News

| Submit CommentSubmit Comments
HOLD on ... Simon Bytheway and children Alex, six, and Matthew, three, enjoy a sledge ride
HOLD on ... Simon Bytheway and children Alex, six, and Matthew, three, enjoy a sledge ride
advertisement

The white stuff!


25/ 3/2008

SNOWFALL on Easter Sunday saw scores of people take to their sledges and skis, rather than the anticipated Easter egg hunts.

The icy blast covered Rochdale in a blanket of snow, which children and adults alike were keen to make the most of before it melted.

In Springfield Park, where our photographer caught these happy revellers, the scene was more like Christmas than Easter.

Among those found sledging and skiing was Claire Gilbert, on a visit from Melbourne, Australia, who said she’s never seen snow before and was least expecting it in Rochdale at Easter.

  • Observer photographer Tim Bradley was out and about and snapped some photos of people having fun - more of his pictures in Wednesday's Observer.

    • | Submit CommentSubmit Comments
    Have your say
     
    Have your say Got an opinion you want to share?
    Register now and have your comments heard.

    Register now

    Latest stories
     

     
    Poll
     

    Do you think Rochdale is unfairly portrayed in the national media?

    7%
    93%

    Personal Finance
     

    0% Balance Transfer Cards
    Card Typical APR
    Virgin Credit Card 15.9%
    Egg Card 16.9%
    Barclaycard Platinum 14.9%
    Barclaycard OnePulse For London 14.9%
    Capital One BT Exclusive 13.9%
    ISA Accounts
    Provider AER*
    ICESAVE
    Easy Access ISA     		6.10%
    ALLIANCE & LEICESTER
    Direct ISA Issue 4     		6.00%
    YORKSHIRE BS
    e-ISA     		5.55%
    Fees may apply