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44 Local Area Forums:- The date for the next Milnrow, Newhey & Firgrove Local Area Forum is yet to be confirmed.Please do not hesitate to contact your Local Townships and Engagement Officer, Tracey Knight, for Pennines on 01706 922227, who will be able to confirm dates and times of all future Local Area Forums.If you have any issues or concerns please come along to air your views. You can help to make a difference in your community. Guided Walks & Tours The Syke Walk and Talk Group meet every Monday at 1.00 pm and Friday 10.00am at Syke Methodist Chapel where there will be toilet facilities and hot drinks and socialising after the walks. There are 2 levels on the walk on Monday, a high quick walk and a slower one. There are also three levels on a Friday. A high fast walk, an intermediate walk and a slower one if needed. So there is something to suit everyone and all abilities. Rochdale Ladies Lifeboat Guild Afternoon Tea – Wednesday 20th April. Rochdale Ladies Lifeboat Guild Afternoon Tea to be held at Rochdale Town Hall Wednesday 20th April 2016 2.30 p.m until 4 p.m. Tickets £7.00 on the door. Turin Shroud Exhibition at Saint Georges Church, Oakenrod – 22nd April – 26th April. Saint George’s church, Oakenrod, is hosting the famous Turin Shroud Exhibition on its first visit to Rochdale. The exhibition contains a full-size replica (one of only six in the world) of the Turin Shroud, believed by many academics to be the burial shroud of Jesus Christ after his crucifixion. It is open from Friday 22nd April until Tuesday 26th, weekdays 1pm until 7pm, Saturday 10an until 4pm and Sunday 1pm until 4pm. Admission is entirely free and will be of interest to people of any faith – or none. Is it a myth or a miracle? Come and make your own decision. Rochdale Antique Society Rochdale Antiques Society meets at St Vincent's Hall, Caldershaw Road, Norden, OL12 7QL at 7.30pm on 2nd Wednesday in the month from September to May. Membership is £25 for the season, guests £4 per visit. Always an excellent expert speaker. The next meetings coming up are:- 13th April - Tony Lonton on 'Old Sheffield Plate' 11th May - AGM followed by John Wyles on 'William Morris, a man of many talents'. Friends of Rochdale Art Gallery, Touchstones Tuesday 12th April. Stephen Walton, wildlife artist, will give an insight into the creative process of 'Counting Lions: Portraits from the Wild'. £3 members and £4 non-members Tea/Coffee & Biscuits 12.15-12.45pm Speaker: 12.45-1.45pm Bury Choral Society – 14th May concert The May concert changes tempo as March’s freshness is replaced to mark Easter by J.S.Bach’s classic St.Matthew Passion on Sat., 14th May with orchestra at Stand Parish Church, Whitefield, M45 7NE. Tickets are £12 (students £6) via the website (www.burychoral.org), or tel.01706-365465, or email june.bowker@sky.com, or via any BCS member Jazz on a Sunday April 3rd - Chicago Teddy Bears Society Jazz Band April 17th - Frank Brooker's Happy Chappies Springhill Hospice Events Sunday 13th March – Spring Fair. Enjoy a great day at the 2016 Spring Fair. Over 30 stalls including gifts, homebake, crafts, raffles And tombolas, there is something for everyone. Free entry, 10am - 3pm at Springhill Hospice 24th April – Hospice To Hospice Walk A fun and friendly 7 ¼ Mile Circular family walk 27th April – Women of Rochdale Watch as the Women of Rochdale 2016 is crowned while helping her celebrate with a four course meal and beer reception from 1pm For further details about any Springhill Hospice events, please contact the fundraising department on 01706 641790 or by e-mail lillie.winterbottom@nhs.net. Advice Bureau Advice Bureau for Councillors Allen Brett and Neil Butterworth is on the second Saturday of every month at Butterworth Hall from 10am to 11am. The next Advice Bureau is on Saturday 9th April from 10a.m to 11a.m at Butterworth Hall. No appointment needed and all queries taken up However, you can contact him anytime on 01706 641203 or 07812 220436. To advertise call 07976 289967 or 0797 443 4793 or email sales@streetwisemag.co.uk
Rochdale Inner Wheel Club – 4th Wednesday each Month Rochdale Inner Wheel Club is a women's group meeting on 4th Wednesday of each month at 7pm.They have regular speakers and also raise funds for local, national and international charities. For more information, contact Liz on liz@cliffview.myzen.co.uk or check out their website at http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/sites/innerwheel-club-ofrochdale. Heywood Business Group Melanie from Heywood Business Group is organizing the Springhill Hospice Country Fete on June 5th at Rochdale Riding Club. If you'd like to book a trade stall it is £25 per plot. Please email Melanie.caffrey@nhs.net if you would like to book on. Tel: 01706 641 790 Countryside and Parks Friday, Saturday & Sunday & All Bank Holidays Healey Dell Heritage Centre & Tea Rooms Organised by Healey Dell Heritage Centre. A beautiful Victorian Tea Room with crystal chandeliers and grand piano, serving a truly fabulous selection of luxury loose-leaf teas, coffees, sandwiches and cakes, cream teas and full afternoon teas.Venue: Dell Road, Healey Dell Nature Reserve, Rochdale OL12 6BG Time: 10am-4.30pm Enquiries: 01706 350459 or 07411234698 or refer www.healeydellheritagecentre.org.uk Guided Walks and Tours Saturday 16 April 2016 Coach Trip – Walney Island (Near Barrow). Organised by Rochdale Field Naturalists' Society. Venue: Depart from the cul-desac at the bottom of Manchester Road, Rochdale Time: 9am Price: £14 Enquiries: 01706 644394 Saturday 30 April 2016 Car Trip – Elton Reservoir. Organised by Rochdale Field Naturalists' Society. Pace: Easy ramble. Venue: Depart from the cul-de-sac at the bottom of Manchester Road, Rochdale Time: 10am Price: Free, but contribution to petrol appreciated. There may be an entrance fee at some venues and parking fees. Enquiries: 01706 644394 Heritage Attractions Saturday 9 April 2016 & Sunday 10 April 2016 Sci-Fi on the Sidings Organised by East Lancashire Railway Venue: East Lancashire Railway, Bury & all stations. Price: Please telephone for details Bookings/enquiries: 0161 764 7790 (10am-4pm) or book on-line on www.eastlancsrailway.org.uk Saturday 16 April 2016 & Sunday 17 April 2016 Small Engines Weekend Organised by East Lancashire Railway Venue: East Lancashire Railway, Bury & all stations. Price: Please telephone for details Bookings/enquiries: 0161 764 7790 (10am-4pm) or book on-line on www.eastlancsrailway.org.uk Saturday 30 April 2016, Sunday 1 May 2016 & Monday 2 May 2016 Day Out with Thomas Organised by East Lancashire Railway Venue: East Lancashire Railway, Bury & all stations. Price: Please telephone for details Bookings/enquiries: 0161 764 7790 (10am-4pm) or book on-line on www.eastlancsrailway.org.uk To advertise call 07976 289967 or 0797 443 4793 or email sales@streetwisemag.co.uk 45
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