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Memories of old football league
DOES anyone remember the old Bolton and District Wednesday Association Football League? If so, Graham Guffogg would like to hear from you, particularly if you also recall his father William (Billy) Guffogg. Graham lives at Laburnum Cottage, Bury Road,
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July 17-18 Bolton holidays
From the Evening News, - July 18, 1992 - TRADITIONAL Bolton holidays are to stay for the near future, despite persistent moves to being them in line with the rest of the country. Education chiefs have agreed that in 1994 schools in Bolton, Farnworth and
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Rain robs Kearsley
KEARSLEY were left frustrated when the rain robbed them of four overs and the chance to polish off bottom club Farnworth. The visitors amassed 245-5 with solid knocks from Tom Whittle 65 not out, Stephen Davies 48 and Darron Foy 44. Akhber hit a whirlwind
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Egerton hit form again
WALKDEN'S title hopes were dented by an impressive return to form by Egerton. The north Bolton side have been struggling this season but thanks to 102 from Mike O'Rourke they dominated the first innings to finish on 211-4. In reply Walkden had made 142
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Mark's star turn
MARK Stewart completed a magnificent weekend of wicket-taking for Greenmount. On Saturday he took 6-20 wickets against Eagley then 24 hours later followed it up with 8-56 at Little Lever. That helped dismiss the home side for 113 before Greenmount sped
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Scene of change - how things used to look in 1938 . . .
ROAD MEMORIES: A view of Chorley Road, Wingates (as you will see from the sign of the left, looking towards Manchester) taken in November, 1938. To view the photo, click HERE in our Looking Back Photogallery. The photo will open in a separate browser
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How the town centre has changed over the years
STREET SCENE: This view of Great Moor Street, taken in 1959, is barely recognisable these days. In fact the only part of it still standing (I think!) is the George Hotel in the foreground. Note the horse and cart with its massive load! To view the photo
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Where is Lostock Junction Lane?
I would love to be able to tell you all about this photograph, but I can't, simply because I cannot work out where it is. To be fair, I do know where it is, but I can't recognise it! The aerial picture - which you can view by clicking HERE - was taken
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Competition success for Irish dancers
ALL SMILES: These smiling children, pupils at a Bolton dancing school, had just taken part in their first Irish Step Dance contest in 1979 - and won! The competition, between the newly-formed John Morgan Academy and a Manchester dancing school, was held
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Quiet start for under-strength Wanderers
RADCLIFFE BORO 1, WANDERERS 1: WANDERERS' build-up to the new Premiership season started quietly with a less than full strength side held to a 1-1 draw at Radcliffe Borough. Richard Landon put Boro ahead on 53 minutes but Mark Moran equalised for Wanderers
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The Premiership: A to Z of clubs
And here it is starting, with the champions, whose name just happens to begin with A! ARSENAL Home: April 26 Away: Sept 21 Manager: Arsene Wenger Ground: Highbury Last season: 1st Players in: Pascal Cygan (Lille, £2.1million) Players out: Alex Manninger
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School plan to raise its standards
THE headteacher of a primary school which needs help to get out of special measures is confident that a partnership with another school will make the extra difference. Peter Fenton, headteacher of the Oldhams Primary School in Astley Bridge, was keen
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Big day for Boys Brigade battalion
IMPORTANT VISITOR: Mr I G Nielson, national secretary of the Boys' Brigade, on a tour of the North-west, pictured with members of the Bolton Battalion at Wesley Church, Castle Street, Bolton, in November, 1969. To view the photo, click HERE in our Looking
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Tonge win puts them top - Daisy end duck
TONGE have taken over as the new leaders of the Bolton League following their seven wicket win over Eagley on Sunday and the defeat of Walkden at Horwich. Horwich, who beat Egerton, are second, while other results brought wins for Astley Bridge over Farnworth
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Old Acres found
A READER has asked if I know where "Old Acres" used to be. My old friend Denis O'Connor, of Forton Avenue, Breightmet, has come to the rescue. He says that in the 1818 Bolton Directory it is referred to as "at the bottom of Bradshawgate", and it appears
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On tour with the Whites
CHIEF Soccer Writer Gordon Sharrock flies out to join Wanderers' pre-season tour of Italy today. He will be sending back daily reports as Wanderers build up to the start of their second successive Premiership season on August 17.
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Extra staff at Airport for Games visitors
EXTRA immigration staff have been drafted into Manchester Airport to deal with the estimated 12,000 non-EU Games participants and large numbers of overseas visitors who will arrive in the UK over the next two weeks. This is the culmination of two-years
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Golden chance on centre stage
THE sprint for gold could be the hallmark of the Comonwealth Games. The 100m battle between England's three top athletes will be the highlight of six days of athletic competition at the City of Manchester Stadium. And by Saturday night the big question
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Games dates for your diary
Tuesday, July 23, 2pm to 5pm: Welcome Celebration -- Queen's Baton Relay, Victoria Square, Bolton An afternoon of fun activities to welcome the Queen's Baton Relay to Bolton. Tuesday, July 23, 2pm: Blue Badge Guide Town Tour Take a tour of Bolton town
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Do you know the date of this old photograph?
Can anyone date a photograph for me asks A. Knibb, of 34 Bradshaw Brow, Bradshaw. "My dad John Lomax, grandad George and uncle Peter are on it." Actually, it looks as though it had something to do with an election, but perhaps a reader can help with more
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Not an election photo
YOU may recall that last Thursday, I printed a "mystery" picture of a group of men with rosettes on and asked if anyone could date the photograph. I also wondered if it could have been taken at an election. The answer seems not. Mr William McCarthy of
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Naming the faces
"I WAS most interested to see the photographs on June 26 of the Catholic processions," writes Mr Derek Birch, of Greenmount Court, Greenmount Lane, Bolton - click HERE in our Looking Back Photogallery. He says that he has had one of the pictures in his
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Simon is singles champ
SIMON Roberts won the Men's Singles title in the BSF Tennis Championships with a comfortable 6-1, 6-2 win over John Lister. He thrilled the spectators with a display of controlled driving that left Lister struggling and at times frustrated. Those local
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Canal breach?
ON April 17, I reported that a reader in Warrenpoint, Northern Ireland, Mr Jim Cooper, had written to say that during the war years he was a railway fireman at Bolton's Crescent Road loco shed, and he thought he remembered the Bolton/Bury/Manchester canal
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Youth club disco
Members of Blackrod Youth Club enjoying a disco at their first barbecue, in 1978. With them were Ernie Tickle (third left, standing), leader, and Trudy Nicholls (left, standing), deputy leader. To view the photo, click HERE in our Looking Back Photogallery
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Can you name these football players?
THIS photograph of the St. Thomas's, Halliwell, C. of E. School football team was taken in 1951, says Mr Cyril Dean who sent it to me. "I now live in Suffolk, but still read the Bolton Evening News on the Internet, and I found the picture when looking
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BGA Seniors tournament at Deane
THE Bolton Golf Association Seniors 4BB Stableford competition sponsored by Velden Eagle Golf is at Deane Golf Club on Wednesday. The draw is: 9.00: R Woods (De) 14 C Turnbull (De) 13 v BL Senior (Du) 10 F Bennett (Du) 17. 9.10: H Swindells (De) 18 V
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Leigh secure second spot
Centurions 29 Hull KR 24 by Mike Hulme IT was a case of sweet and sour for Centurions coach Paul Terzis as he reflected on the victory that cemented Leigh's second spot in the NFP table. Terzis declared himself satisfied with Leigh's narrow victory but
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Preece happy with warm-up win
THE Shakers kicked off their official pre-season friendly programme with a comfortable 2-0 victory over Chorley. A goal in each half from trialist Steve McAuley, the former Crewe skipper, and 17-year-old Dave Nugent gave Andy Preece's side the edge. The
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July 15-16
From the Evening News, July 16, 1992 - COURAGEOUS heart-swap youngster Kelly Walmsley has gone for gold - bringing home three medals in her sporting debut at the British Transplant Games. Kelly, aged 13, of Westhoughton, represented Wythenshawe Hospital's
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July 16-17 : Tonge Valley set for £37.5m facelift
From the Evening News, July 16, 1992 - JUBILANT Council chiefs are today celebrating a £37.5 million cash "win" for Bolton. A major business park will now be set up in the Tonge Valley, which is expected to bring between 3,000 to 5,000 new jobs to the
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Marathon challenge pays off for charity cyclists
A GROUP of intrepid Bolton cyclists decided to take on one of the most ultimate challenges -- the famous Lands End to John O'Groats route. Six set off, but only five came back after one cyclist, Neil Bellemy, lost control of his bike on a bend at Eskdalemuir
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Rain saves the day for Walshaw
THERE were some predictable English summer showers which affected the Bolton Association on Saturday, but also a blip in form suffered by leaders Walshaw against Spring View. Enjoying home advantage and an excellent recent record, Walshaw must have fancied
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Amazing story of progress
CAN you recognise which part of Bolton this aerial picture from 1970 shows? To view the photo, click HERE in our Looking Back Photogallery. The photo will open in a separate browser window. It was, in fact, Harwood-Bradshaw, and it told an amazing story
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Ronaldo will play against us - Nolan!
WORLD Cup winner Ronaldo is definitely playing against Wanderers in the friendly with Inter Milan on Saturday night - says Kevin Nolan! Nolan, on tour with Wanderers in Northern Italy , is relaying his thoughts to the official Wanderers website - www.bwfc.co.uk
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Delroy's debut demolition
Bormio 0, Bolton Wanderers 13: DELROY Facey marked his first Wanderers appearance with a hat-trick as the Whites destroyed their weak Italian opposition. The striker, who signed from Huddersfield Town this summer, struck three times in the final 'period
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Delroy's debut demolition
BORMIO 0, WANDERERS 13: DELROY Facey marked his first Wanderers appearance with a hat-trick as the Whites destroyed their weak Italian opposition. The striker, who signed from Huddersfield Town this summer, struck three times in the final 'period' of
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Teachers head for new life in Spain
THE school run will never be the same again for two Bolton teachers. They are swapping a drive down St Peter's Way for a stroll in the sunshine. Ian and Lynn Tarry, of Astley Bridge, are heading off to Spain to start new teaching jobs in La Nucia near
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School puts plane up for adoption
A BRIGHT orange bi-plane which had a starring role in a school's end-of-term show could soon by flying to a new home. Staff and pupils at St James Primary School in Daisy Hill are hopeful that another school, nursery or community group will adopt the
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Flying high at school field day display
AIRCRAFT MEMORIES: Tony Langford, of Roseneath Road, Bolton, chairman of Leigh Flying Club, showed his model of an American second world war Tomahawk to a group of children watching a display at a field day held at Gaskell primary school, Bolton in 1979
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Happy days at St Simon and Judes
SCHOOL DAYS: Happy pupils (and teacher Mr Redmond) at St Simon and Judes School, Newport Road, Bolton, in March 1970. The picture has been sent to me by reader Mrs Jackie Greenhough (nee Kay), who is on the middle row, fourth girl from the left. "I believe
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A mystery solved
MY "mystery" picture of Lostock on Saturday certainly created a lot of interest, so much so that I cannot possibly name everyone who contacted me, so please forgive me if I don't - I am grateful for your help. You may recall that I told how the picture
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Star man Gudni to sign on again!
GUDNI Bergsson is set to sign on for Wanderers for another season, according to the official Wanderers website. Bergsson, on Wanderers' three-match tour of Italy, where they beat Bormio 13-0 in a friendly on Sunday, has had successful talks with manager
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Baby now 53
ON June 3, I printed a picture of an old building at the top of Hough Lane, Bromley Cross, and nearby was a girl with a pram. Mrs June Hopkinson, who still lives in Bromley Cross, tells me that she was the girl. Her name was then June Nelson, and the
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It's time to Party!
BRITAIN'S biggest ever multi-sport event is coming to town in just three days' time -- and people in Bolton and Manchester are ready to party. Organisers of the Manchester 2002 Commonwealth Games want the ten-day event to live in the memory forever. It
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Silver Jubilee celebrations
Lots of happy children from the area of Bradford Park Drive, Radcliffe Road, the Haulgh, as they celebrated the Silver Jubilee in 1977 with a party at the Ukrainian Club, Castle Street. The picture has been sent to me by Mrs Pauline Armstrong, of Manor
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Town Hall rally
In 1880, the Town Hall Square was filled with Boltonians celebrating the centenary of the Nonconformist Sunday Schools in the town. The importance of Sunday Schools had been educational as well as religious, and most adult Boltonians who could read had
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Blind people were game for dominoes
THE first dominoes competition for local blind people was held at the Woodlands Hostel for the Blind in July 1937. The players -- semi-finalists -- were Messrs William Haslam and Thomas Coop. Behind are Miss M Owen, referee, Cllr Bentley, and Mr J Martin
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Inspection time
The Bolton Women's Junior Air Corps at drill in 1944 when their efforts were inspected by WAAF officers. The pictures show the unit's band and Squad 'A' marching at "eyes right". To view the photos, click HERE and HERE
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Remembering Bolton battalions
WHEN in February I printed an appeal for Mr Roger Morlidge in Kent, who is writing a screenplay about his grandmother's experiences in Bolton in the First World War, he received a number of responses. You may recall that at the time I wrote that the local
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Leigh secure second spot
Centurions 29, Hull KR 24 - IT was a case of sweet and sour for Centurions coach Paul Terzis as he reflected on the victory that cemented Leigh's second spot in the NFP table. Terzis declared himself satisfied with Leigh's narrow victory but the win was
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Rain spoils Spring View victory hopes
THERE were some predictable English summer showers which affected the Bolton Association on Saturday, but also a blip in form suffered by leaders Walshaw against Spring View. Enjoying home advantage and an excellent recent record, Walshaw must have fancied
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Maypole celebrations take on traditional look
FESTIVAL FUN: Dancing round the maypole in traditional dress in 1967 were members of the Over 60s branch of Brierley House Community Centre, Little Hulton - it was part of their May Queen festival. To view the photo, click HERE in our Looking Back Photogallery
