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Sport
Sun 2 Dec 2012
Mon 18 Feb – Fri 22 Feb 2013
Flea Market
Go4it Half Term Holiday Junior Activities
Organised by Heywood Civic Centre 6ENUE Heywood Civic Centre, Church Street Food available all day. Time: 9am-4pm Price: Tables ÂŁ10 in advance; Entrance: ÂŁ1 Adults; 80p Concessions Enquiries: 0300 303 8399 or 01706 624104
Sun 9 Dec 2012
Farmers Market Organised by Littleborough Events and Associations Forum Please refer to www.littleboroughlocal.co.uk for further details. Further dates include: There will be no market in January 2013, trading for 2013 starts 10 February & 10 March 2013 with further dates throughout the year. Produce available includes delicious meats, vegetables, chutneys, cakes and cheeses and local crafts. 6ENUE Conservative Club, Peel Street, Littleborough Time: 10am-3pm
Organised by Link4Life Contact your local leisure centre and pool for what’s on during the February half-term school holidays. 6ENUES Bowlee Park Sports Centre 0161 643 4907 Heywood Sports Village 01706 924000 Littleborough Sports Centre 01706 756602 Middleton Arena 0161 662 4000 Rochdale Leisure Centre 01706 926000 Touchstones Rochdale 01706 924492 See the full programmes online at www.link4life.org/go4it
Sun 16 Dec 2012
Third Sunday of the month 3UNDAY -ARKET #AR "OOT 3ALE Organised by Middleton Town Centre Management Runs over three levels in the multi-storey car park of Middleton Shopping Centre on the 3rd Sunday of the month. Just turn up – pay on the day. Free parking available on-site and off-site. Further dates include 20 January 2013 & 17 February 2013. 6ENUE Middleton Shopping Centre, Limetrees Road, Middleton Time: 6am–1pm Price: Cars £12, Vans £20 payable on the door Enquiries: 0161 653 4990 No pre-booking facility, simply turn up on the day.
4HEATRE 0ERFORMING !RTS Sat 22 Dec 2012
Annual Christmas Concert Organised by Chimera Opera Society For further information please ring 01706 343163. 6ENUE Spotland Methodist Chapel, Tenby Street, off Rooley Moor Road, Rochdale Time: 7.30pm Price: Tickets available on the door; please ring for details.
Weds 19 Dec 2012 to Sat 22 Dec 2012
Christmas Markets
Peter Pan
Tues 5 Feb 2013
4OY 4RAIN &AIR Organised by Heywood Civic Centre 6ENUE Heywood Civic Centre, Church Street Time: Doors 6.30pm Price: ÂŁ1.50 Enquiries: 01706 624104 (Monday to Friday 9am-4.30pm)
3TREET %VENTS &ESTIVALS
Organised by Gracie Fields Theatre Let your dreams take flight at Gracie Fields Theatre this Christmas. Join Wendy, Michael and John as they take off to Neverland with the boy who never grows up, Peter Pan - starring Nikki Sanderson from Coronation Street and Dawn Bellamy from Heartbeat. 6ENUE Gracie Fields Theatre, Hudson's Walk, Rochdale Time: 24 December - 1pm & 5pm; 25 December - no shows; 26 December – 1pm & 5pm; 27 December – 2pm & 6pm; 28 December – 2pm & 6pm; 29 December – 1pm & 5pm; 30 December – 1pm & 5pm; 31 December – 1pm. Price: Adults £17.50, Concessions £15.50, Groups 20+ £12.50, Family Ticket £52 (2 Adults, 2 Children). "OOKINGS ENQUIRIES THROUGH www.graciefieldstheatre.com or http://quay.it/neverland for on-line ticket sales or box office 0843 208 0500
Preview Events Guide
Organised by Colin Meredith & Russell Richardson Rochdale Ghost Walks will run on the first and third Thursday each month – Dates include: 6/12/12 & 20/12/12; 17/1/13; 7/2/13; 21/2/13 with regular dates throughout the year. Please note there will NOT be a walk on 27/12/12 & 3/1/13. Private parties for 15 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. 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. 6ENUE Meet at the Baum, 33-37 Toad Lane, Rochdale OL12 ONU Time: 7.30pm-9pm (approximately 90 minutes) Price: ÂŁ5 (all classes) "OOKINGS %NQUIRIES 07774152620 or 07939215458 or email: rochdaleghostwalks@yahoo.co.uk. No need to book; just turn up. Group bookings are necessary.
Coach Trip – Old Moor Nature 2ESERVE 3OUTH 9ORKSHIRE 230" Organised by Rochdale Field Naturalists' Society 6ENUE Depart from the cul de sac, Manchester Road, Rochdale Time: 9am Price: Members £13, Non-members £15 Enquiries: 01706 644394 Sat 29 Dec 2012
Car Trip – Todmorden Area, Calderdale Organised by Rochdale Field Naturalists' Society 6ENUE Depart from the cul de sac, Manchester Road, Rochdale Time: 10am Price: Free, but contribution to petrol appreciated. Enquiries: 01706 853791 Sat 12 Jan 2013
Coach Trip – Carssington Water, Derbyshire Organised by Rochdale Field Naturalists' Society 6ENUE Depart from the cul-de-sac, Manchester Road, Rochdale Time: 9am Price: Members £13, Non-members £15 Enquiries: 01706 644394 Sat 26 Jan 2013
Car Trip – Dunham Massey Parkland (NT), Cheshire
Sat 9 Feb 2013
The Mikado by Gilbert and Sullivan
Sat 9 Feb 2013
Reindeer Parade
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Dec 2012 to Feb 2013
Organised by Rochdale Field Naturalists' Society 6ENUE Depart from the cul-de-sac, Manchester Road, Rochdale Time: 10am Price: Free, but contribution to petrol appreciated. Enquiries: 01706 853791
Sun 2 Dec 2012 Organised by Rochdale Town Centre Management Company 6ENUE Starts at the top of Yorkshire Street then parades down the Butts Time: 12noon Enquiries: 01706 926676 or www.rochdaletowncentre.co.uk
Rochdale Ghost Walks
Sat 8 Dec 2012
Mon 24 Dec 2012 to Mon 31 Dec 2012
Organised by Rochdale Town Centre Management Company Venue: Lower Yorkshire Street Enquiries: 01706 926676 or www.rochdaletowncentre.co.uk
7ALKS 4OURS
Organised by Rochdale Phoenix Opera Society Tickets will available on the door. For further information, please ring 01706 370287. 6ENUE Spotland Methodist Chapel, Tenby Street, off Rooley Moor Road, Rochdale Time: 7.30pm
#OACH 4RIP n 7INTERSETT 2ESERVOIR Anglers Country Park, Yorkshire Organised by Rochdale Field Naturalists' Society 6ENUE Depart from the cul-de-sac, Manchester Road, Rochdale Time: 9am Price: Members ÂŁ13, Non-members ÂŁ15 Enquiries: 01706 644394