ALTHOUGH bonfire night is not until Tuesday,  most people in Bolton will be spinning sparklers, chewing their way through tonnes of treacle toffee and firing up firework displays this weekend.

The Bolton News has rounded up details of some of the biggest and best bonfire displays across the borough over the next few days.

Leverhulme Park
Friday November 1 from 6pm.
Organised by Bolton Council and Bolton at Home and hosted by Tower FM — this event includes a funfair and traditional bonfire food ranging from toffee apples to black peas.

Farnworth Cricket Club, Lavender Road, Farnworth
Friday November 1 from 6.30pm
Professional display with fairground rides and food and drink available.

Bonween at Lancashire Wildlife Trust, Bury Road, Bolton.
Saturday November 2 5pm until 8pm.

Halloween and Bonfire night will be rolled into one with pumpkin carving and fire lighting.
Free Admission.

Westhoughton Cricket Club, St Georges Oval, Cappadocia Way
Saturday November 2 from 6pm until 11pm

Display starts at 8pm and tickets are £4 for adults and £2 for children if bought in advance from the club.

Florence Avenue Allotments, Ashworth Lane, Astley Bridge.
Saturday November 2 from 6pm

Bonfire fundraiser with a Halloween themes to raise money for the allotments.
Entry is £4 for adults and free for children.
Food and refreshments available.

Hollywood Road Sports and Social Club, Hollywood Road
Saturday November 2 from 7pm
Fireworks display, barbeque and bar.
Tickets are £3 for adults and £2 for children.

Darcy Lever Cricket Club, Hacken Lane
Saturday November 2 from 7pm
Bonfire and fireworks, tickets are £3 for adults and £1 for children.

Suzanna’s pub and restaurant, Little Scotland, Blackrod
Sunday November 3 from 4pm

Bonfire will be lit at 4pm and fireworks display will take place from 7pm.
Tickets are £8.50 for adults and £3.50 for children and includes hot pot, black peas and treacle toffee.

Horwich RMI Cricket Club
Sunday November 3 from 6pm

As well as the display there will be a funfair and traditional food available.
Tickets are £4 for adults and £2 for children.

Bolton Council bosses say they have been working with the police as they run their "Operation Treacle" to crack down on anti-social behaviour during the Halloween and Bonfire Night period.

Cllr Nick Peel, the council's executive cabinet member for the environment, said: “We hope everyone is able to enjoy the festivities in a safe and responsible manner. It’s important to remember that fireworks can be dangerous.

“There are plenty of organised displays for people to enjoy across the borough and I hope everyone has a good time.”

  • Is there an event you think we've missed? E-mail webdesk@theboltonnews.co.uk and tell us. Also send us your pictures from Bonfire Night, and we'll publish a selection in the paper and on our website.