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WEEKEND COLUMN SATURDAY 28 SEPTEMBER 2024
Magical night-time nature trail at Hollingworth Lake that’s perfect for families
Preview by Steve Cooke
A highly recommended free event for all the family - a new illuminated night-time nature trail at Hollingworth Lake in Rochdale that promises to be a beautiful and magical experience for families.
Announced earlier this year, ‘Wild Wanders’ will be a free outdoor environmental arts event for all ages, culminating in a spectacular night-time nature trail at Hollingworth Lake Country Park, open from Thursday 24 to Sunday 27 October. Each evening, visitors will take an illuminated walk featuring some of the creatures that live in the woods, alongside sound, light, projections and beautiful fire installations. Visitors should expect the unexpected as they wander through the experience, spotting some of the wonderful wildlife that comes out at night and hear from local children whose voices will be woven into a soundtrack exploring their hopes for the natural world.
Outdoor arts specialists Walk the Plank have been busy working with 300 local school children, community groups and artists, connecting them with nature and increasing engagement on the climate emergency as well as generating eye-catching attractions that will form part of the trail.
Wild Wanders will open as dusk falls each evening, with free tickets available to book online from 10am on Monday 23 September at rochdale.gov.uk/YourEvents. A range of time slots will be available, and the 30-minute trail begins outside the RSPCA Animal Centre at Hollingworth Lake Country Park car park.
Refreshments will be available in the Woodlands Café at the RSPCA Animal Centre.
Councillor Sue Smith, cabinet member for communities and co-operation at Rochdale Borough Council said: “This will be something we’ve never seen before; you’ll feel like you’ve been transported to another world. Wild Wanders will encourage visitors to think positively about what they can do to make the world a better place for future generations. There will be something to captivate all ages including hands-on elements and a kaleidoscope of colour featuring fire gardens, flowers, moths, stilt walkers, lanterns, woodland animals and much more. It will be bold and magical, so don’t miss your chance to get free tickets when they are released.”
Liz Pugh, executive producer at Walk the Plank added: “Wild Wanders is an opportunity to connect our young people and the borough’s residents with nature on their doorstep in a really exciting way. We know our planet is warming up too quickly and our wild creatures and the green spaces they inhabit are threatened by human activities, so listening to the wisdom of children who are thinking about the future in positive ways has been inspiring. Giving them an opportunity to feel that they can make a difference is so important.”
Wild Wanders is created by Rochdale Borough Council working with multi-award winning international outdoor arts specialists Walk the Plank alongside the Local Cultural Education Partnership (LCEP), Culture Co-Op, Rochdale Development Agency, Your Trust and Hopwood Hall College and University Centre. It is funded by Arts Council England and the Garfield Weston Foundation.
More information about Wild Wanders and free tickets when available is at rochdale.gov.uk/YourEvents
Hollingworth Lake Country Park, Rakewood Rd, Littleborough OL15 0AQ
Thursday 24 October to Sunday 27 October
Opening times
Thursday 24 , Friday 25, Saturday 26 October 6.30pm – 9pm, Sunday 27 October 5pm – 8.30pm
Free, but you must book a free ticket for everyone attending.
Parking is available at Lake Bank Car Park for ticketholders who request a space when booking tickets. From here it is a 10 minute walk to the start of the trail.
Accessible parking for blue badge holders is available at Hollingworth Lake Country Park car park who request a space when booking tickets.
Secrets, scandals and sisters-in-law collide in Christine Mackie's Kin at HOME Manchester
Preview by Steve Cooke
Christine Mackie's dark comedy Kin comes to HOME this autumn.
Created by an all-female team of creatives, HER Productions will present Christine Mackie's spellbinding production of Kin at HOME this October.
Examining everything from family politics, the female experience, and the insidious and destructive nature of long-buried secrets, this captivating two-hander seamlessly moves between humour and pathos, creating a tense and anticipatory atmosphere that will keep audiences on the edge of their seat throughout!
Sisters-in-law Kay and Steph meet for the first time in years at the funeral of Robert McGregor, the most important man in both their lives. Having never been close, expectations are low, but nothing could prepare them for the revelations that lie ahead.
Suitable for ages 14+
Contains swearing and sexual references
Running time: 1 hour 40mins + interval
29 Oct - Sat 2 Nov.
Tickets from £10
Phone: Box Office 0161 200 1500
Tony Wilson Place, Manchester M15 4FN
RECOMMENDED
Until 28 September 2024
Ladies Down Under
The funny, heart-warming sequel to the enormously successful Ladies’ Day, following the lasses from Hull on their adventures down under. After hitting the jackpot at Ladies’ Day in York, the fish filleting foursome – Pearl, Jan, Shelley and Linda – are celebrating in style with the trip of a lifetime to the land of Oz.
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 27 September, 7.30pm, Saturday 28 September, 4.00pm
Phone: Danny Groves 01706 642 008
The Curtain Theatre, 47 Milkstone Road, Rochdale OL11 1EB
Wednesday 02 October 2024
Rochdale Photographic Society
Tonight's session - AGM - Annual Subs.
We meet every Wednesday at Rochdale Unitarian Church, starting at 7.30pm prompt (doors open from 7.15pm). The door is kept locked so please ring the bell on arrival.
If you would like to see the club for yourself and meet our members, you are welcome to attend as our guest for up to 3 weeks before committing to membership. Annual subscription is £36 for single or £46 for joint membership.
A weekly room fee of £2.50 is also payable on arrival at the meeting. Refreshments are 50p.
Visit the link below for a full 2024 syllabus.
£2.50 for room fee
Doors open 7.15pm, 7.30pm start
Rochdale Unitarian Church, Clover Street, Rochdale OL12 6TP
Wednesday 02 October 2024
Tea Dances with Prima Dance
Join us as we waltz back into a cherished tradition and let the rhythm of sequence dancing sweep you off your feet.
The Tea Dance will fill the Grand Hall every first Wednesday of the month. Immerse yourself in an afternoon of joy and connection, as friends old and new come together to enjoy the magic of dance.
Prima Dance invites you to glide in harmony with your fellow dancers while executing the same routines, moving gracefully in an anticlockwise direction around the room. Each step you take offers a chance to bond with others, making memories that linger long after the last note fades.
Whether you're a seasoned dancer or just looking to try something new, we warmly welcome all skill levels.
Mark your calendars and prepare for an enchanting mix of rhythm, relaxation, and reconnecting. We can't wait to see you back on the dance floor at Rochdale Town Hall.
£6.50 including refreshments
Phone: 01706 924797
Rochdale Town Hall, The Esplanade, Town Centre, Rochdale OL16 1AZ
Wednesday 02 October 2024 - Thursday 03 October 2024
The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show02 October
The critically acclaimed production of The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show created by Jonathan Rockefeller features a menagerie of 75 lovable puppets.
The production faithfully adapts four stories by author/illustrator Eric Carle: Brown Bear, Brown Bear, 10 Little Rubber Ducks, The Very Busy Spider and of course, the star of the show – The Very Hungry Caterpillar.
The Very Hungry Caterpillar has delighted generations of readers since it was first published in 1969 selling more than 48 million copies worldwide. Brown Bear, Brown Bear – now celebrating 50 years – has sold more than 18.2 million copies.
From £12.00
1:30pm Doors open: 1pm / 4:00pm Doors open: 3:30pm
1pm - 3pm
Middleton Arena, Lance Corporal Joel Halliwell VC Way, Middleton, Manchester M24 1AG
celebrating creative arts and artists - an oasis of positivity supporting individual and community wellbeing.
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