RECOMMENDED

● Riverside Writing Group (April 18)

This is a weekly facilitated and welcoming workshop open to all writers over eighteen years whether new or experienced. You can join them, just bring a pen and your imagination.

Cost: Free. Time: 10am - 12 noon. Phone: Eileen Earnshaw 07514 671283. Rochdale Central Library

● Opera Boys - A Night at the Musicals (April 19)

After a sold-out show in 2023 The Opera Boys are back with A Night at the Musicals, a fabulous evening of power-house vocals, immaculate four-part harmony, breath-taking musical medleys, stunning solo performances... and a few surprises.

Whether you’re a fan of modern-day smash hit musicals like Mamma Mia, Hairspray and Jersey Boys, prefer the classics from the likes of Gershwin and Rodgers and Hammerstein, , this show has something for everyone and is perfect for musical theatre lovers both young and old. Cost: Tickets from £22. Time: 7.30pm. Phone: Middleton Arena

● Mayor’s Charity Ball (April 20)

The Mayor of Rochdale presents Spring Charity Ball. Join us for a ball in aid of the Mayor of Rochdale’s charities. This will be a fantastic evening of entertainment, including: A reception drink on arrival A three-course dinner and limited wine available on your table After dinner entertainment Dress code: black tie/evening dress.

The charity ball will be one of the first events taking place in the amazing Rochdale Town Hall after a grand restoration. Book tickets in advance by emailing mayoral@rochdale.gov. uk. You will need to provide your name, email address and number of tickets you want to buy.

Cost: Tickets are £50 per person or £450 for a table of ten. Reception at 7pm - late. The bar will be open till midnight. Rochdale Town Hall

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Public Museum Talk (April 20)

Rochdale Pioneers Museum is launching a new regular museum talk. Book on to learn more about the story of the Rochdale Pioneers and the UK co-operative movement at a talk delivered by one of their friendly museum staff.

The talk will last approximately 45 minutes and you are free to look around the museum on your own before or afterwards. Places are limited and need to be booked in advance: co-operativeheritage. coop/event/museum-talk Cost: £3 per person. you can also choose a free ticket on their website. Time: 1pm - 2pm. Phone: Fanny Reiter 01706 524920. Address: Rochdale Pioneers Museum