Rochdale Borough Council

Wednesday, 2 February 2022

Double British Comedy Award Winner Dave Spikey returns to Middleton Arena during his new 2022 tour.

Saturday, 13 August 2022

Fabulous entertainment in Rochdale town centre, headlined by The Fratellis. Tickets on sale now.

Virtual tours available from home

Our regular guided tours of Rochdale Town Hall will not take place now until 2023, but you may want to take a virtual tour.

Available at home

Workouts, classes and more you can do at home.

Monday-Friday

Find out what activities and events are happening at your local Sure Start Children's Centre.

Weekly sessions

A free and confidential 12-week programme for women who want to know more about domestic abuse.

Available at home

We've created a Facebook group to share the latest books we've all been reading. It's free to join.

Every Monday

Free course in basic computer skills for beginners.

Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays

If you have young children to look after during the week, drop in to one of our new relaxed Library Time sessions.

Every Monday

Discover your family history and build a family tree.

First Monday of every month

Sessions focusing on nurturing and supporting the wellbeing of children and parents.

Every Tuesday

Make beautiful hand-crafted cards to take home.

Every Tuesday

Join our fantastic arts and crafts group in Middleton. All sessions are free and all materials are provided.

Every Tuesday

Everyone is welcome to this fun and friendly knit and natter session. Enjoy a brew and a biscuit while you knit or crochet your morning away.

Every Tuesday

Learn how to use a computer in this free weekly beginner's class.

Every Tuesday

A free session for those who want to learn and develop their IT skills.

Every Tuesday and Friday

A weekly beginners' computer class. Learn about online safety, how to use the internet and more.

Every Wednesday

Weekly informal sessions for new and expectant mums to talk, ask questions and make new friends.

Every Thursday

Everyone is welcome at this fun and friendly knitting group.

Third Thursday of every month

Come along and join in the discussion about a different book every month.

Every Friday

A friendly group for people who knit, crochet, sew, embroider or do any kind of needlecraft.

Every Friday

A free weekly social meeting over a cuppa and biscuits.

Every Friday during term time

Join our fun stories and rhymes session led by Sure Start Children's Centres.

Every Friday

Get help with basic computer skills, including internet browsing, email, filling in forms, and more.

First Friday of each month

Alkrington Lego Club is back with monthly sessions.

First Thursday of every month

Read, share and discuss a range of fiction and non-fiction chosen from our extensive list of book titles.

Second Monday of every month

A small, friendly group, who love to read and like to talk about what we have read.

2nd Thursday of every month

A creative writing group to explore or develop your writing skills.

Last Friday of every month

Join us for a brew and refreshments while you chat with others from around the borough.

Every Saturday

A friendly group at Spotland Library for people who enjoy cross-stitch, embroidery, needlepoint, or who would like to start.

Every Saturday

Children are welcome to enjoy some creative play, and if they wish, their creations can be displayed in the library.

Every Saturday

Come and join our Lego Club to get creative and let your imagination run wild.

Every Saturday

Children are welcome to enjoy some creative play, and if they wish, their creations can be displayed in the library.

Last Saturday of every month

Discover new authors and discuss books with other readers at our friendly and relaxed reading group.

Sessions every week

Join Amy and Bookstart Bear for a fun session specially for babies up to 15 months and their parent or carer.

Sessions every week

Join Amy and Bookstart Bear for a fun session specially for toddlers up to pre-school age and their parent or carer.

1 January 2022–31 December 2022

Activities for Sure Start Children's Centres in the Heywood locality.

1 January 2022–31 December 2022

Activities for Sure Start Children's Centres in the Pennine locality.

1 January 2022–31 December 2022

Activities for Sure Start Children's Centres in the Middleton locality.

1 January 2022–31 December 2022

Activities for Sure Start Children's Centres in the Rochdale locality.

First Tuesday of every month

Join our monthly free, friendly, happy singing group. Everyone's welcome.

7 February 2022–8 February 2022

Come and speak to our friendly fostering team, whether you're ready to apply or you just want to find out a bit more.

Dates to be announced

One of Greater Manchester’s most popular outdoor car boot events.

Date to be announced

View race results from the 2021 event.