Feel Good Family Picnic

22/08/2025

Well this is what they thought, but how about you? If you visited a Feel Good Family Picnic please give us your views by filling in our short survey. It will only take a few minutes and will really help us understand what people think about the event and how we can improve it in the future 👉 https://consultations.rochdale.gov.uk/research/feel-good-family-picnic-2025/

19/08/2025

As you may be aware, last month we announced that a show due to be performed at the Feel Good Family Picnic would not be taking place. 'Scrumptious' by the Beggars Belief Collective was a late cancellation so you may have seen it mentioned on signage or in your printed programme. We are very sorry to let you know that Rosa Taylor who played ‘Sylvie’ in the show tragically lost her life a few days before she was due to visit Rochdale. Rosa was right at the start of her career, her talent had been recognised and she was about to begin her professional training in musical theatre. She was a much loved shining star. Our thoughts are with her family, friends and colleagues 💔

Rosa Taylor 21/08/2005 - 24/07/2025

We are sad and devastated that our dear sweet Rosa who played ‘Sylvie’ in our family show ‘SCRUMPTIOUS!’ tragically lost her life on Thursday.

Rosa was right at the start of her career, her talent had been recognised and she was about to begin her professional training in musical theatre at the prestigious Trinity Laban Centre in London.

In our play, Rosa brought sweetness and joy. She was such an affectionate soul and small children would cuddle and cling to her after the show. Like the cherry tree that blossoms in Spring, her short life has brought wonder and beauty to everyone who knew her.

Rosa will be missed forever by her family and friends. We would like to offer them our deepest and most heartfelt condolences.

We will always be grateful to you, Rosa, for the time you gave us. Your memory will continue to sing and dance in our hearts.

With love and respect,

Nicky and Guy Hargreaves
Joint Artistic Directors of Beggars Belief Collective

18/08/2025

We had a magical time and we hope you did too. 🙌 If you visited a Feel Good Family Picnic please give us your views by filling in our visitor survey. It will only take a few minutes and will really help us understand what people think about the event and how we can improve it in the future 👉 https://consultations.rochdale.gov.uk/research/feel-good-family-picnic-2025/ The Feel Good Family Picnic was sponsored by Premier Kia

07/08/2025

☀️ Thousands enjoyed the Feel Good Family Picnic last week 🥳 A record 17,000 visits were made to events at Limefield Playing Fields, Hare Hill Park, Rochdale Town Hall Square and Queen’s Park as the spaces were transformed into a wonderland of theatre, puppetry, circus, dance, storytelling, music, carnival and sports

05/08/2025

Can we say a big thank you to our wonderful volunteers and staff who helped deliver such a great event last week 👏🩷

05/08/2025

01/08/2025

Another fun filled day of activities, performances, music, sports and shows for children today in beautiful Queen's Park, Heywood. Thanks to our sponsor Premier Kia and all our performers and partners including Skylight Circus Arts, Flat Cap Brass, Frolicked, MalakaBrothers, M6 Theatre Company, Touchstones Rochdale, Artful - Make It Happen, Tit for Tat and many more

01/08/2025

Great day at the stunning Queen's Park in Heywood. So many visitors today, thanks for your support, we hope you enjoyed it 🩵