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Community noticeboard - Rochdale

19/ 6/2008

COMMUNITY Noticeboard is our service to all societies, associations and church groups in the area ... here's what's going on in the Rochdale area.

Alzheimer’s Society Rochdale Metro Support Group: Meets last Tuesday in month at Unitarian Church, Spotland. Contact Janet McDonald (tel: 868874).

Ashfield House Social Evening: Bingo on Wednesdays (2pm start) at Ashfield House, 7 Ashfield Road, Rochdale.Contact Sandie McHale (tel:648274).

Belfield Community School: Busy Bees Playgroup, open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday (9.30am and 11.30am), Senior Citizens Luncheon Club, Monday and Wednesday (noon), Belfield Table Tennis Club, Mondays (6.45-9pm). Cost per person £1. Tel: 633446 for details on all three.

Belfield Table Tennis Club: Table tennis at Belfield Community School, Samson Street, Rochdale, Monday evenings. Contact Ian/Margaret Barton (tel: 631805).

Bridge Club: Every Friday at The Bowls Pavilion, Spotland. New members welcome. Contact Lesley (tel: 653509).

Bridge Club: Every Tuesday at Oulder Hill School Language Block (7pm). Newcomers welcome. Contact Mr Rothwell (tel:  350980).

Christ Church, Gandy Lane, Healey: Parish hall available for group meetings. Contact hall manager Ray Newell (01707 7112321`).

Cobra Taekwondo, Rochdale: Taekwondo classes at Hollingworth Lake Rowing Club, Smallbridge, Littleborough, Friday’s  (7-8.30pm). Contact John Nicklin (tel: 650573).

Cycle tours of Rochdale and surrounding area: Free loan of bikes and helmets, for those who need them. Leaves from Lord Street, Yorkshire Street every Saturday 9.30am. Arrives back at 1pm after lunch stop. Further information from Tourist Information Office (tel: 864215).

Embroiderers’ Guild Rochdale Branch: Meetings once a month on Thursday (1pm), Norden Methodist Church, Edenfield Road. Contact Jean Goodchild (tel: 658670.)

Furniture sale (second hand): Every Tuesday (10am to 2pm) run by the Salvation Army, at reasonable cost to the public. Donations welcome. The Salvation Army, Providence House, 2, High Street, Rochdale OL12 0NT. Contact Colin Mottershead (tel:01706 645151).

Gateway Leisure Limited: Handicrafts, basic skills classes, 2, Kenion Street, Rochdale. Leisure Club for the disabled. Rainbow café for snacks, lunch or buffets. Volunteers wanted. Contact Michael Baxter (tel: 515806).

Glasgow Rangers Supporters’ Club (Rochdale and Oldham Branch): Meets at The Royal, Oldham Road, Rochdale every second Monday (7.30pm). Contact Brian Simper (tel: 07779452394).

Gracie Fields Theatre School: Every Sunday at Gracie Fields Theatre, Hudson Walk, Rochdale (10am-1pm). Contact Colin Meredith (tel: 653185).

Heywood Hockey Club: Training on Mondays and Wednesday nights at Jack Talbot Sports Centre, West Starkey Street, Heywood (8pm to 9pm with matches on Saturdays. Contact Imran 07957 395746.

Heywood Model Railway Group: Meets every Monday night at Champness Hall, Drake Street, Rochdale (7-10pm). Contact Paul Hartley (tel: 878922/366591).

Hillside Hawks Girls’ Rugby Club: Mayfield ARLC, Keswick Street, Castleton, ring Helen Cobb for training details 656523.

Jamia Chashtiah Mosque: Guided tour of the mosque and talks about Islam for groups or individuals. Bookshop open 10am – 7pm; Jumma prayers (2.30pm); Arabic/Urdu classes weekdays 5pm – 7pm; maths and English classes, Saturdays 10.30am – 12.30pm. Contact Hafiz tel: 650487/645834.

Lancashire Family History and Heraldry Society: Meets on the last Wednesday of every month at St Andrew’s United Reformed Church, Rochdale. Contact secretary Mrs Fitton (tel: 356135).

Leisure Wheels Cycling Club: Cycle rides meeting at Rochdale Town Hall, Saturdays (9-9.15am) and Thursdays (7pm). All abilities welcome. Contact Ken (tel: 527074) or Julia (tel: 645575).

Life for a Life Memorial Forests and Gardens: Charity scheme specially designed for families looking for an additional or alternative way to remember a loved one who has passed away. For further information contact Norman Armstrong-Kersh (tel: 0161 627 8413 or 0707 120 1738).

Life Pregnancy Care: Free pregnancy tests, counselling and support, 142a Drake Street, telephone 860371 for opening times.

Making Space, Rochdale: Range of services for schizophrenics or those with other severe and enduring mental illness, their families and carers. They include Family Support Service, Befriending Scheme and supported accommodation. Contact Tricia, Linda or Mel on 525927.

Mayfield Mustangs Youth ARLFC: Training under-eights to under-18s at Keswick Street, Castleton, every Wednesday 6pm on. Contact Peter Duffy 718200.

Meadowfields BB’s Fitness Group: Every Friday 1-3pm at 2 Eafield Road, Belfield, Rochdale. Run by a fully-qualified fitness instructor. £1 per session, creche, 50p per child. Contact Claire Allsop (tel: 648005).

Oldham Saints Girls Football Club: Urgently seeking more players from Rochdale and Royton areas (aged eight to 15) to play in both Oldham and Tameside Leagues every Saturday. Summer training on bottom pitch at Clayton Playing Fields adjacent to McDonalds every Monday (6-8pm).

Oulder Hill Community School: Soccer Mania for boys and girls aged 7-12 & First Kicks Soccer for boys and girls aged 4-6. Every Saturday morning 10am-noon. Contact Arc Sports Development. Tel: 01457 829 660.

Oulder Hill Sports Hall, Hudsons Walk, Rochdale: Netball coaching for Year 5 & 6 Girls of all standards, Thursdays (6-7pm). £1 per session. Contact Angela Jagger (tel: 649275).

Queensway Royal Morris Troupe: Practice sessions, Kirkholt WMC, Fridays 5.30pm – 7pm.

Parent/Toddler Group: Tuesdays at Cutgate Baptist Church, Edenfield Road, Rochdale. Contact G Thomasson (tel: 342738).

Parkinson’s Disease Society: Social meetings first Thursday in month at Gorton Centre, Castlemere Street, Rochdale (7.30pm). Contact Freda Chadwick (tel: 648244).

Pioneer Health Studio: Body Balance (Yoga/Pilates/Tai Chi) every Tuesday night at Unit 1, Alma Street, Bacup (7-8pm). Brand new fitness class from America. Contact Gavin Smith (tel: 878155).

Post Office & BT Veterans Federation: Meets second Monday of each month at Regeneration Centre, Dane Street, Rochdale. Contact R Gates (tel: 378077).

Rochdale Advanced Motorists: Advanced Driving every Sunday at Oulder Hill School, Rochdale. Contact George Cliffe (tel: 377734).

Rochdale Area United Co-operative Group: Meets third Tuesday of month at Co-op Toad Lane Museum, Rochdale (7.30pm). Contact Sonya Conwell (tel: 668793).

Rochdale Arthritis Care: Meet at Ronald Gorton Centre on third Thursday of month, 7-9pm. Contact Irene Chandler (tel: 653082).

Rochdale and District Amateur Radio Society (RADARS): Meets Mondays, 8pm, at Bamford and Fieldhouse Cricket Club. Call in or contact Dave Carden (tel: 01706 633400 or e-mail: RADARS@mbc.co.uk). The Amateur Radio Foundation Course is now available though RADARS and provides an easy route to obtaining an amateur radio licence. Website:  www.mbc.co.uk/RADARS.

Rochdale and District Camera Club: Weekly meetings on Tuesdays at The Transport Club, Baron Street, Rochdale (7.30pm).

Rochdale and District Canine Society: Ring craft classes at Darlington House, George Street, off Entwisle Road. New members welcome. Every Tuesday (8pm).

Rochdale and Oldham Compassionate Friends: A group for bereaved parents. Contact: Mrs D Daveron (tel: 644840)

Rochdale and District Manic Depressive self-help group: For people with mood swings, and their relatives. Fourth Tuesday of every month, 7.30 to 9pm, at 44 Richard Street. Contact Pauline 648588 or Diane 839896. Helpline, Monday to Friday from 10am to 4pm, on 0161 953 4105.

Rochdale and District Mind Group: For times of counselling sessions call 345264.

Rochdale and District User Group (mental health): First Thursday on the month. Compleat, 1st floor, 13/17 Oldham Road, Rochdale (10am to 11.30am) – to influence development of mental health services. Contact: Rose Ferguson 340800.

Rochdale and Oldham District Samaritans: 4, Oldham Road, Rochdale. Tel: 868686.

Rochdale Antique and Cultural Society: Rochdale College, Tuesdays. New members and visitors welcome (7pm).

Rochdale Bereavement Support: Baillie Street Health Centre, Rochdale. Wednesdays 2-4pm. (tel: 370419) home appointments, group therapy.

Rochdale Blue Badge Tourist Guides: Guided walks, coach tours and talks all year. Contact Anne Thomas, c/o Rochdale Tourist Information Centre, Clock Tower, Rochdale. (tel: 864215).

Rochdale Branch Fusiliers’ Association: Meetings at the Transport Club, Baron Street, Rochdale, first Wednesday of the month (8pm).

Rochdale Breast Cancer Support Group: Meet at Birch Hill Hospital last Wednesday of the month, 12.30-4pm. Contact Margaret Hammond (tel: 868094).

Rochdale Business and Professional Women’s Club: Contact Cathie Cox (tel: 378361)/Jan Barker (376632).

Rochdale Budgerigar Society: Meets second Wednesday of month at Rochdale Lib Dem headquarters, Drake Street, Rochdale. Contact Les Richardson (tel: 0161-652-3263).

Rochdale Carers’ Support Group: Meets second Tuesday monthly, Unitarian Church, Clover Street, Rochdale (1.30pm to 3.30pm). Contact Pauline (tel: 754096)

Rochdale CHA Rambling Club: Weekly rambles (Sunday), A, B & C Grade Walks. Meet Town Hall Square, Packer Spout (12.45pm). Contact secretary Barbara Holden (tel no: 640355). Web - http://www.rochdalerambling.co.uk;  Email – info@rochdalerambling.co.uk

Rochdale Childer: Charity to help children in borough of Rochdale. Monthly meetings at the Catholic Club, Ann Street, Rochdale. New members welcome. Contact P Gala (tel: 640511).

Rochdale College Retirement Association: Monthly meetings alternate Tuesdays and Thursdays, Hopwood Hall College, Rochdale Campus, 2–4pm.

Rochdale Company of Archers: Club days, Tuesday & Thursday 7-10pm, Sunday 2-5pm. Contact Ken Russell (633579) or Margaret Smith (356190).

Rochdale Cycling Club: Meet every Saturday at 9 am at the clubhouse at 43 Molyneux Street, Rochdale. Bicycles and helmets available on free loan for rides. Ring Louis Blank on 644944.

Rochdale Dog Training Society: Obedience classes at Jarvis Street Methodist Church Hall every Wednesday 7pm to 9.30pm.

Rochdale Embroiderers’ Guild: Meets on third Thursday of month at Rochdale Parish Church Hall, 1-4pm. Contact Marjorie Kershaw (tel: 644486).

Rochdale Epilepsy Group: Support Group meeting every third Monday monthly at Unitarian Church, Spotland, Rochdale. Contact Margaret (tel: 345262).

Rochdale Federation of Tenants’ and Residents’ Associations: Open 9am – 5pm 14/16 Newgate, Rochdale, OL16 1BA (tel: 764800).

Rochdale Field Naturalists’ Society: Field outings into the countryside every other Saturday. New members welcome. Contact Mrs Wood (tel: 0161-345-2012).

Rochdale Gramophone Society: Meets Friday afternoons, St George’s Church Hall, Bury Road, Oakenrod (2.30pm). New members welcome. Contact Mrs B Robson (tel: 642874).

Rochdale Heartbeat: Exercise and social evening for heart patients, alternative Tuesdays at physiotherapy department, Birch Hill Hospital. Contact Susan Ridgard (tel: 372199).

Rochdale Home and Gardens Circle: Meet every third Monday at St Andrew’s Church Hall, Smith Street (7.15pm). Contact Mrs J Simpson (tel: 643522).

Rochdale Karate Club: Meets every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at the Good Shepherd Church, Entwisle Road, Rochdale 0L16 2JJ. Contact Mike Toze (tel: 351696).

Rochdale Lifesavers: Tuition in first aid, resuscitation, water rescue skills and lifeguard qualifications every Saturday 5.30pm - 6.30pm. Contact Jim Brierley 07880-943746.

Rochdale Lions’ Club. Meet first and third Tuesday in month at Woolworths Sports and Social Club, Rochdale. 8pm. Contact Linda for more information (tel: 370991).

Rochdale Netball Junior Development Squad: Coaching Year Five and Year Six girls at Oulder Hill Community School, every Thursday (6-7pm). Contact Angela Jagger (tel: 649275).

Rochdale Parachute Regiment Association: Meeting on second Tuesday of month (8pm) at Rochdale Conservative Club, School Lane, Rochdale. Contact Mr P Dearden 522568.

Rochdale Parish Church (St Chad’s), Top o’ th’ Steps from Town Hall Square: Open to visitors Tuesday, Wednesday Thursday afternoons (2-4pm) from May to August. Guides on duty.

Rochdale Pensioners’ Association: General meeting with speaker, third Wednesday of the month in Council Chamber, Rochdale Town Hall (2pm). Meals available £1.95 from 1pm. Contact Mr Schofield (tel: 655410).

Rochdale Philatelic Society: Meetings second Tuesday monthly (7.30pm), 5 Baillie Street. New members welcome.

Rochdale Photographic Society: Meetings each Wednesday (7.45pm), Liberal Party Association Headquarters, 144 Drake Street, Rochdale. Website: www.rochdaleps.org 

Rochdale Ravens Ladies’ Rugby: Train on Wednesday (7pm) and play on Sunday new players including beginners always welcome. Contact Louise Daveron 0161 766 7127.

Rochdale Rostrum Speakers’ Club: Learn to speak in public in an informal, relaxed atmosphere. Mondays at 7.30pm at the Norton Grange Hotel, Castleton, or call Alan Calow (tel: 345446).

Rochdale Rotaract: Meetings first and third Tuesday monthly. Fun, friendship and fund-raising (8.15pm) at The Baum, Toad Lane.

Rochdale Royal Naval Association: Meets at the Flying Horse Hotel, Town Hall Square, Rochdale, third Monday of every month (7.45pm). Contact T Robinson (tel: 873015).

Rochdale Scottish Society: Committee meetings first Monday each month in Woolworth’s Social Club, Gypsy Lane (8pm). Contact Eric McCall (373413).

Rochdale Sea Cadets: Meet every Tuesday and Friday (7.20-9.30pm) at Greenbank Road, Rochdale. Further information (tel: 646765).

Rochdale Single Women’s Social Group: Weekly meetings, ages 30-50. Write for details including SAE to Ms H Alexander, PO Box 236, Rochdale, OL11 2FD.

Rochdale Snorkellers: Snorkelling Club each Wednesday (8.30pm) at Oulder Hill pool. Contact Barrie Whitehead (tel: 373560).

Rochdale Solo Club: Meets upstairs in Wellfield Club, Prince Street, Rochdale, every Thursday 8pm-11pm. Dancing, raffles, outings and weekends away. £1.50 members/£2 non-members. Contact Beth (tel: 371039) or Maureen (tel: 0161 775 6099).

Rochdale Stroke Club: Social activities for stroke victims, Unitarian Church, Clover Street, Rochdale, alternate Mondays, 7pm – 9pm. Contact Margaret Austin (tel: 378665).

Rochdale U3A Over-50s: Meetings each Thursday at Clover Street, off Spotland Road, Rochdale (1.30pm). Contact Joan Naylor (tel: 713083).

Roch Valley Round Table: Meetings second and fourth Thursday monthly, Broadfield Hotel (7.30pm). Contact Phil Thornsby tel: 661063 for details.

Rochdale Vintage and Collectors Car Club: Meets first Tuesday of month, 8pm, Rochdale Cricket Club, Bridgefold Lane, Rochdale. Contact Peter Wrigglesworth (tel: 655672).

Rochdale Woodcraft: Co-operative organisation for children and young people. Sessions every Wednesday (term time only) at Shawclough Community Primary School, Thrum Hall Lane, Rochdale, 70p per session (6.30-7.30pm). Contact Judith Horsfall (tel: 650179).

Rochdale Youth Orchestra: Hopwood Hall College, Rochdale Campus (main hall). Seniors, Fridays (6.30pm to 9pm), juniors, Saturdays 10.30am to 11.45am during term time. Contact Sue Verity (tel: 631942).

Sally’s Community Gym, School Street, Rochdale: Open Tuesdays and Fridays (10.30am). Cost £1. Contact (tel: 645151).

Salvation Army Furniture Store, High Street, Rochdale: Open Tuesday and Friday (10am-2pm). Contact (tel: 645151).

Self-Defence Classes: Sundays, 10.15am,The Dojo, Castlemere Street, Rochdale. Contact: Ifran Ansari (tel: 620593).

Shawclough County Primary School: Thrum Hall Lane, Rochdale. Mondays, Mum and Toddler Group (2-4pm), Tuesday, Over-50s Luncheon Club (11.30am- noon), Five mornings, Shawclough Playgroup (9.30-11.30am), Five evenings, After-school Club (3.30-6pm).

Sparks Gymnastics of Rochdale: Gymnastics classes and squads for girls and boys, beginners to advanced. Open every day at Unit 2F, Moss Mill, Woodbine Street East, Rochdale. Playgym fun and play sessions for children up to five. Open Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, 9.30am-12 noon & 1-3pm. £2 per child at same venue. Contact Steve Halliwell (tel: 750705).

Sparth Playgroup: Registered early years provider OFSTED inspected. Vacancies for three/four years old. Mondays, Tuesday and Thursday and Friday (9am to 11-45am). Contact Bernie Percival (tel: 527276).

St John Ambulance Brigade: Regular first aid courses. Adult members meet each Wednesday (7.45pm). St John headquarters, Redcross Street, Rochdale.

St Mary’s Church, St Mary’s Gate, The Baum, Rochdale: St Mary’s Church Lunchtime Concerts, every Wednesday 11.30am. Contact F Lever (tel: 631591)/Rev D Finney (tel: 646272).

St Patrick’s Keep Fit Class: Aerobic classes, school hall, Tuesday and Thursday, 7 – 8pm. £2.50 per session.

Stitchers Embroidery Group: Monthly meetings on embroidery of all types for beginners and the experienced, third Thursday monthly at St Aidan’s Church. Contact June Exon (tel: 655827).

Sudden and Brimrod Over-50s: Sudden Community Centre, Tuesdays 1.15pm to 3.15pm. Tel: Sylvia 630919. Support Group Meeting: Rochdale Specialist Health Promotions, Penn Street, Rochdale. First Tuesday, alternate months. Contact Barbara Leach (tel: 378336).

Taekwondo and Fitness Classes: Mondays (7.45pm to 9.15pm), Hollingworth Lake Rowing Club, Littleborough. Contact John Nicklin (2nd dan) tel; 650573.

Tai Chi (Wu Dang Style): Every Saturday at Oulder Hill School, 11am to noon. Contact Pat or Fred 01204 465826.

Tap Dancing: All adult ages welcome, every Wednesday (7.15pm to 8.15pm) at Milnrow Cricket Club. Contact Maureen: tel: 643453

Tashi School of Self Defence: Classes every Tuesday at Hamer Boxing Club, Rugby Road, Rochdale, 7 to 9pm. Contact Tony Whelan (tel: 526427).

Tea Dance: Every Thursday at St Thomas’s Church, Gainsborough Drive, Kirkholt (2pm). Contact Barbara Harrison (tel: 645962).

The Friendship Club: Meets every Thursday, 2-3.30pm, at Thistleyfield, Firgrove. Varied programme of events. New members welcome, contact E Harrison, 522408.

Trans-Pennine Cycling Club: Wrens Nest, Shaw, (9am) each Sunday. Mountain and road bikes club rides.

Tuesday Club for the Disabled: Ronald Gorton Centre, each Tuesday, 7 to 9pm, autumn fayre 17 September

Turf Hill Community Association: Initiative Centre, Neston Road. Youth Club, Wednesday 7-9pm, After School Club, Monday to Friday, 3.30- 5.30pm; Luncheon Club meets Wednesdays (12-2pm). Association meetings first Tuesday monthly (10.30am); EMB meetings every two months (call office for dates). Line dancing class, Thursdays (7-9pm).

Unity Club, Ann Street, Rochdale: Bingo, tea and biscuits for over 50s every alternate Tuesday. Contact A Schofield (tel: 658561).

University of the Third Age: Lifelong learning club every Thursday at Unitarian Church, Clover Street, off Spotland Road (1.15pm). Contact Isabelle Cox (tel: 526701).

West Pennine Cycling Club: Time trials, road and track racing, meeting at the Spring Inn, Broad Lane, Rochdale, every Monday night (9pm). Contact Kev Shand, 370080.

Writers Inc: Writing group-fiction, poetry, factual, playwriting, all welcome. Meet: White Lion, Yorkshire Street, Rochdale on Thursdays (7pm to 9pm).  Contact Brenda Hance (tel: 374278).

Women’s Royal Army Corps Association: Monthly meetings last Tuesday. White Lion, Yorkshire Street (2pm).

IF YOU would like to add an event or group to this listing, fill in the form on the community noticeboard page in the Rochdale Observer, fax 01706-526314, or e-mail rochdaleobserver@gmwn.co.uk. If you would like to amend a listing that you see here, e-mail lee.swettenham@gmwn.co.uk