Bolton Museum, ART GALLERY & AQUARIUM, Le Mans Crescent, Bolton. Tel: 332211. www.boltonmuseums.org.uk Open Monday to Saturday, 10am to 5pm. Admission free.
Wildlife Attractions
For unique views into the aquatic world visit Bolton Museum where there are fantastic fish on display from all over the world, some highly threatened in their natural habitats. From Piranhas to Pufferfish, huge Catfish to tiny Tetras, there are hundreds of fish to come and see in an aquarium designed to allow the fish to behave as they would in the wild. There is now the unique chance to name our new Lungfish from Queensland, Australia, which will be on display in the very near future.
Exhibitions
Homes of Football
This phenomenally popular touring exhibition documents the changing face of football and how it has developed, with new pictures which have been described as a fitting tribute to the national game. The spectrum of clubs and scenes is amazing and in World Cup year there are recent pictures of the England team. Bolton Wanderers fans are pictured at both Burnden Park and the Reebok Stadium, alongside many objects from the Museum's collection, including a turnstile and row of seats from Burnden. The exhibition runs until January 11.
Remembering HMS Dido
This small exhibtion pays tribute to the men who served on Bolton's very own warship. During a successful 'Warship Week' the people of Bolton raised the funds to sponsor this vessel which saw action throughout WWII. She served with distinction in the Mediterranean and elsewhere - notably assisting the invasion of Sicily and the Anzio landings. Runs until January 11.
BOLTON METRO COMMUNITY CENTRES
For further information or to book a room please call 01204 334300
BLACKROD COMMUNITY CENTRE, Greenbarn Way, off Vicarage Road, Blackrod, BL6 5TA
The centre houses a main hall with a stage and a side lounge. Other facilities include a kitchen, toilets, disabled toilets and a separate meeting area, the Rivington Room. The centre is wheelchair accessible and offers an entrance ramp and easy opening doors. Free car parking is available.
Little Lever COMMUNITY CENTRE, Mytham Road, Little Lever, BL3 1TH
The centre houses a main hall with stage and is accessed through easy opening doors. Other facilities include toilets and a kitchen area. A large car park is available, though disabled facilities are limited.
SUNNYSIDE COMMUNITY CENTRE, Moisant Street, off Higher Swan Lane, Great Lever, Bolton, BL3 3EU
The centre houses a main hall with games room including a snooker table. Other facilities include a kitchen, toilets and disabled toilet. The centre is wheelchair accessible and has a ramped entrance. Street parking is available adjacent to the centre.
Breightmet COMMUNITY CENTRE, Waggon Road, Breightmet, Bolton, BL2 5AB
The centre houses a main hall; other facilities include kitchen, toilets and disabled toilets. The centre is wheelchair accessible and offers an entrance with easy opening doors. There is ample car parking adjoining the centre.
FARNWORTH TOWN HALL, COMMUNITY ROOMS, Market Street, Farnworth, BL4 7PD
Farnworth Town Hall houses a Community Room and meetings room, and can be accessed by a separate entrance at the rear. Other facilities available include a kitchen refreshment area and toilets. The Town Hall is wheelchair accessible, has lifts, disabled toilets and easy opening doors. Car parking is limited.
CARNEGIE HALL, Westhoughton TOWN HALL, Market Street, Westhoughton, BL5 3AW
Carnegie Hall is located on the first floor, and is accessible by a lift or stairs. The Hall contains a licensed bar and kitchen area. Other facilities include ground floor toilets and a disabled toilet; these are shared with the Library. There is ample parking nearby.
DAISY HILL COMMUNITY CENTRE, Hindley Road, Westhoughton, BL5 2JS
This centre houses a main hall with adjacent meeting room equipped with sliding partition door. There is also a separate upstairs meeting room. Other facilities include kitchen, toilets and a disabled toilet. The centre is wheelchair accessible with a level entrance. There is also ample free adjacent parking.
LEISURE, SPORT AND KEEP FIT
BOLTON EXCEL, Lower Bridgeman Street, Bolton, tel: 334456.
DEANE COMMUNITY LEISURE CENTRE, Junction Road, Deane, Bolton, tel: 334432.
LITTLE LEVER COMMUNITY LEISURE CENTRE, Church Street, Little Lever, tel: 334177.
Sharples COMMUNITY LEISURE CENTRE, Hill Cot Road, Sharples, with swimming pool on site, tel: 334224.
HARPER GREEN COMMUNITY LEISURE CENTRE, Harper Green Road, Farnworth, tel: 334234.
Turton COMMUNITY LEISURE CENTRE, Chapeltown Road, Turton, with swimming pool on site, tel: 334440.
HAYWARD COMMUNITY LEISURE CENTRE, Stack Fold Lane, Bolton, tel: 334233.
Horwich LEISURE CENTRE, Victoria Road, Horwich, with swimming pool on site, tel: 334488.
Kearsley COMMUNITY LEISURE CENTRE, Springfield Road, Kearsley, tel: 334141.
FARNWORTH LEISURE CENTRE, Brackley Street, Farnworth, with swimming pool on site, tel: 334477.
WESTHOUGHTON COMMUNITY LEISURE CENTRE, Bolton Road, Westhoughton, with swimming pool on site, tel: 01942 634810.
WITHINS LEISURE CENTRE, Newby Road, Breightmet, tel: 334133.
JUBILEE POOL, Darley Street, Bolton, with swimming pool on site, tel: 334443.
BADMINTON COACHING, suitable for adults and children, classes throughout the Borough, tel: Ray Schofield on 667498 or 01257 480961.
HILTON TABLE TENNIS CENTRE, Nuttall Avenue, Horwich: table tennis all ages, 1pm-3pm; seniors, 7pm-9pm.
BROWNLOW FOLD COMMUNITY COLLEGE, badminton, 7pm-9pm. Tel: 333830.
DEANE COMMUNITY CENTRE, aquafit, 6.30pm-7.30pm; adult swim, 9.15pm-10.15pm; swim lessons, 5.30pm-6.30pm.
BOLTON YMCA, 125 Deansgate: junior football, 6.15pm.
GREAT LEVER COMMUNITY CENTRE, Parkfield Road entrance, Ju-Jitsu and Kempo Karate for ages six to 15, 6.30pm-8.30pm. Tel: 656513.
CASTLE HILL GYMNASIUM, Castleton Street, Tonge Moor -- Tonge Boxing Club 7pm-9pm 10-18 years 50p, 19+ unwaged £1, 19+ waged £2. Details 01204 399147.
CLUBS & GROUP MEETINGS
BOLTON BRANCH OF THE PARACHUTE REGIMENTAL ASSOCIATION, meeting for anyone who served in the Parachute Regiment, Para/Airlanding units of RA, RE, RAMC, REME, RAOC, RASC and Airlanding Brigades of the 1st, 6th and Indian Airborne Divisions, Royal British Legion, Chorley New Road, Bolton, 8pm.
HORWICH RESOURCE CENTRE, Beaumont Road, Horwich,tel: 668157: Fresh Focus, 7pm-9pm, tel: 0845 300 1579; Busy Bees Playgroup, 9.15am-11.45am; St John Badgers for ages 6 to 11 years, 6.30pm-7.30pm, Breakaway Club (Learning Support), 7.45pm-9.15pm, tel: 692997; Ceramics, 10am-12 noon; Watercolours, 1pm-3pm; Creative Crafts, 1pm-3pm; Woodwork, 4pm-6pm; Watercolours, 7pm-9pm.
WESTHOUGHTON COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTRE, Central Drive, tel: 01942 634700: Jewellery Making, 1pm-3pm; Computer drop-in, 1pm-3pm; Photography for Beginners; Creative Writing Level I, 4pm-6pm; Intro to the Leisure Industry (15 week course), 7pm-9pm.
LUNCHEON CLUB --Trinity Methodist Church, Bury Road from 12 noon. Details 0161 772 1921, one week's notice required.
LUNCHEON CLUB -- Barlow Park Community Centre, off Dunoon Drive from 12 noon. Admission £1.50.
LUNCHEON CLUB -- Springfield Gardens Community Centre, Kearsley at 12.15pm. Admission £1.50 including lunch. Details 432091.
ROTARY CLUB -- Rivington Barn, Horwich, 12.30-2pm. Tel: 400467.
SOCIAL CLUB -- St Edmund's Church Hall, off Deansgate from 12.45pm.
BOLTON BRIDGE CLUB, 4 Chorley Old Road, 1pm-4pm. Tel: 841892.
WEIGHTWATCHERS UK, meeting, Westhoughton Methodist Church, Wigan Road, 6pm and 7.15pm. Tel: 0161 787 7243.
WRITERS' GROUP --Wolfenden Community Centre, 7.30pm.
FRIENDLY DUPLICATE BRIDGE, Doffcocker Inn, 7pm-10pm.
OTHER EVENTS
CHORLEY and South Ribble CVS, advocacy service, Astley Hall Farmhouse, Hallgate, Astley Village, 9am-12 noon and 1-3pm. Tel: 01257 263254.
ST JAMES'S COFFEE AND DROP-IN CENTRE, drinks and snacks with a chat and sale of bric-a-brac, St James's Church, St James's Street, New Bury, Farnworth, 9.15am-11am. Tel: 572334.
WESTHOUGHTON Community Centre: community ceramics, 9.30-11.30am; have a go crafts roadshow, 9.30-11.30am; get that job drop in 1-3pm.
COFFEE MORNING -- St Paul's Church, Deansgate, 10am-12.30pm.
PARENT AND TODDLER GROUP, Salvation Army, King Street, Farnworth: , 9.30-11.30am; Kids Alive for children aged five to 11 years, 6.30-8pm.
STEP BY STEP PROJECT, 8 White Lion Brow, Bolton, Bemsmi drop in, 10am-2pm; Allocated Counselling, 3-8pm. Tel: 366388.
BOLTON TOY LIBRARY, for play and loan, The Play and Resource Centre, Board Street, Deane, 10am-3pm. Tel: 559566.
MUSIC & DANCE
LINE DANCING, intermediate and advanced classes, Beesley Green Community Centre, Greenleech Lane, Roe Green, Worsley, 1pm-3pm. Tel: 0161 950 1711.
TEA DANCE, Birchfield Masonic Hall, Francis Street, Farnworth, 1.30pm-3.30pm. Admission £2. Tel: 693164.
WINGATES BAND, rehearsals, Bandroom, Wingates Square, Westhoughton, 8pm. Tel: 01942 845000.
SEQUENCE DANCING, for experienced sequence dancers, Accrington Town Hall, 7.30pm. Admission £1.25.
BOLTON RECORDER GROUP, meeting, St Andrew & St George's United Reformed Church, St George's Road, 7.30pm. Tel: 592864.
ROCK N ROLL, Radcliffe Football Club, Pilkington Road, Radcliffe, 8.30pm. Tel: 07960 134792.
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