Rochdale borough with various walk leaders.

Venue: Depart from the cul-de-sac at the bottom of Manchester Old Road, Rochdale Time: 10am Price: Free Enquiries: 01706 843685 _________________________________ Saturday 19 December 2015

Car Trip – Towneley Park, Burnley

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 the bottom of Manchester Old Road, Rochdale Time: 10am Price: Free, but contribution to petrol appreciated.

Enquiries: 01706 843685

Heritage Attractions Friday 8, Saturday 9, & Sunday 10 January & Friday 15, Saturday 16 & Sunday 17 January 2016

Scotsman in Steam: Preview Event Organised by East Lancashire Railway

The dedicated “Scotsman in Steam” will see Flying Scotsman take to the tracks for both passenger services and luxury dining experiences.

Venue: East Lancashire Railway, Bury & all stations.

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

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Sunday 7 February 2016

Wednesday 17 February 2016

Organised by Greater Manchester Fire Service Museum

Organised by Rochdale Pioneers Museum

Museum Open Day

Please refer to www.gmfsmuseum.org.uk for more information.

Venue: Old Fire Station, Maclure Road, Rochdale OL11 1DN Time: 10am-5pm Price: Free Enquiries: 01706 341219 FF

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Pioneer Wednesday - Fabulous Fairtrade!

Join us for a fun filled Wednesday exploring Fairtrade and cooperation. Take part in our museum trail, Fairtrade hoopla, and decorating your own Fairtrade treat!

Look for the Fairtrade symbol around the museum and have your face painted.

Activities are free, but we do suggest a donation of £1.50 per child. Nursery groups and child minders - please call or email the museum ahead of your visit.

Venue: Rochdale Pioneers Museum, 31 Toad Lane, Rochdale OL12 ONU Time: 11am-3pm Enquiries: 01706 524920 or by email: museum@co-op.ac.uk or at www.rochdalepioneersmuseum.coop FF

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Live Music, Concerts & Dances Tuesday Weekly

Rochdale Town Hall Tea Dance Organised by Rochdale Town Hall

Get into the spirit of the Great Hall and join us for an afternoon tea dance. All ages and abilities are welcome to dance to a variety of music, guided by a professional tutor. No need to book - just turn up. Enjoy a cup of tea and get dancing!

Venue: Rochdale Town Hall, The Esplanade, Rochdale OL16 1AB Time: 1pm-4pm Price: £2 per person Bookings/enquiries: Drop in - no need to book

Saturday 9 January 2016

Rochdale Town Hall Organ Recital David Houlder (Leeds Minster) Organised by Oldham, Rochdale & Tameside Organists’ Association

On Saturday 5 March 2016 Edward Taylor (Assistant Carlisle Cathedral) will perform and on 21 May 2016 Tom Bell (London) will perform.

Markets & Fairs First & Third Sunday of the Month

Sunday Market & Car Boot Sale

Organised by Middleton Town Centre Management

Venue: Rochdale Town Hall, The Esplanade

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.

Time: 12 noon prompt; the concert will be followed by hot lunch bookable on the door.

No early arrivals please as the access ramp is adjacent to residential properties – dates throughout the year.

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

Venue: Middleton Shopping Centre, Limetrees Road, Middleton M24 4EL

Enquiries: 01706 924775

Time: 6am-1pm throughout the year

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Price: Cars £12, Vans £15 payable on the day.

Catering concessions available; please enquire.

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

Saturday 5 December 2015

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Organised by Heywood Civic Centre

Heywood Christmas Party with special guest star 1980s R&B and Soul Sensation Jackie Graham with DJ support.

Venue: Heywood Civic Centre, L/Cpl Stephen Shaw M.C. Way, Heywood OL10 1LW Time: Doors 7.30pm, starts 8pm till 1.30pm Price: £15 seated to plan (cabaret style) Bookings/enquiries: Box Office 0300 303 8633 or online www.link4life.org/heywoodcivic.

A transaction fee of £1.50 applies to online bookings plus a postage charge of £1.50 if required.

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New Year’s Eve Spectacular 2015 Organised by Heywood Civic Centre

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Our bigger and better New Year’s Eve Spectacular this year features Dene Michael the original member of BLACK LACE, with comedian Mr Ted Robbins back by popular demand and DJ Tommy K providing the music for the evening.

There is a champagne bar for you to purchase Jules Feraud or Lansom Champagne either by the glass or bottle, or Prosecco by the bottle.

This event always sells out, so book early to avoid disappointment.

Venue: Heywood Civic Centre, L/Cpl Stephen Shaw M.C. Way, Heywood OL10 1LW Time: Doors 7.30pm, starts 8pm Price: £25 in advance. Premium tables £275 for table of 10 people which includes a bottle of champagne and three bottles of wine.

Bookings/enquiries: Box Office 0300 303 8633 or online www.link4life.org/heywoodcivic.

A transaction fee of £1.50 applies to online bookings plus a postage charge of £1.50 if required.

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Sunday 13 December 2015 Second Sunday of the Month

Littleborough Farmers Market & Craft Fair

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Organised by Littleborough Events and Associations Forum

There is no market in January, so the first market for 2016 will be Sunday 14 February.

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 FARE

Street Events & Festive Events Saturday 5 December 2015

Santa’s Grotto

Organised by Touchstones Rochdale

Although Santa will be very busy preparing for Christmas Eve, Touchstones Rochdale has managed to convince him to take a couple of days off to visit the Museum.

Meet the elves who will help you have some creative fun.

Place a wish on the Christmas Tree before meeting Santa in his magical Grotto. Each child will receive a gift to take home.

Spaces are limited, so booking is essential.

Suitable for all ages.

Venue: Touchstones Rochdale, The Esplanade, Rochdale OL16 1AQ Time: Timeslots are available from 10am4pm. Event runs from 10am-5pm.

Price: £8 per child, includes gift, craft activity and no queues!

Bookings/enquiries: Bookings can be made in person or by telephone to Rochdale Visitor Information Centre on 01706 924928 (Tuesday to Saturday 10am5pm).

Please note we are unable to change bookings once they have been made or to offer refunds due to Santa’s popularity.

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In Steam & Christmas Fair with Craft Stalls. Live music from The Moonshiners Organised by Ellenroad Steam Museum

Experience the awesome power of the world’s largest working mill engine in full

S ’ A T N A S GROTTO Join in our family festive fun at Touchstones Rochdale.

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10am - 5pm

Meet the elves who will help you create a Christmas craft.

Write your wish and place it on the Christmas Tree.

Have a story with Santa in his magical Grotto.

Meet Santa and receive a gift to take home.*

Ring 01706 924928 to book your place.

Spaces are limited and booking is essential.

Suitable for all ages. Timeslots are every 40 minutes from 10am - 5pm.

steam and on public display. Free parking and light refreshments available from the Engine House café.

Come along to this Christmas Open Day with a special visit from Santa and much more.

This event is supported by local craft businesses. There will be no ‘In Steam’ in January 2016, but returns in February 2016.

Please refer to www.gmfsmuseum.org.uk for further information.

Venue: Ellenroad Steam Museum, Elizabethan Way, Newhey, Rochdale

Time: 10am-5pm

Time: Admission from 11am; with steaming from 12noon-4pm Price: £5 Adult, Children accompanied by an adult are FREE

*Your gift will be age appropriate.

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Venue: Maclure Road, Rochdale Price: Free Enquiries: 01706 341219 FF FREE FARE _________________________________

Enquiries: 07789802632 or www.ellenroad.org.uk

Saturday 12 December 2015

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Organised by Rochdale Countryside Service

Christmas Wreaths

Sunday 6 December 2015

Make seasonal decorations from willow and natural materials; includes a short walk to gather inspiration and materials.

Organised by Greater Manchester Fire Service Museum

Children are to be accompanied by an adult. Booking is essential as limited places.

Christmas Museum Open Day

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Duration: 2 hours.

Graded: Easy.

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

Theatre & Performing Arts Wednesday 2 to Sunday 27 December 2015

Peter Pan

Organised by Middleton Arena and Shone Productions

Organised by Touchstones Rochdale

Shone productions in association with Middleton Arena hope you can join us at Christmas for our Biggest, Brightest, Most Magical pantomime yet, Peter Pan with Coronation Street’s Oliver Mellor as Peter Pan! It’s the tale all about the boy who refuses to grow up and his mischievous fairy sidekick Tinkerbell as they visit the nursery of Wendy, John, & Michael Darling.

Try your hand at something new in our fun and friendly adult craft workshops. Learn how to pipe buttercream, use fondant and add finishing touches to make your magical Christmas cupcakes shine and sparkle with Mandy Hurd of Mandy Moo Cakes. Spaces are limited, so booking is essential.

With a sprinkling of magical fairy dust watch in amazement as Peter and his new friends fly out the nursery window and over London to Neverland. Will Peter Pan and his gang defeat the evil Captain Hook and rid Neverland of evil? Well there is only one way to find out.

Price: Adults £6.50, Children £5.50 (aged between 3 & 16 years), Concessions £6, Family Ticket £21 (two adults and two children).

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

So come and see this swashbuckling pantomime adventure with stunning scenery and lots of special effects, amazing costumes, fantastic music and hilarious jokes with lots of audience participation.

Hook your tickets now, the crock is ticking!!!

A transaction fee of £1.50 applies to online bookings plus a postage charge of £1.50 if required.

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

The Bradshaws in ‘Goosed’

Booking/enquiries: 01706 373421 or Email: holl.lakecp@rochdale.gov.uk FF FARE _________________________________ Saturday 12 December 2015

Christmas Cupcake Decorating

Time: 10.15am-12.15pm Price: £8 per session, payable on booking, price includes all materials.

Bookings/enquiries: Touchstones Rochdale, The Esplanade, Rochdale OL16 1AQ Tuesday to Saturday 10am-5pm on 01706 924928.

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Time: Times vary, please check when booking Price:

Saturday 26 & Monday 28 December 2015

Opening Night Offer: Friday 4 December at 7pm – all tickets £10.

Organised by East Lancashire Railway

Peak Performances: Adults £18, Children & Concessions £14 & Family Tickets £54; Off

Mince Pie Specials

Venue: East Lancashire Railway, Bury & all stations.

Price: Please telephone for details

Peak Performances: Adults £16, Children & Concessions £12 & Family Ticket £48.

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Bookings/enquiries: Visit www.middletonarena.com for online bookings or 24 hours online bookings at www.seetickets.com or ring Middleton Arena Box Office on 0300 303 8633.

Nightlife

A transaction fee of £1.50 applies to online bookings, plus a postage charge of £1.50 if required.

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

Saturday 30 January 2016

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Heywood Civic Soul and Motown Nite Organised by Heywood Civic Centre

Excellent dance floor, superb sound system, 350 capacity, 60s, 70s and 80 sounds of Motown, Stax, Atlantic and Tamla, plus a bit of Mod Beat for good measure. The best Motown DJs in the North West providing all your Soul needs. Friendly atmosphere.

Licenced bar.

Other dates include: Saturday 27 February 2016 and Saturday 26 March 2016.

Sunday 20 to Sunday 27 December 2015

Jack and the Beanstalk

Organised by Heywood Civic Centre

Jack is a poor boy who lives in the forest with his mother. One day she tells him that they are so poor that he must take the cow to market to get some food. On the way, Jack meets a man who gives Jack five magic beans in exchange for the cow.

Time: 8pm-1.30am

His angry mother throws the beans into the garden. Overnight the beans grow into a huge beanstalk and Jack climbs up it. At the top, he finds a castle where a giant lives.

Price: £6 on the door

When the giant is sleeping, Jack steals a

Venue: Heywood Civic Centre, LCpl Stephen Shaw MC Way, Heywood OL10 1LW

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bag of gold, a magic hen, and a golden harp. The third time, the giant wakes up and chases Jack down the beanstalk. Jack and his mother cut down the beanstalk and the giant falls to his death. Featuring Anne Hegerty from ITV’s ‘The Chaser’ as Flashcreep.

For event details visit www.link4life.org/whatson

Venue: Heywood Civic Centre, LCpl Stephen Shaw MC Way, Heywood OL10 1LW Time: Sunday 20/12/15 to Wednesday 23/12/15 2015 2pm and 5.30pm; Thursday 24/12/15 1pm and 4pm; Saturday 26/12/15 & Sunday 27/12/15 2pm matinee.

Bookings/enquiries: Box Office 0300 303 8633 or www.link4life.org/heywoodcivic for online bookings

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Friday 15 January 2016

Organised by Middleton Arena

There’s a danger of peace breaking out in the little two-up-two-down home of the Bradshaw’s. But it cannot last. Audrey doesn’t yet know Alf has pinched her club money and lost it on a lame horse at Doncaster.

Alf doesn’t yet know Audrey has volunteered him as part in Billy’s school panto. Billy doesn’t know that the goose his dad brings home under the influence (his dad, not the goose) is not a pet. The plot thickens, and plots don’t come much thicker than this!

Venue: Middleton Arena, LCpl Joel Halliwell VC Way, Middleton, M24 1AG Time: Doors 7pm, Show starts 7.30pm Price: All tickets £19 Bookings/enquiries: For online bookings visit www.middletonarena.com or ring Middleton Arena Box Office on 0300 303 8633.

A transaction fee of £1.50 applies to online bookings, plus a postage charge of £1.50 if required.

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The Dolly Parton Story

Organised by Middleton Arena

The Dolly Parton Story - featuring Andrea Pattison and the Partoners. This show pays tribute to one of the greatest icons of popular music, Dolly Parton. The stunning vocals of Andrea Pattison are backed by an all live 4 piece band.

You can expect to hear accurate versions of Dolly’s most celebrated material, from her early Country classics such as ‘Coat of Many Colours’ to her later smash hits ‘Islands in the Stream’ and ‘9 to 5’.

To find out more about The Dolly Parton Story and to hear the band’s recent recordings, visit www.dollypartonstory.com.

Venue: Middleton Arena, LCpl Joel Halliwell VC Way, Middleton, M24 1AG Time: Starts 8pm Price: Adults £16.50, Children £10, Buy 10 and get 2 free.

Bookings/enquiries: Visit www.middletonarena.com for online bookings or ring Middleton Arena Box Office on 0300 303 8633.

A transaction fee of £1.50 applies to online bookings, plus a postage charge of £1.50 if required.

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One and Only Direction Organised by Middleton Arena

‘This is the jaw-dropping tribute band that will keep One Direction fans Up All Night’ – The Sun Newspaper 10 May 2014. Formed following the phenomenal international success of the World’s number one boy band. One and Only Direction have arrived to deliver the ultimate tribute experience.

The band’s commitment to authenticity delivers high-energy replica stage shows that leave audiences roaring for more.

Onlookers will be doing double-takes as the ID dopplegangers command the stage performing the band’s vast catalogue of worldwide smash hit songs – all with confidence, charisma, cheekiness and vocal performances that only One Direction themselves can rival.

Their unsurpassed resemblance recently caused the band’s Harry and Niall to bring part of Glasgow city centre to a standstill, as screaming fans mistook the lookalikes for the real deal and crowded them for photos and autographs.

Venue: Middleton Arena, LCpl Joel Halliwell VC Way, Middleton, M24 1AG Time: Show 2pm Price: Adults £14, Children £12, Family Tickets of 4 £45 All children under 14 years must be accompanied by an adult.

Bookings/enquiries: Visit www. middletonarena.com for online bookings or ring Middleton Arena Box Office on 0300 303 8633.

A transaction fee of £1.50 applies to online bookings, plus a postage charge of £1.50 if required.

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Wednesday 17 February 2016

Freezing and Icy Adventure Organised by Heywood Civic Centre

Take a trip to the snowy heights of Arendel and get lost in a whirlwind of song, dance and snow! Sing along to all the hits, play frosty games and learn how to cast icy spells with your favourite princesses in this interactive treat.

Featuring the hit songs: For The First Time, Do You Want To Build A Snowman, In Summer and of course, the Oscar winning song Let It Go! Are you ready! It’s going to be freezing! Learn to dance with a snowman and practice casting icy spells with a real snow queen.

Venue: Heywood Civic Centre, LCpl Stephen Shaw MC Way, Heywood OL10 1LW Time: 2.30pm Price: Adults £12.50, Children £10.50, Family Ticket £40 (Two adults and two children up to aged 16) Bookings/enquiries: Box Office 0300 303 8633 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 13 February 2016

Live American Wrestling Organised by Middleton Arena

A fantastic family show for all to enjoy.

Cheer the Good Guys – Boo the Bad Guys.

All action family night - as seen on TV throughout the world.

Venue: Middleton Arena, LCpl Joel Halliwell VC Way, Middleton, M24 1AG Time: Doors 7pm, Show starts 7.30pm Price: Adults £12, Children £10, Family Tickets £36 prices held for a third successive year, great value!

Bookings/enquiries: Visit www.middletonarena.com for online bookings or ring Middleton Arena Box Office on 0300 303 8633.

A transaction fee of £1.50 applies to online bookings, plus a postage charge of £1.50 if required.

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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.

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photography courses for beginners to advanced which aim to showcase the natural beauty of Rochdale as well as its’ industrial heritage.

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North West Photography Courses: Aiming to Showcase the Natural Beauty of Rochdale and its’ Industrial Heritage

Regular Meetings

Littleborough Conservative Club 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-andassociations-forum/contact FARE _________________________________ Second Tuesday of Every Month

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 FARE

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Last Tuesday of Every Month

Knitty Gritty

Organised by Touchstones Rochdale

Join our monthly knitting circle in the café area. 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.

On Tuesday 26 January 2016 work with the Red Rose Forest team to discuss a new knitting project about Heritage Trees in the local area.

On Tuesday 23 February 2016 join Alison Cooper to give your ideas for a knitted forest landscape linked to the Red Rose Forest project.

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

Littleborough Historical & Archaeological Society

Organised by Littleborough Historical & Archaeological Society

New members are welcome. On 10 December 2015 there is a Christmas Social evening for members; on 14 January 2016 there are three presentations for members on ‘Your Archives’; then on 11 February 2016 there is a talk by Margaret Clay on ‘Cotton & Clogs – 19th Century Rochdale’, with further dates throughout the year.

Venue: History Centre, Platform 2, Littleborough Railway Station Time: 8pm, 7.45pm for refreshments Price: Members £2, Visitors £3 Enquiries: 01706 377685 or 01706 371333

Castleton Parish.

19 February: ‘The Life of Edward Lear – Poet & Artist’ with David Cornforth, Collector.

26 February: ‘Marine Life of the UK’ with David Moss, Conservationist.

4 March: AGM, Quiz Night and Guest Speak with the Annual Dinner on 11 March 2016.

Venue: Castleton Community Centre, Manchester Road, Rochdale OL11 3AF Time: 7pm-8pm followed by tea and biscuits.

Price: Annual membership £20; Nonmembers £2 per evening Enquiries: 01706 632275 Dr D Sheeve or 01706 633674 G Beadling or refer to www.castletonlitandsci.webs.com

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Second and Fourth Friday of Every Month

Weekly Saturday

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First Wednesday of the Month

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.

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 Price: £1 per session Enquiries: 01706 924928 DF FARE _________________________________ First Thursday of Every Month

Touchstones Creative Writing Group Organised by Touchstones Rochdale

Now independently constituted, the group meets monthly to encourage and promote creative writing.

Encouraging the positive health and well-being benefits which can be gained through expressing yourself with creative writing, the group welcomes new members, both would-be and existing writers, to join in. No booking required.

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

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Make and Take Creative Workshops

Interactive Saturdays

Organised by the Little Craft Box Company

Organised by Touchstones Rochdale

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.

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

Refreshments can be purchased from the Coffee House if you wish. No need to book, just turn up on the day.

Time: 10am-5pm;

Dates include: 11 December 2015 (includes Secret Santa) with regular dates throughout 2016.

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 FARE _________________________________ Weekly Friday

Castleton Literary & Scientific Society Illustrated Talks Organised by Castleton Literary & Scientific Society

On 15 January 2016 there is a Book Afternoon at 2pm.

The programme of speakers to March 2016 includes: 22 January: ‘Snowy Owl – King of the Arctic’ with Gordon Yates, Reel Film-maker.

Closing at 3pm on Thursday 24 December and 31 December and closed all day on 2528 December and 1 January 2016.

Open as normal on 29-30 December and 2 January 2016.

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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. Talks by invited speakers about art history and craft are held most months with the occasional trip to visit other art collections.

On Tuesday 8 December 2015 there will be a Christmas Buffet and Quiz with a raffle and silent auction starting at 12.30pm; tickets are £7 available from committee members. On Tuesday 12 January 2016 there will be a talk ‘John Torkington: Botticelli and the Bonfire of the Vanities’.

29 January: ‘Life in the Slow Lane with Fred Dibnah’ with Alf Molyneux, Engineer.

Botticelli changed from being a painter of grace and charm to one more concerned with religious meaning; this talk looks at how and why he did so.

5 February: ‘An Odyssey round South America’ with Richard Cowley, Adventurer.

Venue: Talks held at Touchstones Rochdale, The Esplanade, Rochdale OL16 1AQ

12 February: ‘A Slow Race – Journey to Priest-in-Charge’ with Sister Frances,

Time: Tea, coffee and biscuits served from 12.15pm-12.45pm in the Studio, Guest

For event details visit www.link4life.org/whatson

Speaker from 12.45pm –1.45pm Price: Talks cost £3 per person for members; £4 for non-members including refreshments. Payable on the door – no booking required. All welcome.

Bookings/enquiries: Jenny Buckley 01706 358686 or Touchstones Rochdale 01706 924492 DF _________________________________ Tuesday 1 & 15 December 2015 Every other Tuesday

Baby Play Baby Do

Organised by Touchstones Rochdale

Join us for free, creative discovery and sensory play sessions in the Art Gallery for babies aged 0-2 and their parents. No need to book, just come along.

This project is funded by the NHS Heywood, Middleton and Rochdale Clinical Commissioning Group.

Dates include: 12 & 26 January, 9 & 23 February and 8 & 22 March 2016.

Venue: Touchstones Rochdale, The Esplanade, Rochdale OL16 1AQ Time: 11am-11.45am Price: Free Enquiries: 01706 924492 FF DF FREE FARE _________________________________ Wednesday 9 December 2015

A talk by Robert Donald on ‘Nijinsky and the Yellow Piano’ (Ballet Russes’ influence on costume and design).

Organised by Rochdale Antiques Society

Rochdale Antiques Society meets on the second Wednesday of the month from September 2015 to May 2016 with a programme of excellent expert speakers throughout the season.

On 13 January 2016 Marjorie Bottomley & Annie Campbell will present “Two of a Kind”; on 10 February the presentation is called “Cuttings and Keepsakes”.

Venue: St Andrew’s Methodist Church Hall, Entwistle Road, Rochdale OL16 2HZ Time: 7.30pm Enquiries: 01706 343163 or refer to the website www.edwinwaughdialectsociety.com FARE _________________________________ Thursday 10 December 2015 Every other Thursday

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Wednesday 9 December 2015

One Merry Yuletide with One Accord Organised by Edwin Waugh Lancashire Dialect Society

Annual subscription to join £5, entrance free – donations welcome on the door.

Bookings/enquiries: Touchstones Rochdale, The Esplanade, Rochdale OL16 1AQ; Tuesday to Saturday 10am-5pm on 01706 924928.

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Join Red Rose Forest at Touchstones Rochdale for a day of forest inspired crafts with a wild woods theme!

Dates include: 7 & 21 January, 4 & 18 February and 3, 17 & 31 March 2016.

Venue: Touchstones Rochdale, The Esplanade, Rochdale OL16 1AQ Time: 11am-12noon Price: Free Enquiries: 01706 924492 FF DF FREE FARE _________________________________ Saturday 9 January 2016

Print Making

Organised by Touchstones Rochdale

Try your hand at something new in our fun and friendly adult craft workshops.

Join local artist Alan Birch to create relief printing plates which will be used to create handmade greeting cards. Spaces are limited, so booking is essential.

Bookings/enquiries: Touchstones Rochdale, The Esplanade, Rochdale OL16 1AQ;

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Price: £8 per session, payable on booking, price includes all materials.

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. This project is funded by the NHS Heywood, Middleton and Rochdale Clinical Commissioning Group.

Venue: St Vincent’s Community Hall, Caldershaw Lane, Norden (off Edenfield Road), Rochdale OL12 8QL

Enquires: Secretary: Ann Lord 01706 849203 email: andrewjlord@btinternet. com; Membership Secretary Anne Radcliffe 01706 812242

Time: 10.15am-12.15pm

Wild Woods Family Fun Day

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

Price: Annual subscription £25; visitors £4 per visit (for maximum of 2 visits)

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

Organised by Touchstones Rochdale

On 13 January 2016 Janus Slowikowski will talk on ’When is a cupboard not a cupboard’, then on 10 February 2016 Charles Hajdamach will talk on ‘Crystal Palace Exhibition 1851’.

Time: 7.30pm

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Time: 10.15am-12.15pm Price: £8 per session, payable on booking, price includes all materials.

Tuesday to Saturday 10am-5pm on 01706 924928.

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Organised by Touchstones Rochdale & Red Rose Forest

Pop-in for half an hour or stay and enjoy all three fantastic hours! Drop-in event, no booking required. Suitable for 5-12 year olds. FREE. This free event has been made possible through the Red Rose Forest project with funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund.

Venue: Touchstones Rochdale, The Esplanade, Rochdale OL16 1AQ Time: 11am-2pm Enquiries: Touchstones Rochdale, The Esplanade, Rochdale OL16 1AQ; Tuesday to Saturday 10am-5pm on 01706 924492.

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Natural Dyeing Workshop

Organised by Red Rose Forest and Touchstones Rochdale

An Adult Craft Workshop: Booking needed through Touchstones Rochdale.

Join the Bettlefelt and the Red Rose Forest team to explore dyeing techniques and pigments using wool and natural materials.

Venue: Touchstones Rochdale, The Esplanade, Rochdale OL16 1AQ Time: 10am-1pm Bookings/enquiries:Touchstones Rochdale, The Esplanade, Rochdale OL16 1AQ; Tuesday to Saturday 10am-5pm on 01706 924492.

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Saturday 13 February 2016

Make a Mosaic Coaster

Organised by Touchstones Rochdale

Try your hand at something new in our fun and friendly adult craft workshops. Design your own coasters inspired by our Jarred exhibition with Cat Jessop.

Work with coloured tiles to bring your design to life and create your very own ceramic tile. Spaces are limited, so booking

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