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●●ACE Lips Events: Wardle FC Comedy Night Special with Nick Page (May 5)
JOIN us at The Old
Court Room for this Bank Holiday Sunday Fundraising special for Wardle FC.
Pete Otway - A multi-award nominated comedian, presenter and former dairy farmer. His razor-sharp wit and hilarious tales have taken him across the world, whilst making him in demand at some of the biggest comedy clubs and festivals in the UK.
Jon Capewell - A rising star on the comedy circuit. His high energy, cheeky personality, and relatable material are a hit with audiences up and down the UK.
Sully O’sullivan - Kiwi comedian Sully O’sullivan has gone on to become a veteran of the international circuit, performing professionally in Australasia, North America, Arabia, the British Isles and Europe.
Nick Page - His shows are full to bursting with stories from a life lived on the edge of (selfinflicted) disaster. He has been awarded the Operational Service Medal by the British army for numerous gigs in warzones.
He’s reached the live finals of Britain’s Got Talent despite having never watched the show.
Line-up may change. This is an adult show. All profits to Wardle FC Cost: £12 early bird / £15 standard. Time: doors open 6.30pm, show starts 7pm. Phone: Rick Attwood 07720 849866. The Old Court Room, Flying Horse Hotel, 37 Packer Street, Rochdale, OL16 1NJ.
●●ROCHDALE Science Extravaganza: Inspiring Communities for a Sustainable Future through Art and Science (May 5)
JOIN us for a spellbinding day at the Rochdale Science Extravaganza, where the wonders of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) come alive.
Experience the magical Colourscape installation, where vibrant hues and enthralling performances intertwine to celebrate the beauty of art and science.
Get hands-on with interactive exhibits and live demonstrations that’ll ignite your love for learning and discovery.
Be captivated by our theatrical science shows. Come face-to-face with fascinating creatures in our live animal encounters and learn about the natural world.
Rub shoulders with STEAM experts and artists from top-tier institutions, ready to share their knowledge and passion.
Ignite a passion for STEAM in youngsters, opening doors to future educational and career pathways.
Inspire the next generation of innovators and thinkers. Join us as we embark on an unforgettable journey of discovery, inspiration, and community spirit at the Rochdale Science Extravaganza.
Cost: free. Time: 11am-4pm. Phone: 07984 638779. Address: Rochdale Town Hall, Town Hall, The Esplanade, Rochdale, OL16 1AZ.
●●MAYFEST (May 6)
ST Michael’s Brass Band, Oakenhoof Maypole dancing, Punch and Judy and magic show.
Hector House - live band, fairground - rides, face painting, Your Trust - mini games, Dino Mike strolling dinosaur and truck.
Get Up and Grow - make your own seed bomb, glitter arts activity, craft stalls, charity stalls, ice-cream vendor, warm food vendor, candy floss and donut vendor.
Time: noon - 5pm. Address: St Leonard’s Square and Jubilee Park, Middleton.
●●NATIONAL Theatre Live - Nye (12A) - A new play by Tim Price (May 7)
MICHAEL Sheen plays Nye Bevan in a surreal and spectacular journey through the life and legacy of the man who transformed Britain’s welfare state and created the NHS.
Cost: Tickets from £10. Time: 7pm. Phone: Middleton Arena 0300 303 8633 Address: Middleton Arena, Lcpl Joel Halliwell VC Way, Middleton, M24 1AG.
●●ROCHDALE and District Camera Club (May 7)
TONIGHT is RDCC V Oldham CC competition. You are more than welcome to come down to one of our 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/
●●ROCHDALE Photographic Society (May 8)
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.
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. Phone: secretary Ed Whitaker. Visit: https://www. rochdaleps.org.uk/ syllabus
●●TOAD Lane Concerts - Rochdale’s Weekly Music at Lunchtime (May 8)
THIS week we have The Nightingale Singers conductor Ken Greaves, accompanist J Edward Rigg.
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 volunteerenthusiasts and artistic director, Dr Joe Dawson.
Cost: £6. Time: doors open 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.