About this event
1 October 2025–31 October 2025. Over 25,000 people in the borough of Rochdale still smoke, and it is the biggest cause of preventable illness and death.
- Who is this event suitable for? For adults.
- Do I need to book? No you can just come along to any of the events.
- Contact: LivingWellHMR@biglifecentres.com
- Event organiser: Rochdale Borough Council with Living Well
Stoptober is back and calling on smokers in England to join thousands of other smokers in trying to quit smoking for good.
You’re 3 times more likely to be successful if you get support from the borough’s stop smoking service, Living Well. Over a number of free appointments (either in person or over the phone), they can provide you with free stop smoking aids (like patches, gums, and e-cigarettes) and expert behavioural advice and support. This includes a quitting plan, information on how to manage cravings, and how best to use your quit aids.
Drop in to one of the free events below to speak to a Living Well adviser throughout Stoptober to learn more, or call 01706 392 210 to speak to a member of the team.
When you stop smoking good things start to happen – quitting will allow you to start moving better, breathe more easily and give you more money to spend. You can also search ‘Stoptober’ for more information on other support, or visit the Better Health Quit Smoking website.
Quitting smoking is one of the best things you can do for your health, pocket, and family. Join the thousands of others who are committing to quitting for the month of October – quit smoking for 28 days and you’re 5 times more likely to quit for good.
Events in Rochdale
- Wednesday, 1 October 20245 10am–2pm – Number One Riverside, Smith Street, Rochdale OL16 1XU
- Thursday, 2 October 2025, 9.30am–12noon: Smallbridge Library, Stevenson Square, Smallbridge, Rochdale OL12 9SA
- Thursday, 2 October 2025, 5pm–7pm – St Andrew's Methodist and United Reformed Church, 46 Entwisle Road, Rochdale OL16 2HZ
- Wednesday, 15 October 2025, 11am–1pm – Kashmir Youth Project, Unique Enterprise Centre, Belfield Road, Rochdale OL16 2UP
- Tuesday, 21 October 2025, 10am–1pm – Spotland Community Centre, 92-96 Spotland Road, Rochdale OL12 6PJ
- Thursday, 23 October 2025, 9am–11am – Rochdale Islamic Academy, Greenbank Road, Rochdale OL12 0HZ
- Thursday, 30 October 2025, 10am–2pm – former Heavenly Desserts unit, Rochdale Riverside, Riverside Walk, Rochdale OL16 1BE
Events in Middleton
- Friday, 10 October 2025, 10am–1pm – Middleton Shopping Centre, Middleton M24 4EL
Events in Heywood
- Thursday, 2 October 2025, 12noon–3pm – Heady Hill Community Centre, Whalley Road, Heywood OL10 3JG
- Thursday, 9 October 2025, 12noon–3pm – Heady Hill Community Centre, Whalley Road, Heywood OL10 3JG
- Thursday, 16 October 2025, 10am–1pm – Heady Hill Community Centre, Whalley Road, Heywood OL10 3JG
- Thursday, 16 October 2025, 12noon–3pm – Darnhill Library, Argyll Street, Heywood OL10 3RY
- Thursday, 23 October 2025, 9am–11am – Heady Hill Community Centre, Whalley Road, Heywood OL10 3JG
Disclaimer
Events and activities are not organised by Rochdale Borough Council unless stated otherwise. Neither is Rochdale Borough Council responsible for the accuracy of the information provided. If you are under 18, ask your parent or guardian before taking part in any event or activity.