Friday

BOLTON MUSEUM, ART GALLERY & AQUARIUM, Le Mans Crescent, Bolton. Tel: 332211. Open Monday to Saturday, 10am to 5pm and Sunday, August 4 from 12 noon to 4pm.. Admission free.

Bolton Aquarium

For unique views into the aquatic world visit Bolton Aquarium, where 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 August 31.

Off-road Race

A mini-exhibition celebrating the hosting of the Commonwealth Games cycling events at Rivington featuring Frederick 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.

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 Commonwealth exhibition, available every Saturday following a variety of themes from 10.30am to 3.30pm. For more information ring Educational Services on 332245.

August workshops include Aboriginal Designs, August 3, African Art, August 6, Weaving, August 8, Printing, August 13, Didgeridoo, August 15, Mask Making, August 20, Asian Textile Designs, August 22.

Humphrey Spender - Summer Holiday; Sea, Sand & Side-Shows

A selection of photographs taken by the Mass Observation photographer in Blackpool from 1937 to 1938 capturing the workers at play.

Until August 31.

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.

Bodging Around

Demonstrations throughout the day of bodging, clog dancing and willow work, along with lots of other indoor and outdoor woody activities on Saturday, August 10 and Sunday, August 11.

Hall i'th'Wood Environmental Art Workshops

Workshops specifically for young people resident to the Hall i'th'Wood area on Thursday, August 15 and Friday, August 16 from 10am to 4pm. Book in advance by telephoning 332245.

Bat Watch

An evening discovering what bats are all about plus a chance to become a bat detective on Thursday, August 29 from 8pm-10pm. Suitable outdoor footwear is advisable. Tickets £2.50 in advance. Tel: 332245 to book.

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.

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.

HILTON TABLE TENNIS CENTRE, Nuttall Avenue, Horwich: table tennis all ages, 1pm-3pm; seniors, 7pm-9pm.

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

HORWICH RESOURCE CENTRE, Beaumont Road, Horwich: Playgroup, 9.15am-11.45am; Shop-ability, 11am-12 noon; Friday Club, tel: 695484, 11am-12 noon; Friday Club lunch, 12 noon-1pm; Friday Club Social, 1pm-3.30pm; Afternoon Tea Dance, 2.15pm-4.15pm.

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

SMITHILLS COUNTRY PARK, kite making, suitable for children 8 to 12 years old, 1.30pm. Tel: 334041 to book.

MULTI-ACTIVITY DAY, try out canoeing, kayaking, climbing and orienteering, Burrs Activiyt Centre, Woodhill Road, Bury, 9.30am. £14 per person, tel: 0161 764 9649.

ENVIRONMENTAL SUMMER PLAY SCHEME, try pond dipping and scavenger hunts, suitable for children between 7 to 11 years old, £2.50 per child, The Barn Countryside Centre, Philips Park, Whtiefield, Bury, tel: 0161 253 5269 or 0161 796 6404.

THE SECRET GARDEN, stunning outdoor theatre, Haigh Country Park, Wigan, 12 noon and 2.30pm, adults £3.75 and conc. £2.75, tel: 01942 832895.

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

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.