RESIDENTS of a "forgotten" area of Bolton are determined to put their neighbourhood on the map.

Neighbours in Stoneclough pay council tax to Bolton, but have Radcliffe postal addresses and say they are tired of being left in limbo, somewhere between the two.

They claim the identity crisis means the area is being ignored.

But residents have rallyied round, and, having formed the Stoneclough Action 2000 and Beyond group, or SATAB, are beginning to act.

Their campaign for better facilities and increased awareness of the area is already beginning to pay off.

A community centre is in the pipeline for land off Market Street, adjacent to the Hare and Hounds Pub. And plans of the centre have already be drawn up by CTEC, a Manchester-based company.

The land on which the centre will stand will be the venue for the community's fun day on August 28.

Spokesman Pat Carter said: "The aim of the fun day will be to raise awareness of the community centre and to help raise funds.

"All the usual attractions will be there and we have had good support from all the local companies in the area, for which we express out thanks.

"Our group started because we were beginning to feel forgotten. We pay rates to Bolton, but have Radcliffe addresses. This can leave us neither in one area nor the other.

"A few of us got together and decided that things had gone too far. The area has grown so much with construction of three large housing estates, and facilities are non-existent.

"We are delighted with how we have done so far. But there is still a long way to go before the job is done and we need all the support we can get.

"Our group takes in Stoneclough, Prestolee and Ringley. We all feel more attention should be given to our area by the various authorities."

The community centre will cost £250,000. Some money has been allocated but residents are still in need of more. They are applying for help from the lottery, but first need to gain charitable status.

Pat added: "People need to realise we are all fundraising for ourselves. We have a lot of plans for the centre -- adult education, evening and day classes, child care, drop in cafe and youth nights.

"In addition the football club has already said it will have a room."

A survey has been undertaken of the area, asking residents what sorts of activities they would like to see.

SATAB's next meeting will be on August 7, with Ringley School provisionally booked as the venue.