Release date: December 16, 2021
Middleton’s Big Sing Festival of Carols and Songs takes place in Middleton Gardens on Friday December 17th from 7pm to 9pm
Mimes, Rochdale Festive Vegan Market, Rotary Club of Heywood Christmas Sleigh, Whitworth Santa Express, Lodge Mill Christmas Market, Sail with Santa, Middleton’s Big Sing Festival of Carols and Songs, Rochdale AFC v Newport County, Gaia Exhibition and Live Music – This Weekend there is a lot to do in and around the district.
- Events take place all weekend
Covid-19 vaccine clinics
In December there are more than 20 walk-in vaccination clinics at various locations in the district. None of the clinics require an appointment, but people booked elsewhere should keep their existing appointments.
Full list of local vaccination clinics …
Gaia exhibition – Riverside number 1 daily until Christmas Eve
Open 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday & 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. Sunday
“Gaia” is seven meters in diameter and was created from detailed NASA images and is a huge work of art depicting planet Earth.
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/67090/
Christmas at Lodge Mill, Middleton – Friday, December 17 – Sunday, December 19, 12 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Fair sale of locally made handicrafts and food, free Christmas grotto and a memory tree.
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/67900/
Sail with Santa Claus – Hollingworth Lake, various times from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Friday 17th to Sunday 19th December
Hop aboard Santa’s floating grotto, take a trip across the lake, and drop your Christmas list in the elves’ mailbox.
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/67839/
Mime: Finding Mickey 3 – Bo-Jangles Theater, Friday December 17th at 7pm & Saturday December 18th at 2pm
Cards are still available for this festive panto with Mickey and Minnie Mouse.
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/67831/
Santa’s grotto – Touchstones Rochdale, every 45 minutes from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday 18th & Sunday 19th December
Festive storytime session, craft activity, share your Christmas list with Santa and receive a gift to take away.
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/67843/
Christmas pantomime: Cinderella – Heywood Sports Village, various times on Saturday 18th & Sunday 19th December
Follow the rags-to-riches stories where dreams come true with a special invitation to the ball.
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/67407/
Christmas mime: Treasure Island – Middleton Arena, different times on Saturday 18th & Sunday 19th December
An unforgettable experience for children and adults with songs, dances and great special effects.
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/67380/
HMR Circle Lunch Club-Club (Kirkholt) – The Strand Community Hub, 12 noon
A fabulous 2-course meal, games and raffles.
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/67866/
Middleton’s Big Sing Festival of Carols and Songs – Middleton Gardens, 7pm – 9pm
Around the Christmas tree in Middleton Gardens with free mulled wine and hot vimto.
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/67964/
Dolly Parton Tribute – Christmas party night – Berni Inn event rooms, 7.30 p.m.
Big celebratory buffet with Katie Marie as Dolly.
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/67832/
Live music: These Smiths – Empire Rochdale, open 6 p.m. – 4 a.m., live music from 10 p.m.
Tribute to The Smiths and Morrissey.
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/67803/
For a full list of Friday’s events, see the Rochdale Online Events Diary:
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=17-12-2021&searchtype=date
Rochdale Festive Vegan Market – Riverside Retail & Leisure Complex, 10.30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Whether vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free or egg-free, the market offers something for everyone.
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/67917/
Giant inflatable snow globe – Riverside Retail & Leisure Complex, 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Big enough for up to 8 adults for a festive photo.
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/67915/
Rochdale AFC – Newport County – Crown Oil Arena, kick-off at 3 p.m.
Sky Bet League Two game at Rochdale Home Stadium.
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/67224/
Messy church – Moorhouse Methodist Church, 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Crafting, singing, storytelling, worship and eating.
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/67897/
The Rotary Club Heywood Christmas Sleigh – The sled begins its ride at 4:00 PM from the Tree House Café Car Park in Hopwood Park
All proceeds go to local charities.
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/67940/
Whitworth Santa Express – Tesco Express route at 5:00 p.m., Facit Fold terminus at 6:45 p.m.
Continue down Market Street past Tesco Express, Basils Restaurant, Orama Layby, Cowm Reservoir, Halfway House, Barley View Nursing Home, Leavengreave Court / Valley View, Knowsley Crescent, Britannia (to New Line) and Facit Fold.
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/67597/
Live Music: The Marley Experience – Empire Rochdale, open 6 p.m. – 4 a.m., live music from 10 p.m.
Number one sounds and looks similar to Bob Marley.
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/67804/
For a full list of Saturday’s events, see the Rochdale Online Events Diary:
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=18-12-2021&searchtype=date
Carol Service and Christingle family – Saint Andrew Church, Dearnley, 3:00 p.m.
With children’s favorites among the Christmas carols.
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/67959/
The Rotary Club Heywood Christmas Sleigh – The sled begins its ride at 4:00 p.m. from Island Car Park on Bridge Street
All proceeds go to local charities.
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/67941/
Christmas party by candlelight – Rochdale Parish Church of St. Chad, 5 p.m.
With a church choir, full of bells and a historic pipe organ.
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/67899/
Whitworth Santa Express – Route from the Red Lion at 5:00 p.m. to the Whitworth Cricket Club at 6:45 p.m.
Via the Red Lion, Waingap View, Coppice Drive, Tonacliffe Way, The Oxford, Riddiough / Masseycroft, Wallbank and Whitworth Cricket Club.
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/67598/
ABBA Duo Tribute – Mercure Norton Grange Hotel & Spa, 6:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m.
Sing and dance to ABBA hits all night long.
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/67953/
For a full list of Sunday events, see the Rochdale Online Events Diary:
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=19-12-2021&searchtype=date
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