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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.

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

Bolton Aquarium

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.

Exhibitions

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Contemporary painting, sculpture and prints

Featuring 16 contemporary artists who have come together through the medium of the Internet. Web shows of their work which can be viewed at www.netartnet.com but the exhibition in Bolton will be the group's first actual, as opposed to virtual display.

The artists are from as far geographically spread as London, Cambridge, Lancaster, Bolton, Bristol, New York and California and this will be the first time many of the group have met face to face, testament to how an internet link can bring together a fascinating mix of artwork. A range of styles, subjects and media will be presented and many of the UK-based artists will be invited to give gallery talks on their work.

Remembering HMS Dido

This small exhibition timed to coincide with Remembrance Sunday will pay 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.

homes of Football

Stuart Clark committed himself and his photographic skills to documenting the changing face of football in the wake of the Hillsborough disaster in 1989 and the earlier Bradford tragedy. Convinced that the game was going to change dramatically, almost beyond recognition, he set out on his mission to record something that is of the moment, yet proves timeless. With his wonderful and unique work, this has certainly been achieved.

The tour began in 1991, and has proved so immensely popular throughout the country and even overseas, that is now a record breaker. It has developed to incude many larger works and new pictures, retaining its vitality. The pictures, large and colourful, have been described as a fitting tribute to the game by just about everyone in the football world and are sure to entertain fans of all ages.

The images present moments and subjects around the football ground that have no newsworthy story - it is only the passing of time that gives them meaning. Many of the scenes and grounds have now gone, whilst the people in the pictures have grown up, moved away, possibly stopped going to the match. The exhibition in Bolton brings together the best of the last decade, along with new work, as Stuart continues to tell the story in pictures.

The spectrum of clubs and scenes is immense - Bolton Wanderers fans are pictured at both Burnden Park and the Reebok Stadium. In World Cup year there are recent images of England. In addition, there are many objects from Bolton Museum's own collection including a turnstile and row of seats from Burnden Park.

There will be opportunities to watch great football moments on video, play table football and listen to great football songs.

Sean Baggaley, Keeper of Social History stated: "It is fantastic to bring the Homes of Football exhibition to one of the true homes of football. I am sure the people of Bolton will relish this opportunity and enjoy this fascinating spectacle."

Jon Finch, Collections Manager added: "Football is truly the game of the people and this wonderful exhibition will certainly raise the profile of the town and bring the local community into the Museum and Art Gallery."

The exhibition runs from Friday, November 15 to January 11, 2003 and will be open until 8pm on Thursday, November 21 and 28 and December 5, 12 and 19. To visit the website log on to www.homesoffootball.co.uk

Education Services

We offer a wide range of educational experiences and family activities for people of all ages. Our programme for school groups has recently been revised, and has strong links to the National Curriculum. All activities, both educational and community based are created to compliment the collections and exhibitions. We are happy to discuss any aspect of your visit and can adapt workshops to meet the needs of individual groups. For further information or to make a booking please contact Educational Services on 332245.

Web Interactive Day

Be the first to try out our brand new website, with load of fun activities, and tell us what you think about it on Saturday, November 16 from 11am-3pm.

Christmas Activities

Saturday, November 30 - Christmas Tree Decorating Day

Throughout the Christmas holidays there will be trails and quizzes that explore the Homes of Football exhibiton.

For more information about these activities contact Sarah Evans, Educational and Access Officer (Art) on 332250.

HALL I'TH'WOOD MUSEUM, Green Way, Bolton. Tel: 332370. Open Wednesday to Sunday, 11am to 5pm and Bank Holidays. Admission £3 for adults and £1.50 for children and concessions. Family tickets are available for two adults and two children for £7.50. See the new room displays dedicated to Samuel Crompton and Lord Leverhulme.

Smithills HALL MUSEUM, off Smithills Dean Road, Bolton. Tel: 332377.

Bolton Chamber Choir present music for Christmas on Saturday, November 30, from 7.30pm. Tickets are £5, ring 332377.

Christmas Activities for the Family

A fun afternoon on Sunday, December 15 from 2pm-5pm. Admission free.

A Carol Serice with Smithills Hall Chapel will be held on Wednesday, December 18 from 7pm.

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.

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

SMITHILLS TOWNSWOMEN'S GUILD, theatre evening to watch the Marco Players perform A Few Good Men, Chorley Old Road Methodist Church, 7.30pm.

BOLTON COMMUNITY HEALTH COUNCIL, meeting, Friends Meeting house, Silverwell Street, 7.30pm.

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, tel: 692128, 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.