Walks & Tours


Sat 11 Feb Coach Trip - Fairburn Ings, West


yorkshire Organised by Rochdale Field Naturalists’ Society A coach trip looking at birds. Venue: Depart from the cul de sac, bottom Manchester Old Road, Rochdale Time: 9am Price: Members £13, Non-members £15 Enquiries: 01706 644394


Sat 25 Feb


Car Trip - dovestones, Saddleworth Organised by Rochdale Field Naturalists’ Society A car trip looking at birds and wildlife. Free, but contribution to petrol appreciated. Pace: Easy ramble. Venue: Depart from the cul de sac, bottom Manchester Old Road, Rochdale Time: 10am Enquiries: 01706 853791


Workshops & Talks First Thursday of Every Month


Creative Writing Workshops Organised by Touchstones Rochdale Touchstones Rochdale is offering any would be or existing writers the opportunity to open up a whole new world of creative expression. Through these sessions of creative writing, we will explore the techniques and styles professional writers use, to bring words to life which leave us with memorable impressions. Whilst drawing inspriation from the rich intriguing Arts & Heritage collections, the group will also join in some amusing and vibrant workshops. Sessions led by Norman Warwick, Just Poets. Please phone for details. Venue: Touchstones Rochdale, The Esplanade Time: Workshops 2pm-4pm Enquiries: 01706 924492


Second Tuesday of Every Month


Friends of Rochdale Art Gallery For many years the Friends have been helping the Art Gallery to conserve and acquire paintings for the collection. Talks by invited speakers about art history and craft are held most months with the occasional trip to visit other art collections. Talks cost £2 per person for members; £3 for non-members, which includes refreshments, payable on the door. No booking required. All welcome. On Tuesday 8 Nov 2011, Heather Davies who is a conservator for the Lancashire Museum Service will speak on Conservation, behind the scenes of the museum. Please telephone for details of the meeting on Tuesday 13 Dec, as it is yet to be confirmed. Venue: Talks held at Touchstones Rochdale, The Esplanade Time: 12.15pm-12.45pm coffee; 12.45pm-1.45pm speaker Enquiries: 01706 924492 or M Blakeley 01706 347699


Last Tuesday of Every Month


Knitty Gritty Organised by Touchstones Rochdale No booking required. Join our monthly knitting circle in the cafe. Bring along your own knitting projects, share ideas or start something new. Younger knitters are welcome in school holidays. Free session – just buy a brew! Venue: Touchstones Rochdale, The Esplanade Time: 2pm-3.30pm Price: 01706 924492 Enquiries: 01706 924492


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Workshops & Talks Thurs 10 Nov


Coal Balls - Geological Features of


Pennine Moors Organised by Rochdale Field Naturalists’ Society An illustrated lecture by Alison Tymon Venue: Cutgate Baptist Church, Edenfield Road, Rochdale Time: 7.30pm Price: Members £2, Non-members £3 Enquiries: 01706 630707 or 814884


Thurs 10 Nov


A Talk by Bernard Pratt Organised by Littleborough Historical & Archaeological Society A talk by Bernard Pratt on ‘Lads of St Andrews: Littleborough Soldiers in WW1. New members welcome. Venue: Littleborough Coach House, Harvey Room Time: : 8pm, refreshments from 7.45pm Price: Donations £1 Members, £1.50 Non-members Enquiries: 01706 650636 / 377685


Thurs 8 dec


A Ribble Estuary year Organised by Rochdale Field Naturalists’ Society An illustrated lecture by Peter Guy. Venue: Cutgate Baptist Church, Edenfield Road, Rochdale Time: 7.30pm Price: Members £2, Non-members £3 Enquiries: 01706 630707 or 814884


Thurs 12 Jan A talk by Peter Bone -


Scottish Canals Organised by Littleborough Historical & Archaeological Society Venue: Littleborough Coach House (downstairs), Harvey Room Time: 8pm, refreshments from 7.45pm Price: Donations £1 Members. £1.50 Non- members Enquiries: 01706 650636 or 01706 377685


Thurs 9 Feb A talk by Liesl Beckles - Century in a


Shoe Box Organised by Littleborough Historical & Archaelogical Society Venue: Littleborough Coach House, Harvey Room Time: 8pm, with refreshments from 7.45pm Price: Donations on the door £1 Members, £1.50 Non-member Enquiries: 01706 650636 or 01706 377685


Thurs 9 Feb Life and Colour in our Northern


Coastal Waters Organised by Rochdale Field Naturalists’ Society An illustrated lecture by Ron Crosby. Venue: Cutgate Baptist Church, Edenfield Road, Rochdale Time: 7.30pm Price: Members £2, Non-members £3 Enquiries: 01706 630707 & 814884


Fri 17 Feb


What did the Romans Laugh At? Organised by Touchstones Rochdale This workshop lets you experience how comic actors and directors set about making their audiences laugh. A short talk will introduce Roman comedy; its content and authors and their use of stereotypes, stage-space and physical theatre. Then, using a section of a Roman comedy, as a script, you will work together to bring out its side-splitting potential – from how to say the lines to what you wear and where you stand while you say them. Booking required. For older children aged 10-16. Unaccompanied children must bring a completed parental consent form issued on booking. Venue: Touchstones Rochdale, The Esplanade Time: 2pm-3.30pm Enquiries: 01706 924492


John Bright - Alive & Kicking


Was John Bright a hero, a villain or simply an enigma? Wednesday 16 November 2011


• Join us for a unique combination of live debate, illustrations and filmed extracts to mark the bicentenary of the birth of John Bright.


• MP Bill Cash, a family descendant of Bright, who has just written a book about him, is coming up from London to join in. He will use dramatised re-enactments on film with actor John Stride, who had an uncanny resemblance to Bright, to perform extracts from his speeches.


• John Cole, our Rochdale historian, will take a more cynical view and question his actual motives on every issue.


• Balancing the points of view will be Rae Street, a Quaker and historical researcher. The climax is Nick’s 40 minute newly up-dated and extremely powerful film ‘John Bright and the Angel of Death’.


Time: 7.30pm Refreshments will be served from 6.30pm


Tickets: £1 available from Touchstones Rochdale


The Esplanade, Rochdale, OL16 1AQ Ring: 01706 924928


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