YOUR weekly guide to the best of what's on in Rochdale borough ...

MUSIC, GIGS AND CONCERTS

30 November - Jagged Edge – Rochdale Transport Club. Rock anthems from the band that started Rochdale rock nights. For ticket details telephone 632087.

1 December - Bones Apart – Gracie Fields Theatre. Rochdale Music Society presents wide range of music accompanied by their informative and humorous stories. Tickets £12 adults, £10 senior citizens, £5 students and £1 children. Telephone 01706 924928.

2 December - Howard-Allen Dixielanders – Flying Horse Hotel, Town Hall Square. Jazz on a Sunday welcomes another great group. Admission £5 members, £6 non-members.

THEATRE AND FILMS

4 December - Dick Whittington – Middleton Civic Centre (until 24 December).

EXHIBITIONS AND ARTS

29 November - Charity Artists 20th Year Exhibition – Hollingworth Lake Visitor Centre (until 17 December). Organised by Rochdale Countryside Service. For more information, telephone 01706 373421.

1 December - Gilda Dickinson – Landscapes in Oils – Littleborough Coach House (until 31 December). For more information, telephone 01706 378481.

Until 2 December - People’s Art – Touchstones, Rochdale. For new and established artists living in the borough. For more information, telephone 01706 924492.

HERITAGE ATTRACTIONS

1 December - Santa Specials – East Lancs Railway (weekends until 24 December). Booking is essential. For more information, telephone 0161 764 7790.

2 December - Christmas Fair – Ellenroad Engine House, Milnrow. Tickets £2.50 adults, £1.50 concessions, £6 family ticket. Telephone 01706 881952.

Open Day at the Museum – Greater Manchester Fire Station Museum, Rochdale. Meet Santa and enjoy seasonal refreshments. For more information, telephone 01706 901227.

COUNTRYSIDE

2 December - Tree Dressing – Hall slope, Alkrington Woods. Join the Friends of Alkrington Woods for some traditional tree dressing. For more information, telephone 01706 350459.

(Always check with venues before travelling to events)