June’s Winners Are Announced!
Summer is officially here and our June winners are in… Congratulations to this month’s winners - Karen, Christine & Marilyn! If you want to be in with a chance of becoming one of our next lottery winners, please follow the link for more information.
Member Spotlight: Abbie
It’s been a little while, but we’re back this weekend with another member interview! Today, we’re featuring one of our choir members - Abbie. Abbie is a key member of our Littleborough Choir, and regularly features as one of our amazing soloists. Follow the link to read the full interview.
May’s Winners Are Announced!
May means one thing when it comes to our lottery, it's our special prize draw… A massive congratulations to this month's winners - Mel & Stuart! If you want to be in with a chance of becoming one of our next lottery winners, please follow the link for more information.
Join Us At Rochdale’s Co-operative Fair!
We’re excited to be taking part in the Rochdale Co-operative Fair on 23rd May, which is taking place in and around the recently restored Broadfield Park Slopes and the Town Hall. The event will celebrate the co-operative movement, featuring 20 stalls where you can learn about the history of the movement and pick up unique treats from the fairtrade market. Find out more here!
April’s Winners Are Announced!
Summer is on its way, and that means one thing - it's almost time for our special prize draw! Our top prize next month will be almost £130 so now is the perfect time to get involved if you're interested.
Congratulations to this month's winners - Vinnie, Liz and Ian! If you want to be in with a chance of becoming one of our next lottery winners, please follow the link for more information.
March’s Winners Are Announced!
Congratulations to this month's lucky lottery winners! If you want to be one of our April winners, just like Marilyn, Steph or Sarah, please follow the link for more information.
February’s Winners Are Announced!
February's lucky lottery winners are here - a massive congratulations to this month’s winners; Janice, Stuart & Pauline!
January’s Winners Are Announced!
Our first winners of 2026 are announced - a massive congratulations to this month’s winners; Steph, David & Becky!
December’s Winners Are Announced!
Our final draw for 2025 is complete! Thank you so much to all the people who joined our lottery in 2025, we really appreciate your support. A massive congratulations to this month’s winners; David, Marilyn & Ann!
November’s Winners Are Announced!
The end of November means only one thing, it’s time for our special prize draw - just in time for the countdown to Christmas. A massive congratulations to this month’s winners; Rachel, Janice & Keir!
October’s Winners Are Announced!
A new month brings another Bloom Lottery draw - congratulations to this month’s winners; Kathryn & Ray!
Choose Bloom As Your Local Cause With The Co-op!
We are so excited to announce that we have been selected as one of the Co-op’s Local Causes until November 2026. The Local Community Fund by the Co-op support projects in communities that provide access to opportunities and resources for people to thrive. The best bit is that the Co-op members can choose the local cause they want to support through their membership!
Here We Are: A Musical Afternoon In Rochdale’s Exchange
Yesterday, the Rochdale Exchange Shopping Centre was filled with music throughout the afternoon as we joined forces with the Manchester Camerata. As part of their Here We Are project, small ensembles from the orchestra have been travelling to all 10 boroughs of Greater Manchester, to bring music to weird and wonderful places such as skate parks, libraries, and train stations!
September’s Winners Are Announced!
September’s been such a busy month for Bloom, it’s truly flown by! But a new month brings another Bloom Lottery draw - congratulations to this month’s winners; Sarah, David & Melissa.
We’re Teaming Up With Manchester Camerata!
From 1st to the 5th October, ensembles from Manchester Camerata will be performing for free across all the county of Greater Manchester. From skate parks to shopping malls, libraries and more, the goal is to take music into unexpected places - and we’re so excited to announce we’ll be collaborating with them in Rochdale’s Exchange Shopping Centre!
The Bloom Big Band is coming soon!
We’re so excited to announce that we’re establishing another group very soon! We’ve been planning this one for a little while behind the scenes but it’s finally time to let our community know and start bringing our new big band to life.
August’s Winners Are Announced!
As August flew by in the blink of an eye, the start of September means it’s time for another Bloom Lottery draw! Congratulations to this month’s winners; Emma, Grace & Melissa, and thank you to the new people who have recently joined.
Member Spotlight: Sue
This week, we’re introducing you to one of the most important people behind Bloom Music Community. Sue is an absolute powerhouse of Team Bloom and does so much behind the scenes as a Director of our CIC. We honestly wouldn’t be able to function without all her support, dedication and forward thinking! Follow the link to read the full interview.
July’s Winners Are Announced!
Yesterday, we completed the first draw of the brand new Bloom Lottery! We’ve had such an amazing response so far, which has meant that already, we are able to offer some pretty amazing cash prizes. A massive thank you to all those who’ve joined so far, and congratulations to this month’s winners; Emma, Keir & Janice!
A Wet But Wonderful Day At Rochdale’s Classic Car Show
On Sunday 20th July, a mixture of players from our A, B & C Bands performed at Rochdale’s Classic Car Show in Falinge Park. Sadly, the weather wasn’t kind and it rained for the majority of the day, but that didn’t dampen anyone’s spirits! We performed two sets around lunchtime and had a great time entertaining all the visitors and car enthusiasts.