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.
Exhibitions
Remembering HMS Dido
This small exhibition pays tribute to the men who served on Bolton's very own warship. During a successful 'Warship Week' the people of Bolton raised the funds to sponsor this vessel which saw action throughout WWII. She served with distinction in the Mediterranean and elsewhere - nobably assisting the invasion of Sicily and the Anzio landings. Runs until January 11.
Homes of Football
This phenomenally popular touring exhibition documents the changing face of football, it has developed, with new pictures and has been described as a fitting tribute to the national game. The spectrum of clubs and scenes is amazing and in World Cup year there are recent pictures of the England team. Bolton Wanderers fans are pictured at both Burnden Park and the Reebok Stadium, alongside many objects from the Museum's collection, including a turnstile and row of seats from Burnden. The exhibition runs until January 11 with extended opening until 8pm on Thursday, November 28 and December 5, 12 and 19.
Education Services
We offer a wide range of educational experiences and family activities for people of all ages. Our programme for school groups has recently been revised, and has strong links to the National Curriculum. All activities, both educational and community based are created to compliment the collections and exhibitions. We are happy to discuss any aspect of your visit and can adapt workshops to meet the needs of individual groups. For further information or to make a booking please contact Educational Services on 332245.
Christmas Activities
Saturday, November 30 - Christmas Tree Decorating Day
Throughout the Christmas holidays there will be trails and quizzes that explore the Homes of Football exhibition.
Smithills HALL MUSEUM, off Smithills Dean Road, Bolton. Tel: 332377.
Bolton Chamber Choir present music for Christmas on Saturday, November 30, from 7.30pm. Tickets are £5, ring 332377.
Christmas Activities for the Family
A fun afternoon on Sunday, December 15 from 2pm-5pm. Admission free.
A Carol Serice in Smithills Hall Chapel will be held on Wednesday, December 18 from 7pm.
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.
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
CHRISTADELPHIANS, The Promise to Abraham of an Eternal Dwelling Place, Central Library, Le Mans Crescent, Bolton, 2.30pm. Tel: 655433.
CHRISTMAS COFFEE AND CAKE MORNING, Bolton Parish Church, 10am-12 noon, Parish Hall, Bolton Parish Church. Admission £1 including coffee and cake.
CHRISTMAS FAIR, Bolton Community College, Clarence Street Centre, 10.30am-12 noon. Admission 50p including coffee and biscuits.
COFFEE MORNING and bring and buy sale, Friends Meeting House, Silverwell Street, Bolton, 10.30am-12.30pm. Admission 60p.
PARISH OF RINGLEY WITH PRESTOLEE, Autumn Fayre, Prestolee School, Church Road, Prestolee, 2pm. Admission 30p.
CHRISTMAS TEA with Mrs Rule telling Lancashire Tales, Guide HQ, Shepherd Cross Street, 2.30pm. Admission £1.50 including tea.
CHRISTMAS FAIR, Clough Care Home, Chorley New Road, Bolton, 2pm-4pm. Admission £1 for adults and children free.
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-12 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
ST JOHNS CHURCH Wingates present Wingates Band in Church, 7.30pm. Admission £4 for adults and £2 for children with refreshments included.
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.
BOLTON MUSIC SERVICE, activities at Bolton Music Centre, The Deane School, tel: 658804.
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