Museums & art galleries...

Bolton Museum, ART GALLERY & AQUARIUM, Le Mans Crescent, Bolton. Tel: 332211. www.boltonmuseums.org.uk Open Monday to Saturday, 10am to 5pm. Admission free.

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 see in an aquarium designed to allow fish to behave as they would in the wild.

Exhibitions

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Contemporary painting, sculpture and prints

Featuring 16 contemporary artists who have come together through the medium of the Internet. Web shows of their work which can be viewed at www.netartnet.com but the exhibition in Bolton will be the group's first actual, as opposed to virtual display.

The artists are from as far geographically spread as London, Cambridge, Lancaster, Bolton, Bristol, New York and California and this will be the first time many of the group have met face to face, testament to how an internet link can bring together a fascinating mix of artwork. A range of styles, subjects and media will be presented and many of the UK-based artists will be invited to give gallery talks on their work.

HALL I'TH'WOOD MUSEUM, Green Way, Bolton. Tel: 332370. Open Wednesday to Sunday, 11am to 5pm and Bank Holidays. Admission £3 for adults and £1.50 for children and concessions. Family tickets are available for two adults and two children for £7.50. See the new room displays dedicated to Samuel Crompton and Lord Leverhulme.

Homes of Football

This phenomenally popular touring exhibition documents the changing face of football 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 a row of seats from Burnden Park.

The exhibition runs from Friday, November 15 to January 11, 2003 with extended evening opening until 8pm on Thursday, November 21, 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 exhibiton.

For more information about these activities contact Sarah Evans, Educational and Access Officer (Art) on 332250.

Wednesday, October 30 - Halloween Hoots

Fun for families with lots of Halloween activities and spooky stories. Starts 7.30pm. Tickets £3. Tel: 332245 or 332211.

Halloween Howls!

Take part in a creepy tour of the Hall and listen to eerie stories. Starts 8pm. Adults only. Tickets £3. Tel: 332245 or 332211.

LEISURE, SPORT AND KEEP FIT

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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

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LEIGH ORNOTHOLOGICAL SOCIETY, This Blessed Plot by Andy Harmer, Derby Room, Leigh Library, 7.30pm. Non-members welcome. Tel: 01942 884644.

BOLTON CONSERVATION VOLUNTEERS, weekend residential to Chatsworth House, Derbyshire. Tel: 01942 817302.

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

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SPORTSMANS DINNER, Breightmet United AFC, Moss Park, Back Bury Road, £20. Tel: 533930.

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

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CHARITY EVENING in aid of Firwood House, Derby Ward Labour Club, 7pm. £3 including supper.

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.