RECOMMENDED

●●ONE Night In Dublin (April 27)

The ultimate feel-good Irish music tribute show! Receiving rave reviews for its incredible musicians and great song choices, Middi and his award-winning tribute band cover all of your favourite sing-along Irish classics including ‘Galway Girl’, ‘Tell Me Ma’, ‘The Irish Rover’, ‘Dirty Old Town’, ‘Whiskey in the Jar’, ‘The Wild Rover’, ‘Black Velvet Band’ and many, many more.

Performed by “The best Irish band to never come from Ireland”, the Wild Murphys are a seven-piece band with Fiddle, Banjo and Accordion.

Let them take you to ‘Murphy’s Pub’ for two hours of music, songs and humour. With songs by the Pogues, the Saw Doctors, the Dubliners, the Fureys, Flogging Molly, The Dropkick Murphys and more, One night in Dublin is a must see for anyone who loves Irish music. It’s like St Patricks day every night! Cost: Tickets from £23.50. Time:

7.30pm. Phone: Middleton Arena 0300 303

8633. Address: Middleton Arena, Lcpl Joel Halliwell VC Way, Middleton, M24 1AG.

●●TOGETHER in Concert (April 27) Together in Concert with Boro Brass and The Good Vibes Choir.

Cost: £6 for adults and £4 for 12 and under plus booking fee. 1pm. Phone: Sue Hampshire 07791 124726.

Address: St Mary in the Baum, St Mary’s

Gate, Toad Lane, Rochdale, OL16 1DZ.

●●SINGING in the Shower Group (April 29)

Singing in the Shower Group is for those that think they can’t sing, but just want to sing out loud and proud with no judgment whilst having lots of fun. Guarantee of a good time, a laugh and a giggle.

Everyone is welcome. If you don’t want to sing, you can just clap along.

Light refreshments are available. Children are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult.

Cost: £2 per person (suggested donation). Time: 6-7pm. Phone: Leonie 07513 694862. Address: Brimrod Church Community Hall, Roch Valley Way, Rochdale OL11 4PZ.

●●ROCHDALE and District Camera Club (April 30)

Tonight is the second POTY. The club meets every Tuesday at 8pm at Syke Methodist Church Hall. You are more than welcome to come down to one of the club nights to see if you would enjoy joining the club.

Time: 8pm. Phone: Pete Williams 07967 969136. Address: Syke Methodist Church Hall, Syke Road, Rochdale OL12 9TF. Visit: https://www.rochdalecameraclub.org.uk/.

WHITWORTH Historical Society (May 1)

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This month our guest speaker is Peter Leonard. He will be talking about “Blood Bikes”. On his last visit to WHS Peter talked about his work with Rossendale Mountain Rescue.

This time, he will talk about his involvement with the Association of Blood Bikes.

These are motorcycles which have been specially modified for use as courier vehicles for the urgent and emergency transportation of blood, human tissue, surgical tools and other fluids of the body such as spinal fluid. Peter hopes to bring one of the specialist motorcycles with him on the day.

Please note - please check the venue for this meeting before you attend using the website or by contacting the secretary. Some meetings will be held in the Hallfold URC schoolroom as it has a far greater capacity than the museum.

Whitworth Historical Society has a programme of monthly lectures, which are usually held on the first Wednesday in every month, between the months of October and June, at 7.30pm.

Cost: Free but donations welcome. Time: 7.30pm start. Phone: Secretary 07816 911 556. Address: Whitworth Heritage Museum, North Street, Whitworth OL12 8RA.

●●ROCHDALE Photographic Society (May 1) Tonight’s session - club meeting.

We meet every Wednesday at Rochdale Unitarian Church, starting at 7.30pm prompt (doors open from 7.15pm). The door is kept locked so please ring the bell on arrival.

If you would like to see the club for yourself and meet our members, you are welcome to attend as our guest for up to three weeks before committing to membership. Annual subscription is £36 for single or £46 for joint membership. A weekly room fee of £2.50 is also payable on arrival at the meeting. Refreshments are 50p.

Cost: £2.50 for room fee. Time: Doors open 7.15pm, 7.30pm start. Address: Rochdale Unitarian Church, Clover Street, Rochdale OL12 6TP.

●●TOAD Lane Concerts - Rochdale’s Weekly Music at Lunchtime (May 1)

This week we have John Nancarro bass and David Hammond piano (York University). The concert series has been held at St Mary’s since 2001 and was granted the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service in 2020.

Running every Wednesday, Music at Lunchtime is a weekly live classical music concert series that has been going since the 1960s. The sessions were initially run at the old Rochdale Art Gallery by the local authority, but since May 2001 have been run by volunteer-enthusiasts and artistic director, Dr Joe Dawson.

Cost: £6. Time: Doors open 12 noon, concert starts 12.30-1.30pm. Phone: Dr Joe Dawson 01706 648872. Address: St Mary in the Baum, Toad Lane/st Mary’s Gate, Rochdale OL16 1DZ.