RECOMMENDED

●●THURSDAY 25 January Absolute Reggae

The music that has filled the airwaves since the 1970s is brought to life on stage with the Absolute Reggae show. This high energy show with a 10-piece band, includes a three-piece horn section and four vocalists.

The Absolute Reggae show will have you singing along to great Reggae songs from Bob Marley, Aswad, John Holt, Pato Banton and UB40 to name a few. Join us to get a Good Thing Going because you Can’t Help Falling In Love with Absolute Reggae.

To book your tickets please visit the link below or call the Box Office on 0300 303 8633.

Cost: Tickets from £23.50. Time: Phone: Middleton Arena 0300 303 8633. Address: Middleton Arena, Lcpl Joel Halliwell VC Way, Middleton M24 1AG.

●●THURSDAY 25 January to Saturday 27 January Visit Fireground Museum

Join us at Fireground this week to discover Greater Manchester’s firefighting story. Fire museum attractions are on show inside the museum including our collection of historic firefighting artefacts from the 18th century to present day, plus home-made refreshments in the new Fireground Cafe, and souvenirs from our fantastic new gift shop. We have a wide choice ranging from toddler to collector.

Age: Under 4s are free, Children (aged 4-15) and Concessions £5, Adults £7, and Family (four people) £20. Time: Open Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 10am - 4pm. Phone: Fireground 01706 341219. Address: Fireground, Maclure Road, Rochdale OL11 1DN.

●●FRIDAY 26 January Castleton Literary and Scientific Society

A talk by Brian Topping “Tales of a Customs Officer”. An entertaining journey through many situations when dealing with passengers, and involvement in dealing with smugglers.

Cost: Annual Membership £25; Visitors welcome £3 per meeting. Time: 7pm. Phone: Barry Hobson 07724 135099. Address: Castleton Community Centre, Manchester Road, Castleton OL11 3AF.

●●SATURDAY 27 January Organ concert in St Chad’s Parish Church, Rochdale

Celebrated organist and composer John Hosking, Organist in residence at Blackburn Cathedral, presents a onehour concert in Rochdale Parish Church. Everyone is invited to experience the sound of this magnificent organ.

Cost: £8, £6.50 for all concessions. Time: 3pm. Phone: Graham Chamberlain 07745 010970. Rochdale Parish Church, St Chad’s, Sparrow Hill, Rochdale OL16 1QT.