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
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. There is now the unique chance to name our new Lungfish from Queensland, Australia, which will be on display in the very near future.
Nicholas Pace - Unnatural Habitat
In this fascinating and unique exhibition Nicholas Pace looks at Natural History collections to explore our complex and often uneasy relationship with animals. Pace has investigated the archives of a number of the best Natural History collections in the country, including the Natural History Musuem, London, to produce his paintings, drawings and photography. Runs until Saturday, February 22.
Captive Bred: This quirky and thought provoking exhibition features the work of several artists who question our relationship with animals, through painting, photography, sculpture and print. Often transformed into human puppets, domestic animals have become almost realistic toys. While truly wild animals remain elusive, their cuddly equivalents are a familiar sight in toy shops and department stores - discover if it really is the case of survival of the cutest.
Behind the Scenes Tour: A Tour of Botany Store will take place on Thursday, February 27, from 1.30pm to 2.30pm. Admission is free but you need to book in advance. Tel: 332211.
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.
JUBILEE POOL, Darley Street, Bolton, with swimming pool on site, tel: 334443.
WITHINS LEISURE SERVICE, Newby Road, Breightmet, tel: 334133.
BADMINTON COACHING, suitable for adults and children, classes throughout the Borough, tel: Ray Schofield on 667498 or 01257 480961.
HILTON TABLE TENNIS CENTRE, Nuttall Avenue, Horwich: table tennis for over 50s, 1pm-3pm. Tel: 419781.
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 Ju-Jitsu Club 6pm-7pm, 6 to 16 year olds 50p. Details 01204 399147.
CLUBS & GROUP MEETINGS
HORWICH RESOURCE CENTRE, Beaumont Road, Horwich, tel: 668157: Busy Bees Playgroup, 9.15m-11.45am; Friday Club, 11am-12 noon, tel: 695742; Shopability, 12 non-1pm, tel: 695742; Friday Lunch Club, 12 noon-1pm; Friday Social Club, 1pm-3pm; Afternoon Tea Dance, 2.15pm-4.15pm; Women's Fitness, 6.30pm-7.30pm; Ceramics for Beginners, 9.30am-11.30am.
LUNCHEON CLUB, Trinity Methodist Church, Bury Road from 12 noon. Details 0161 772 1921, one week's notice required.
LUNCHEON CLUB, Springfield Gardens Community Centre, Kearsley at 12.15pm, admission £1.50 including lunch. Details 432091.
WESTHOUGHTON COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTRE, Central Drive, Westhoughton, tel: 01942 634700: How to be a Tour Rep (15 week course), 9.30am-12 noon; Confidence Building and IT Skills, 9.30am-3pm; Hair and Beauty, 1pm-3pm.
LUNCHEON CLUB, Barlow Park Community Centre, off Dunoon Drive from 12 noon, admission £1.50.
YOUTH CLUB, for ages 13 to 18, Little Lever Youth Club, Herbert Street, 7pm-10pm.
CHILDREN'S CLUB, Zion Christian Fellowship, Slater Street, 6.15pm.
BRIDGE GROUP, Beckett Suite, St Thomas of Canterbury, Lonsdale Road, Heaton, 7pm-10pm. Details 0161 724 5670.
OTHER EVENTS
ZAC'S CAFE BAR, 71 Market Street, Farnworth, 11-14 years, 7pm-9.30pm.
COFFEE MORNING, St Paul's Church, Deansgate, 10am-12.30pm.
PARENT AND TODDLER GROUP, Salvation Army, King Street, Farnworth, 9.30am-11.30am. Kids Alive for children aged five to 11 years, 6.30pm-8pm.
music & DANCE
AGE CONCERN, Movement to music. Farnworth Learning Centre 1pm-2pm. Details 382411.
ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS AFTERNOON LINE DANCE CLASS, Rumworth Labour Club, St Helens Road, Bolton, 1pm-3pm. Tel: 655695.
IRISH DANCING LESSONS, classes for 3 to 15 year olds, St Edmunds Church Hall, 5.30pm-6.30pm.
BALLROOM AND SEQUENCE DANCING, Chorley Town Hall at 7.30pm. Continuous dancing to the Compton organ and CD Music. Dance leaders, licensed bar, £3 pay on the door. Details 01772 323967.
ST PAUL'S AMATEUR OPERATIC SOCIETY, rehearsals, St Paul's Church, Seymour Road, Astley Bridge, 8pm. Tel: 307187.
BOLTON CHORAL UNION, rehearsals, tel: 492301.
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