Rochdale Borough Council

2pm-4pm​, every 3 weeks on a Monday. Come along to our FREE sessions.

2pm-4pm​, every 3 weeks on a Monday.

6pm-7pm​, third Monday of the month. Calling all Lego fans!! Come along to Lego Club at Alkrington Library!!

2pm-3.30pm​, fortnightly on a Monday. Whether you’re a complete beginner or an avid knitter, bring along your wool and your needles and enjoy a cup of tea with our lovely knitting group.

4pm-5pm​, first Friday of the month.

9.30am-1pm, every Monday. Futures Club is an informative drop-in session for care leavers.

2pm-4pm, every Tuesday. Make beautiful hand-crafted cards to take home. Each session costs £3.50 with all materials, envelopes and instruction provided.

1.30pm-3.30pm, first Friday of the month. Come and join our small, friendly Games Club. Board games to suit everyone or bring your own.

10am-12noon, first and third Saturday of the month. A new group at Spotland Library for people who enjoy cross-stitch, embroidery, needlepoint, or who would like to start.

2nd Monday of every month. Informal and relaxed reading group. Discuss and recommend your favourite authors or discover new books you've never thought of trying.

Weekly coffee afternoon for good conversation and a chance to discuss and browse the newest library books.

9.45am-12midday every Saturday. Drop-in these weekly sessions for children 9-11 years old and learn how to code using Scratch.

4pm-5pm every Thursday. Come and join in the fun learning how to create games, animations and websites. Booking is required. Suitable for children aged 8-12.

10am-12noon every Monday. iPad, tablet and laptop sessions, for help with your mobile devices.

Fortnightly themed Lego Club aimed at children between the ages of 5-12 years. Duplo is also available for younger siblings.

4pm-5pm, every other Monday. Term time only. Learn basic programming, local thinking and problem solving in our FREE classes.

Mondays, 4.30pm-6pm during term time. Drop in to Heywood Library for help with English, Maths, French and more at the Homework Club.

Thursdays, 4pm-5pm during term time. Drop in to Heywood Library for help with English, Maths, French and more at the Homework Club.

Every Sunday (or Monday on bank holiday weekends​) until 19 August 2018. One of Greater Manchester’s most popular outdoor car boot events.

​​​​​Learn about searching and applying for jobs online, how to use email and get tips on how to write a CV. Find out how to book your place for Friday, 2pm-3.30pm.

The Royal Regiment of Fusiliers Freedom Parade. Troops including Veterans and Cadets will march down Yorkshire Street onto the Esplanade where the Mayor and the Colonel of the regiment will take the salute.

Learn about searching and applying for jobs online, how to use email and get tips on how to write a CV. Find out how to book your place for Tuesday, 11am-12.30pm.

Learn about searching and applying for jobs online, how to use email and get tips on how to write a CV. Find out how to book your place for Friday, 10am-11.30am.

​9.30am-10.30am every Saturday. Drop-in these weekly sessions for children 9-11 years old and learn how to code.

One of Greater Manchester’s premier cycling events, starts in Middleton at the David Lloyd Manchester North Club.

Barclays UK Bank will be hosting a ‘tea and teach’ morning to help first time or novice internet users develop the skills and confidence needed to explore the benefits of the digital world.

Learn about searching and applying for jobs online, how to use email and get tips on how to write a CV. Find out how to book your place for Thursday, 2pm-3.30pm.

Drop in to buy a cake or two at our Charity cakes and bakes day. All proceeds are going to Dementia UK.

Learn about searching and applying for jobs online, how to use email and get tips on how to write a CV. Find out how to book your place for Tuesday, 2pm-3.30pm.

Learn about searching and applying for jobs online, how to use email and get tips on how to write a CV. Find out how to book your place for Friday, 10am-11.30am.

Friday, 18 May 2018 and Saturday, 19 May 2018. Join us in celebrating the marriage of HRH Prince Harry to Meghan Markle at a royal themed afternoon tea with an American twist.

An exciting storytime for children over 5 years old and their parents. The one hour session includes a reading a story together and then a craft activity.

2 family friendly rides at the Tameside Cycle Circuit in Ashton.

​​​​​Learn about searching and applying for jobs online, how to use email and get tips on how to write a CV. Find out how to book your place for Friday, 2pm-3.30pm.

11am-9pm on Saturday, 26 May and Sunday, 27 May 2018. Tasty street food, prepared by the town’s restaurant chefs. Dozens of dishes including Spanish, Italian, English, German and more.

Learn about searching and applying for jobs online, how to use email and get tips on how to write a CV. Find out how to book your place for Tuesday, 11am-12.30pm.

Learn about searching and applying for jobs online, how to use email and get tips on how to write a CV. Find out how to book your place for Friday, 10am-11.30am.

Learn about searching and applying for jobs online, how to use email and get tips on how to write a CV. Find out how to book your place for Thursday, 2pm-3.30pm.

Learn about searching and applying for jobs online, how to use email and get tips on how to write a CV. Find out how to book your place for Tuesday, 2pm-3.30pm.

Barclays UK Bank will be hosting a ‘tea and teach’ morning to help first time or novice internet users develop the skills and confidence needed to explore the benefits of the digital world.

Learn about searching and applying for jobs online, how to use email and get tips on how to write a CV. Find out how to book your place for Friday, 10am-11.30am.

​​​​​Learn about searching and applying for jobs online, how to use email and get tips on how to write a CV. Find out how to book your place for Friday, 2pm-3.30pm.

Learn about searching and applying for jobs online, how to use email and get tips on how to write a CV. Find out how to book your place for Tuesday, 11am-12.30pm.

Monday, 30 July 2018 - Thursday, 2 August 2018. It’s time to set sail for adventure as you join Captain Smollet, Jim Hawkins and the notorious Long John Silver in the quest for Treasure Island. Can you bag the booty before the buccaneers beat you to it?

Saturday, 18 August 2018, fabulous FREE entertainment in Rochdale town centre. There will be live music across indoor venues, a main stage against the backdrop of the town hall, a quality food court and family entertainment.

Heywood's popular annual Charities Fete and Parade. The Parade leaves Sefton Street, Heywood at 1pm, following the route through Heywood, ending at Queen's Park for the Fete.

Rochdale Half Marathon and 10K returns for its third year. It’s one of the highlights of our sporting calendar.