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MIDWEEK COLUMN WEDNESDAY 15 JANUARY 2025

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MIDWEEK COLUMN WEDNESDAY 15 JANUARY 2025

 

Art is the Fix exhibition and talk @ Hopwood Hall college

Preview by Steve Cooke



The Creative Arts and Media department at Hopwood Hall College, invite you to join them for a thought-provoking journey, into the life and craft of iconic screen printer David Oswald Springer, the younger brother of the late celebrated poet Benjamin Zephaniah.



Stories of resolute drive and hear the grass roots message, that re-affirms the power of art as the catalyst for transformation, during this intimate talk and Q&A.

‘Art is the Fix’ tells the story of the iconic screen printer, David Oswald Springer, who has carved a unique career within the creative industry. His remarkable life story spans over five decades, from a young boy growing up in Birmingham with a notorious graffiti tag, to how screen-printing became the ultimate form of creative expression. 


David has screen-printed some of the most collectible T-shirts in the world, from art, music, fashion, and politics, cementing his legacy as master of screen printing. With a client list that boasts some of the world’s leading streetwear brands including Nike, Goodenough, Hysteric Glamour, Very Ape and iconic music bands such as Massive Attack, Soul to Soul and Mo Wax. David reminds us all that even in a commercialized world, ‘art is still the fix.


Go along and enjoy an archive of printed t-shirts, from the late 1980s to today and receive a free hand printed collectable T-Shirt on the night.



 

Coming Up At TLC

Preview by Steve Cooke


Coming up at the wonderful Toad Lane Concerts [TLC] in the iconic St Mary in the Baum are:

Jan 22 Imogen Garner mezzo soprano (RNCM) with John Gough piano (RNCM staff)

And

Jan 29 Sam Rodwell classical guitar (RNCM)

In addition to vocal, violin, clarinet and piano soloists of this calibre they have been busy negotiating with Chetham’s School of Music as well as our very own Tonacliffe Primary School, Rochdale Phoenix Opera Company, Telemann Baroque Ensemble and the Harmony Choir – and all before Easter!

The newly renovated heritage 1935 Challen Grand Piano has also just been fine-tuned and is ready to go.



Spread the word: The Queen’s Award-winning Toad Lane Concerts are every Wednesday 12:30 – 13:30 at the Grade 1 Listed St Mary in the Baum Church, Rochdale OL16 1DZ, admission £6. Contact 01706 648872 for further information.

 

Tea Dances at Rochdale Town Hall

Preview by Steve Cooke


Tea Dances in the stunning grand Hall in our wonderful Town Hall are back on in 2025.

Tea Dance will fill the Grand Hall every first Wednesday of the month. Offering the chance to Immers 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, people of all skill levels are warmly welcomed. For just £6.50 per person, your dance experience includes not only entry but also refreshments to keep you energized throughout the afternoon.


£6.50 per person

Booking required:

You can also call 01706 924797 to book.

You can also book in person at the Town Hall reception.

Time: 1pm - 3pm

Wednesday, 5 February 2025

Rochdale Town Hall, The Esplanade, Rochdale OL16 1AZ

 

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Wednesday 15 January 2025

Toad Lane Concerts - Rochdale's Weekly Music at Lunchtime

This week we have  - Tim Kennedy tenor (Cambridge Univ & RNCM staff) Joanna Garcia piano (MU & RNCM staff).

The concert series has been held at St Mary’s since 2001 and was granted the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service in 2020… during the pandemic!

Running every Wednesday, Music at Lunchtime is a weekly live classical music concert series that has been going since the 1960s. The sessions were initially run at the old Rochdale Art Gallery by the local authority, but since May 2001 have been run by volunteer-enthusiasts and artistic director, Dr Joe Dawson.

£6

Phone: Dr Joe Dawson 01706 648872

Doors open 12noon, concert starts 12.30pm - 1.30pm

St Mary in the Baum, Toad Lane/St Mary's Gate, Rochdale OL16 1DZ

 

Wednesday 15 January 2025

Rochdale Photographic Society

Tonight's session - Time Lapse photography, an evening of experimentation.

Bring your camera.

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.

Doors open 7.15pm, 7.30pm start

Rochdale Unitarian Church, Clover Street, Rochdale OL12 6TP

 

Thursday 16 January 2025

Milton Jones: Ha!Milton

This is not a musical. Milton Jones is tone deaf and has no sense of rhythm, but at least he doesn’t make a song and dance about it.

He has more important things to discuss. Like giraffes…and there’s a bit about tomatoes.

You might know him from Mock the Week, Live at the Apollo or Radio 4. Or that time he stood for the Scottish National Party, fought a hard campaign, but in the end had to respect the wishes of the people of Cardiff.

A whole new show of daftness. You know it makes sense.

From £32.50

7:30pm Doors open: 6:45pm

Middleton Arena, Lance Corporal Joel Halliwell VC Way, Middleton, Manchester M24 1AG

 

Thursday 16 January 2025 - Saturday 18 January 2025

Visit Fireground Museum

Join us at Fireground this week to discover Greater Manchester's firefighting story.

Fire museum attractions are on show inside the museum including our collection of historic firefighting artefacts from the 18th century to present day, plus home-made refreshments in the new Fireground Café, and souvenirs from our fantastic new gift shop! We have a wide choice ranging from toddler to collector.

Under 4s are free, Children (aged 4-15) and Concessions £5, Adults £7 and Family (4 people) £20.

Phone: Fireground 01706 341219

Open Thursday, Friday & Saturday from 10am - 4pm

Fireground, Maclure Road, Rochdale OL11 1DN

 

 


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