Factory International

The Welcome Roadshow – Rochdale Library

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Date
28 Oct 2023
Venue
Rochdale Library, Number One Riverside, Smith Street, Rochdale, OL16 1XU
Tickets
Free, pre booking available. Drop-ins welcome on the day
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Age Guideline: 5-13 years. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult aged 18+
Running time: 90 minutes per workshop

Accessibility features available for this event: Wheelchair Access

Get ready Greater Manchester! The Welcome Roadshow is coming to your area this October half term, bringing the magic of dance, circus skills and craft workshops.

Ever pictured yourself in a circus? Learning to dance like the professionals? Or getting creative with household waste?

We visited all 10 boroughs in Greater Manchester, offering free workshops at local libraries and community centres.

The Welcome Roadshow wasn't just about honing your dance, circus and craft skills; it was about connecting with your community and finding out more about The Welcome, a nine-day extravaganza coming to Aviva Studios this autumn.

Our talented facilitators introduced participants to the magical worlds of dance, circus and craft.

Workshops

Participants took part in a Free Flow workshop with Company Chameleon to explore the elements of qi gong – fire, water, earth, metal and wood – through creative dance and movement.

Join the Circus taught participants to perform skills in a non-competitive, inclusive environment, led by Skylight Circus Arts and Circus Sensible.

What is The Welcome?

The Welcome is a series of events celebrating the opening of Aviva Studios, curated by the Factory Assembly. Representing a cross-section of the people of Greater Manchester, we’re calling the shots with a programme that brings together the best in circus, street culture, music, food, art and more.

This is your chance to be part of The Welcome Roadshow, ask us questions in person and explore some of the themes of the The Welcome – right before the main event takes off in a few weeks!

Meet the Factory Assembly →

Access information

Here you can find out about different access features and performances and advice on content. For more information about the different types of access performances we offer, please visit access performance information. If you have specific access needs that aren’t yet addressed, please email access@factoryinternational.org prior to the event and we’ll do our best to help.

The event takes place in Rochdale Central Library. The full address of the venue is Rochdale Central Library, Number One Riverside, Smith Street, Rochdale, OL16 1XU and what3words is badge.chip.lofts

Rochdale Central Library is located in Number One Riverside, a big grey glass building opposite a retail park. It is a fully accessible building. Number One Riverside is a multi-use public building incorporating Rochdale Metropolitan Borough Council civic offices and customer service centre, Rochdale Central Library as well as conference facilities for community use and office space for third parties.

The library offers various services to the public, including borrowing and returning materials, research assistance, computer access, printing, and photocopying facilities. There are dedicated areas for quiet study and group collaboration.

The Welcome Roadshow takes place in Rochdale Central Library. The event will be set up with open space for different workshop activities with standing and seated options available.

The Welcome Roadshow starts at 10.30am and runs until 4.30pm.

Participants are welcome to arrive 15min before the workshops

10.30am – 12.00pm: ‘Free Flow’ a dance workshop delivered by Company Chameleon

12.00pm – 1.00pm: Lunch

1.00pm – 2.30pm: ‘Join the Circus’ a circus skills workshop delivered by Skylight Circus Arts

Accessible toilets are available at Rochdale Central Library.

Travel information

Below you can find information on how to get to the venue/event.

Our closest stations are:

Rochdale Town Centre tram station: 0.1 miles, 2 minute walk to Rochdale Central Library

Rochdale train station: 0.7 miles, 15 minute walk to Rochdale Central Library

All platforms at the Metrolink and railway stations have step-free access to the platforms.

Bus stations near Central Library in Rochdale:

Rochdale Interchange, 2 minute walk

The Esplanade, 5 minute walk

John Street, 8 minute walk

There is parking and disabled parking spaces available at Smith Street Cark Park, 482 ft – 2 minute walk from Rochdale Central Library and at River Street Car Park, 0.2 miles – 4 minute walk. For details of other council car parks and on-street parking areas visit this local directory for more information.

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