Festive Rochdale 2024

We’ve wrapped up all the magic of Christmas in Rochdale and put it right under the tree for you!

Explore the charming indie boutiques of the Pennines, soak up the festive vibes at Heywood’s market stalls, and shop ‘til you drop on the glittering Riverside high street. Plus, don’t miss the spectacular events lighting up Middleton Arena – there’s something for everyone to enjoy this December.

Stay tuned to learn how to make your Christmas in Rochdale one to remember!

Submissions

A Watson 02 Photograph –Rochdale Town Hall and cenotaph Submitted by

A Watson 04 Photograph – Hollingworth Lake – December Submitted by Allan Watson

A Watson 6 Photograph – East Lancs Railway - Heywood Submitted by

A Watson 07 Photograph – Windfarm – Knowl Hill Submitted by Allan Watson

Allan Watson Photograph – Gracie Fields Statue Rochdale Town Centre Submitted

Alison Love This scene is my perfect Rochdale - the

Aneela Shakoor This is an acrylic painting - A4 sized.

Annas Knitted Town Hall It is of Rochdale Town Hall clock tower

Art Gallery Submitted by Staff and Tenants of Newbarn and

Asgar Khan I have chosen to paint the renowned public

Asgar Khan-1 made back In Feburary 2020 of Dippy the Dinosaur.

Atiya Mohammad Submitted by Atiya Mohammad

Baillee Street Submitted by Staff and Tenants of Newbarn and

Ben Twentymen I started working in Rochdale about a year

Bernie Bye A collage of iconic structures throughout Rochdale’s

Boully Corby Submitted by Boully Corby

Brevity Tattoo Rochdale has changed my life and has given

Broadfield Red Bridge Submitted by Staff and Tenants of Newbarn and

Bus Station Submitted by Staff and Tenants of Newbarn and

Craig Philip Submitted by Craig Philip Szlatoszlavek

Danielle Burke I have painted a landscape A4 in acrylic

Barnabus McGrann 2 Artist Barnabus McGrann Submitted by Danny McGrann

Barnabas McGrann Artist Barnabus McGrann Submitted by Danny McGrann

Dippy Submitted by Staff and Tenants of Newbarn and

EJ Conway It means family and my sporting family that

Erica Matthews Submitted by Erica Matthews

Gemma Jones This is a oil painting I have produced

Greg Couzens 1 Submitted by Greg Couzens

Greg Couzens 2 Submitted by Greg Couzens

Greg Couzens 3 Submitted by Greg Couzens

Greg Couzens 4 Submitted by Greg Couzens

Helen Millington Watergrove Reservoir’ Submitted by Hels Millington

Hello Sheep Submitted by Staff and Tenants of Newbarn and

Jack Digiorgi Artist Jack Digiorgi Submitted by Kate Digiorgi

James Buckley 1 Both celebrate two icons of the Rochdale landscape

James Buckley 2 Both celebrate two icons of the Rochdale landscape

Janae Ramirez The artwork is an image of Marcus abseiling

Abigail Yarwood I like to come to Rochdale to watch

Jo Whitehead Submitted by Jo Whitehead

John Cooke Revealing the Roch Submitted by John Cooke

Jonathon Atkinon Greenbooth Reservoir Submitted by Jonathon Atkinon

Judith Hunt A photograph of “The Walk” in Rochdale Submitted

Karen Haynes I painted from photographs I took whilst walking

Kei Zoku Submitted by Kei Zoku Hou

Kerry Hargreaves For me, it’s a community that supports

Louise Salisbury The wording RECEDHAM is from The Doomsday Book

Matt Butcher The nature and the diverse insect life of

Mecca Bingo Submitted by Staff and Tenants of Newbarn and

Misha Kamran 2 Artist Misha Kamran Submitted by Saima Qureshi

Misha Kamran Artist Misha Kamran Submitted by Saima Qureshi

Morgan Fay Submitted by Morgan Fay

Morgan Fay 2 Submitted by Morgan Fay

Morgan Hill Submitted by Morgan Hill

Naveela Kanwal Submitted by Naveela Kanwal

Neela Jackson 1 The subject for my entries is the sculpture

Neela Jackson 2 The subject for my entries is the sculpture

Old Building Recycled Submitted by Staff and Tenants of Newbarn and

Peter Corby Submitted by Peter Corby

Rizwana Ahmed I am submitting a picture that was taken

Robert Glowa Submitted by Robert Glowa

Rochelle Blasberg Submitted by Rochelle Blasberg

Roy Briggs Submitted by Roy Briggs

Sadaf Ayub Submitted by Sadaf Ayub

Sally Healey Submitted by Sally Healey

Sam Fraser Something I love about Rochdale… The country side

Samantha Stephenson Front and centre is our glorious Town Hall

Jemima Qureshi Artist Jemima Qureshi Submitted by Sarah Mohammed Qureshi

Sarah Mohammad Qureshi The piece represents people from different nationalities who

Sehar Ali Submitted by Sehar Ali

Seven Sisters Submitted by Staff and Tenants of Newbarn and

Simi Rani Submitted by Simi Rani

Sofia McKerr Artist Sofia McKerr Submitted by Rebecca McKerr

Splendid Sheep Submitted by Staff and Tenants of Newbarn and

Eliza Joanne Henderson Artist Eliza Joanne Henderson Submitted by Stacey Henderson

Steve Bewick This picture recreates my impression of some remaining

Steve Kerr

Supervet Just to show Rochdalians have a sense of

The Met Submitted by Staff and Tenants of Newbarn and

Tom Lanyon Submitted by Tom Lanyon

Tony Giddins

Torn Revenue She wanted to create a modern day portrait

Town Hall Front Submitted by Staff and Tenants of Newbarn and

Trevor Stott Submitted by Trevor Scott

Zainab Bashir Submitted by Zainab Bashir

Testimonials

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Today, our skilled workforce is made up of people who commute from all areas of Rochdale and the surrounding areas. The business has continued to grow, we have successfully recruited high-calibre individuals for a variety of roles.

John Atherton

Managing Director

Edmund Bell

Nothing ever stopped me leaving Rochdale. I’ve worked away. I’ve travelled. But I’ve always wanted to come back. We can take for granted what we have here but this place has a lot going for it.

James Hall

Senior Business Development Manager

CloudPass Limited

As a family run business, employing local people, it is important for us to feel well supported by Rochdale and the many other brilliant businesses in the area. This is something RDA and Rochdale do really well. It enables us to continue to grow and provide yet more opportunities for our team and the wider community. Our location at Junction 2 of the M66 provides us with the ideal position to distribute to our customers across the North of England

Hannah Barlow

Managing Director

Dunsters Farm Limited

Rochdale was the ideal location for us due to its transport links and proximity to Manchester and Leeds. It gives us a great catchment area for the recruitment of apprentices, graduates and skilled workers.

Daniel Del Soldato

Head of Communications

Wireless CCTV Ltd

Recruitment Solutions North West is an extremely successful business that has prospered in Rochdale because of the town’s great connectivity, excellent public transport, its close proximity to Manchester city centre, competitive rates and an ever growing client base.

Gavin Reynolds

Recruitment Solutions NW

Finance Director & Senior Consultant

Crystal Door celebrates 25 years established in Rochdale. Enjoying the successes of our business with the supported of a fantastic local team of employees, business, community, organisations and local Authority. Co-operation at its best.

Richard Hagan

Managing Director

Crystal Doors

Kingsway Business Park was the ideal location when the company outgrew its previous base, with a direct link to Junction 21 of the M62 and a dedicated Metro (tram) stop.

Gary Atkinson

Branch Manager

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