Sunday

BOLTON MUSEUM, ART GALLERY & AQUARIUM, Le Mans Crescent, Bolton. Tel: 332211. Open Monday to Saturday, 10am to 5pm. 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.

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.

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.

Humphrey Spender - Summer Holiday: Sea, Sand 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. For more information ring Educational Services on 332245.

African Drumming - What are the drums saying?

A talk by Nat Binney, an expert in African music, on Saturday, July 20 from 2pm to 3pm. Tickets priced at £2.50 and £1.50 conc, tel: 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.

Centenary Celebrations

Join in the special events and activities throughout the day, marking 100 years since Lord Leverhulme opened the Hall as a museum for the people of Bolton on Sunday, July 21.

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.

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

BOLTON ANGLO-FRENCH CIRCLE, Clbration de la Fte Nationale, Community Room, Central Library, 7.30pm.

HARBOUR PROJECT SUPPORT GROUP, meeting for parents and families of those who have a drug problem, tel: 62274.

HORWICH RESOURCE CENTRE, Beaumont Road, Horwich. Playgroup, 9.15am-11.45am;

Band Drop In, tel: 521673, 9.30am-3.30pm; Shop-Ability, join for Scooter hire, 11am-12 noon; St John Cadets, 6.30pm-8pm; St John Adults, 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.

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

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

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.

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