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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 tourist.info@bolton.gov.uk 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.
Libraries and literature
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Westhoughton Library Reading Group
Join us at Westhoughton Library for our free, friendly and informal reading group on the first Friday of every month,1pm to 3pm. Pop into the library to ask staff for the book being discussed.
Address: Westhoughton Library, Market Street, Westhoughton, BL5 3AU
Tel: 01942634640
Email: westhoughton.library@bolton.gov.uk
Date and time: 6 Oct 2023 from 14:00 to 16:00
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- 3 Nov 2023 at 13:00
- 1 Dec 2023 at 13:00
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: harwood.library@bolton.gov.uk
Date and time: 10 Oct 2023 from 12:00 to 13:00
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- 14 Nov 2023 at 11:00
- 12 Dec 2023 at 11:00
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: westhoughton.library@bolton.gov.uk
Date and time: 10 Oct 2023 from 11:00 to 13:00
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- 14 Nov 2023 at 10:00
- 12 Dec 2023 at 10:00
Cinema at the Crescent plus school holiday film screenings (FREE events)
Join us at our family friendly film screenings every second Saturday month at 1pm in the Central Library Lecture Theatre on Le Mans Crescent. Light refreshments will be on sale. Free event and no need to book. Here's list of the films we'll be screening: Saturday 8 July - DC League of Super-Pets
Address: Bolton Central Library and Museum, Le Mans Crescent, BL1 1SE
Tel: 01204 332853
Email: askboltonlibraries@bolton.gov.uk
Date and time: 14 Oct 2023 from 14:00 to 15:30
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- 11 Nov 2023 at 13:00
- 9 Dec 2023 at 13:00
Book Club
Do you enjoy reading and discussing books? Then join our book club and meet like minded people.
Address: Horwich Library, Jones Street, Horwich, BL6 7AJ
Tel: 01204332347
Email: horwich.library@bolton.gov.uk
Date and time: 14 Oct 2023 from 15:30 to 16:30
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- 11 Nov 2023 at 14:30
- 9 Dec 2023 at 14:30
Writing Workshop
For those who would like to develop their writing skills further. Sessions are led by group members and focus on different aspects of the creative writing process.
Address: Harwood Library, Gate Fold, Harwood, BL2 3HN
Tel: 01204 332340
Email: harwood.library@bolton.gov.uk
Date and time: 16 Oct 2023 from 12:00 to 14:00
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- 20 Nov 2023 at 11:00
- 18 Dec 2023 at 11:00
Hearing Clinic
NHS hearing aid support.
Address: Farnworth Library, Market Street, Farnworth, BL4 7PG
Tel: 01204 332344
Email: farnworth.library@bolton.gov.uk
Date and time: 16 Oct 2023 from 15:00 to 16:30
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- 20 Nov 2023 at 14:00
- 18 Dec 2023 at 14:00
Blackrod Local History Group
Do you have an interest in what happened decades and centuries ago in Blackrod? Then join Blackrod’s Local History Group at the Blackrod Library on 3rd Monday of every month 2pm to 4pm. Open
Address: Blackrod Library, Church Street, Blackrod, BL6 5EQ
Tel: 01204 332380
Email: blackrod.library@bolton.gov.uk
Date and time: 16 Oct 2023 from 15:00 to 17:00
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- 20 Nov 2023 at 14:00
- 18 Dec 2023 at 14:00
Hear to help
NHS hearing aid support. Get your hearing aid batteries and tubes checked. Sessions take place on the third Tuesday of every month. Free of charge but an appointment is necessary so anyone interested would need to contact Audiology on 01204 390435 or email audiology@boltonnft.nhs.uk
Address: Breightmet Library, Breightmet Fold Lane, BL2 6NT
Tel: 01204 332352
Email: breightmet.library@bolton.gov.uk
Date and time: 17 Oct 2023 from 11:00 to 13:00
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- 21 Nov 2023 at 10:00
- 19 Dec 2023 at 10:00
High Street Library Reading Group
Join us at High Street Library for our free, friendly and informal reading group on the third Tuesday of every month at 2pm.
Address: High Street Library , High Street , BL3 6SZ
Tel: 01204 332358
Email: high.street.library@bolton.gov.uk
Date and time: 17 Oct 2023 from 15:00 to 16:00
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- 21 Nov 2023 at 14:00
- 19 Dec 2023 at 14:00