Museums - 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

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.

Exhibitions

Remembering HMS Dido

This small exhibition timed to coincide with Remembrance Sunday will pay 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 whch 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. The exhibition runs until January 11 with extended opening until 8pm on Thursday, November 21 and 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 Service in Smithills Hall Chapel will be held on Wednesday, December 18 from 7pm.

LEISURE, SPORT AND 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 SERVICE, Newby Road, Breightmet, tel: 334133.

HILTON TABLE TENNIS CENTRE, Nuttall Avenue, Horwich: table tennis for over 50s, 1pm-3pm. Tel: 419781.

BOLTON YMCA, 125 Deansgate: junior football, 6.15pm.

GREAT LEVER COMMUNITY CENTRE, Parkfield Road entrance, Ju-Jitsu and Kempo Karate for ages six to 15, 6.30pm-8.30pm. Tel: 656513.

CASTLE HILL GYMNASIUM, Castleton Street, Tonge Moor -- Tonge Ju-Jitsu Club 6pm-7pm, 6 to 16 year olds 50p. Details 01204 399147.

CLUBS & GROUP MEETINGS

LEIGH ORNOTHOLOGICAL SOCIETY, British Wetlands by Steve Knell, Derby Room, Leigh Library, 7.30pm. Tel: 01942 884644.

HORWICH RESOURCE CENTRE, Beaumont Road, Horwich, tel: 668157: Busy Bees Playgroup, 9.15m-11.45am; Friday Club, 11am-12 noon, tel: 695742; Shopability, 12 non-1pm, tel: 695742; Friday Lunc Club, 12 noon-1pm; Friday Social Club, 1pm-3pm; Afternoon Tea Dance, 2.15pm-4.15pm; Women's Fitness, 6.30pm-7.30pm; Ceramics for Beginners, 9.30am-11.30am.

WESTHOUGHTON COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTRE, Central Drive, Westhoughton, tel: 01942 634700: How to be a Tour Rep (15 week course), 9.30am-12 noon; Confidence Building and IT Skills, 9.30am-3pm; Hair and Beauty, 1pm-3pm.

LUNCHEON CLUB, Trinity Methodist Church, Bury Road from 12 noon. Details 0161 772 1921, one week's notice required.

LUNCHEON CLUB, Barlow Park Community Centre, off Dunoon Drive from 12 noon, admission £1.50.

LUNCHEON CLUB, Springfield Gardens Community Centre, Kearsley at 12.15pm, admission £1.50 including lunch. Details 432091.

SOCIAL CLUB, St Edmund's Church Hall, off Deansgate from 12.45pm.

YOUTH CLUB, for ages 13 to 18, Little Lever Youth Club, Herbert Street, 7pm-10pm.

CHILDREN'S CLUB, Zion Christian Fellowship, Slater Street, 6.15pm.

BRIDGE GROUP, Beckett Suite, St Thomas of Canterbury, Lonsdale Road, Heaton, 7pm-10pm. Details 0161 724 5670.

OTHER EVENTS

ZAC'S CAFE BAR, 71 Market Street, Farnworth, 11-14 years, 7pm-9.30pm.

COFFEE MORNING, St Paul's Church, Deansgate, 10am-12.30pm.

PARENT AND TODDLER GROUP, Salvation Army, King Street, Farnworth, 9.30am-11.30am. Kids Alive for children aged five to 11 years, 6.30pm-8pm.

MUSIC & DANCE

1960s Bolton Beat Scene Revival Night No 3, Bradshaw Cricket Club, 8pm. Tickets £5 including supper. Tel: 847797.

AGE CONCERN, Movement to music. Farnworth Learning Centre 1pm-2pm. Details 382411.

IRISH DANCING LESSONS, classes for 3 to 15 year olds, St Edmunds Church Hall, 5.30pm-6.30pm.

BALLROOM AND SEQUENCE DANCING, Chorley Town Hall at 7.30pm. Continuous dancing to the Compton organ and CD Music. Dance leaders, licensed bar, £3 pay on the door. Details 01772 323967.

ST PAUL'S AMATEUR OPERATIC SOCIETY, rehearsals, St Paul's Church, Seymour Road, Astley Bridge, 8pm. Tel: 307187.

BOLTON CHORAL UNION, rehearsals, tel: 492301.