The Baum

24/06/2026

⭐️⭐️⭐️Rochdale Appreciation Post⭐️⭐️⭐️

For its flaws, it’s beautiful. It’s a place full or warmth and growth and the odd ‘y’alright luv?’

The people, the history, the community, the independent businesses, the green spaces, the stories, there really is so much to be proud of.

Our friends over at Roam Rochdale⁠ do a wonderful job of shining a light on all of it, celebrating the sparkle, character and joy that make this town what it is. HOME

☀️ Our Summer Edition is Out Now! ☀️

Just in time for the hottest week of the year, we’re delivering 15,000 copies across the borough to homes and pick up points. DM us to find your nearest pick-up point, or read it FREE online:

👉🏼 linktr.ee/rochdalestyle 👈🏼

Inside you’ll find the inspiring story of Alex and James who raised over £51K for Springhill Hospice, plus an interview with Rochdale AFC’s new CEO Laura Thomas as the club looks ahead to life back in League Two.

Plus…

🗓️ Summer holiday ideas and family days out from Where we going mummy?

🎭 Steve Cooke’s latest arts & culture guide

🤗 An introduction to our new contributors Roam Rochdale

🎶 Festivals, markets, music and community events across the borough

🍸 Good Food & Drink Guide and ideas for 24 hours in Rochdale Town Centre

Huge thanks to Andy Mallins Photography for the stunning cover image, and to all the contributors, advertisers and organisations who helped make this issue possible.

Enjoy your summer! ☀️

23/06/2026

There aren’t many sights better than this for your Tuesday evening reminder…. That it’s not still Monday! 😍

20/06/2026

There's nothing like coming together as a family, sharing a meal or a pint with those we love...

So this Father's Day whether it's Dad, Grandad, Step-Dad or Like-A-Dad; let us look after you & your old man ♥️

Main menu & Sunday roasts on the go from 12 'till 6 tomorrow

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19/06/2026

Our new menu is here! Fresh flavours, seasonal ingredients, and pub favourites done properly.

Loads of new additions to suit the warmer weather:
🟢 Pastrami & Swiss Cheese Sandwiches
🟢Lamb Kofta Tacos
🟢Goat' Cheese & Walnut Salad
🟢 Wild Mushroom Risotto
🟢King Prawn & Chorizo Skewers

So whether you’re popping in for a Soy & Ginger Duck Salad at lunch or sharing some Halloumi Loaded Fries & Andy's Meatballs on date night; there's plenty to go at!

Menus are in the comments

See you soon! 🌳

06/06/2026

This time next week Indie-Baum Beer Festival will be in full swing- 2 days of more live music, beer, cider & food than you can shake a stick at!

Luckily for all of you we don't know when we've had too much of a good thing so when the festival finishes, the party continues over the road!

Indie Baum After Party coming at you from 8:30pm next Saturday 'till the wee hours 🪩🕺

24/05/2026

Little Ben is cooking up a storm today 🍳

When this is what’s coming out of the kitchen, it’s hard not to feel hungry.

Food served til 6pm and drinks into the night for the final of the May bank holidays!

22/05/2026

Bank holiday means an early dart from work, right?

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21/05/2026

🚨Heads up beer lovers! 🚨

We're kicking off the Bank Holiday Weekend in style with an exclusive beer launch from Neon Raptor Brewing Co.

Operation Mayfly is a 5% juicy New England IPA brewed once a year & we've been lucky enough to get hold of a cask for the weekend!

Pouring tomorrow (Fri) from 3pm sharp! 🕒

Cheers 🍻

10/05/2026

Up the Dale! 🎉🎉

10/05/2026

⚽️🥅 From Spotland to Wembley… what a journey!

Today it’s more than just a game.
It’s history. It’s pride. It’s every away day, every chant, every ounce of belief that’s carried Rochdale AFC all the way to Wembley Stadium.

The whole town is behind the Dale today. Pubs buzzing, scarves out, nerves kicking in and dreams feeling very real. These are the moments football is all about; community, passion and making memories together.

Sing loud. Stand proud. Enjoy every second of it.

UP THE DALE!