Where to go in the Bolton area.

ART LESTER BIG BAND: The Pennine Suite, Horwich RMI Social and Recreation Club, Chorley New Road, Bolton. Every Tuesday. 8.30pm to 11pm. Free. Ballroom dancing in the main hall every second Tuesday in the month. £4 on the door.

KEN WARD BIG BAND: Leigh Liberal Club. Every Monday. 8pm to 11pm. Free.

JERIATRIC JAZZ: “Dobbies”, Dobson and Barlows Social Club, Bradley Fold, Bolton. Wednesday, October 8. 8.30pm to 11.30pm. £1. Tottington Road Methodist Church, Harwood, Bolton. Special concert for church funds. Friday, October 10. From 7.30pm. Tickets £5 (incl light refreshments). Call 01204 302779 or 01204 301469 EAGLEY JAZZ CLUB: Dunscar Conservative Club, Hardman’s Lane, Bromley Cross, Bolton. The Dave Donohoe Band. Monday, September 29. From 8.30pm. Members £4. Guests £5. The Old Fashioned Love Band. Monday, October 6. From 8.30pm. Members £4. Guests £5.

RON HAYES BIG BAND: Brackley Conservative Club, Hazelhurst Road, Worsley. Every Thursday. 8.30pm to 11.00pm. £2 at the door.

BOLTON CRICKET CLUB: Green Lane, Bolton. Chicago Teddybears. Thursday, October 2. From 8.30pm. £5.