Rochdale's year as Greater Manchester Town of Culture is set to ignite with a vibrant afternoon of live poetry on Saturday, 21st March, featuring renowned performance poet Tony Walsh, affectionately known as Longfella. The special event at Number One Riverside will also mark the highly anticipated launch of two poetry anthologies showcasing the borough's diverse literary talent. The celebratory afternoon will see Tony Walsh, famous for his powerful and evocative performances, take centre stage alongside a roster of local talent. Rochdale's own poet laureate, Sammy Weaver, will be featured, as will the borough's young poets in residence, Alende Amisi and Sasha Mostafa. The event promises to be a showcase of poets who have contributed significantly to Rochdale's rich cultural programme during its time in the spotlight as Greater Manchester Town of Culture for 2025 to 2026. A highlight of the event will be the official launch of, "Weaving Words", a compel...