What's on
Come on over to our place
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.
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Learn computer skills
Learn how to use a computer, iPad or android, whether you are an absolute beginner, or you just need to brush up on a few skills.
Address: Breightmet Library, Breightmet Fold Lane, BL2 6NT
Tel: 01204 332352
Email: breightmet.library@bolton.gov.uk
Date and time: 23 Apr 2024 from 11:30 to 13:30
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Sew Crafty
Sewing group for the overs 50s run by Age UK Bolton at Breightmet Library every Tuesday. Beginners and experienced sewers and crafters welcome. Types of sewing included are dressmaking, soft furnishings, making scissor holders and pin cushions etc. Bring your project along. Share skills with like minded people and don't forget the talking is as important as the sewing. If you wish to join please contact Age UK on
Address: Breightmet Health Centre, Breightmet Fold Lane, BL2 6NT
Tel: 01204 332352
Email: breightmet.library@bolton.gov.uk
Date and time: 23 Apr 2024 from 11:30 to 13:30
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Yarn and Yatter
Can you knit or crochet? Would like to learn how? If you’d like to make new friends, come and join us. If you don’t have any yarn, you can still come for a yatter. Every Tuesday, 1pm to 3pm at Westhoughton Library. Free event.
Address: Westhoughton Library, Market Street, Westhoughton, BL5 3AU
Tel: 01942634640
Email: westhoughton.library@bolton.gov.uk
Date and time: 23 Apr 2024 from 14:00 to 16:00
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Knit and Get Fit
This is a craft and keep fit group for women. Knitting and card making sessions take place weekly. On the first
Address: High Street Library, High Street, BL3 6SZ
Tel: 01204 332358
Email: high.street.library@bolton.gov.uk
Date and time: 23 Apr 2024 from 14:00 to 16:00
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Enjoy Writing
Are you a budding writer of poetry or prose?
Address: Harwood Library, Gate Fold, Harwood, BL2 3HN
Tel: 01204 332340
Email: harwood.library@bolton.gov.uk
Date and time: 23 Apr 2024 from 13:45 to 16:00
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Craft A Story - Breightmet area
During this session, children practise their reading and make a craft around the story they read.These sessions are used to help children improve on their literacy, it encourages creativity through crafts and allows children to learn simple BSL. We encourage children to read and want to provide them with a larger range of reading materials. With the reading reward children are given a book to take home and keep every two weeks. We encourage children to read a home. The children love
Address: Elderdale Centre, Yewdale Gardens, BL2 5JF
Tel: 01204 522855
Email: enquiries@boltonymca.co.uk
Date and time: 23 Apr 2024 from 16:45 to 18:00
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Craft and Chat
Enjoy crafting and chatting with a cuppa!
Address: Little Lever Library , Market Street, BL3 1HH
Tel: 01204 332360
Email: littlelever.library@bolton.gov.uk
Date and time: 23 Apr 2024 from 18:00 to 19:30
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Creative Writing Group
For those who would like to develop their writing skills further.
Address: Farnworth Library, Market Street, Farnworth, BL4 7PG
Tel: 01204 332344
Email: farnworth.library@bolton.gov.uk
Date and time: 23 Apr 2024 from 18:00 to 20:00
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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: 25 Apr 2024 from 11:30 to 13:30
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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: 27 Apr 2024 from 11:15 to 13:15
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