Rochdale

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Co-op calls on Rochdale residents to join its members’ council

If elected to the council Co-op members in Rochdale will be able to have a say in the running of the group and its food stores, funeral homes, legal services business and insurance arm

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Purple crocus bulbs planted beside Rochdale roads to raise awareness of polio

As part of the Rotary Club’s worldwide campaign to eradicate polio, which began in 1978, purple crocus bulbs - a white and purple spring flower - were planted alongside roads in Rochdale

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Rochdale mental health and wellbeing packs translated into Arabic, Bangla and Urdu

Rochdale Dawah Centre (RDC), which was founded in 2003 and offers regular support and outreach services to people of all faiths across the borough, initially created the packs in English before translating them following positive feedback

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Healthwatch Rochdale appoint new chair of the board

Margaret Parker who has 35 years professional experience in education and social care, has been appointed as the new chair, taking over from interim chair Ben Greenwood

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Rochdale manufacturer to build £1 million rotor grinding machine for Chinese company

PTG Holroyd, based in Milnrow, designs, builds and supplies high-precision gear, rotor, screw and thread milling and grinding machines and has been chosen by a leading Chinese manufacturer of industrial refrigeration compressors

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Middleton Arena announces winter line-up of events

To kick off 2022 the Arena announced big names such as Phoenix Nights star Dave Spikey, The Wizard of Oz and the Take That Experience as part of its winter season

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Rochdale entrepreneurs to appear on BBC’s Dragons’ Den

Kandy Kitchen Creations directors Karen and Andy Turner, are set to pitch their business on the programme next week, in the hope of winning an investment

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Heywood-based arts charity announces appointment of new director

Cartwheel Arts, which promotes social inclusion, cohesion, diversity and regeneration through arts project, announced former engagement manager at The Lowry, Hebe Reilly as their new director

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HMR Circle volunteer replaces older resident’s fence panels after storm damage

Geoff Kay volunteered to make the repairs as part of HMR Circle's practical helper service, which provides household repairs to older residents across Heywood, Middleton and Rochdale

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Rochdale small business and homemade craft fair returns for 2022

talls4All, a monthly craft fair which began during lockdown, is returning for its first event of 2022 on Sunday February 6 at Loud Studio in Albert Mill, Milnrow, offering items such as personalised gifts, homeware and fragrances

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East Lancashire Railway announce ‘Dining with Distinction’ events for 2022

Running throughout the year, the dining events offer food-lovers and train enthusiasts drinks, lunch and dinner on board the traditional Pullman-style carriages

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Littleborough fire station plans extension and refurbishment

Situated on Whitelees Road in Littleborough, the station plans include a two storey and single storey extension, with first floor roof terrace as well as a new vehicle wash canopy