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Adult Archery Sessions at Littleborough Sports Centre Our Archery range at Littleborough Sports Centre is the ideal place for adults looking to have a go at Archery, located in the sports hall the range is an ideal place to come down and learn a new activity. Archers must be 16 years or older to attend. Our relaxed atmosphere provides a more social setting to learn Archery. The sessions are delivered by experienced Hollingworth Lake WAC Archery instructors who will be on hand to show you the basics, let you have a go and then go and practice under their supervision. Booking required. Please wear comfortable clothes and trainers. Please contact us if you have any additional needs or special requirements or if you have any further enquiries on 01706 370499. Bookings and payment can be made direct online. Dates: Tue 19, Sun 24, Tue 26 Booking and More Information

Adult Climbing Sessions at Littleborough Sports Centre Our indoor wall at Littleborough Sports Centre offers a variety of routes and three overhangs to test your skills, located in the sports hall the wall is an ideal place to come down and learn a new activity and meet other climbers. Climbers must be 16 years or older to attend. Our relaxed atmosphere provides a more social setting to climb in. The sessions are delivered by experienced Hollingworth Lake WAC Climbing instructors who will be on hand to show you the basics, let you have a go and then go and practice under their supervision. Booking required. Please wear comfortable clothes and trainers. Please contact us if you have any additional needs or special requirements or if you have any further enquiries on 01706 370499. Bookings and payment can be made direct online. Dates: Thu 14, Sun 17, Thu 21, Thu 28 Booking and More Information

An Evening with Jeff Stelling plus very special guest Paul Merson Join us for an exclusive evening of football nostalgia, fun and entertainment with Sky Sports legend Jeff Stelling; anchor man of Sky Sports Gillette Soccer Saturday for over 30 years.

During the evening, Jeff will share anecdotes from his amazing career, which saw him rise to fame as the recognisable face of Sky Sports Soccer Saturday and behind the scenes anecdotes. He will be joined on stage by Bianca Westwood, his Sky colleague, as she hosts and roasts the anchor man!

Jeff joined Sky Sports Soccer Saturday in 1994, has presented almost every episode and worked with some legendary football stars, from George Best, David Beckham, Roy Keane, and many more - too many to mention!

On the night Jeff will also be joined on stage by very special guest Paul Merson as they chat all things football. There is also the chance to put your questions to Jeff and Paul with an audience Q&A, and to purchase some fantastic sporting memorabilia.

A limited number of VIP meet and greet tickets are available - early booking is recommended to avoid disappointment.

VIP meet & greet tickets include drink on arrival, early entry into the auditorium, premium seating, meet and greet, professional photos on the night to take away, and VIP lanyard on arrival.

Standard Tickets £29.50
VIP Meet & Greet Tickets £60.00
Dates: Thu 14 Booking and More Information

Create Rochdale CPD: Discover Creative Careers in Rochdale There’s a thriving arts and cultural sector in Rochdale but many young people don’t consider a career in the arts or creative industries to be a viable option. Join us for this special event aimed at careers mentors and secondary school teachers (visual art, performing arts and music) where we’ll ‘lift the lid’ on the breadth of careers available to pupils who study creative subjects.

What you will gain from attending:

• Information about free creative careers resources and opportunities for young people in Rochdale
• Local case studies highlighting career pathways into the cultural and creative sectors that can be shared with pupils
• The opportunity to connect with local creative professionals and organisations

Agenda:

3.00pm Welcome and Introductions

3.10pm Free Digital Resources
Lucy Smith (Operational Manger at Positive Steps) will present a number of free digital creative careers resources including series of short films created specifically for pupils in Rochdale. Each film is an interview with a creative professional who works in our borough.

3.30pm Creative Arts and Media Alumni
Karen Lea (Assistant Principal Vocational and Foundation Learning at Hopwood Hall College and University Centre) will present case studies showing the varied careers Creative Arts and Media students have progressed onto.

3.50pm Volunteering, Training and Work Experience Opportunities
Helen Thackray (Creative Partnerships Manager at Create Rochdale) will share information about the other local resources and opportunities available for young people who are interested in working in arts and culture.

4.10pm Questions, discussion and next steps

4.30pm Drinks, Networking and Marketplace of Careers
An opportunity to meet a representatives from a number of creative organisations and businesses in Rochdale and find out more about their careers and the opportunities they offer young people in the area. Organisations and careers represented at the event include:

Museums, Conservation and Heritage

Performing Arts

Marketing

Digital Creativity

Dates: Tue 19 Booking and More Information

Daily Tours of Rochdale Town Hall Enjoy a fascinating tour of Rochdale Town Hall, given by one of our very knowledgeable volunteer guides. Hear about the people who made the town hall, why it was built, the craftsmen responsible for its exquisite decoration and the building’s uses over time.

The tour lasts around 1 hour - 1 hour 15 mins and will take place across the building including our historic rooms. The town hall is fully accessible so lifts are available for visitors who want/need to use them.

*This website is powered by Your Trust, the official ticketing partner of Rochdale Town Hall. Your booking, data & payment will be processed by Your Trust. Your Trust Venues will appear on your bank statement. Dates: Thu 14, Fri 15, Sat 16, Sun 17, Mon 18, Tue 19, Wed 20, Thu 21, Fri 22, Sat 23, Sun 24, Mon 25, Tue 26, Wed 27, Thu 28, Fri 29, Sat 30 Booking and More Information

Discovery Box Ancient Egypt 1 Mummies & Amulets Our Ancient Egypt Discovery Boxes look at the everyday lives and achievements of this astonishing civilisation.

Pupils can explore the intriguing world of Egyptian burial rites and beliefs, including a look at their many symbols and the magical properties attributed to them.

Availability: Throughout the term for two-week periods

£25 (£125 with facilitator)

Collection from Touchstones Reception on day 1 of Loan Period. To be returned by 10am on Day 14.

For further enquiries please contact a member of the team on 01706 924492 or please email [email protected]
Dates: Mon 25 Booking and More Information

Discovery Box Ancient Egypt 2 Gods & Hieroglyphs Our Ancient Egypt Discovery Boxes look at the everyday lives and achievements of this astonishing civilisation.

The Egyptians had many gods and goddesses, who all controlled various elements of their lives. Pupils can learn about these figures and also examine hieroglyphs and how the Rosetta Stone helped scholars decode this mysterious written language.

Availability: Throughout the term for two-week periods

£25 (£125 with facilitator)

Collection from Touchstones Reception on day 1 of Loan Period. To be returned by 10am on Day 14.

For further enquiries please contact a member of the team on 01706 924492 or please email [email protected]
Dates: Mon 25 Booking and More Information

Discovery Box Ancient Egypt 3 Discovering Tutankhamun Our Ancient Egypt Discovery Boxes look at the everyday lives and achievements of this astonishing civilisation.

Pupils can experience the wonder of the discovery of King Tutankhamun’s tomb, learn about the ruler’s life and death, and touch on the ethics of archaeology.

Availability: Throughout the term for two-week periods

£25 (£125 with facilitator)

Collection from Touchstones Reception on day 1 of Loan Period. To be returned by 10am on Day 14.

For further enquiries please contact a member of the team on 01706 924492 or please email [email protected]
Dates: Mon 25 Booking and More Information

Discovery Box Greek 1 Ancient Home The influence of Ancient Greece can be seen in everyday life, from architecture and mathematics to culture and sport. Our Ancient Greece discovery boxes allow students to explore different aspects of this advanced civilisation.

Spend the day as a citizen of Ancient Greece! Using replica items, explore what archaeology can tell us about everyday life in this civilisation.

Availability:
Throughout the term for two-week periods

Fee to organisations within the Borough of Rochdale:
£25 (+£100 with facilitator for up to two classes)

Fee to external organisations:
£35 (+£100 with facilitator for up to two classes)

Collection from Sparth Community Centre to be returned by day 14 of loan

For further enquiries, contact a member of a team at [email protected] Dates: Mon 25 Booking and More Information

Discovery Box Greek 2 Drama & Competion The influence of Ancient Greece can be seen in everyday life, from architecture and mathematics to culture and sport. Our Ancient Greece discovery boxes allow students to explore different aspects of this advanced civilisation.

Why did the Ancient Greeks love theatre and sport? Using replica items, explore how the Ancient Greeks wrote entertaining plays and hosted the first Olympic Games.

Availability:
Throughout the term for two-week periods
Fee to organisations within the Borough of Rochdale:
£25 (+£100 with facilitator for up to two classes)

Fee to external organisations:
£35 (+£100 with facilitator for up to two classes)

Collection from Sparth Community Centre on day 1 of the loan period to be returned by 10am on day 14

For further enquiries please contact a member of team at [email protected] Dates: Mon 25 Booking and More Information

Endless Love – A Tribute to Diana Ross and Lionel Richie Starring a sensational cast, incredible vocals and a stellar live band, Endless Love celebrates the two legendary artistes Diana Ross and Lionel Richie.

The show is packed with Motown classics and timeless smash hits such as I’m Coming Out, Dancing On The Ceiling, Upside Down, Say You Say Me, Chain Reaction, All Night Long, Ain’t No Mountain High Enough, Hello, Can’t Hurry Love and many more classics.

Featuring authentic live arrangements taken from both Lionel’s and Diana’s original touring shows, Endless Love is an electrifying, joyful and emotional rollercoaster guaranteed to get you singing along and on your feet!

This wonderfully produced show brilliantly captures the glitz, glamour and sentiment of soaring love songs with audiences rocking out to 80s classics and gettin’ down to outright dancefloor fillers. You already know the words... so, singing voices at the ready and dancing shoes on, grab your tickets and let’s party All Night Long! Dates: Fri 15 Booking and More Information

Group Archery Sessions at Littleborough Sports Centre – Midweek offer Our Archery range at Littleborough Sports Centre is the ideal place for groups looking to have a go at Archery, our midweek off peak sessions can cater for groups of up to 8 people (7 years – adult) and are charged at the off peak rate of £44 per hour for everyone. The sessions are delivered by experienced Hollingworth Lake WAC Archery instructors who will take you through the basics and get everyone having a go. Please wear comfortable clothes and trainers. Please contact us if your group has any additional needs or special requirements or if you have any further enquiries on 01706 370499. Bookings and payment can be made direct online. Dates: Tue 19, Tue 26 Booking and More Information

Group Climbing Sessions at Littleborough Sports Centre – Midweek offer We have a great indoor climbing wall at Littleborough Sports Centre that is ideal for groups looking to have a go at Climbing, our midweek off peak sessions can cater for groups of up to 8 people (7 years – adult) and are charged at the off peak rate of £44 per hour for everyone. The sessions are delivered by experienced Hollingworth Lake WAC Climbing instructors who will take you through the basics and get everyone having a go. Please wear comfortable clothes and trainers. Please contact us if your group has any additional needs or special requirements or if you have any further enquiries on 01706 370499. Bookings and payment can be made direct online Dates: Thu 14, Thu 21, Thu 28 Booking and More Information

HDH Dance "Step In Time" Step In Time with HDH Dance this November!
Our dancers cannot wait to showcase their hard work to their family and friends by learning and performing choreography to iconic music through the decades! Expect nostalgia and to be up on your feet dancing the afternoon away!
Dates: Sun 17 Booking and More Information

Junior Archery Sessions at Littleborough Sports Centre An all year round activity, Archery is ideal for children of all abilities. Using the indoor range at Littleborough Sports Centre, our instructors are on hand to offer a variety of coaching to help you go for gold. There’s a lot more to Archery; you will need to work on your patience, focus and upper body strength to control yourself as you take aim. Equipment is provided and all sessions are run by experienced Hollingworth Lake WAC Archery instructors. Suitable for children aged 7 and above. Booking required. Please wear comfortable clothes and trainers. Please contact us if you have any additional needs or special requirements or if you have any further enquiries on 01706 370499. Bookings and payment can be made direct online. Dates: Tue 19, Tue 26 Booking and More Information

One Night of Billy Joel: The Piano Man The ultimate celebration concert to one of the most iconic and best-selling artists of all time. In this brand-new touring theatre show Robert Schmuck (Billy The Kid) and his amazing 7 piece band perform breath-taking musical arrangements of multi-million selling songs such as ‘My Life’, ‘Uptown Girl’, ‘River Of Dreams’, ‘Tell Her About It ‘, ‘Still Rock n Roll To Me’, ‘An Innocent Man’, ‘Movin Out’, ‘Just The Way You Are’, ‘We Didn’t Start The Fire’, ‘Piano Man’, ‘The Longest Time’ and many, many more, it’s a non-stop hits show!

Dates: Sat 16 Booking and More Information

Play the Rochdale Town Hall Organ The Binns organ is one of the most famous and iconic historic features of Rochdale Town Hall, described as a feature of national importance.

Constructed by J.J Binns of Bramley in Leeds, it is considered one of the organ builder’s finest works.

When made, the Rochdale organ was often compared with Binns’s equally fine 1912 organ in the Kingsway Hall in London, an instrument of very similar size and quality. But this organ has gone, leaving Binn's masterpiece at Rochdale in a class of its own.

Following extensive conservation works our organ has been brought back into commission, and is available for members of the public to play.

Organ hire is priced at £40 per hour. If you're a keen organ player and would like the opportunity to practice then please book a slot.

One performer per slot.

Please be aware that the Great Hall will be open to the public, as well as anybody you may choose to invite during your session.

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Dates: Thu 28, Thu 21, Thu 14 Booking and More Information

Sensory Friendly Family Swim- Middleton Arena Family Sensory Friendly Swim sessions to give young swimmers the opportunity to swim in a more relaxed environment with their family.

Who Can Attend?
Any family who has at least one child with additional support needs.

Our pools will be supervised safely by NPLQ qualified Lifeguards.

Admissions Policy applies.
Non swimmers must be supervised by an adult.
Any child under the age of 8 must be supervised by an adult.
Please select the number of places required.

Swimwear & Towel required.

£5.60 per Adult
£2.90 per Child
£16.00 Family of 4 *Discount will be applied at checkout
Free for Members *Membership card must be presented on arrival
Dates: Sat 23, Sun 17 Booking and More Information

Sleeping Beauty - Middleton's Christmas Panto 2024! This Christmas, you’re invited to the pantomime of your dreams, Sleeping Beauty at Middleton Arena.

Once upon a time, in a Pantoland far away, a beautiful Princess is cursed by the evil Carbosse to perish on her 21st Birthday by pricking her finger on a spinning wheel. Thanks to Beauty’s fairy, she only falls into a deep sleep that can be broken by her one true love. Will her handsome prince come to her rescue, fight the dragon, destroy Carabosse and save the day? There’s only one way to find out…

This magical pantomime features Great Songs from our Live Band, Dazzling Dance Routines, Stunning Scenery, Beautiful Costumes and Incredible Circus Acts. It will be an unforgettable experience for children and adults alike.

So, make sure you book your tickets for this magical adventure!

*Suitable For All Ages
Dates: Tue 26, Wed 27, Thu 28, Fri 29, Sat 30 Booking and More Information

Stand Up Paddleboard - Adult Taster Session Always fancied a go on a Stand up Paddleboard (SUP) but need a confidence boost to get started. Join one of our instructors for a one hour taster session. We will help you get on, stand up and show you some paddling techniques. Suitable for beginners. Participants must be 16 years and above. Wetsuits provided but bring old shoes that can get wet. Booking essential.

For further enquiries please contact Hollingworth Lake Activity Centre Reception on 01706 370499 or please email [email protected]. Dates: Sat 16, Sat 23 Booking and More Information

VIP Christmas Event - Sleeping Beauty - Middleton's Christmas Panto 2024! his Christmas, you’re invited to the pantomime of your dreams, Sleeping Beauty at Middleton Arena. Once upon a time, in a Pantoland far away, a beautiful Princess is cursed by the evil Carbosse to perish on her 21st Birthday by pricking her finger on a spinning wheel. Thanks to Beauty’s fairy, she only falls into a deep sleep that can be broken by her one true love. Will her handsome prince come to her rescue, fight the dragon, destroy Carabosse and save the day? There’s only one way to find out… This magical pantomime features Great Songs from our Live Band, Dazzling Dance Routines, Stunning Scenery, Beautiful Costumes and Incredible Circus Acts. It will be an unforgettable experience for children and adults alike. So, make sure you book your tickets for this magical adventure! *Suitable For All Ages Dates: Sat 30, Fri 29 Booking and More Information