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

Bolton Aquarium

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 & 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 CENTRE, Newby Road, Breightmet, tel: 334133.

BADMINTON COACHING, suitable for adults and children, classes throughout the Borough, tel: Ray Schofield on 667498 or 01257 480961.

CIRCUIT TRAINING sessions for children, 5pm-6pm and adults 6pm-7pm are held at Gibbon Street Community Centre. Admission free. For further details tel: 528786.

HILTON TABLE TENNIS CENTRE, Nuttall Avenue, Horwich: table tennis for all ages, 1pm-3pm and 7pm-9pm, tel: Chris 406693/692752.

BOLTON YMCA, 125 Deansgate: second hand book sale, 10am-12 noon; Tae Kwon Do self defence, 10.30am; modern sequence dancing, 6.30pm.

OTHER EVENTS

A WALK DOWN MEMORY LANE with old photographs of the Blackrod area including the schools and village on display at Blackrod Church School, tombola, craft room for children and cake stall, Vicarage Road West, 10am-2pm. Admission 50p including free tea.

CHRISTADELPHIANS, The Kingdoms of Men to Become Christs, Green Room, Central Library, Le Mans Crescent, 2.30pm. Tel: 655433.

RED ROSE ROLLER SKATING CLUB, Darwen Leisure Centre, 1pm-3pm. Details 308664.

HORWICH RESOURCE CENTRE, Beaumont Road: Horwich Workshop (Bolton Saturday Club), a club for children aged 5 to 11 years old to learn singing, dancing and majorettes to perform in local shows, 1pm-4pm, £2 per child, tel: 841278; Various fundraising events, 10am-12 noon; Junior Craft Club, 10am- noon; RSPCA Advice and Information, 11am-1pm, tel: 693694 (Saturday only).

ZAC'S YOUTH BAR, Market Street, Farnworth, Dreamcast, Playstation and pool table, details 706200.

THE LIGHT FACTORY for children aged four to 11, Church of the Nazarene, Yarrow Place, off Brownlow Way, 10am to 12 noon. Details 522550.

MUSIC & DANCE

LINE DANCING, beginners and intermediate classes. Ladybridge Community Centre, 7.15pm to 10.30pm. Admission £2.

SEQUENCE DANCING, St Joseph's Ballroom, Hobart Street, Halliwell, 7.30pm.

MUSIC CENTRE ACTIVITIES, over 30 Ensembles, weekly rehearsals and opportunity to perform regularly, tel: 333533.