BOLTON MUSEUM, ART GALLERY & AQUARIUM, Le Mans Crescent, Bolton. Tel: 332211. Open Monday to Saturday, 10am to 5pm. Admission free.
Currently featuring the Commonwealth fish, Lake Guinas Dwarf Kurper from Namibia and Cichlids from Malawi.
For unique views into the aquatic world there are fish on display from all over the world, some of which are 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
Our Commonwealth: Our Home
The first section features loans, objects and photographs from many Commonwealth countries such as New Zealand, India and Nigeria. Looking at how British views of Commonwealth countries have changed over time, through themes such as Trade, Souvenirs and Science.
The second section illustrates the lives of 20 people who came from Commonwealth countries to settle in Bolton. Their stories, photographs and objects will demonstrate and celebrate Bolton's wide diversity of communities.
Runs until today.
Off-road Race
A mini exhibition celebrating the hosting of the Commonwealth Games cycling events at Rivington featuring William Hulme's Rivington Lakes oil painting and John Bratby's Bicycle Interior.
Moran Moran
Nearing Camp, Evening on the Upper Colorado River returns after a successful appearance in the 'American Sublime' exhibition at Tate Britain. Alongside is the recent acquisition, the watercolour, The River Schuylkill.
Runs until Autumn.
Humphrey Spender - Summer Holiday: Sea, Sand and Sideshows
A selection of photographs taken by the Mass Observation photographer in Blackpool from 1937 to 1938 capturing the workers at play.
Runs until today.
Family Events/Children's Activities
A Commonwealth trail links the exhibition to the rest of the galleries. By examining the objects in themed boxes, see if you can identify their country of origin.
There are children's drop art activities relating to the exhibition, available every Saturday following a variety of themes from 10.30am to 3.30pm. Admisison free.
For more information ring Educational Services on 332245.
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.
A special event featuring archery demonstrations, Tudor dancing and costumes, printing, spinning, a jester and much more on Sunday, September 1.
Sunday
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.
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
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.
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
Sunday
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 FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP, meting for parents and families of those who have a drug problem, tel: 62274.
NEW DAWN/OCD SUPPORT/SELF HELP GROUP, meeting, Deajon House, Chorley New Road, 7.30pm.
HORWICH RESOURCE CENTRE, Beaumont Road, Horwich. St John Adults, 7.30pm-9.30pm, tel: 469775.
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.
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.
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.
ST MARGARET'S SENIOR CITIZENS, Lonsdale Road: Mon Club, dominoes, bingo, dancing, 1.30-4pm. Admission 40p.
Harwood YOUTH CENTRE, youth club for ages 13 plus, Longsight Lane, Harwood, 7-10pm. Tel: 332330.
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
Sunday
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.
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.
FRIENDLY DUPLICATE BRIDGE, Doffcocker Inn, 1.30pm.
music & DANCE
Sunday
HALLIWELL CENTRAL REFORM CLUB, Roland James and Michael J. Grant.
CEILI DANCING CLASS, St Edmunds Church Hall, 7.30pm-9.30pm.
DANCING, Birchfield Masonic Hall, Francis Street, Farnworth, 7.30pm-10.30pm. Tel: 693164.
Monday
SEQUENCE DANCING, Trinity Methodist, Bury Road, 1.30pm-4pm.
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.
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