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What's on in Oakenrod

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Dance

Around £5

Western Line dancing

12pm - 1pm: Improver level 1pm - 2.30pm: Intermediate level Each class £5

Fri 31 Jul13:00St Johns & St Marks(4.9mi)

via St Johns & St MarksLocal gem

Festivals & EventsFood & DrinkLive Music

Merhaba – world music, art and halal food festival

A celebration of food, live music and artisan crafts from the Islamic world.

Sat 1 AugNewbold Children's Centre(1.3mi)

via Newbold Children's CentreLocal gem

Community

Around £5

PNW Veterans Doubles

The 2026 Petanque North West Veterans Doubles is being held at Rochdale Petanque, Milnrow Cricket Club on Saturday 1st August 2026 Registration opens from 9.30am on the day, with play starting promptly at 10am. Please arrive in good time to check in and get ready for the first round. This event is exclusively for PNW members, with the top two finishers qualifying for the Petanque England Champion of Champions event at Lordswood Petanque Club, Kent, on Sunday 27th September. Entry is £5 per player, payable on the day. To confirm your place, please complete the online registration using the entry form no later than Thursday 20th July. https://forms.gle/7u5qCByGVUXJA5Tn8

Sat 1 Aug10:00Milnrow Cricket Club(2.6mi)

via Milnrow Cricket Club

Community

Joga

Polski Klub w Bury is being delightfully mysterious about Joga. Consider our curiosity piqued. Yours too, hopefully.

Sat 1 Aug10:00Polski Klub w Bury(4.9mi)

via Polski Klub w Bury

Community

Val - Dancing

Sequence dancing in the hall with Val & Dave

Sat 1 Aug20:00St Johns & St Marks(4.9mi)

via St Johns & St MarksLocal gem

Community

Sunday Morning Church

Spotted Sunday Morning Church on Hope Church's listings. We do the finding, they do the hosting. Team effort, really.

Sun 2 Aug10:30Hope Church(4.1mi)

via Hope ChurchCurated

Community

Sunday Pétanque Session

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

Sun 2 Aug11:00Rochdale Pétanque(2.5mi)

via Rochdale Pétanque

Likely freeChildren & FamilyCommunityWellness & Wellbeing

SEND Sundays at Rochdale Town Hall

This monthly event offers families with children aged 3 and above a sensory-friendly visit to Rochdale Town Hall, with dimmed lights and switched-off sounds. Visitors can enjoy the Town Hall at their own pace and explore the Zen Den, a quiet space with sensory items.

Sun 2 Aug15:00Rochdale Town Hall(0.8mi)

via Rochdale Town Hall

Community

The Monday Gathering Weekly

Jalsa al-Ithnayn — Tafsir, Hadith and Seerah. · Sunnah Sanctuary, Oldham

Mon 3 AugSunnah Sanctuary(4.4mi)

via Sunnah SanctuaryCurated

Community

St George's Fellowship

Fellowship: spiritual, social and intellectual. We have a balanced and varied programme to offer its members spiritual refreshment, social interaction and intellectual food for thought. Friendship and support within the Fellowship is of utmost importance. Outings, or Christmas lunch is interspersed with talks from visiting speakers on a wide range of topics.

Mon 3 Aug19:30St George's Church(0.3mi)

via St George's ChurchLocal gem

Community

Tuesday Afternoon Open Session

Join in our Tuesday afternoon open session, everyone welcome.

Tue 4 Aug14:00Milnrow Cricket Club(2.6mi)

via Milnrow Cricket Club

Dance

Tea Dance Rochdale T/hall

The Martlet Kitchen is putting on Tea Dance Rochdale T/hall and we're making sure you know about it. Job done. Details on their site.

Wed 5 Aug12:30The Martlet Kitchen(0.8mi)

via The Martlet Kitchen

Religion & Spirituality

Life Groups

We've tracked down Life Groups at Hope Church. For the rest of the intel, you'll want their website.

Wed 5 Aug19:30Hope Church(4.1mi)

via Hope ChurchCurated

CommunityFood & Drink

Coffee morning

Spotted Coffee morning on Hope Church's listings. We do the finding, they do the hosting. Team effort, really.

Thu 6 Aug10:00Hope Church(4.1mi)

via Hope ChurchCurated

Community

Thursday Evening Practice

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

Thu 6 Aug19:00Rochdale Pétanque(2.5mi)

via Rochdale Pétanque

Community

OMD’s Summer of Hits, plus special guests Peter Hook and The Light, and A Certain Ratio

Synth-pop icons Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark (OMD) perform a headline show alongside special guests Peter Hook and The Light, and A Certain Ratio, with host and DJ Clint Boon (Inspiral Carpets).

Fri 7 AugNewbold Children's Centre(1.3mi)

via Newbold Children's CentreLocal gem

Religion & Spirituality

Monthly Mass of the Sacred Heart

A monthly Celebration of a Votive Mass of the Sacred Heart of Jesus

Fri 7 Aug10:00St Paul's Church, Royton(3.6mi)

via St Paul's Church, RoytonLocal gem

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Venues with events near Oakenrod

A few local places from the listings above, all within three miles.

Newbold Children's Centre1.3 miles away Rochdale Pétanque2.5 miles away Milnrow Cricket Club2.6 miles away

More about Oakenrod

Greater Manchester, England

Oakenrod is part of Greater Manchester, with everyday links to nearby towns and city districts. Its events calendar is usually shaped by practical local spaces such as St George's Church, rather than big set-piece attractions. Near Here brings Oakenrod events into one place so you can see what is coming up without a long search. Check the listing details before you go, especially times, booking notes and access information.

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