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Real Rochdale

Magazine - Autumn 2026

Editor's Welcome

A warm welcome to Real Rochdale magazine

Greg Couzens
Greg Couzens

This edition of the magazine is so packed with interesting and inspiring features it is difficult to choose which to highlight, but without doubt completing the awe-inspiring challenge of walking the ‘Rochdale Way’, in aid of Springhill Hospice, by a team from MysonPages has to be mentioned.

The music of Rochdale Feel Good Festival has always been popular, and this year was no exception as R&B icon Gabrielle topped the bill. 

Preceded on the Town Hall Square stage the night before by one of Britain’s best-loved and most influential pop groups, Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark (OMD).

We have an interview with new Rochdale AFC head coach, Ian Watson, who explains his football philosophy.

Examples of amazing dedication:  
Jennifer Harris has completed an incredible sixty years working for the library service.
My friends Sharon and Megan Whittaker of CHANGES Hair Design in Littleborough are celebrating half a century of style. 

A mention also for the Martlet Kitchen, the restaurant based at Rochdale Town Hall now has a terrace space where diners can choose to enjoy their meal alfresco.

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