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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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Hear to help
Do you need new batteries or parts for your hearing aid? Staff from Bolton’s Audiology department will be at Little Lever Library once a month to help.
Address: Little Lever Library , Market Street, BL3 1HH
Tel: 01204 332360
Email: littlelever.library@bolton.gov.uk
Date and time: 27 Mar 2023 from 11:00 to 13:00
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- 24 Apr 2023 at 11:00
- 22 May 2023 at 11:00
Macmillan surgery
Questions about Cancer? Drop in to the Macmillan session on the last Thursday of every month, 10.30am to 12.30pm. We offer information and support to anyone affected by cancer.
Address: Breightmet Library, Breightmet Fold Lane, BL2 6NT
Tel: 01204 332352
Email: breightmet.library@bolton.gov.uk
Date and time: 30 Mar 2023 from 11:30 to 13:30
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- 27 Apr 2023 at 11:30
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Saturday Sparkles
Why don’t you wile away a couple of hours on Saturday with our knitting group at Horwich Library.
Address: Horwich Library, Jones Street, Horwich, BL6 7AJ
Tel: 01204332347
Email: horwich.library@bolton.gov.uk
Date and time: 1 Apr 2023 from 11:15 to 13:15
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Easter break bonanza - Saturday 1 April to Sunday 16 April, 11am to 3pm (closed Easter Sunday, 9 Apr
Easter break bonanza - Saturday 1 April to Sunday 16 April, 11am to 3pm (closed Easter Sunday, 9 April) Hop along to Bolton Museum this Easter break where we will have a range of exciting animal themed activities for all the family including animal object handling, spring-time crafts, stories and games. There will be a fun new trail around the museum throughout the holidays for you to join in and follow. On Monday 3 April, join us for a day of Bear themed fun, we will
Address: Bolton Central Library and Museum, Le Mans Crescent, BL1 1SE
Tel: 01204 332853
Email: askboltonlibraries@bolton.gov.uk
Date and time: 1 Apr 2023 from 12:00 to 16:00
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Local History Group
Join in our free and friendly informal local history group on the first Monday of every month from 2pm to 4pm. Free, no need to book.
Address: Farnworth Library, Market Street, Farnworth , BL4 7PG
Tel: 01204 332344
Email: farnworth.library@bolton.gov.uk
Date and time: 3 Apr 2023 from 15:00 to 17:00
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- 1 May 2023 at 15:00
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Revision Drop In
Do you need help with your homework or with revising for exams? Call in to see our friendly tutor who can help you with any subject up to and including GCSEs. First Monday of the month 3pm to 4.15pm - term time only
Address: Little Lever Library, Market Street, BL3 1HH
Tel: 01204 332360
Email: littlelever.library@bolton.gov.uk
Date and time: 3 Apr 2023 from 16:00 to 17:15
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- 1 May 2023 at 16:00
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Hearing Aid drop in session
For Bolton Hospital Audiology patients A hearing clinic is held at Blackrod Library on the 1st Thursday of the month 10.00am– 12.00. Appointments only. To schedule one for yourself please phone 01204 390435 to speak to staff from the Hearing Aid Clinic, or email: audiology@boltonft.nhs.uk
Address: Blackrod Library , Church Street, Blackrod, BL6 5EQ
Tel: 01204 332380
Email: blackrod.library@bolton.gov.uk
Date and time: 6 Apr 2023 from 11:00 to 13:00
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- 4 May 2023 at 11:00
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Bromley Cross Book Group
Lively discussion on a set book and also books read by group members.
Address: Bromley Cross Library , The Crescent, Bromley Cross, BL7 9JR
Tel: 01204 332354
Email: bromley.cross.library@bolton.gov.uk
Date and time: 6 Apr 2023 from 12:00 to 13:00
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- 4 May 2023 at 12:00
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Cinema at the Crescent plus school holiday film screenings (FREE events)
Join us at our family friendly film screenings at 1pm in the Central Library Lecture Theatre on Le Mans Crescent (every second Saturday of the month and see below Friday dates during the school holidays). Light refreshments will be on sale. Free event and no need to book. Here's list of the films we'll be screening: Saturday 14 January - Ron’s Gone Wrong
Address: Bolton Central Library and Museum, Le Mans Crescent, BL1 1SE
Tel: 01204 332853
Email: askboltonlibraries@bolton.gov.uk
Date and time: 7 Apr 2023 from 13:00 to 15:00
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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: 7 Apr 2023 from 14:00 to 16:00
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- 5 May 2023 at 14:00
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