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At a glanceExhibitions pp 3-6

Jarred: Ceramics from the Collection

Hannah Leighton-Boyce: Instruments of Industry

Jerwood Makers Open 2015

Women Artists: From 1861 to 2015

Tall Tales

People’s Art 2016

Barry Cook: A Time to Dance

Ours

Moving Up

Events & Activities pp 7-8

Painted Pots

Throw a Pot

Cupcake Decorating

Vintage Ceramic Brooch and Pendant

Friends of Rochdale Art Gallery

Knitty Gritty

Touchstones Creative Writing Group

Wool Spinning Workshop

Tall Tales: Artists’ in Conversation on Cloth and Memory

Tall Tales: Tour

Tall Tales & Family Ties Network Event

Children & Families pp 9-11

Touchstones Rochdale Go4it Summer Fun 2016

Baby Play Baby Do

Shake, Rattle & Roll

Interactive Saturdays

Heywood 1940s Weekend

Cultural Summer Fun Programme at Hare Hill House

The Adventures of Pom - BIG GAMES 2016

Guided Walks & Tours p 12

Touchstones Rochdale Information p 13

Floor Plan p 14

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WelcomeWelcome once again to our guide for all exhibitions and events happening at Touchstones Rochdale, and in the wider Borough over the next 6 months.

Our Art Gallery programme continues to develop and grow, with a particular focus on women artists, both historically within

the Borough, but also with a contemporary take on some of the region’s most exciting and innovative artists.

Manchester based Hannah Leighton-Boyce has been spending the past few months in our Arts and Heritage Resource Centre, taking inspiration from the museum objects there to develop a sound installation based on the collection of historic hand-tools.

To complement Hannah’s exhibition, the display in Gallery Two will present works from within the Borough’s collection by female artists; something we’re particularly proud to be able to do as part of Rochdale’s own collection.

In July, we will be continuing this theme in the ‘Tall Tales’ exhibition which showcases storytelling techniques from 17 women artists, presented in partnership with Rochdale Central Library.

Meanwhile our Events and Activities programme is expanding rapidly. As well as our much loved regular events, we are repeating our programme of Adult Craft sessions in response to the exhibitions. ‘Tall Tales’ will also see a variety of events from the artists and curators involved to engage people further in some of the fascinating themes raised by the exhibition.

However, our largest expansion comes in our programme for Children & Families. During the Summer Holidays, the programme is packed with events and workshops for children and young people including music, drama and craft sessions in Touchstones Rochdale, but also within the magnificent setting of Hare Hill House in Littleborough, with 6 days of events kindly supported by the Pennines Township.

We are continuing to develop our theatre offer following the success of ‘Around the World in 80 Days’ and ‘Tadpoles’ through a very special series of performances for 0-4 years during the Big Games activities. ‘The Adventures of Pom’ is a puppet and light theatre show specifically created to entertain and enthral babies and younger children; we’re very excited to work with artist and performer Ruthie Boycott-Garnett to bring this performance to Rochdale.

Along with all of this, there are several other great exhibitions and many more events coming up at Touchstones Rochdale and beyond; including our popular ‘People’s Art’ exhibition which will be returning in September.

We look forward to seeing you over the coming months!

Tom Besford Arts & Heritage Manager

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Exhibitions

Hannah Leighton-Boyce: Instruments of Industry 25 March - 11 June Gallery Three As a recipient of a New Opportunities Award, artist Hannah Leighton-Boyce has developed a sound based work in response to the Museums’ collection of historic hand-tools. ‘Instruments of Industry’ explores the resonance of these ‘disembodied’ tools within their elevation to museum objects.

The New Opportunities Award was developed in 2014 by New Expressions and Contemporary Visual Arts Network, working in partnership with Visual Arts South West. It aims to create innovative partnerships for organisations in the heritage sector as well as new ways of working for artists.

This exhibition has been funded by

Image: Tools. Courtesy of Touchstones Rochdale, Local History Centre3

Jarred: Ceramics from the CollectionUntil Saturday 1 October Heritage GalleryOur homes are filled with ceramics. From teapots to tiles, baking bowls to bricks, prized ornaments to studio pieces, this exhibition celebrates their diversity. Jarred looks at how ceramics help us in our everyday lives, telling their story from 4000BC to the present day.

Discover how ceramics have been used in social and religious rituals and to commemorate events, places or people.

Highlights include an ancient Greek vase attributed to the Swing Painter as well as new acquisitions by contemporary ceramicists Paul Scott and Ikuko Iwamoto. Younger visitors can follow the White Rabbit and join Alice at the Mad Hatter’s tea party as well as laugh out loud at the tale of the tipper toilet and the naughty school boy.

Jerwood Makers Open 201525 March - 11 JuneGallery FourFive exciting new talents in contemporary applied arts premiere works in a group exhibition to mark the fifth edition of ‘Jerwood Makers Open’. Zachary Eastwood-Bloom, Malene Hartmann Rasmussen, Jasleen Kaur, Ian McIntyre and Silo Studios all received awards to realise significant new projects.

‘Jerwood Makers Open’ promotes the significance of making and materials within the visual arts arena, seeking to support exceptional skill and imagination. It looks broadly at how contemporary artists are defining or challenging the boundaries of what has traditionally been described as applied arts.

Image: Jasleen Kaur, Marbled Busts, polyurethane plastic and pigment, 2015 (installation view). Photo: Anna Arca. Courtesy of the artist and Jerwood Charitable Foundation

Image: Gillian Ayres, Mons Graupius, 1980. © Gillian Ayres, 2008.

Courtesy of the artist and Alan Cristea Gallery London.

Women Artists: From 1861 to 201519 March 2016 - Spring 2017Gallery TwoThis exhibition presents a selection of art from the Borough's collection, charting and celebrating the Art Gallery's history of collecting work by women. Drawing on this strength, and tracing the role gender has played in the production of art, the exhibition looks at how the formal and conceptual concerns of female artists have changed from the late 19th century to the present day.

It includes work by Henrietta Ward, Dorothea Sharp, Laura Knight, Stella Magarshack, Gillian Ayres, Lubaina Himid, Maud Sulter, Cornelia Parker, Junko Mori and Hayley Tompkins.

Explore our under 5s interactive boxes in the Art Gallery with tactile toys and beautiful books linked to the exhibition.

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Tall Tales2 July - 3 SeptemberGallery Three & Four‘Tall Tales’ is a national tour of 17 international women artists who playfully use storytelling techniques. The Touchstones Rochdale ‘Tall Tales’ exhibition is presented in partnership with Rochdale Central Library.

Lauren Sagar and Sharon Campbell’s The Chandelier of Lost Earrings will be on display at the library and Lauren Sagar’s Call for Cloth project will seek public participation across both venues.

Contact callforcloth@gmail.com totake part.

www.talltalestouring.com@TallTalesTour#TallTaleswewioraprojects.com

Image: Rachel Goodyear, A humming in the ears, 2012.Courtesy of the artist and Pippy Houldsworth Gallery

See page 8 for Tall Tales workshops

Moving Up 3 September - 12 NovemberThis exhibition showcases the talents of students studying on the Art & Design courses at Hopwood Hall College. It features a wide variety of work from paintings and drawings through to textiles, ceramics and sculptures.

Ours28 May - 27 AugustCartwheel Arts deliver creative user-led support projects and courses across Greater Manchester. ‘Ours’ celebrates the work of the Rochdale Borough, user-led groups Art & Soul, Dandelion and Animation at RBUF. Animation, woodwork, paintings, paperwork and sculptural pieces explore what is important to the participants, over a number of themed projects.

Barry Cook: A Time to Dance13 February - 21 MayWorking in watercolour, ink and gouache, Barry Cook’s exhibition of paintings celebrate 31 years of teaching in Rochdale’s primary schools. His vibrant and contemporary paintings are inspired by nature, folklore and music.

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We welcome applications for Gallery One exhibitions from anyone who lives or works in the borough of Rochdale - just ask for an application form.

People’s Art 201624 September - 19 NovemberGallery Three & Four

Our popular annual open exhibition for new and established artists, both amateur and professional, who live or work in the borough of Rochdale returns.

The dates for handing in art to feature in the exhibition are Thursday 8 to Saturday 10 September.

Events & Activities Touchstones CraftInspired by the Jarred exhibition try your hand at something new in our fun and friendly adult craft workshops.

Cost £8 per session, payable on booking, price includes all materials. Spaces are limited and booking is essential, visit our website www.link4life.org/touchstones, ring 01706 924928, or pop in to Touchstones Rochdale for tickets.

Painted PotsSaturday 9 April10.30am-12.30pm______________________

Be inspired by our Jarred exhibition to decorate your own plant pot and create wonderful plant labels out of clay with Natalie Rhodes.

Throw a PotSaturday 14 May 10.30am-12.30pm______________________

Create beautiful clay decorations for your home and learn how to use a potters wheel to make your own small pot with local artist Cat Jessop.

Vintage Ceramic Brooch and Pendant Saturday 10 September 10.30am-12.30pm______________________

Join artist Alison Cooper to create a bespoke piece of jewellery using vintage ceramics. Create a pendant and a brooch to take home with you on the day.

Cupcake Decorating Saturday 11 June10.30am-12.30pm____________________

Learn how to pipe buttercream, use fondant and add finishing touches to create colourful, summery cupcakes decorated with roses and butterflies.

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Tall Tales: Artists’ in Conversation on Cloth and MemorySaturday 2 July | 2pm-3.30pm FREE_________________________________________________

Lauren Sagar’s ‘Tall Tales’ commission Call for Cloth is created with public donations of cloth and associated stories. Alinah Azadeh’s sculptures are influenced by her Iranian heritage, whilst Jacqueline Bulter’s work is informed by time spent in India with patchwork designers and members of the Kala Raksha Trust. Lauren, Jacqueline and Alinah will be discussing the significance of textiles in their work and encouraging questions from the floor.

Tall Tales: TourSaturday 6 August | 2pm-3pm FREE_____________________________________________

Join Elizabeth Wewiora, co-curator of ‘Tall Tales’, for a special tour of the exhibition.

Tall Tales & Family Ties Network EventSaturday 3 September | 11am-1pm & 2pm-4pm FREE______________________________________

For the closing weekend of the ‘Tall Tales’ exhibition, exhibiting artists Jacqueline Butler and Nicky Bird will be hosting a public event as part of the wider ‘Family Ties Network’. The network is made up of artists, filmmakers and writers who explore memory, space, place and the family in photography and moving image.

They will be delving into the family narratives and imagery which repeatedly reappear in the ‘Tall Tales’ exhibiting artists’ work as well as in the wider collections at Touchstones to deliver two different discursive workshops.

Places are limited, booking is essential

Visit our website www.link4life.org/touchstones, ring 01706 924928, or pop in to Touchstones Rochdale for tickets.

Friends of Rochdale Art Gallery Second Tuesday of every month | 12.30pm-1.45pm_____________________________

For many years the Friends have been helping the Art Gallery to conserve and acquire paintings for the collection. Talks by invited speakers about art history and craft are held most months with the occasional trip to visit other art collections.Talks cost £2 per person for members and £3 per person for non-members including refreshments payable on the door. No booking required. See our website for further details.

Image © Barry Hobson

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Image: Lauren Sagar, Call for Cloth, Rochdale 2015. Courtesy of the artist

Touchstones Creative Writing GroupFirst Thursday of every month | 2pm-3.30pm FREE________________________

The locally run group meets monthly to encourage and promote creative writing. Encouraging the positive health and well-being benefits which can be gained through expressing yourself with creative writing, the group welcomes new members, both would-be and existing writers, to join in.

Wool Spinning WorkshopTuesday 26 April | 1pm-4pmFREE________________________

Join Red Rose Forest and Beetlefelt for this free introduction to spinning workshop. Learn this heritage skill and help us make a knitted forestscape. Booking is essential.

Knitty GrittyLast Tuesday of every month | 2pm-3.30pmApril 26 • May 31 • June 28 • July 26 • August 30 • September 27 FREE_____________________________

Join our monthly knitting circle in the café area. Feel free to bring along your own knitting projects, share ideas or start something new.

Younger knitters are welcome in the school holidays.

Soft Sewn Circuits: Squishy Toy!Tuesday 26 July 10.30am-12noon & 1.30pm-3pm

Join MadLab and Stitched Up this summer to make a squishy toy with a light up element! Learn about constructing a soft circuit, making LEDs light up and add a switch to turn your lights on and off.

N.B. Due to the sewing skills required this session is for 8-12 years only.

Twisted Tales of the Forest Thursday 28 July10.30am-12noon & 1.30pm-3pm

Join Professor Jigget from the City of Trees team, renowned fairy hunter and goblin scientist, as he explores the myths, legends and folklore of the trees in Broadfield Park. Afterwards there will be a shared story-making session at Touchstones using a selection of curious natural items for inspiration. Expect curious tales, adventure and nonsense!

Egg Box Monster PuppetsTuesday 2 August 10.30am-12noon

Create a big mouthed monster using the range of art materials provided. Make the monster open and close his mouth - but just watch out he doesn't bite you!

Bag of Bugs! Thursday 4 August 10.30am-12noon

Make your own plaster cast of fossil bugs inspired by our Go Wild animal display and find out more about food chains and the local wildlife too!

Make a Pottery Plate Thursday 4 August 1.30pm-3pm

Artist Lindsey Milnes will show you how to use clay and slab building techniques to make a pottery plate inspired by the Touchstones Rochdale building and architecture.

Make a Hedgehog a Home Thursday 11 August 10.30am-12noon

Bring along a shoe box sized cardboard box and transform into a lovely habitat for a hedgehog, using twigs and leaves gathered on your journey around Broadfield Park. Artist Cat Jessop will also show you how to make your own clay hedgehog.

Pirate Shadow Puppets Thursday 11 August1.30pm-3pm

Meet Alison Cooper to create your own pirate puppet and take part in a shadow puppet performance set to musical sea shanties.

Make Mine a Mud Hut! Tuesday 16 August 10.30am-12noon

Try your hand at ancient building techniques using clay for the walls and straw for the roof to make a magnificent mini model mud hut!

Viking Attack! Tuesday 16 August 1.30pm-3pmArrrrrrgh! Who's afraid of the Vikings? Come and create all the equipment you'll need to defend yourself against a Viking attack! Using recycled materials and messy plaster bandage create shields and helmets to ensure you're well prepared for battle!

Monster Pop-ups Thursday 18 August 10.30am-12noonArtist Vincent James will help you create fearsome 3D pop-up monsters!

Sun Catcher Bugs & BeastiesThursday 18 August 1.30pm-3pmCreate a colourful sun-catcher inspired by your favourite bug or beastie!

Cool Clay Canopic JarsTuesday 23 August 10.30am-12noonWhat did the ancient Egyptians store in canopic jars? If you don't know you're in for a grizzly surprise! Delve into the ancient world to make your own mini canopic jars out of clay. What will you store in yours?

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Welcome to the annual Summer Fun Programme. We have lots of arts and crafts activities on offer for the whole family to enjoy. Unless otherwise stated, all events are suitable for children aged 5-12 years old and cost £4 per ticket (accompanying adults go free). To book your place visit our website www.link4life.org/touchstones, ring 01706 924928, or pop into Touchstones Rochdale for tickets.

Touchstones Rochdale Summer Fun 20162016

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Baby Play Baby Do5 April 19 April3 May7 June5 July2 August6 September

11am-11.45am

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Creative discovery and sensory play sessions in the Art Gallery for babies aged 0-2 and their parents. No need to book, just come along.

Shake, Rattle & Roll 14 April 28 April

11am-12noon

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Make some noise in the Art Gallery! A fun, music-making session for 0-4 year olds and their parents. No need to book, just come along.

Heywood 1940s Weekend Saturday 18 June 10am-4pm

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Catch the Education team outside the Heywood Civic Centre for a ‘Dig for Victory’ pea planting activity at the annual World War Two themed event in Heywood. Touchstones staff will be joined by the Fusilier Museum and Rochdale Pioneers Museum too. See the event website for more information www.facebook.com/Heywood1940sDay

Interactive Saturdays

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Every Saturday during opening hours there will be child friendly interactives in the exhibition spaces for families to enjoy as part of your visit!

This self-service activity is suitable for all ages up to 12 years old.

These projects are funded by

NHS Heywood, Middleton and

Rochdale Clinical Commissioning

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Perfect Pebble MosaicTuesday 23 August 1.30pm-3pm

Be inspired by the funky designs of Ancient Greece to create your own perfect pebble mosaic to decorate your house and amaze your friends!

Glorious and Gruesome Ancient EgyptiansThursday 25 August 10.30am-12noon

Some images of Ancient Egyptian gods and goddesses show them with a human body and the head of a bird or an animal - each had their own super powers too! Come and find out more and create your own ancient deity using recycled materials and scrap fabrics provided.

Felt Creature Tote BagThursday 25 August 1.30pm-3pm

Create a woodland inspired design on the cotton canvas tote bag provided. No sewing required - just bring bags of imagination!

Clothing keyWe recommend you wear:

Painting Clothes

Waterproof Clothes

Link4Life’s Big Games invites everyone to come along to Touchstones Rochdale and Broadfield Park ready to have fun and try as many activities as possible during the day. The Adventures of Pom is just one of the many exciting activities on offer. Please take a look at our website for more information www.link4life.org/whats-on/the-big-games

Go4itMusicMonday 25 July - Wednesday 27 July (3 day course)9.30am-12.30pmOnly £6 for all 3 days ___________________

For children and young people aged 11-18 years old who play a musical instrument.

Do you play an instrument at an intermediate level or above? Would you like to learn new music styles? Then this short 3 day course, directed by musician Cliff Woodworth is for you! This course aims to help each young musician to develop their existing musical abilities and confidence in playing and performing. It has been specifically designed for young people who would like to improve their skills in arranging music and playing together.

Go4It Drama Monday 22 August – Wednesday 24 August (3 day course)1pm-4pmOnly £6 for all 3 days ________________________

For children and young people aged 12-18 years old.

Come and spend 3 sessions with M6 Theatre exploring the historic Hare Hill House. Participants will work together experiencing the techniques of site-specific theatre to create response pieces to the building, its surroundings and its stories. Hare Hill House has a lot to tell, from ghosts to wars and even a pet monkey! At the end of the 3 sessions we will share our work with friends and family.

To guarantee a place for the theatre performance of 'The Adventures of Pom', please register your family at the Touchstones Rochdale shop counter upon arrival. (Bookings taken in person on the day only).

Cultural Summer Fun Programmeat Hare Hill House, Littleborough, Hare Hill Rd, Littleborough, OL15 9HF

Yellow petals, singing birds, soft grass beneath your feet; welcome to spring. And here is Pom: climber of trees, chaser of butterflies. Her lovely cheeky face makes her mum so happy and all is good. But what’s this door in the lush green grass?

This deep dark open door…you don’t want to go in there, do you?

Leading early - years storyteller and performance artist Ruthie Boycott-Garnett has been commissioned by Big Imaginations to create a visual and sensory exploration of the Greek Myth, Persephone with music, moving images and puppetry that will inspire and delight children from weeks old, to full grown adults.

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FREEThe Adventures of Pom

Performances at: 1pm, 2.30pm and 4pmA sensory theatre performance for children aged 0-4 years old.

These events have been made possible with the support of the Pennines Township

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To Book: Visit our website www.link4life.org/touchstones, ring 01706 924928, or pop in to Touchstones Rochdale for tickets

Saturday 9 July • 1pm-5pm

Guided Walks & Tours Blue Badge Guided Walks

and Tours in the Borough of Rochdale 2016

Blue Badge Walks and Tours should be pre-booked by contacting:

Rochdale Visitor Information CentreTuesday-Saturday

10am-5pmCall

01706 924928

or email

vic@link4life.org

or in person at

Touchstones

Rochdale

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Blue Badge Guided Tour of Rochdale Town Hall

Saturday 30 April This magnificent Grade 1 listed Victorian Gothic Town Hall is renowned for the splendour of its stained glass windows, its carvings, Minton tiles and world famous organ; a tour to appreciate its history and beauty, craftmanship and skill displayed throughout the building.Venue: Meet in Rochdale Town Hall foyer, The Esplanade, Rochdale OL16 1ABTime: 1pm Duration: 2 hoursPrice: £4.95 per person

A Rochdale Heritage Trail Saturday 14 May Rochdale’s rich history is reflected in its architectural heritage. A guided walk to reveal interesting facts about the historic buildings in the town centre. Venue: Meet in the foyer at Touchstones RochdaleTime: 2pm Duration: 2 hours Price: £3.50 per person

Our Gracie

Saturday 11 June A Blue Badge guided walk around central Rochdale looking at buildings associated with Gracie Fields. From Rochdale music halls to Hollywood, Gracie became an

international entertainer. Venue: Meet in the foyer at Touchstones RochdaleTime: 1.30pm Duration: 2 hours Price: £3.50 per person

Blue Badge Guided Tour of Rochdale Town Hall

Saturday 16 July This magnificent Grade 1 listed Victorian Gothic Town Hall is renowned for the splendour of its stained glass windows, its carvings, Minton tiles and world famous organ; a tour to appreciate its history and beauty, craftmanship and skill displayed throughout the building.Venue: Meet in Rochdale Town Hall foyer, The Esplanade, Rochdale OL16 1ABTime: 11.30am Duration: 2 hoursPrice: £4.95 per person

Our GracieSaturday 13 August A Blue Badge guided walk around central Rochdale looking at buildings associated with Gracie Fields. From Rochdale music halls to Hollywood, Gracie became an international entertainer. Venue: Meet in the foyer at Touchstones RochdaleTime: 1.30pmDuration: 2 hoursPrice: £3.50 per person

Blue Badge Guided Tour of Rochdale Town Hall

Saturday 27 August This magnificent Grade 1 listed Victorian Gothic Town Hall is renowned for the splendour of its stained glass windows, its carvings, Minton tiles and world famous organ; a tour to appreciate its history and beauty, craftmanship and skill displayed throughout the building.Venue: Meet in Rochdale Town Hall foyer, The Esplanade, Rochdale OL16 1ABTime: 12noonDuration: 2 hoursPrice: £4.95 per person

Blue Badge Guided Tour of Rochdale Town Hall

Saturday 12 November This magnificent Grade 1 listed Victorian Gothic Town Hall is renowned for the splendour of its stained glass windows, its carvings, Minton tiles and world famous organ; a tour to appreciate its history and beauty, craftmanship and skill displayed throughout the building.Venue: Meet in Rochdale Town Hall foyer, The Esplanade, Rochdale OL16 1ABTime: 10amDuration: 2 hours Price: £4.95 per person

Touchstones Rochdale Information

Museum

Our family friendly Museum is the place to find out all about Rochdale borough’s heritage from famous faces to the lives of ordinary people, there’s lots to see and do.

Outreach Displays

See more of the borough’s Museum, Art Gallery and Local Studies collections in the display cases at Heywood Sports Village and Middleton Arena.

Art Gallery

See a wide variety of exhibitions in the Art Gallery’s four gallery spaces including those from the local community in Gallery One, selections from the borough’s impressive art collection in Gallery Two and work by contemporary artists in Galleries Three and Four.

Schools Service

If you are a school or educational group looking for exciting and engaging learning experiences, then why not visit Touchstones Rochdale.Our expert led sessions support the new national curriculum and we have been awarded the Learning Outside the Classroom Quality Badge which is a nationally recognised indicator of high quality educational provision.

Download our Schools Programmefrom our website orring the EducationTeam on 01706 924938.

Arts and Heritage Resource Centre

This is where we keep and care for our Museum, Art Gallery and Local Studies collections. The centre is fully accessible and tours can be organised for small groups to visit. You can also arrange to meet a curator and get help with identifying and researching objects.

The Resource Centre is open Monday to Thursday 10am-5pm. Visits arranged by appointment only - ring 01706 641085.

Local History Centre

Discover the past for yourself first hand. Whether you’re interested in local history, want to trace your family roots or just want to know a little more about the street you live on, we can help you find out more. Our collections include maps, photographs, ephemera, archives and local newspapers on microfilm. Free internet access including ancestry.com is also available. Just pop in and our friendly staff will help with your enquiries. Find out more at

www.facebook.com/

RochdaleLocalHistory

Visitor Information Centre

Don’t just stop in Touchstones Rochdale. Let the Visitor Information Centre provide you with details of places to visit including local, regional and national attractions. Information about events and accommodation is available. We can also arrange group tours of Touchstones Rochdale and other local heritage venues. Call 01706 924928 to discuss your requirements.

Venue Hire

Touchstones Rochdale offers a unique venue for meetings and events. Our studio space and meeting room are available for hire. Ring 01706 924492 for more details.

Shop

The place to get that unique card or gift. We stock a range of souvenirs, postcards, local crafts, jewellery, books and pocket money gifts for children.

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You are invited to touch exhibits where you see this sign.

For safety reasons it is important that children are supervised at all times by an adult, particularly when touching exhibits.

Thank you.

GALLERY ONE Community Gallery

GALLERY TWO Exhibitions from the Borough Art Collection

GALLERIES THREE & FOUR Exhibitions by Local, National and International Artists

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Art Gallery • Museum • Local History Centre • Visitor Information Centre Events Programme • Education Service • Shop

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Access

Touchstones Rochdale is fully accessible for people using wheelchairs. There are three designated parking bays for blue badge holders outside the centre.

Travel Information

Touchstones Rochdale is located close to Rochdale town centre approximately 5 to 10 minutes walk from Rochdale Transport Interchange with bus and tram access and 10 minutes from the Rochdale Railway Station.

We are 10 minutes drive from J20-M62. Cycle parking is available outside the Centre with Pay & Display car parking available close by.

Contact Information

Main Reception: 01706 924492

Visitor Information Centre: 01706 924928

Email: touchstones@link4life.org

Online: www.link4life.org/touchstones

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Opening Times

Tuesday-Saturday 10am-5pm

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