Sunday and Monday

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

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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.

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.

Activities

Half Term - Monday, October 21 to Friday, October 25, 10.30am-3.30pm. Activities free.

Monday, October 21 and Thursday, October 24 - Something Fishy!

Join in activities inspired by the inhabitants, in the depths of the Aquarium.

Tuesday, October 22 and Wednesday, October 23 - Drawing Stations

Draw inspiration from our permanent displays and Network exhibition with opportunities for people to draw a variety of things throughout the museum.

Friday, October 25 - Pharaoh's Fables

Find inspiration in the Egyptian Room and create your own hieroglyphic story.

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.

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.

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.

Sunday

Tomorrow and Monday

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.

THE WATER PLACE, Great Moor Street, Bolton, with swimming pool on site, tel: 334466.

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.

Tomorrow

TABLE TENNIS CLUB, Ladybridge Community Centre, 7.30-9.30pm, Juniors £1 and Seniors £2. Beginners coaching 7pm-8pm.

HILTON TABLE TENNIS CENTRE, Nuttall Avenue, Horwich: table tennis 7pm-9pm. Tel:Roger 692752/419781.

CROMPTON SPORTS CLUB, rounders for girls aged nine to 16 years, Crompton Fold School, off Breightmet Drive, 12 noon to 1pm. Tel: 370149.

Monday

CASTLE HILL GYMNASIUM, Castleton Street, Tonge Moor -- Andy Mason School of Soccer Skills, Under 10s 5.45pm-6.45pm 50p; under 11s 7pm-8pm 50p; parents welcome to attend sessions. Details 01204 399147.

FREE TIME FOOTBALL SESSIONS, Premier Fives, Leverhulme Park, 2.30pm-4.30pm. FOC and free transport available. Tel:522311 ext 4025.

BOLTON AND DISTRICT TABLE TENNIS LEAGUE, table tennis for all ages, 1pm-3pm and 7pm-9pm, Hilton Community Centre, Nuttall Avenue, Horwich, Tel: 406693/692752.

GO SHIN JITSU, New House Farm Pavilion, Darcy Lever, 7.30-9.30pm. Seniors £1 and jnrs 50p. Tel: 418230/418956.

BOLTON PENTECOSTAL CHURCH, Bury New Road: Jump For Joy aerobics for ladies - 8.15pm. Tel 651397.

BOLTON DIVERS, Try Dives, Water Place back entrance, 8pm.

CLUBS & GROUP MEETINGS

WESTHOUGHTON AGE SUPPORT, drop-in session with cards, dominoes, bingo and crafts, Westhoughton Methodist Church Hall, Wigan Road, 1.30-3.30pm. Tel: 01942 812982. Dominoes and bingo, Winifred Kettle Centre, Washacre, Westhoughton, 7-9pm.

Tomorrow

BOLTON CONSERVATION VOLUNTEERS, Wigan Flashes, management work in Bittern Country, meet at Ye Olde Man & Scythe, Churchgate, Bolton, 10am. Tel: 527267.

BOLTON AND DISTRICT GERMAN SHEPHERD DOG CLUB, dog training classes, Training Ground, Mytham Road, Little Lever, 2pm-4pm. Annual membership £4 and weekly training fee 75p. Details 0161 368 4928.

Monday

HARBOUR PROJECT SUPPORT GROUP, meeting for family friends of those with a drug problem, tel: 62274.

BOLTON ANGLO-FRENCH CIRCLE, Les vieilles pierres de la Bretagne with Mrs J Rushton, Meeting Room, Central Library, 7.30pm. Tel: 305595.

BOLTON LADIES SPEAKERS CLUB, club meeting, Friends Meeting House, Silverwell Street, 7.30pm-9.30pm.

BOLTON VOLUNTEER BUREAU is open to anyone interested in voluntary work or wishing to learn new skills to improve their employability at Bridge House, Pool Street from 9.30am-12.30pm. tel: 380692 for an appointment.

HORWICH RESOURCE CENTRE, Beaumont Road, Horwich, tel 668157: BAND Drop in, 9.30am-3.30pm, tel: 521673; Shopability Comm (monthly), 3.30pm-5pm; St John Adults, 7.30pm-9.30pm, tel: 469775; Floral Art Comm (monthly), Busy Bees Playgroup suitable for 2 to 4 years, cost £3.50, 9.15am-11.45am, tel: 668158; St John Cadets, 6.30pm-8pm, tel: 469775; English/Maths workshop, 7pm-9pm.

TRINITY LUNCH AND LEISURE GROUP for over 50s meets for a two course meal at Trinity Church, Market Street, Farnworth from 12 noon-2.30pm. Details 382411.

Harwood YOUTH CENTRE, youth club for ages 13 plus, Longsight Lane, Harwood, 7-10pm. Tel: 332330.

ST MARGARET'S SENIOR CITIZENS, Lonsdale Road: Mon Club, dominoes, bingo, dancing, 1.30-4pm. Admission 40p.

TRINITY METHODIST CHURCH, Bury Road. 14th Bolton Boys Brigade, Anchor Boys ages six to eight, 6pm; Junior Boys ages eight to 11, 7pm; Company Boys ages 11-18 from 7pm. Tel: 387486.

LADS BRIGADE, St Margaret's CE Church, Lonsdale Road, 6.30pm. Details 494479.

YOUTH CLUB, Horwich Moor Methodist Church, 7-9pm.

LADS' AND GIRLS' BRIGADE, St Matthew's Church, Stowell Street, Bolton, 7pm.

Bromley Cross BRIDGE CLUB, duplicate bridge, Community Centre, Windsor Road, Bromley Cross, 7.30pm.

WEIGHTWATCHERS UK, Daisy Hill Community Centre, Hindley Road, Daisy Hill, 5.30pm and 7pm. Tel: 0161 787 7243.

OTHER EVENTS

Tomorrow

ANTIQUE AND COLLECTORS FAIR, Reebok Stadium, 9.30am-4.30pm. Admission £2 adults and £1 conc. Tel: 0161 766 2012.

LUNCHEON CLUB, Barlow Park Community Centre, off Dunoon Drive, Bolton, 12 noon.

Monday

PARENTS AND TODDLERS, Salvation Army, King Street, Farnworth, 9.30am-11.30am.

WESTHOUGHTON COMMUNITY CENTRE, Westhoughton Age Support Project social afternoon. Details 01942 634700.

STEP BY STEP PROJECT, 8 White Lion Brow, Bolton. Allocated Counselling by appointment, 10am-1pm; IT Training by appointment, 2pm-4pm. Tel: 366388.

FRIENDLY DUPLICATE BRIDGE, Doffcocker Inn, 1.30pm.

ZAC'S YOUTH BAR, Market Street, Farnworth, Bolton. Dreamcast, playstation and pool table facilities available. Tel: 706200.

BOLTON TOY LIBRARY, for play and loan, The Play and Resource Centre, Board Street, Deane, 10am-3pm. Tel: 559566.

music & DANCE

Sunday

CEILI DANCING CLASS, St Edmunds Church Hall, 7.30pm-9.30pm.

50/50 DANCING, Birchfield Masonic Hall, Francis Street, Farnworth, 7.30pm-10.30pm. Tel: 693164.

Monday

SEQUENCE DANCING FOR COUPLES, Beesley Green Community Centre, Greenleech Lane, Roe Green, Worsley, tel: 0161 790 6124.

DAYS OUT WEST AMERICAN LINE DANCE, beginners class, moderately paced qualified step by step instruction for able bodied and disabled people, Walkden Methodist Church Hall, Manchester Road East, 1pm-3pm. Admission £2.50. Tel: 0161 950 1711.

BOLTON AND DISTRICT PIPE BAND, practise night for drummers and pipers, Dixon Green Labour Club, Mossfield Road, Farnworth, 7.30pm-10pm. Tel; 706382.

BOLTON SCOTTISH PIPES AND DRUMS, male and female players welcome to attend practise night, Ukrainian Club, Castle Street, Bolton, 7.30pm.

MODERN SEQUENCE DANCING, Kearsley Royal British Legion, Springfield Road, Kearsley, 8pm.

SEQUENCE Dancing, Trinity Methodist Church, Bury Road. 1.30pm to 3.30pm., Admission £1.

BOLTON UNDER FIVES MUSIC GROUP, music fun for pre-school children, Friends Meeting House, Silverwell Street, 10am-11am. Tel: 465623.

SOCIAL LINE DANCING with Val and Pete, Walkden British Legion, Wilfred Road, £3 admission. Tel: 655695.