How your cash is being spent

They have appointed ERM Economics who specialise in such studies to carry out the survey and have issued a questionnaire for Halliwell companies to complete.

"The survey will provide vital statistics on how successful City Challenge has been in bringing about the economic regeneration of Halliwell," said Bolton City Challenge Chairman Bob Howarth.

"It will also show what types of businesses are developing in the area and how successful those companies are becoming."

The survey asks local businessman what they are planning to spend on everything from equipment such as computers or refurbishing their premises to staff development and training.

All responses are treated with complete confidentiality and all returned forms are being entered into a draw with a prize of £75 for the winner.

"I urge any business that has not yet returned their form to do so as the results of this survey will be used by City Challenge to influence future Government policy on the best ways to help restore economic prosperity in areas like Halliwell," said Cllr Howarth.

Companies located in the City Challenge area who would like further information or have not yet received a survey form should contact Alison Poole on Tel: 0171 465 7388. Climb every mountain? Winter Hill, really DON'T forget this weekend promises to be packed full of fun and activity in Bolton with something for everyone to celebrate the Winter Hill Centenary.

Whether you're a serious walker, a fun runner or taking the family out, there are a host of things to do and see from Saturday to Sunday inclusive.

The celebrations have been organised by local people with support from Bolton City Challenge, Bolton Metro and Timeline Buses.

Saturday's celebrations get off to a flying start with a woodland fun run organised by Bolton United Harriers which starts at 12 noon from Smithills Hall (registration is 10.45am to 11.45am). There will be medals and spot prizes supplied by Bolton City Challenge. For full details and an entry form contact Ian or Debbie Hales on 521589.

From 12 noon to 5pm thereM-bs a family fun day at Smithills Hall, Smithills Dean Road, Bolton, where admission is free.

Enjoy a sheepdog display with a difference, a falconry exhibition, an Edwardian Punch and Judy Show, medieval music from a Tapestry of Music and a host of other activities.

Further details are available from Mike Coleman 522311 ext 4070.

Sunday sees the reconstruction of the 1896 mass trespass where 25,000 Bolton people took to the moors to reclaim the right of way over Winter Hill. The seven mile route starts from the bottom of Halliwell Road, assembling at 10.30am for an 11am procession via Smithills Hall then over Winter Hill to Belmont.

Strong footwear, suitable clothing and refreshments are a must for those going over the moors. A shuttle bus will be available to transport people to Bolton from Belmont.

Supporters are also welcome and can join in the many activities planned including a brass band, street theatre, speakers and other attractions. For further information contact 845449 Quest for new careers in bolton Boltonians who want a new career can start their search with a training and jobs festival taking place tomorrow.

Organised by the Quest Centre and Bolton City Challenge, it is aimed specifically at adults rather than school leavers, and is open to both the unemployed and those currently in work who want a change in direction.

Participants will be able to discuss job options with local companies, trainers, colleges and career advisors as well as find out the best ways to approach potential employers and how to present themselves.

They will also be able to take advantage of the latest technology to help them in their job hunt, whether its finding the perfect career match through a computer M-NdatingM-b programme to surfing the internet.

The Career's Festival starts at 3.00pm to 7.00pm at the Quest Centre in Brownlow Way, Halliwell. Open to all, there is a playbus where parents can leave children in supervised care while they visit the festival and there is also be a prize draw with tickets to Burnden Park among the prizes. Women get creative with new group MORE than 60 Bolton women and girls have joined forces to launch the Creative Women's Project which will set up activities ranging from crafts and cookery to educational sessions.

Supported by Bolton City Challenge, North West Arts Board and Bolton MetroM-bs Arts Unit as part of the Cultural Activities Development Project, the initiative targets activities particularly for Asian women in the City Challenge area but is open to all other interested women.

A special launch party held recently at Wolfenden Community Centre was extremely successful and was the first of what is hoped to be many events arranged by the project.

"The first meeting was very successful and attracted a lot of interest from women of all cultural backgrounds," said Bolton City Challenge Director Sharifa Patel.

"We are now assessing the input of all the women who attended to see what the most popular courses are likely to be and we think the first project will be in henna painting."

Other proposed activities include courses in video production and ceramics, day trips and educational excursions.

The long term aim is to set up an informal support network where local women will be able to advise and help each other. It is hoped it will also become self funding following the end of City Challenge's tenure and that it will also develop to include business enterprises.

"There is a tremendous amount of creativity and energy in the women of Halliwell and we are confident this project will prove a major success in harnessing that," said Sharifa.

Any women who wish to take part in the scheme should contact Sharifa Patel at the Wolfenden Community Centre on (01204) 535674.

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