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Community News · 14 December 2018

Ashworth Road Could be Reopened to Traffic Next Week

Residents and commuters alike will be delighted to hear that work to rebuild a collapsed section of Ashworth Road in Norden is expected to be completed by the end of next week and that the road will be reopened to traffic.

Community News · 18 November 2018

Police Warn of Burglary Increase in Norden and Bamford

Greater Manchester Police are warning of a sudden increase in burglaries in Norden and Bamford in the past few weeks and asking resident to be extra vigilant.

Community News · 15 November 2018

New Dementia-Friendly Cafe opens on 7th December

A new dementia-friendly cafe is set to open aon 7th December at Bamford Chapel & Norden United Reform Church on Norden Road.

Community News · 14 November 2018

Annual Christmas Toy Appeal Asks for Your Help

The annual Christmas Toy Appeal organised by Rochdale Council's staff-run 'Giving Back' charity will be collecting donations from today, Wednesday 14th November 2018.

Community News · 11 November 2018

Hundreds Turn Out For Norden 100 Year Remembrance Service

Hundreds of local people have attended a special Remembrance Sunday service in Norden today, to mark the 100th anniversary of the end of the First World War. It has been described as one of the biggest turnouts in memory.

Community News · 06 November 2018

100 Years On - Norden's Residents Prepare to Remember

Residents in Norden and surrounding areas are being encouraged to join in with Remembrance Sunday celebrations this weekend which will mark the 100 year anniversary of the end of the first World War. Norden holds a remembrance service every year but this years is planned to be an especially poignant service to remember the 98 men from the village who left to fight for our freedom but never returned. Uniformed groups will walk from St. Paul's to the memorial gardens from 10:30am where a short...

Community News · 05 November 2018

Residents Get Busy at Heritage Green for the Great Norden Rake-Off

Residents from Caldersahw and around Norden came out in force this weekend to take part in the Great Norden Rake-Off.

Community News · 02 November 2018

Reckless School-Run Drivers are Putting Children's Lives at Risk

Parent's, residents, schools and community leaders are calling on people to be more considerate in how they drive and where they park when dropping children off at school and picking them up again.

Community News · 30 October 2018

Community Safety Event Helps to Keep Families Safe in Norden

A community safety event hosted by local Councillors in Norden and supported by Rochdale Council and Police has helped to share advice a security equipment with residents from the area.

Community News · 29 October 2018

Families Turn Out for Halloween Party in Norden Jubilee Park

There were lots of families out at the Norden Halloween Party this evening. Youngsters and grown ups alike donned the fancy dress to come out for the annual event in Jubilee Park. Entertainment was provided by local dance group Fab Dance along with children's activities coordinated by Activate. Local chef Andrew Nutter helped out by providing hot black peas and there were plenty of treats for little monsters and spooks. Local Councillors were joined by the Mayor of Rochdale and had the...