Shawclough Aug/Sept 2015

insight into how the town became world famous as the bithplace of theworld-wide Co-operative Movement and can reflect on what life was like inRochdale in the 19th century. The walk will include some steep inclines andsome steps. Duration:1 1/2 hours. Booking essential. Venue: Meet in thefoyer at Touchstones Rochdale, The Esplanade, Rochdale OL16 1AQ . Time:2pm Price: FREE, but pre-booking essential Bookings/enquiries: 01706924928 VIC (Tuesday–Saturday 10am-5pm), email: vic@link4life.orgor in person to Touchstones Rochdale, The EsplanadeThursday 17 September 2015Relaxed Rambles around Rochdale – Kingsway Organised by Rochdale FieldNaturalists' Society. Walks exploring the wildlife of Rochdale borough withvarious walk leaders. On 15 October the walk is around the Town Centre,then on 19 November 2015 the ramble is to Alkrington Woods with regularmonthly meetings to December 2015. Venue: Depart from the cul-de-sac,at bottom of Manchester Old Road, Rochdale. Time: 10am Price: FreeEnquiries: 01706 843685Saturday 19 September and 31 October 2015Blue Badge Guided Tours: Revealing the River Roch. Hidden for over acentury, progress is underway to re-open the river to reveal the historicbridge and restore the river’s natural habitat. Find out more about thisexciting project as well as the history of the Town Centre. Duration: 1 hour.Venue: Meet in the foyer Touchstones Rochdale, The Esplanade, RochdaleOL16 1AQ Time: 2pm Price: Free, pre-booking essential.Bookings/enquiries:01706 924928 VIC (Tuesday–Saturday10am-5pm), email:vic@link4life.org or in person to Touchstones Rochdale, The EsplanadeSaturday 19 September and 31 October 2015Blue Badge Guided Tours: Revealing the River Roch Hidden for over acentury, progress is underway to re-open the river to reveal the historicbridge and restore the river’s natural habitat. Find out more about thisexciting project as well as the history of the Town Centre. Duration: 1hour.Venue: Meet in the foyer Touchstones Rochdale, The Esplanade,Rochdale OL16 1AQ Time: 2pmPrice: Free, pre-booking essentialBookings/enquiries: 01706 924928 VIC (Tuesday–Saturday10am-5pm),email: vic@link4life.org or in person to Touchstones Rochdale, TheEsplanadeHeritage AttractionsSaturday 29 August to Monday 31 August 2015Family Fun Weekend with Peppa Pig and GeorgeOrganised by East Lancashire RailwayVenue: 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.ukSunday 6 September 2015 First Sunday of the MonthIn Steam & Rochdale Photographic Society’s Exhibition of Prints & Exhibitionby the Rochdale Society of Model and Experimental EngineersOrganised by Ellenroad Steam Museum. Experience the awesome power ofthe world's largest working mill engine in full steam and on public display.Free parking and light refreshments available from the Engine House café.Venue: Ellenroad Steam Museum, Elizabethan Way, Newhey, RochdaleTime: Admission from 11am; with steaming from 12noon-4pmPrice: £5 Adult, Children accompanied by an adult are FREEEnquiries: 07789802632 or www.ellenroad.org.ukVisit our website www.streetwisemag.co.uk for all the infoSunday 6 September 2015Museum Open Day. Organised by Greater Manchester Fire Service MuseumPlease refer to www.gmfsmuseum.org.uk for further information.Venue: Maclure Road, Rochdale Time: 10am-5pm Price: FreeEnquiries: 01706 341219Thursday 10 September 2015 to Sunday 13 September 2015Heritage Open Days – Christ Church, Healey & Heritage Fair Day (Saturday)Organised by Christ Church, HealeyDesigned by the renowned George Shaw, Christ Church, Healy, is a VictorianGothic Grade 2 listed church. The foundation stone was laid in 1849 byJacob Tweedale of Healey Hall and the church was consecrated in 1850. In1853 the Royds private chapel was added and the spire erected in 1861.Further additions were the north aisle and vestry in 1877. The landmark belltower is currently under restoration and the belfry is said to contain the‘finest’ peal of six bells in the district, first rung on Easter morning 1870.The Life of Christ is illustrated in stained glass windows attributed to Messrs.Percy Bacon & Co of London and the symbols of Masonic patronage can beseen in the intricately carved doors to the east end. For Heritage Open Days,there will be an exhibition of historical documents, wedding and baptismdresses through the ages. View a range of photographs of Rose Queens andsocial events. There will be organ music recitals daily from 12noon to 2pm.Morning coffee and afternoon teas will be available.Christ Church’s Heritage Fair Day will be held on Saturday 12 Septemberwith home bake and craft stalls and a variety of children’s activities, fun andgames for all ages! Refreshments will be available all day. Do join us onSunday 13 September for our Sung Eucharist at 9.30am. Morning coffee inthe Parish Hall after the service will be available or stay for a tour of thechurch. Access information: There are two access routes from the car park tothe church. In front of the Church Hall, there are three steps from the carpark level to the ground level, then access is fine. Behind the Church Hall,the ground is a little uneven across a grassed area. Drop off parking directlyoutside the church provides level access. Two restrictions inside the churchare: The east end restoration area where there are two steps into that areaand the bell tower where again restoration is in progress. Directions:Travelling from Rochdale on the A671 Whitworth Road, Gandy Lane is onyour left 2.2 miles from Rochdale. After approximately 2 miles you will passon the right ‘The Oxford’ Pub. Continue over a mini roundabout and GandyLane is the next left turning where you will see a Rossendale, Lancashireboundary sign at the start of Gandy Lane. There is a large church car parkjust half way up the lane.Venue: Gandy Lane, Healey, Rochdale OL12 6EFTime: Thursday to Sunday:10am-4pm Tours:12noon-2pm. Price: FreeEnquiries: Booking not necessary, just turn up. For general enquires: Pleasecontact Rochdale Visitor Information Centre on 01706 924928 (Tuesday toSaturday 10am-5pm) or email: vic@link4life.org .Saturday 12 September 2015 to Sunday 13 September 2015Vintage Transport GatheringOrganised by East Lancashire RailwayVenue: East Lancashire Railway, Bury & all stations.Price: Please telephone for detailsBookings/enquiries: 0161 764 7790 (10am-4pm) or book on-line onwww.eastlancsrailway.org.uk29