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Lucky letter writer?
IN reply to the letters from Malcolm Pittock, Keith Dewhurst and A Hebeton (August 28) on the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. I would ask the same question that must be on the lips of millions, yes millions, of Second World War ex-servicemen whenever
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Send cat deposit home
I MUST add my views on the debate going on about filthy cats. I have studied the behavour of cats over the years and have come to the conclusion that you cannot control them. Anything you buy is a waste of money, they will visit your garden and once they
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Show a huge success
ON behalf of the Westhoughton Show and Carnival Committee, I wish to thank the many organisations and charities which supported this year's event on August 6. The event, which for once was held in good weather, was well supported by the community with
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No surprise at Tories fuel reaction
IT did not surprise me to see yet more Tories joining the knee-jerk 'dump the pump' campaign (August 28). With their Common Sense Revolution unravelling every day, the Tories are desperate to divert public attention away from their health privatisation
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Crackdown on parasites more useful than fluoride
I SEE Sheila Jones is still cracking on with her fluoridation campaign and pressing for 'widespread public consultation'. Presumably, she feels such consultation ought to continue until the people of Bolton produce the answer she is looking for. May I
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Seamen to have their day at last
AFTER many years of campaigning for Merchant Navy organisations, the Government has finally but reluctantly allowed us to have September 3 as Merchant Navy Day. This day was chosen as the first casualties of the Second World War occured on that day in
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Health better served from someone else?
IT was with incredulity that I read the letter from David Young (August 30) complaining about certain aspects of the health service in Bolton. The real cause of my upset was the last paragraph of the letter when Mr Young asked: "Who was so unfeeling as
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BEN launches lodge deaths campaign
A THIRD of all drownings in Greater Manchester last year occurred in Bolton and Bury. The chilling revelation has come to light in the wake of the death of tragic eight-year-old Jaffer Javid. And today, in a bid to ensure such tragedies never happen again
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Wanderers' signing session
The first monthly signing session of the season took place at the Bolton Wanderers Football Club' shop, where players David Norris, Franck Passi and Robbie Elliott signed club memorabilia for fans. Joining them are, from left, John Slawson, Alys Slawson
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Final journey of Mexican drowning victim
THE body of a Bolton man who drowned on holiday in Mexico is expected to be flown home on Saturday. Bert Smith, 46, of Columbia Road, off Chorley New Road, was killed as he swam in the Caribbean Sea off the resort of Cancun last Sunday. Relatives hope
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LODGE WATCH: We say: Fill Them In
THE Bolton Evening News is campaigning for the filling in of disused lodges. During the hey day of the industrial revolution the lodges would be heavily used in the manufacturing process. Most are now overgrown and have become little more than dumping
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Breakfast free with advice
A FREE breakfast meeting will be held in Bury on Tuesday, September 12, to explain the new EEC-funded Go Global programme. It is led by Bolton and Bury Chamber's Business Link and backed by British Trade International and the European Regional Development
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Mum Marjories cuts ribbon to seal company move
MUM was the word as a firm specialising in temperature control devices set the seal on its move to Bolton. ThermoSpeed, which has an "off the shelf" delivery service for components of refrigeration units, thermometers and thermostats, has created 10 new
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Stock Exchange faces hostile bid
THE MAJOR talking point this week has been the London Stock Exchange itself, writes Jon Hitchin, of Hargreave Hale & Co After 227 years of independence, the London Stock Exchange (LSE) ended its mutual-ownership status in May and agreed to merge with
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Pleasure Beach bosses probe coaster crash
INVESTIGATIONS were continuing today after 14 people were injured in an accident on the Big One at Blackpool Pleasure Beach. The crash between two of the coaster's trains happened at 8.30pm at the station where people get on and off the ride. Four people
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Sit-down protest
AN angry striking bus driver staged a one-man sit down protest today at a Bolton depot after transport chiefs attempted to drive a bus out of the station. Alan Broughton, a First Manchester worker from Eccles, sat down in the middle of the company's private
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Inquest probe into gunshot death
AN inquest has been opened into the death of a Bolton man found dead from a single gunshot wound to his head. Alan John Mountifield, aged 50, of Roseneath Road, Daubhill, was found collapsed in the living oom of his semi-detached home by his wife Dorothy
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Police and council crackdown on play area vandals
POLICE and council staff are launching a high profile operation to protect play areas in Bury. Vandals have struck repeatedly in the past few weeks, causing damage amounting to thousands of pounds. In a bid to combat the problem, police and council security
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Councillors in road safety drive
HULTON Park Liberal Democrat councillors, Derek Gradwell and John Cronnolley, are pushing for 'road works' on one of the area's busiest junctions. The works being pushed for is a pedestrian crossing on the stretch of the A6 close to the White Horse pub
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Christmas brake on town centre plan
WORK to pedestrianise the main street through Atherton town centre will be held back until after Christmas. The decision has been taken so as not to affect the traders during their busiest time of year. Pedestrianisation through the centre will mainly
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ATHLETICS: Mark's chiller is a thriller
HORWICH Harrier Mark Seddon made a trip to the Arctic Circle to compete in a gruelling mountain race -- and came home a winner. The 38-year-old IT lecturer took part in the Fjell Raven Extreme Marathon in Bjorkliden -- in Sweden's far north. Part of a
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ATHLETICS: Almost the best of British
A FORMER professional Triathlete gave a good account of himself when he took on a top-class field in the recent Glasgow Millennium Marathon. Bolton-born Martin Lee finished fifth out of a field of over 10,000 runners -- and third British runner. The 36
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STOCK CAR: Stock car star Derek gears up for World test
STOCK car ace Derek Fairhurst is gearing up to take the racing world by storm this weekend in Coventry. Derek, 43, is through to the final of the BRISCA F.1 Stock Cars World Championships, after coming home early from holiday in Ibiza. Derek, who comes
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ATHLETICS: High-class field in RMI triathlon
HORWICH RMI Harrier's annual triathlon took place last Sunday and again attracted a high class field. There were 70 competitors for the long course and twelve undertaking the short course more suitable for novice triathletes. The event has moved from
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ANGLING: BAS anglers sweep the 'Cup' board
THE final of the Standard Scaffolding Cup was dominated by 'Team BAS 2000' anglers, whose ability to catch small fish on bloodworm came to the fore on Bolton Canal at Little Lever last Monday when they took the first three places. Carl Lowe in peg 34
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Listen to the band at the Empress Hall, 1963
I don't know any of the names of these members of the band on this photograph, taken at the Empress Hall, Bolton, in March, 1963. The caption in the paper at the time said: 'The band at Bolton's Empress Dance Hall give it all they've got for the benefit
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What's On at the local theatres
LOCAL THEATRES OCTAGON THEATRE, Bolton. Ring Bolton 520661. PALACE THEATRE, Manchester. Ring 0161 242 2524. OPERA HOUSE, Manchester. Runs until Saturday Nov 11, The Phantom of the Opera. Tel 0161 242 2524. LIBRARY THEATRE, Manchester. Ring 0161 236 7110
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Live music venues and events
BURY MET CAFE BAR, Market Street, Bury. Thursday September 7, The Buskers Ball. Starts 8.30pm. HORWICH RMI CLUB, Chorley New Road, Horwich. Friday September 15, King Pleasure and the Biscuit Boys. Ring Bolton 468085 (9am to 5pm) or Bolton 468911 (6.30pm
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What's On out of town
PALACE NIGHTCLUB, Blackpool. Search for the next generation of disco superstars with Talent 2000. Singers, lookalikes, tribute acts, speciality acts, boy and girl groups, dance troupes, disco bands and DJs take their turn on the stage every Thursday night
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What's On for the family
FAMILY FUN RUN/WALK, Bolton Adult Placement and Brindle Lodge Group family fun run/walk, Saturday September 9, 11am start from Leverhulme Park, Athletics' Stadium, Long Lane, Bolton. Choice of around two mile course (runners, joggers and walkers) or short
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Other events in the region
BOLTON CHA RAMBLING CLUB. Tomorrow, coach trip to North Wales for walks around Betws-y-Coed. Departs Bolton 8.30am. Also, Saturday September 9, a walk of approximately 12 miles around Dearden Clough, Waugh's Well and Cowpe. Meet 9.30am. Ring 697610. CROAL
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Big Brother Nichola heads back into town
BIG Brother contestant Nichola Holt returned to Bolton last night . . . a celebrity. Nichola, 29, of Turton Road, is certain to be recognised on the streets of Bolton after having her every move filmed and shown on millions of TV screens every night.
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Bouquet of the week
A "VERY special lady" receives our Bouquet of the Week today from a group of women for whom she is very much the "head girl"! Mrs N Bashall from Horwich wrote nominating hairdresser MRS KATHLEEN ROSTRON, from Sutton Road, Deane on behalf of "her Thursday
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MP calls on the Chancellor for huge pensions increase
LOCAL MP Terry Lewis has told Chancellor Gordon Brown to announce a massive pension increase at this month's Labour Party Conference. The Worsley left winger wants up to £10 on a single pensioner's payments and £15 for a couple. And he wants to see the
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All aboard to sign up for Mayor's campaign!
BOLTON'S Mayor Cllr Alan Wilkinson was busy "working" even when he took a 13-day luxury Mediterranean cruise! As our picture shows, he managed to recruit a footballing legend to his excellent Gift of Life organ donor campaign. His choice of ex-England
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LODGE WATCH: Tragic boy's uncle backs our campaign
JAFFER Javid's uncle has lent his full support to the BEN's campaign. Nisar Ishaq is determined his nephew's fate will not befall another child, bringing life-long heartbreak to his family and loved ones. And he wants Bolton Council to gain full power
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'I don't think a day goes by when I don't feel thankful'
...and baby makes three. Wendy and Andy Ellis await their very special arrival FOR a mother, cradling your newborn baby in your arms is an experience hard to beat. But for Wendy Ellis, the moment will be extra special -- one she never thought she'd have
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Residents fury over car park yobs
RESIDENTS campaigning for barriers to keep rowdy yobs out of a nearby car park claim the council has reneged on a promise to help Problems of late night noise from youths congregating on the King Street car park leading onto Central Park have plagued
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What's On at the local cinemas
All films run from Friday September 1 to Thursday September 7. WARNER VILLAGE CINEMA, Middlebrook, Bolton. Ring Bolton 669988. Snatch (18); Shanghai Noon (12); Gossip (15); There's Only One Jimmy Grimble (12); Cherry Falls (15); X Men (12); Gone in 60
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Comedy nights
THE MET, Market Street, Bury. Ring 0161 761 2216. BLUE CAT CAFE, Shaw Rd, Heaton Moor, Stockport, 0161 432 2117. DUCIE BRIDGE, Corporation St, Mcr, 0161 834 1006. FROG AND BUCKET, Oldham St, Mcr, 0161 236 9805. IGUANA, Manchester Road, Chorlton, 0161
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What's On if you need to book early
BOOK EARLY MEN ARENA, Manchester. October 5 to October 8, Disney On Ice, Jungle Adventures. Tickets £8.50 to £22.50. Also, October 23-24, Robbie Williams. Nov 3, Iron Maiden, tickets £20. Nov 25, Tom Jones, tickets £25.50 and £22, starts 8pm. Ring 0161
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What's On in and around the Bolton area on Saturday
LEISURE, SPORT & KEEP FIT BOLTON Excel, Lower Bridgeman Street, tel: 334456: junior fitness, 10am-11am, 11am-12 noon and 12 noon-1pm; basketball drop in, 10am-12 noon. DEANE Leisure Centre, Junction Road, Deane, tel: 334432: trampoline, 10.15am-1.30pm
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Doggie doo delight
I HAD to reply to your correspondent (August 30). How can I contain my delight at the information contained? What a mistake I made suggesting cat faeces were as disgusting as those of dogs. Nor did I understand the favour cat owners were bestowing on
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Atomic facts
I THINK we need to review a few facts leading up to Hiroshima and Nagasaki. At the outset of the last war, Hitler, with the backing of the German people, invaded Poland. Our Government, after the best efforts of Chamberlain and with the backing of the
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LODGE WATCH: No powers
LOCAL authorities currently have no powers to order private landowners to make their lodges safe. A Bolton Council spokesman said: "We can ask firms to tidy up a patch of land but it does not necessarily make them any safer. A company could clean up a
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LODGE WATCH: Inquest into drowned fireman
AN inquest into the death of Ramsbottom firefighter Paul Metcalf, who drowned in a Bury lodge last year, will be held next week. Only a day short of the first anniversary of the tragedy, Coroner Barrie Williams will begin the task of establishing how
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50-plus exhibition success story
THOUSANDS of people flocked to the BEN's 50-Plus Exhibition in the town hall square today. Exhibitors from a variety of organisations will be on show in addition to displays from the police and the Guide Dogs for the Blind. The rudiments of line dancing
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LODGE WATCH: A bouquet at grim industrial pond
A WEEK after Jaffer Javid went missing, Blackshaw Lodge remains a deserted industrial pond. The area is noticeably popular with children: A kids' chair and table sits in the long grass and a rope swing dangles from a nearby tree. But there are also derelict
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LODGE WATCH: Jaffer need not die in vain
THE drowning of eight-year-old Jaffer Javid in a pond surrounded by derelict wasteland has stirred the emotions of an entire town. The youngster had been playing at Blackshaw Lodge, a dangerous stretch of water, with no fences or warning signs. The murky
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Love on tap
THE landlord and lady of Bolton's very own "love pub" were toast of the town's romantics today when they got married. Ron Bryant, aged 46, and Jan Foxton, 37, arrived at the York Hotel on Newport Street, Bolton in 1997. And soon after, they declared it
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French connection
BOLTON Anglo-French Circle has announced its meetings for September and October. Monday September 18, Reunion D'accueil; October 2, Mr D Chilver Quelques Chansons d'Amour; October 16, Jeux de Societe; October 23, Mrs Josee Rushton Les Mariages. The meetings
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A raft of cash and laughter
TEN teams took to the water to paddle for pride and charity in Astley village's third annual raft race on the Bridgewater Canal. And this year there was a special trophy awarded to the winning team. Previously the St John's Ambulance Brigade had organised
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David scoops top operatic award
LOCAL amateur operatic star David Kay was awarded best male character actor trophy for his portrayal of King Gama in the operetta Princess Ida at the recent Buxton International Gilbert and Sullivan Festival. The G & S Festival is held annually at
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Hordes flock to museum
NEW figures show that once again Bolton museum has bucked the national trend by attracting a record number of visitors. Last year 14 percent more people went to shows and exhibitions at the aquarium, art gallery and museums than the previous year. Elsewhere
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Action group gets chance to plan village future
ATHERTON residents are being given the chance to realise the aspirations and ambitions of their community by setting up a new group. Howe Bridge Villagers has been created for people in the area to work for their own community and have a say on any improvements
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Disabled Pauline makes nightie protest
Pauline Waite, in her nightdress, makes her protest about carer provision A DISABLED Bolton woman surprised customers in a post office when she arrived -- in her nightie! Pauline Waite collected her disability allowance from Morris Green post office,
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Mercy over benefits fraud
A JUDGE showed mercy on a woman who falsely claimed £26,000 in benefits over an eight years while working. Recorder Richard Brittain told Sylvia Thompson that normally such a serious offence would merit a short prison sentence. But he said he had decided
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Big Sam praises players
SAM Allardyce paid tribute to his players today for saving him from having to make panic buys. "They've put us into a position of strength," the manager said as his 'makeshift' Wanderers prepared for a weekend off after their sensational start to the
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SOCCER: Leigh target Patterson again
LEIGH RMI have made a move to re-sign former Bolton Wanderers and Sheffield United star Mark Patterson. "Mark was with us last year,"says manager Steve Waywell. "He had an offer to join Chester City but unfortunately for the lad he failed the medical
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SOCCER: Second Boro star on wanted list
HOT on the heels of striker Paul Mullin moving to Unibond Premier Division table-toppers Accrington Stanley for an undisclosed five figure fee, Radcliffe Boro have received an enquiry from Nationwide Conference outfit Southport for Neil Hardy. The former
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SOCCER: Lee's loss can be Matt's gain
BURY boss Andy Preece will be forced to change a winning team for tomorrow's tough clash at Peterborough. But while it's bad luck for one Shakers star, it's a golden opportunity for another. An ankle ligament injury to full back Lee Unsworth denies Preece
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SOCCER: Expansion plan is for the B.E.S.T.
ONE of the fastest growing football youth development schemes in the region, the BEST Soccer School has been approached by Ambo UK Premier Sport Coaching to expand its nursery and Advanced Soccer Academy. The BEST Soccer School was formed just twelve
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From the BEN files
25 YEARS AGO A COUNCILLOR today quit the Labour Party saying he refused to be 'gagged' by leaders of the Labour Group on Bolton Borough Council. Counc Ken Brown said group leaders had asked him to withdraw his call for an end to councillors and officials
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Festival action
MILLENNIUM WATERWAYS FESTIVAL, Hebden Bridge, Rochdale Canal. Saturday September 2 and September 3. The Rochdale Canal, built to transport coal, cotton, wool and lime over the Pennines is the venue for events including Waterways for Youth, children's
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Music and dance
VARIOUS BOLTON PARKS, Sounds on Sunday Brass Band Concerts. All bands will play between 2pm and 4pm. Admission free. Sunday September 10, Leigh Silver Band will play in Queens Park and on Sunday September 24, Radcliffe and Prestwich Band will play in
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Dance club and contact numbers
ATLANTIS, Eagley Brook Way, Bolton. Ring Bolton 529922. Friday: Extreme, dance night, Saturday: Desire, mainstream chart and dance music. BAR PERU, Bank St, Bolton. Ring Bolton 521321. BENNIES NIGHT CLUB, Warthfold Rd, Radcliffe. Ring 0161 764 3501. CLUB
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Other attractions in the North-west
KNOWSLEY SAFARI PARK, Prescott, Merseyside. A chance to see some of the world's most dangerous animals including white rhino, African elephants, zebras, giraffes, meerkats, monkeys, lions and otters in spacious and natural surroundings. A rollercoaster
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What's On at local galleries and exhibitions
ARC GALLERY STORE, Oldham Street, Manchester. Mon to Sat 10am to 6pm. Sun noon to 5pm. Adm free. Ring 0161 831 7454. ASTLEY CHEETHAM ART GALLERY, Trinity Street, Stalybridge. Open Mon to Fri (not Thurs) 1pm to 7.30pm, Sat 9am to 4pm. Tel 0161 338 2708
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Get crafty down at the community centre
A VARIETY of new opportunities and courses will be coming to Westhoughton Community Centre next month. Places are still available for the courses ranging from aromatherapy and crafts, to literature and first aid. Aromatherapy level one will give participants
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Sculptor carves out chapel's new font
THE former Head of Art at the old Leigh Girls' Grammar School, has been commissioned to carve a contemporary wooden font as a Millennium project for Atherton. Glenys Latham, better remembered by former pupils as Miss Eatock, went to The Secondary Art
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Major jobs blow is a 'heartbreaker'
FAMILIES in Leigh have been left devastated by the news that 130 jobs are to be lost at one of the town's last major employers. More than 75 per cent of business at BICC will stop by the end of the year, leaving a workforce of just 40. The factory was
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Meet the volunteers
THEY come from all walks of life and their ages range from 16 to over 80. But the volunteers who make Age Concern Bolton so vibrant and buzzing all have one thing in common. Every one of them says that they get far more out of being a volunteer than they
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Royal record stirs memories
I have the record! Christine Parkinson proudly displays her copy of the 1950 recording AN appeal to members of a 50-year-old recorder group who made a record to celebrate the birth of the Princess Royal has brought calls flooding in. As reported in the
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Shoppers left dying to go
SHOPPERS in Farnworth town centre are struggling to spend a penny . . . In fact the situation is now so bad that anyone needing the toilet has to spend 50 pennies. The inconvenience of Farnworth's lack of public toilets has reached new heights and traders
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Pool nights
POOL CROWN AND CUSHION, Mealhouse Ln, Bolton. The Pub in the Club, 8pm. Open daily for snooker and pool. THE LAMB, Blackburn Rd, Bolton. Pool knockout with cash prize, Tuesdays. VULCAN INN, Junction Rd, Bolton. Tues Tuesday.
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Folk music nights
FOLK MUSIC CLIFTON ARMS, Newport St, Mons. BAND ON THE WALL, Mcr. THE MET ARTS CENTRE, Market St, Bury - 0161 761 2216. PLANET K, Oldham St, Manchester. PEMBROKE HALL, High St, Walkden - 0161 790 4584.
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What's On if you're a sporty type
SPORTS GREAT LEVER COMMUNITY CENTRE, Bradford Road, Bolton. Thai Boxing Tuesday eves 7pm-8pm. Thai Boxing for children Saturdays, noon to 1pm. Ring Bolton 522568. EAGLEY SPORTS AND LEISURE CLUB, Hough Lane, Bromley Cross. Yoga classes, Thursdays, 8pm-
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Concert dates
MANCHESTER APOLLO, Manchester. Lou Reed, Thursday September 7. Tickets £25 and £20. Kd Lang Wed, October 11. Tickets £25 and £22.50 on sale now. Also, Saturday October 28, A1, tickets £15. The Saw Doctors, Saturday December 16, tickets £13.50. Ring 0161
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Pub music nights
THE WRIGHTS ARMS, Belmont Road, Bolton. Tonight guitar and vocal entertainer Andy Ash performs music from the 60s to the 90s. Starts 9pm. For details of all events ring Bolton 811206. BULLS HEAD PUB, (Bottom Bull), Bury Road, Bolton. Live bands Fridays
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Where you can listen to jazz
JAZZ BLUE CAT CAFE, Shaw Rd, Stockport. Ring 0161 432 2117. BURY JAZZ SOCIETY, Mosses Community Centre, Cecil St, Bury. Ring 0161-761 2079. COTTON TREE HOTEL, Prince St, Bolton. Ring 520237. EAGLEY JAZZ CLUB, Eagley Sports Club, Bromley Cross, Bolton.
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Quiz nights at local pubs
BLACK BULL, High St, Belmont Village: Tuesdays, 9pm. COTTON KIER, Waters Meeting, Bolton. Tuesday, 9.15pm. EAGLE AND CHILD, Whalley Rd, Shuttleworth, Ramsbottom. Sunday, 8.30pm. GYPSY'S TENT, Deansgate, Bolton. Sunday, 9pm. HEN & CHICKENS, Deansgate
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North west event information from the North West Tourist Board
GUYS THATCHED HAMLET, Preston. Guys Oyster Festival. Runs from today to Monday September 4. Ring 01995 640010. SADDLEWORTH MUSEUM AND ART GALLERY, Uppermill. Camra Beer and Brewing Festival. Runs from today and tomorrow. Ring 01457 874093. WHALLEY ABBEY
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CRICKET: Anthony catches an Association record
WALSHAW wicket-keeper Anthony Harris has broken a 50 year old wicket-keeping record, for the Bolton Association. The feat is even more remarkable considering that Anthony is just 16 and playing in only his second full season in the first team. The record
