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Tintern Road Walkabout: July 2026

We're excited to let you know about our neighbourhood walkabout at Tintern Road (Middleton) in July. Customers are welcome to join the walkabout to speak to our teams and share feedback.

Wed 22 JulKirkholt Community Centre(4.9mi)

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Community

Help shape the future of Lower Falinge

Together, we can help create a Lower Falinge that builds on its unique character, supports current and future generations, and becomes an even better place to live, work and visit. Come along, get involved, and help shape the future of Lower Falinge.

Wed 22 JulKirkholt Community Centre(4.9mi)

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Wednesday CRAFTernoons (next session 8th July)

Established in April 2022 and hosted by Buttons Haberdashery. for more information and to book your place.

Wed 22 Jul12:00St George's Church(4.5mi)

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Norden and Bamford Bridge Club

Join us for Duplicate Bridge on Wednesday evenings. Please arrive just before 7:00pm. Play finishes by around 10:00pm. Visitors and always welcome. A free taster session is available to first time visitors. Table Money (Members) - £2 per person Table Money (Visitors) - £3 per person Annual Subscription - £20 per person

Wed 22 Jul19:00St George's Church(4.5mi)

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Community

Rochdale Neighbourhood Drop-In: July 2026

Our community drop-in sessions are an opportunity to meet with members of your RBH Neighbourhood Team in person. There's no appointment needed, and you can get help and support with a variety of things, including reporting repairs , paying your rent , dealing with damp and mould , tackling anti-social behaviour , and much more.

Thu 23 JulKirkholt Community Centre(4.9mi)

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Bellshill walkabout: July 2026

We're excited to let you know about our neighbourhood walkabout in Bellshill in July. Customers are welcome to join the walkabout to speak to our teams and share feedback.

Thu 23 JulKirkholt Community Centre(4.9mi)

via Kirkholt Community CentreLocal gem

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Thursday Evening Practice

Come along and join us at 6pm for our Thursday evening practice sessions

Thu 23 Jul19:00Rochdale Pétanque(3.3mi)

via Rochdale Pétanque

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Broadfield Park Slopes - Bioblitz

Get hands on with nature - join us for a day of outdoor and wildlife focused activities.

Sat 25 JulRochdale Town Hall(3.9mi)

via Rochdale Town Hall

Community

Sunday Pétanque Session

Come along and join our Sunday Pétanque session, everybody welcome.

Sun 26 Jul11:00Rochdale Pétanque(3.3mi)

via Rochdale Pétanque

Community

Rochdale Boules League

Milton V Dellboys Rochdale P V BBC Donkey V Trafford AM Healey v LOSW Standard Notes / Rules Start at 1.30pm unless pre-arranged otherwise. Home captain to check their competition are coming Home teams to ensure catering arrangements in place for hosting Home team rules apply – Hosting home team captain – please highlight obvious contentious rules All games to be refereed. If a boule is removed before each team agreed the end, the opposing team take the points + 1 point each boules moved Match Cancellation and Rearrangement Any match may be rescheduled subject to agreement between 2 team captains. If a Team cannot play then they must give the opposing team 3 days’ notice to cancel or potentially suffer forfeit When a game is postponed by agreement between the Captains, the Captain agreeing to the postponement should offer the postponing Captain three alternative dates to play the postponed match within two weeks of the original fixture. The postponing Captain must accept one of these dates and the match played – if the game has not been rearranged within 4 weeks both teams may forfeit Rearranged matches during the 1st half of the season must be played before the midpoint of the season wherever possible. All rearranged matches must be played 2 weeks before the end of the season All details of rearranged matches must be communicated on the WhatsApp captains group so the fixtures can be updated centrally If a match isn’t played by the end of the season then both teams will...

Sun 26 Jul14:30Rochdale Pétanque(3.3mi)

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Arts & Culture

Summer BBQ hosted by Langley Lodge 3989

One for the diary — Summer BBQ hosted by Langley Lodge 3989 at Todmorden Masonic Hall. The organiser's keeping schtum on the details, but that's half the fun.

Sun 26 Jul15:00Todmorden Masonic Hall(4.3mi)

via Todmorden Masonic Hall

Workshops & Classes

Temporary Moves Policy Workshop: Middleton

We're holding three events to get your feedback on our proposed Temporary Moves Policy. We would love to see you and get your views.

Mon 27 JulKirkholt Community Centre(4.9mi)

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AUGUST CLASSES - "Bloomfest" Theme - Royton Busy Bees (6-15 months) – Busy Bees

Summer holidays are the only time through the year we offer pay as you go - a FANTASTIC time to try us before committing to a full term!

Mon 27 Jul11:00Bloom Baby Classes Oldham and Rochdale(4.5mi)

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AUGUST CLASSES - "Bloomfest" Theme - Royton Caterpillar Club (0-6 months) – Caterpillar Club

Summer holidays are the only time through the year we offer pay as you go - a FANTASTIC time to try us before committing to a full term!

Mon 27 Jul12:00Bloom Baby Classes Oldham and Rochdale(4.5mi)

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Workshops & Classes

Temporary Moves Policy Workshop: Kirkholt

We're holding three events to get your feedback on our proposed Temporary Moves Policy. We would love to see you and get your views.

Tue 28 JulKirkholt Community Centre(4.9mi)

via Kirkholt Community CentreLocal gem

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Living Life To The Full ™ Rochdale

A fun and friendly 6 week wellbeing course. Learn how to improve how you feel […] The post Living Life To The Full ™ Rochdale first appeared on Rochdale Mind.

Tue 28 Jul12:30Compleat Internet Cafe(3.9mi)

via Compleat Internet Cafe

Community

Tuesday Afternoon Open Session

Join in our Tuesday afternoon open session, everyone welcome.

Tue 28 Jul14:00Milnrow Cricket Club(3.3mi)

via Milnrow Cricket Club

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Greater Manchester, England

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