WAS I actually sat on a beach less than two weeks ago?

I'm beginning to think I dreamed the whole thing up.

The reason for my memory lapse will become very clear over the coming two weeks when our next major event will hit the town centre -- The Daytime Night Time Festival.

Full details of the festival are included in our newsletter on September 1, free with the Bolton Evening News -- so don't miss it!

You can also pick up a programme from participating retailers, pubs and restaurants and make sure you get a copy of the World of Food Festival Recipe Book, available for free at many of the same outlets.

On Monday, September 11, as part of the Daytime Night Time Festival, Victoria Halls will play host to a fashion extravaganza, the like of which has never been seen before in Bolton town centre.

Fifteen of your favourite stores will be showcasing their latest lines from 7.30pm in a show choreographed by one of the premier fashion show event organisers in the country. This show is not to be missed, and, if you have never been to a major fashion show before, prepare to have your breath taken away by a show that is more akin to a West End production than a stately fashion show.

Tickets are available from retailers in the town centre.

Look out for our special Festival posters indicating where you can buy your tickets.

Alternatively, contact this office for further information. Price £4.50 adults; £2.50 children, OAPs and NUS card holders.

We have five pairs of tickets to give away to the first five people to write in to this office with the answer to this simple question:

Where is the Bolton Town Centre Company's Daytime Night Time Fashion Show being held?

Are you good with people? Do you know your town centre inside out?

If the answer is 'yes', apply to become an ambassador.

Due to the success of our Town Centre Ambassador Scheme, we are expanding the service.

You will undoubtedly have read, heard and seen information about the Ambassadors and will be aware that we provide comprehensive training and support.

If you think you have what it takes, contact this office for an application form.

If you have a business in Bolton town centre, you should have received your invitation to our early first birthday party next Wednesday at 6pm.

This event will give businesses the opportunity to see what we have been up to over the last year, what we have planned for the next year, and have a drink and a bite to eat with the Town Centre Company staff.

If you have not received your invitation for any reason, and would like further information, please do not hesitate to contact this office.

There is also the opportunity to win a fantastic prize -- don't' miss it!

Karen Wheeldon

Bolton Town Centre Limited

Management Offices

Market Hall

Knowsley Street

Bolton BL1 2AR

Tel: 01204 523762