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Bolton’s #Openforbusiness
Visit Bolton is here to help you get the most out of your trip. Never been to Bolton? We can advise on what to see, where to eat and where to stay. Please call 01204 332853 or e-mail [email protected] Take a look at some examples of great days out in Bolton:
What’s open
Bolton has a fantastic choice of shops, entertainment venues, things to do and places to eat and relax.
As more and more shops and businesses reopen their doors to the public come and join us to see what is on offer.
Enjoy life, shop, eat, drink and stay safe
As we continue to come out of lockdown remember to play your part, so that we can all enjoy what the borough has to offer, these simple steps have been produced to help keep us all safe
- Keep a 2m safe distance where possible
- Wash your hands often or use hand sanitiser
- Only handle items in shops if you intend to buy
- Wear a face covering on public transport and in enclosed spaces
- Cover coughs and sneezes
- Respect others #bekind
In the town centre you’ll also see our new friendly and approachable town centre ambassadors, all there to assist visitors and help everyone move around the town centre safely and easily, helping with social distancing measures.
Free and easy parking
If you travel into Bolton town centre by car, don’t forget that to help lighten the load we have introduced two hours free parking each weekday, as well as weekends and Bank Holidays (in participating car parks). For more information see our news article.
Room to move
To help keep visitors safe and observe social distancing, pavements have been temporarily widened to create more space so that everyone can move safely about including, where appropriate, the introduction of one way systems.
We’ve also introduced road traffic calming measures including at NCP Topp Way car park to the town centre and to and from the Transport Interchange.
Advice and support to help businesses
We’re working with all Bolton’s businesses, signposting them to national guidance and resources and offering direct support with our regeneration, planning and licensing teams all helping them reopen safely, in accordance with national guidelines.
For further information -
If your business needs support to safely reopen to the public please visit
www.businessbolton.org./Covid19 #SafeGM #SafeBolton
More guidance is available at
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/working-safely-during-coronavirus-covid-19/5-steps-to-working-safely
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/working-safely-during-coronavirus-covid-19/shops-and-branches.
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Card making
Join us for our weekly card making class hosted by Age UK. £3 per person, all materials provided. There is a waiting list so if you would like to add your name please call 01204 382411.
Address: Breightmet Library, Breightmet Fold Lane, BL2 6NT
Tel: 01204 332352
Email: [email protected]
Date and time: 9 Dec 2024 from 10:30 to 12:30
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Scrabble
Drop in for a game of scrabble at Westhoughton Library every Monday from 12.30pm to 3pm.
Address: Westhoughton Library, Market Street, Westhoughton, BL5 3AU
Tel: 01942634640
Email: [email protected]
Date and time: 9 Dec 2024 from 12:30 to 15:00
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Monday Magic
Ever wondered what the secret to knitting was?
Address: Horwich Library, Jones Street, Horwich, BL6 7AJ
Tel: 01204 332347
Email: [email protected]
Date and time: 9 Dec 2024 from 13:00 to 15:00
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Scrabble
Join us for Scrabble. Free activity and all welcome.
Address: Blackrod Library, Church Street, Blackrod, BL6 5EQ
Tel: 01204 332380
Email: [email protected]
Date and time: 9 Dec 2024 from 14:00 to 16:00
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Knit and Natter
Join us for a chat whilst knitting.
Address: Bromley Cross Library , The Crescent, Bromley Cross, BL7 9JR
Tel: 01204 332354
Email: [email protected]
Date and time: 9 Dec 2024 from 14:00 to 16:00
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Art and Craft Group
Come join our friendly arts and crafts group. Get creative and learn new skills at these free sessions.
Address: Harwood Library, Gate Fold, Harwood, BL2 3HN
Tel: 01204 332340
Email: [email protected]
Date and time: 9 Dec 2024 from 14:00 to 16:00
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Toddler Tales
Come along to our Toddler Tales sessions and enjoy listening and sharing stories and songs with your little ones.
Address: Farnworth Library, Market Street, Farnworth, BL4 7PG
Tel: 01204 332344
Email: [email protected]
Date and time: 10 Dec 2024 from 11:00 to 11:30
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Harwood Library Book Group
Do you love reading? Or maybe you haven’t read for a while and would like to get back into it? Join our monthly book group at Harwood Library, meet other readers, discuss the books you’ve been reading and share recommendations.
Address: Harwood Library, Gate Fold, Harwood, BL2 3HN
Tel: 01204 332340
Email: [email protected]
Date and time: 10 Dec 2024 from 11:00 to 12:00
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Card Making Group
Join our Age UK group and learn how to craft beautiful cards for any occasion. The charge is £3 per session. Please contact Harwood Library to find out if there are currently free spaces in the group.
Address: Harwood Library, Gate Fold, Harwood, BL2 3HN
Tel: 01204332340
Email: [email protected]
Date and time: 10 Dec 2024 from 10:00 to 12:00
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Hearing Clinic
The hearing clinic visits Westhoughton Library on the 2nd Tuesday of the month. Get your hearing aid batteries and tubes checked. Please telephone 01204 390435 for an appointment at the library.
Address: Westhoughton Library, Market Street, Westhoughton, BL5 3AU
Tel: 01942634640
Email: [email protected]
Date and time: 10 Dec 2024 from 10:00 to 12:00
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