Latest News and Press Releases
All the latest news, information and press releases on leisure, culture and events from Link4Life.
Touchstones Rochdale have won in the Welcome category for a Visit England 2019 accolade
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12
Mar
2020
We are delighted to announce that Touchstones Rochdale have won in the Welcome category for a Visit England 2019 accolade! The accolades are designed to celebrate...
Lowry on Tour
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09
Mar
2020
Dippy isn’t the only one on tour in Rochdale! In March we kicked off our exciting Lowry on Tour project. To mark the 175th anniversary of the Rochdale Pioneers,...
Recognising our inspirational female coaches Tracey Szymanek and Laura Healey #PassOnYourPassion
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20
Dec
2019
From 9-16 December, hashtag#PassOnYourPassion was celebrating female coaches and volunteers in Greater Manchester who have had to overcome barriers to be able to get...
Rochdale sports winners achieve success at Greater Manchester Sports Awards
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18
Nov
2019
Three Rochdale sports winners have achieved success at this year’s Greater Manchester Sports Awards. The awards evening, which took place on 15 November...
Pride comes to Rochdale for first time
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24
Oct
2019
The borough of Rochdale is gearing up for its first ever celebration of Pride. Rochdale in Rainbows presents Pride will take place between Saturday, 16 November -...
Rochdale Borough Sports and Culture Awards 2019 celebrates inspirational people from within the borough
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11
Sep
2019
More than 200 people attended the prestigious awards ceremony celebrating the achievements of amazing people, clubs and organisations working in sport and culture...
TOUCHSTONES ROCHDALE MUSEUM UNVEILS THE ONLY SURVIVING PUBLIC PROTEST BANNER FROM 1819 PETERLOO MASSACRE
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16
Aug
2019
Touchstones Museum in Rochdale, Greater Manchester, is displaying the only surviving protest banner from the historic ‘Peterloo Massacre’ of 1819, when...
Heritage Open Days 2019
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14
Aug
2019
The borough of Rochdale is ready to celebrate its fantastic architecture and heritage with the return of the National Heritage Open Days festival from Friday 13 to...
Great Manchester Arts announce Peterloo commission
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31
Jul
2019
Greater Manchester Arts commission award-winning artist, Joshua Sofaer, to deliver Peterloo legacy project. From Bolton to Bury, from Rochdale to...
TOUCHSTONES ROCHDALE MUSEUM UNVEILS THE ONLY SURVIVING PUBLIC PROTEST BANNER FROM 1819 PETERLOO MASSACRE
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13
May
2019
Touchstones Museum in Rochdale, Greater Manchester, is displaying the only surviving protest banner from the historic ‘Peterloo Massacre’ of 1819, when...
Official launch of Lady Katherine, the new 'Lady of the Lake'
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24
Apr
2019
A very special ‘lady’ was the toast of Hollingworth Lake marking the return of a much-loved tradition which has brought joy to many thousands, dating back over...
Rochdale Walking Football Club players represent over 70’s North West Squad
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23
Apr
2019
Some say that you are never too old to enjoy the beautiful game! Steve Colesby and Bill Charlton (pictured), who are members of Rochdale Walking Football Club...
Councillors put their best feet forward with Fitbit scheme
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25
Mar
2019
Councillors in the borough of Rochdale have been moving more thanks to Fitbits. Link4Life provided 15 of our councillors with the fitness trackers for 3...
Knit a bee for Dippy the Dinosaur
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09
Feb
2019
Dippy, the famous Diplodocus from the Natural History Museum, will be visiting Rochdale from February to June 2020. He will be on display at Number One...
The Willows Dementia Hub Café Now Open 7 Days
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08
Feb
2019
The Woodlands café at the Willows Dementia hub is a welcoming space for the local community to take part in hands-on activities, classes, or relax over some lunch...
Stroke charity awards highlights great work by Link4Life staff and volunteers
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06
Feb
2019
EXCELLENT work by staff from Link4Life and local volunteers in supporting stroke rehabilitation services in the Rochdale area has been recognised by the Stroke...
Beth Tweddle Gymnastics
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01
Jan
2019
Link4Life is excited to be working with Beth Tweddle Gymnastics to give as many children as possible the opportunity to experience gymnastics. Beth Tweddle...
Active Living Christmas Party
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12
Dec
2018
115 Active Living participants attended the Active Living Christmas party at Rochdale Leisure centre today. Particpants attend the Active Living classes at...
How getting in touch with nature is helping young people to thrive.
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11
Dec
2018
More than 100 local young people and families have benefitted from an innovative nature-based course, designed to help improve their emotional health and wellbeing...
Over £200 raised for Breast Cancer Now with Burlesque Masterclass at Rochdale Leisure Centre
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01
Dec
2018
Over £200 was raised last night for the Breast Cancer Now Charity from people who attended the Burlesque Masterclass at Rochdale Centre. All of the...