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Real Rochdale

Magazine - Summer 2026

Editor's welcome

A warm welcome to Real Rochdale magazine

Greg Couzens
Greg Couzens

This summer edition is packed with interest and inspiration.

Rochdale Football Club gained promotion to the English Football League via a thrilling Wembley win. Along with the cover photo we have a six page Dale special feature. Plus a review of Rochdale AFC Women’s season.

Julie Waller was named the Woman of Rochdale in recognition of her work leading Uniform For All, a volunteer run organisation she founded.

We have an interview with Dave Brereton, co-founder of IT support company MysonPages.

Did you know Rochdale has a person dedicated to helping production companies film in Rochdale? Louise Read at the Rochdale Film Office acts as a one-stop shop for production companies.

How many people work for one company for decades? Well here in Rochdale Joyce Smith has - 50 years at Marks & Spencer.

Also marking a 50 year anniversary are Marilyn and Michael who have been fostering since 1976.

Hayley Garner painted her largest Rochdale town centre mural yet on the side of the Regal Moon. Turn to pages 26 & 27 to see a photo of  her incredible artistic skill.

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