Contents
Arts
Arts
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Film
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Heritage Attractions
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Live Music, Concerts & Dances
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Markets & Fairs
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Sport
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Street Events & Festivals
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Theatre & Performing Arts
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Walks & Tours
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Workshops & Talks
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Preview Events Guide is a Link4Life publication compiled by Rochdale Tourist Information Centre, Touchstones Rochdale, The Esplanade, Rochdale, OL16 1AQ. Tel: 01706 924928
Weds 26 Dec 2012
A Mixed Media Exhibition by Rochdale Artists
Mince Pie Special
Organised by Littleborough Coach House 6ENUE Littleborough Coach House, Lodge Street, Littleborough Time: Monday-Saturday 11am-4pm Enquiries: 01706 378481
Film Cinema listings
Organised by Rochdale Odeon Cinemas Baby Odeon (parent and baby screening) every Wednesday morning. 6ENUE Rochdale Multiplex Cinema, Sandbrook Park, Rochdale Time: Various "OOKINGS ENQUIRIES THROUGH 0871 22 44 007 or web site www.odeon.co.uk
Thur 10 Jan 2013
%NQUIRIES "OOKINGS 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
A film by Gordon Yates: A Taste of Islay Organised by Rochdale Field Naturalists' Society 6ENUE Cutgate Baptist Church, Edenfield Road, Rochdale Time: 7.30pm Price: Members ÂŁ2, Non-members ÂŁ3 "OOKINGS ENQUIRIES 01706 630707
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Heritage Attractions Sat 1 Dec 2012 to Mon 24 Dec 2012
Santa Specials Organised by East Lancashire Railway Fun for all the family at this regular festive event. Children will receive a gift from Santa. Parents can enjoy a mince pie and festive tipple. Dates: 1-2, 8-9, 15-16, 20-24 December 2012. Prebooking is essential. 6ENUE East Lancashire Railway, Bury & all stations. Price: Please telephone for details "OOKINGS ENQUIRIES 0161 764 7790 (10am-4pm) or book on-line on www.eastlancsrailway.org.uk
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Fire Service Museum Open Day
Disclaimer Information has been supplied by events organisers and may change without prior notice. You are advised to confirm details.
Organised by Greater Manchester Fire Service Museum Please refer to www.manchesterfire.gov.uk/ museum for further information. 6ENUE Maclure Road, Rochdale Time: 10am-4pm Price: Free Enquiries: 01706 901227
Key to symbols 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. Family Friendly
Facilities for the disabled
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Heritage Attractions
Sat 1 Dec 2012 to Sat 5 Jan 2013
Sun 9 Dec 2012
)N 3TEAM #HRISTMAS &AIR WITH 4HE Moonshiners Organised by Ellenroad Steam Museum Experience the awesome power of the world's largest working mill engine in full steam and on public display, plus live music from The Moonshiners, sing carols with a brass band and visit the Christmas Fair stalls. 6ENUE Ellenroad Steam Museum, Elizabethan Way, Newhey, Rochdale Time: Admission from 11am; with steaming from 12noon-4pm Price: ÂŁ3 Adult, ÂŁ2.50 Concessions, ÂŁ8 Family Enquiries: 07789 802632
Organised by East Lancashire Railway Pre-booking is essential. 6ENUE East Lancashire Railway, Bury & all stations. Price: Please telephone for details "OOKINGS ENQUIRIES 0161 764 7790 (10am-4pm) or book on-line on www.eastlancsrailway.org.uk
,IVE -USIC #ONCERTS Dances Sat 1 Dec 2012
Christmas Carol Concert Organised by the Friends of the Edgar Wood Centre & THI Initiative Rochdale Girls’ Choir will support the final event in Middleton’s celebration of its medieval past. Donations will be in aid of the Restoration Fund. Seasonal refreshments will be available. 6ENUE Long Street Methodist Church & the Edgar Wood Centre, Long Street, Middleton Time: 7pm "OOKINGS ENQUIRIES 0161 643 4362
Sat 5 Jan 2013
Rochdale Town Hall Organ Recitals Organised by Oldham, Rochdale & Tameside Organists’ Association The launch of the Rochdale Town Hall Organ Centenary with Ronald Frost from St Ann’s Church, Manchester performing on the Binns organ. 6ENUE Rochdale Town Hall Time: 12noon prompt Price: £8 Adult, £6.50 Concessions & Members – entrance by programme available on the door Enquiries: 01706 924775
Fri 15 February 2013
"IG 3HOT 3WING "AND 6ALENTINE S Dance Organised by Heywood Civic Centre 6ENUE Heywood Civic Centre, Church Street Price: £10 Time: Doors 7pm for 7.30pm "OOKINGS ENQUIRIES 0300 303 8399 Monday to Friday (9am – 4.30pm)
Saturday 1 December 2012
A Christmas Spectacular Organised by Rochdale Youth Orchestra An evening of festive music and carols. 6ENUE Gracie Fields Theatre, Hudson’s Walk Time: 7pm Price: £9 Adults; £6 Concessions; £1 Child Enquiries: Sue Verity 01706 631942 "OOK TICKETS In Person/Phone: Touchstones Rochdale 01706 924928 (Tues-Sat 10am-5pm) or at the door on the evening.