Come and join in with a week of fun activities for young people beside the Rochdale Canal!
All events are free. Some need you to book a place in advance.
(Please phone before setting out to check that the times are correct. Oldham: 0161 770 5163, Rochdale: 01706 925021.)
| Saturday 19th July 2008 | ||||
| Rochdale Canal Festival 2008 Fun Day | Ealees, behind Littleborough rail station |
11.00 am - 4.00 pm |
art competition, boat rides, bouncy castle, face painting, morris dancing, donkey rides, craft stalls, Littleborough Public Brass Band |
admission free |
| Sunday 20th July 2008 | ||||
| Angling Taster Session | Castleton, behind George and Dragon |
11.00 am - 3.00 pm |
Learn to fish - free 1 hour session - equipment provided - prize for biggest catch |
booking essential: 01706 925021 admission free |
| Angling Taster Session | Failsworth Canal Basin, near Tesco |
11.00 am - 3.00 pm |
Learn to fish - free 1 hour session - equipment provided - prize for biggest catch |
booking essential: 0161 770 5163 admission free |
| Tricks of Nature | Sandbrook Park, Rochdale |
12.00 noon - 3.00 pm |
"Find out what bugs lurk within the canal and learn a trick or two from the skylight circus! Juggling, bouncy castle, face painting, nature hunts and lots more!" |
admission free |
| Monday 21st July 2008 | ||||
| Canal Trail and Boat Ride | Meet: Smithy Bridge Railway Station Car Park |
11.30 am - 3.00 pm |
"Join us on a mystery trail and experience a boat ride along the Rochdale Canal. Bring along a packed lunch." |
booking essential: 01706 925021 admission free |
| Ghost Walk | Meet: Smithy Bridge Railway Station Car Park |
3.00 - 4.30 pm |
"Join us on a ghost walk around Little Clegg and learn about the spooky history of Clegg Hall!" |
booking essential: 01706 925021 admission free |
| Family Fun Bike Ride | Meet: Failsworth Canal Basin, near Tesco |
11.00 am - 3.30 pm |
"Fun family bike ride along the Rochdale canal making our way towards Rochdale and back. Remember to bring drinks, snacks and your bike! Children must be accompanied by an adult." |
no booking needed admission free |
| Dr Bike | Failsworth Canal Basin, near Tesco |
12.00 noon - 4.00 pm |
"Free skills session. Demo/display team. Cycle maintenance workshop and bike check-up for children's bikes." |
no booking needed admission free |
| Tuesday 22nd July 2008 | ||||
| Family Fun Bike Ride | Meet: Canal Street, Littleborough |
12.30 - 3.30 pm |
"Fun family bike ride along the Rochdale canal making our way towards Castleton and back. Remember to bring drinks, snacks and your bike! Children must be accompanied by an adult." |
booking essential: 01706 925021 admission free |
| Wildflower Planting | Canal bank behind Morrisons, Chadderton |
10.30 - 11.30 am |
"Discover more about wildlife along the Rochdale Canal and plant some wildflowers. Free chocolate bars. Suitable for all the family." |
no booking needed admission free |
| Angling Taster Session | Castleton, behind George and Dragon |
11.00 am - 3.00 pm |
Learn to fish - free 1 hour session - equipment provided - prize for biggest catch |
booking essential: 01706 925021 admission free |
| Wednesday 23rd July 2008 | ||||
| Ghost Walk | Meet: Smithy Bridge Railway Station Car Park |
11.00 am - 12.30 pm |
"Join us on a ghost walk around Little Clegg and learn about the spooky history of Clegg Hall!" |
booking essential: 01706 925021 admission free |
| Kayaking Lessons | Hollingworth Lake Water Activity Centre |
1.30 - 3.30 pm |
free kayak lesson |
booking essential: 01706 925021 admission free |
| Family Canal Walk and Picnic | Meet: Health Centre near Failsworth Canal Basin |
12.00 noon - 4.00 pm |
"Join us for a lovely family walk and picnic along the Rochdale Canal up to Chadderton and learn more about the history of our fascinating canal! Free food and drink provided." |
booking essential: 0161 681 8613 admission free |
| Thursday 24th July 2008 | ||||
| Kayaking Lessons | Hollingworth Lake Water Activity Centre |
10.00 am - 12.00 noon |
free kayak lesson |
booking essential: 01706 925021 admission free |
| Angling Taster Session | Castleton, behind George and Dragon |
11.00 am - 3.00 pm |
Learn to fish - free 1 hour session - equipment provided - prize for biggest catch |
booking essential: 01706 925021 admission free |
| Family Fun Bike Ride | Meet: Rose of Lancaster, Chadderton (near Mills Hill) |
11.00 am - 3.30 pm |
"Fun family bike ride along the Rochdale canal making our way towards Manchester and back. Remember to bring drinks, snacks and your bike! Children must be accompanied by an adult." |
no booking needed admission free |
| Treasure Hunt | Hopwood Woods (Hopwood Hall, Middleton Campus) |
10.30 am - 12.00 noon |
Follow the clues and hunt for treasure! |
booking essential: 01706 925021 admission free |
| Teddy Bears' Picnic | Slattocks Lock |
12.00 noon - 1.30 pm |
A short walk and picnic with your teddy bear. Prizes for best teddies! Bring along your teddy and a packed lunch |
booking essential: 01706 925021 admission free |
| Mini-Olympics | Hopwood Hall, Middleton Campus (near Slattocks) |
10.30 am - 12.00 noon |
Compete in the assault course and avoid getting a soaking! Prizes for the winners! |
booking essential: 01706 925021 admission free |
| Friday 25th July 2008 | ||||
| Family Fun Bike Ride | Meet: Castleton Railway Station Car Park |
9.30 am - 12.00 noon |
"Fun family bike ride along the Rochdale canal making our way towards Littleborough and back. Remember to bring drinks, snacks and your bike! Children must be accompanied by an adult." |
booking essential: 01706 925021 admission free |
| Kayaking Lessons | Hollingworth Lake Water Activity Centre |
10.00 am - 12.00 noon |
free kayak lesson |
booking essential: 01706 925021 admission free |
| Treasure Hunt | Hopwood Woods (Hopwood Hall, Middleton Campus) |
10.30 am - 12.00 noon |
Follow the clues and hunt for treasure! |
booking essential: 01706 925021 admission free |
| Teddy Bears' Picnic | Slattocks Lock |
12.00 noon - 1.30 pm |
A short walk and picnic with your teddy bear. Prizes for best teddies! Bring along your teddy and a packed lunch |
booking essential: 01706 925021 admission free |
| Nature and Nurture | Meet: Failsworth Canal Basin, near Tesco |
11.00 am - 3.00 pm |
"Find out what's happening at the new community garden and orchard in Failsworth. Activities for children and families." |
no booking needed admission free |
| Saturday 26th July 2008 | ||||
| Festival Finale Fun Day | Failsworth Canal Basin, near Tesco |
11.00 am - 4.00 pm |
"Close of festival with a big bang (literally!) Boat rides, bouncy castle, art competition announced by the Mayor and Mayoress of Oldham, craft stalls, angling lessons, bike rides, and lots more! Fun for all the family!" |
no booking needed admission free |
