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Community

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(1.5mi)

via Kirkholt Community CentreLocal gem

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(1.5mi)

via Kirkholt Community CentreLocal gem

Community

Citizens Advice at Crompton Library

Citizens advice are now offering a drop in session at Crompton library. These sessions are on a first come first served basis.

Wed 22 Jul10:30Crompton Library(3.7mi)

via Crompton Library

Likely freeChildren & Family

Family Crafts at Crompton Library

Join us for a family craft session at Crompton Library. No need to book.

Wed 22 Jul11:30Crompton Library(3.7mi)

via Crompton Library

Community

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(0.8mi)

via St George's ChurchLocal gem

Community

A Bit of Background

Every Wednesday 11.30 till 2.00 two course lunch and bingo

Wed 22 Jul12:30Crimble Croft Community Centre(2.7mi)

via Crimble Croft Community CentreCurated

Likely freeCommunity

Chadderton Knitters

Join our friendly knitting group

Wed 22 Jul14:00Oldham Community Leisure(4.8mi)

via Oldham Community Leisure

Community

Around £2

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(0.8mi)

via St George's ChurchLocal gem

Religion & Spirituality

Wednesday Worship

A family friendly service of the word where many of our young families join us for prayer and worship.

Wed 22 Jul19:00St Thomas' Church(4.8mi)

via St Thomas' ChurchLocal gem

Religion & Spirituality

Life Groups

Life Groups. Hope Church. Date's on the card. That's the trailer — their site's got the main feature.

Wed 22 Jul19:30Hope Church(3.7mi)

via Hope ChurchCurated

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(1.5mi)

via Kirkholt Community CentreLocal gem

Community

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(1.5mi)

via Kirkholt Community CentreLocal gem

CommunityFood & Drink

Coffee morning

Hope Church hasn't given us the full script, but Coffee morning has got "worth checking out" written all over it.

Thu 23 Jul10:00Hope Church(3.7mi)

via Hope ChurchCurated

Community

Thursday Evening Practice

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

Thu 23 Jul19:00Rochdale Pétanque(1.8mi)

via Rochdale Pétanque

Religion & Spirituality

Monthly Mass of Requiem

A Celebration of a Mass of Requiem where we pray for loved ones departed and for those whose years mind falls at that time

Fri 24 Jul10:00St Paul's Church, Royton(3.7mi)

via St Paul's Church, RoytonLocal gem

Likely freeCommunity

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(0.1mi)

via Rochdale Town Hall

Likely freeCommunity

Tough Mudder – Yorkshire 15K – Saturday

The ultimate obstacle course challenge now has 20+ obstacles over a 15 Kilometre run.

Sat 25 JulMelanoma Uk Incorporating Factor 50(3.7mi)

via Melanoma Uk Incorporating Factor 50

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Venues with events near Rochdale

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

Kirkholt Community Centre1.5 miles away St George's Church0.8 miles away Rochdale Town Hall0.1 miles away

More about Rochdale

Greater Manchester, England

Rochdale is a Pennine town with a civic centre, arts venues and moorland close by. Its events calendar is usually shaped by practical local spaces such as Good News Community Church Rochdale, rather than big set-piece attractions. Near Here brings Rochdale 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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