Walmsley AODS launch their first panto for 20 years. It's Mother Goose with a rocket on stand by, all ready to transport her from Earth to The Land of Discontent. Stage staff pictured, from left to right are Phil Windsor, Geoff Mann, Reg Crompton and Derek Bramwell, 8 November 1989. Photograph by the Bolton Evening News.

A production of Kiss me Kate by Walmsley AODS, 10 November 1987. Photograph by the Bolton Evening News.

Walmsley Church AODS is staging Guys and Dolls. In this scene, a group of sharply dressed gentlemen are seen playing the dice game of craps. 12 November 1986. Photograph by the Bolton Evening News.

The cast of Wizard of Oz, presented by Walmsley Operatic Junior Theatre Workshop. 9 February 1983. Photograph by the Bolton Evening News.

Walmsley church AODS production of the Pyjama Game, 23 April 1980. Photograph by the Bolton Evening News.

Mina Hall plays Guinevere in Walmsley CHurch AODS golden jubilee production of Camelot. 31 October 1978. Photograph by the Bolton Evening News.

Some of the cast of The Music Man, Walmsley AODS, 29 October 1975. Photograph by the Bolton Evening News.

A scene from the Walmsley AODS production of Carmen. 3 November 1972. Photograph by the Bolton Evening News.

Walmsley AODS production of Hobson's Choice. Photograph by the Bolton Evening News.

South Pacific, Walmsley AODS, 12 November 1965. Photograph by the Bolton Evening News.

A scene from Walmsley Church AODS production of "A funny thing happened on the way to the forum". From left are Christine Roberts, Jeoff Taylor and Arnold Knowles. 19 April 1975. Photograph by the Bolton Evening News.