Events

  • Sensory support session - Rochdale

    Every Wednesday. If you struggle with your hearing or sight, our Sensory Team are here to help, including support with British Sign Language.

    Date: Wednesday, 7 May 2025

    Members of Adult Care at a previous event.
  • Tea Dances at Rochdale Town Hall

    First Wednesday of every month. Attention all dance enthusiasts. We are thrilled to announce the return of our beloved Tea Dances in our Great Hall in partnership with Prima Dance.

    Date: Wednesday, 7 May 2025

    People dancing in the Great Hall.
  • Pennines in Bloom - Wardle Library

    2nd Thursday, every month from March–October. A local community volunteer group who plan and plant up community areas in Wardle, Littleborough and Smithy Bridge for the benefit of those communities.

    Date: Thursday, 8 May 2025

    A large floral display.
  • Bookstart Baby and Bear Club - Smallbridge Library

    Every other Thursday during term time. Join Amy and Bookstart Bear for a fun session, especially for babies and toddlers up to pre-school age and their parents or carers.

    Date: Thursday, 8 May 2025

    Bookstart Club with Amy logo.
  • Bilingual story time - Rochdale Central Library

    Alternate Thursdays. Come and listen to stories read in English and other languages such as Urdu, Arabic, French and Slovakian. Join in with crafts related to the story afterwards.

    Date: Thursday, 8 May 2025

    A story being read to a group of young children.
  • VE Day 80 service

    VE Day, which stands for Victory in Europe Day, was celebrated on 8 May, 1945. To mark the 80th anniversary, the council is holding a service at Rochdale Cenotaph.

    Date: Thursday, 8 May 2025

    Veterans with lowered flags at Rochdale Cenotaph.
  • Reading Group - Heywood Library

    Second Friday of every month. Discover new authors and discuss books with other readers in this friendly group. Books will be loaned from the library.

    Date: Friday, 9 May 2025

    A group of adults reading and talking together.
  • Mental Health Matters

    Come and speak to adult social care staff about mental health services in Heywood. The team would like to understand what support is available in Heywood and what you feel may be missing.

    Date: Friday, 9 May 2025

    A group of people in discussion.
  • Family History Help Desk - Middleton Library

    Second Saturday of each month. Are you researching your family history, but don’t quite know where to start? Our Family History Helpdesk volunteer will be on hand to help you.

    Date: Saturday, 10 May 2025

    A stack of black and white family photographs.