1. Fantastic Fridays at Smithills Hall, Friday August 7, from 12.30pm until 2pm.

Smithills Hall is organising a number of events to keep all ages entertained during the summer. This week the theme is nature.

The Bolton News: The Rediscovery of Smithills Hall Stable Block

 

2. Book signing - Joanna Barnard, Waterstones from noon until 2pm.

Bolton author Joanna Barnard will be signing copies of her debut novel Precocious in Waterstones in her hometown.

The Bolton News: WINNER: Joanna Barnard signing a copy of her debut novel Precocious

 

3. Bolton Wanderers v Derby at the Macron Stadium, Saturday, KO 3pm.

It’s the first game of the season for the Whites – where else would you rather be?

The Bolton News: REPORT: The Macron Stadium from above

 

4. Moses Gate No.1 Rock Venue – Queen tribute band Queenesque, Saturday, August 8.

Rock along to all the classics including Killer Queen, Seven Seas of Rhye, The Show Must Go On and the karaoke favourite Bohemian Rhapsody.

The Bolton News: ♪ Moses Gate - Gig Guide ♪

 

5. Manchester Jazz Festival afterparty featuring Kalakuta, Glowrogues and DJ Matt Halsall, Band on the Wall, Saturday, 10pm until late.

Branch out to Manchester to Band on the Wall's Manchester Jazz Festival afterparty, bringing two of the most exciting bands of the festival together for a late night party, with Matt Halsall DJing till late.