Fire Up Rochdale

16/10/2026

Yesterday, we hosted EnterprisingYou's latest Ladies Networking event at Fire up Rochdale.

20 women joined us for a session led by EnterprisingYou advisors Jane Jones and Clare Braithwaite, with plenty of opportunities to meet new people, share experiences and make valuable connections.

One comment from attendee Pam Shanker Coaching summed up the morning well:

💬 "As my business is focused around networking and supporting Women in Business, the session today has meant I have walked away with around 10 connections."

Thanks to everyone who attended and contributed to the conversations throughout the session.

Keep an eye on our channels for updates on future Ladies Networking events.

30/09/2026

September’s Fire Up Newsletter Has Arrived! 📰 🍂

As we head into autumn, there’s plenty happening across the Fire Up Rochdale community. From new event space packages and business support to upcoming events and opportunities, there’s lots to catch up on in this month’s edition.

Here’s a quick look at what’s inside:

📌 Plan Your Next Team Away Day – Discover our new event space packages, with flexible options for different group sizes, catering and additional extras to help you create a productive and engaging day for your team.

📌 10 Benefits of a Team Away Day – Our latest blog explores how stepping away from the usual workplace can strengthen teamwork, boost morale, encourage fresh thinking and help your team align around your business goals.

📌 Summer at Fire Up – Catch up on highlights from a busy few months, including Public Procurement: Rochdale, Accessing Finance: What Funders Are Really Looking For and a special celebration for community member Bushra Sultana.

📌 What’s Coming Up – From the launch of Rochdale Business Connect and Women in Business: Networking Without Fear to the Rochdale Business Awards, there are plenty of opportunities to connect with the local business community this autumn.

🌐 Read the full newsletter using the link below:
https://www.fireuprochdale.co.uk/blog/fire-up-community-news-september-2026

05/09/2026

🏆 Calling all Rochdale businesses, it’s time to celebrate your success!

The Rochdale Business Awards 2026 are just around the corner, and the deadline to submit your entry is fast approaching.

Since 2011, the Awards have celebrated the achievements of local businesses and entrepreneurs in Rochdale. Now it’s your chance to showcase your success, recognise your team and celebrate a great year.

⏰Entries close: Friday 11th September 2026
📍Location: Rochdale Town Hall
📅Event Date: 13th November 2026

Submit your entry using the link below ⬇️
https://rochdalebusinessawards.co.uk/

13/08/2026

Today we celebrated one of our valued community members 50th Birthday! 🎂🎉

We love celebrating our community here at Fire Up, and today we are sending happy birthday wishes to Bushra Sultana, Creative Engagement Manager at Touchstones.

Bushra's team went all out to treat her to a well-deserved spa day, and we couldn't let the day pass without baking some homemade cakes. 🧁✨

We hope you have had a great birthday, Bushra!

13/08/2026

11/06/2026

🚀 National Freelancer Week: Flexibility doesn’t have to mean working alone

For a lot of freelancers and self-employed people, working from home every day isn’t always ideal.

Having the option to head somewhere local, get set up quickly, and be around other people can make all the difference.

That’s what Fire Up Rochdale offers: a flexible space to work without the isolation.

👉 Visit our website to find out more: https://www.fireuprochdale.co.uk/
Or contact us on 01706 614848 to see how Fire Up could work for you

08/06/2026

🚀 National Freelancer Week: What’s the benefit of coworking?

From community and connection to a bit more life in the working day, here’s what people at Fire Up Rochdale get from being based here.

If you’re self-employed or running your own thing, having the right space around you can make all the difference.

👉 Visit our website to find out more: https://www.fireuprochdale.co.uk/
Or contact us on 01706 614848 to see how Fire Up could work for you

29/05/2026

🌞 Fire Up’s May Newsletter Has Landed! 🌞

It’s been a vibrant few months at Fire Up Rochdale, packed with events and new opportunities for our community of local businesses. Dive into this edition for all the highlights and ways to get involved:

Here’s a quick snapshot:

📌 Staying Active at Work – Our latest blog shares simple ways to sit less and stay energised throughout the working day, helping boost focus and wellbeing.
📌 Fire Up on Screen – We’ve launched a brand-new video showcasing the brilliant businesses and community that make Fire Up what it is.
📌 Community Highlights – With networking events and business breakfasts, it’s been a strong few months for local connections and collaboration.
📌 Opportunities & Support – Including upcoming GM Business Growth Hub clinics, Spark to Scale applications, and support around the King’s Awards.

For even more updates, check out the full newsletter!

👇 Read the full newsletter and catch up on everything happening at Fire Up Rochdale!
https://www.fireuprochdale.co.uk/blog/fire-up-community-news-may-2026

14/05/2026

We were delighted to host today’s GM Business Growth Hub Match event here at Fire Up this morning 🔥

The space was full of energy, with businesses connecting, sharing ideas, and building new relationships over tea and coffee. Exactly what these events are all about.

Good to have the Rochdale team there as well, alongside Nick Shepherd, supporting the session and speaking with businesses throughout.

A big thank you to everyone who came along and made it such a positive, engaging event. It’s always great to see the community come together like this.