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• Plenty of brass

  A CHRISTMAS brass band concert will be held at Dunscar Conservative Club, Hardmans Lane, Bromley Cross, on Sunday at 12.30pm. read more

• Fairytale attracts children to stage

  MEMBERS of Farnworth Performing Arts Company are staging the group's first ever pantomime in a bid to attract children to the company. read more

• Pupils come to the rescue of carol concert

  THE children of Christ Church Walmsley CE Primary School came to the rescue in the eleventh hour to ensure a full and varied programme when Bolton Choral Union presents this year's Family Carol Concert. read more

• Junior league answer to 'bad influence' of pool

  From the Evening News, December 9, 1976 read more

• Winter weather puts freeze on soccer matches

  From the Evening News, December 12, 1976 read more

• Fears as hospital X-ray hits problems

  FAMILY doctors fear long waiting lists for X-rays at Fairfield General Hospital are putting patients at risk. read more

• Mum wins top national honour

  From the Evening News, December 1, 1976 read more

• Players happy with Ricketts deal

  MICHAEL Ricketts' new contract has won a ringing endorsement from the Reebok dressing room writes Gordon Sharrock. read more

• Mouthwatering alternative

  FARNWORTH Little Theatre's youth group provide a mouthwatering alternative to pantomime from January 26 to February 2. read more

• Website help for break-up children

  CHILDREN in the Bolton area facing Christmas after the break-up of their parents are being offered support on the Internet by charity NCH. read more

• New number two wanted

  AIR Miles Manchester League Premier Division outfit Pennington are looking for an assistant first team manager. Contact Mike Hardman on 07748 930457 read more

• Blackrod clinch derby honours

  A TWO goal salvo in the opening 20 minutes saw Blackrod Town take the Premier Division honours with a 2-0 away win at Tempest United. read more

• Rivals line up for Trophy showdown

  HINDSFORD and Breightmet United could meet in the final of the Murray Trophy. read more

• Bolton Sunday League: Whorlow bags four

  SEAN Whorlow had reason to celebrate Christmas early at the weekend after scoring four goals in Griffin's 5-3 Division One win over Anglers. read more

• General earmarked to be town's main hospital

  From the Evening News, December 11, 1976 read more

• Naps winners aim for double

  PRIZE-WINNING horse racing tipsters Llamedos are already looking forward to defending their title after winning the coveted BEN Naps competition. read more

• Shorter terms get short shrift from teachers

  TEACHERS in Bolton have voiced their concerns about plans to transform the school year to include six terms. read more

• Counting the cost of Christmas

  By Karen Stephen, Irma Heger and Nicola Evans CHRISTMAS is an expensive time for everyone. read more

• Car death victim's 'anger' at handbag snatch

  BOLTON-born costume designer Liz Sherlock "looked angry" before she was thrown into the air from a car bonnet after chasing a handbag thief, the Old Bailey heard. read more

• Play your cards right

  'TIS the season to be jolly -- but does your Christmas card bring a smile to the faces of those less fortunate than you? read more

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