RECOMMENDED
●●RETRO Rock Show (October 28)
The RETRO Rock Show is a live two-hour extravaganza, performed by the finest rock musicians who have toured with some of the biggest names in rock. From the moment the lights go up and the band hit the stage you’ll be taken on a musical RETRO journey featuring songs by Queen, Starship, Fleetwood Mac, Def Leppard, Roxette, Berlin, Van Halen, U2 and many more.
Packed with high energy and a full stage production that makes this show one of the most exciting to see. Featuring Kerry O’dowd from BBC’S The Voice UK on lead vocals, this is a theatre experience for the whole family and all ages to enjoy.
Cost: Tickets from £22. Time: 7.30pm. Phone: Middleton
Arena 0300 303 8633. Address: Middleton Arena, Lcpl Joel Halliwell VC Way, Middleton M24 1AG.
●●HALLOWEEN Ghost Walk at Falinge Park (October 28)
Back for another year of terrifying tales. The event begins at 4pm with activities including a kid’s fancy-dress parade and Halloween disco, tombola, and prize stalls.
Brand new for 2023 is a toddler-tailored Monster Hunts that will run from 4pm to 6pm. After 6pm the super-scary family-friendly ghost walks will begin and run through to the end of the event.
Tickets available on the door. Hot food and refreshments will be available to purchase throughout the event.
Cost: £3. Time: 4pm to 9pm. Phone: Tracie 07760 354698.
Address: Falinge Park, Falinge Road, Rochdale OL16 6JE.
●●OKTOBERFEST Rochdale (October 28)
An authentic Bavarian evening in the stunning setting of the Champness Hall, Rochdale. Get drinking authentic German beers, eating traditional German Bratwurst, and swaying to the irrepressible Jager Maestros Oompah Band.
With bars serving German beer as well as dedicated gin, spirits and of course Jager it is sure to be night to remember.
Cost: Ticket price plus booking fee: Early bird Bavarian, £17.50; early bird VIP group of two, £45; early bird VIP group of four, £90; VIP ticket, £22.50; early bird VIP group of 10, £225. Time: 7.30pm-11pm. Address: Champness Hall, Drake Street, Rochdale OL16 1PB.
●●ALL Hallow’s Eve (October 30)
Time: 5.45pm arrival, 6pm start, 7.30pm finish. Cost: This event is free, but booking is essential. To reserve a seat email weepingbanklibrary@ gmail.com or ring 07471 709168. Address: Littleborough Library, Hare Hill Road, Littleborough OL15 9HE.
●●ROCHDALE Photographic Society (November 1)
Tonight’s session – Centenary Cup: Judged by members. 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.
Cost: A weekly room fee of
£2.50 is also payable on arrival at the meeting. Refreshments are 50p. Time: Doors open
7.15pm, 7.30pm start. Address: Rochdale Unitarian Church, Clover Street, Rochdale OL12 6TP.