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Thursday 23 February – Saturday 17 March 2012 Following the success of A Midsummer Night’s Dream and Romeo and Juliet, Macbeth will be the third Octagon Shakespeare production to be directed by Artistic Director David Thacker. Robert Cavanah and Suzan Sylvester will play Macbeth and Lady Macbeth. Performed in the intimate theatre-in-the-round space of the Octagon auditorium, David Thacker’s fast-moving and psychologically intense production is inspired by the pursuit and preservation of power dominating news headlines all over the world.
Bolton women are being urged to join the fight against all cancers by entering Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life, at Leverhulme Park on Sunday, July 1st 2012. Event organisers are...
Free swimming sessions and free exercise classes are up for grabs at Bolton One to celebrate its opening in February. Every Bolton resident can take advantage of the free swimming sessions and there are 2,012 exercise classes available on a first come, first served basis to coincide with the 2012 Olympics. Bolton One, a £30.6 million health, leisure and research complex,...
Greater Manchester Police Museum and Archives has had its coveted Quality Assured Visitor Attraction (QAVA) status renewed by VisitEngland, the national tourist board. An assessor from...
Friday will see the launch of the Community Alcohol Network (CAN) in a partnership between Lancashire County Council and Lancashire Constabulary. The project aims to support local retailers and the community through a range of activity including targeting police patrols in hotspot areas. Trading Standards officers will be speaking to local retailers to offer advice on the...
The LCB Cricket Development Coaches were recognised at the star-studded national event for their innovative approach to delivering the ‘Spirit of Cricket’ in South Ribble and West Lancashire. Chance to Shine is the Cricket Foundation’s charitable campaign to educate two million state school children through cricket by 2015. The campaign is now running in 4,000 schools and...
Premier League English football club Bolton Wanderers has officially launched its new sports institute in Sharjah in collaboration with local professional clubs. The announcement comes at the end of a week-long visit of the club officials, led by Sir Dave Richards, chairman of UK’s Football Association (FA) who urged UAE football clubs to meet the goal of the institute to...
The flame will arrive in the UK on May 18, visiting a number of destinations before arriving in Bolton on Thursday, May 31. Bolton Council leader Cllr Cliff Morris said: “Witnessing the spectacle of the Olympic Torch Relay will be a oncein- a-lifetime opportunity for our residents. “It gives the community a chance to share in the Olympic spirit and mark the countdown to...
In two separate incidents children have been injured by fireworks on the night before Bonfire Night. An incident at 21:17 pm on Queens Road, Daubhill, Bolton a twelve month old girl was struck in the face by a multi shot display type firework which had fallen over and discharged horizontally. The young girl was treated at the scene and taken to hospital for further...
Work on the renovation could start in January, subject to planning permission being granted. The centre, which is one of three in Bolton to see improvements, will have a new extended entrance with new reception area, gym and changing rooms. The gymwill have up to 50 machines and bosses hope the improvements will bring in an extra £200,000 a year.
An archive dedicated to Bolton’s most famous playwright has recently expanded thanks to the generosity of his widow. Mrs Erna Naughton, wife of the late Bill Naughton, has kindly donated 15...
Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) is urging people not to play with fireworks following a series of incidents. Firefighters and fire safety staff have been visiting schools and posters have been distributed around the county reminding people about the dangers fireworks bring. However, two incidents over the past few days have shown just how damaging they...
Assistant Chief Constable Garry Shewan, who spearheads GMP's One Punch campaign, said: "We are now in the run up to Christmas which is a particularly busy time of year and when more people go out. "However, it is important people realise that when you've had too much alcohol, you leave yourself open to becoming a victim of crime or getting yourselves or others in trouble by...
October 13th see's the introduction of extended opening hours for Westhoughton market. With its new look entrance, a £4000 investment by Bolton council, a new canopy and doors welcomes its visitors. Currently undergoing a revival and attracting niche stalls. Full occupancy for a diversity of produces from video games; retro sweets; shoes; bedroom furniture; lingerie; health...
A landmark building in Bolton, which will provide health, leisure, and research facilities under one roof, is one step closer to becoming a reality. A topping out ceremony took place at Bolton on Thursday, September 29 to mark the completion of the outside structure. Bolton One, which is due to open early next year, is a partnership between NHS Bolton, Bolton Council and...
Jumbles Country Park lies within the Bradshaw Valley to the north of Bolton, good access is available on the east side of the reservoir from the A676 to Waterfold car park, where the information centre and café are located.
