Saturday

BOLTON MUSEUM, ART GALLERY & AQUARIUM, Le Mans Crescent, Bolton. Tel: 332211. Open Monday to Saturday, 10am to 5pm and Sunday July 28 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 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 August 31.

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.

Other August workshops include Elephants, August 1; Aboriginal Designs, August 3; African Art, August 6; Weaving, August 8; Printing, August 13; Didgeridoo, August 15; Mask Making, August 20 and Asian Textile Designs, August 22.

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.

Archaeology Weekend

Go on a treasure trail, mini dig, or try building wattle and daub wallking, plus lots of other activities as part of National Archaeology Days 2002 on Saturday, July 27 and Sunday, July 28.

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

Aimed specifically at young people resident to the Hall i'th'Wood area the workshops will take place on Thursday, August 15 and Friday, August 16 from 10am to 4pm. To book tel: 332245.

Bat Watch

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

LEISURE, SPORT & 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, Slack 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.

CIRCUIT TRAINING sessions for children, 5pm-6pm and adults 6pm-7pm are held at Gibbon Street Community Centre. Admission free. For further details tel: 528786.

HILTON TABLE TENNIS CENTRE, Nuttall Avenue, Horwich: table tennis for all ages, 1pm-3pm and 7pm-9pm, tel: Chris 406693/692752.

BOLTON YMCA, 125 Deansgate: second hand book sale, 10am-12 noon; Tae Kwon Do self defence, 10.30am; modern sequence dancing, 6.30pm.

OTHER EVENTS

KINGFISHER KIDS, Beautiful Butterflies. Flutter along and meet the munching caterpillars and beautiful butterflies including games and art activities. Suitable for children up to 13 years. Clifton Visitors Centre, Clifton Country Park, Salford, 10.30am-12 noon. To book tel: 0161 793 4219.

ACTIVITY DAY with Burrs Activity Club, Burrs Activity Centre, Woodhill Road, Bury, 11.30am-1pm. £4 per person. Tel: 0161 764 9649.

BAT DETECTIVES Use electronic bat detectors to hunt for these little nocturnal flyers. Pennington Flash Country Park, St Helens Road, Leigh, 9pm-11.30pm. Adults £1 and children 50p. To book tel: 01942 605253.

RED ROSE ROLLER SKATING CLUB, Darwen Leisure Centre, 1pm-3pm. Details 308664.

HORWICH RESOURCE CENTRE, Beaumont Road: RSPCA advice and information, 11am-1pm.

ZAC'S YOUTH BAR, Market Street, Farnworth, Dreamcast, Playstation and pool table, details 706200.

THE LIGHT FACTORY for children aged four to 11, Church of the Nazarene, Yarrow Place, off Brownlow Way, 10am to 12 noon. Details 522550.

MUSIC & DANCE

Halliwell CENTRAL REFORM CLUB, Ricky Livid, Val Roberts and Maurice Day, 7pm.

LINE DANCING, beginners and intermediate classes. Ladybridge Community Centre, 7.15pm to 10.30pm. Admission £2.

SEQUENCE DANCING St Joseph's Ballroom, Hobart Street, Halliwell, 7.30pm.

BOLTON MUSIC SERVICE, activities at Bolton Music Centre, The Deane School, tel: 658804.