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John Ryan
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Thursday, 22 May
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Sunday Lunchtime
David Dockerty
2 hours of great music and lively chat to kick start your Sunday Afternoon.
Sunday, 29 Jun 12pm
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Fortalice Fells Walk 2025
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A Sponsored 9K or 4.5K walk covering iconic Winter Hill & Rivington Pike. Starting at Rivington & Blackrod High School join us and climb Bolton’s iconic landmarks Rivington Pike and Winter Hill whilst raising vital funds for Fortalice for only £12.50! The route will cover two fells of the Pennine…
Saturday, 05 Jul
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Smithills Garden Party
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Come join us for a day full of fantastic activities for all the family! There’ll be crafts and food stalls, face painting, storytelling, Bolton FM Roadshow and lots more. Free entry. Charges are applicable for some activities. Hope to see you there!
Sunday, 06 Jul
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Bolton Food & Drink Festival
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Celebrating their 20th anniversary in 2025, the Bolton Food and Drink Festival is one of the UK's largest culinary events, attracting over 500,000 visitors annually. Held over the August Bank Holiday weekend, this four-day celebration transforms Bolton town center into a gastronomic hub. The festival…
Friday, 22 Aug
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Plans served up to bring new Italian restaurant to town
The Bolton News
A new Italian restaurant from the owners of San Marino could be coming to a borough village after plans were submitted to combine two adjoining shops.
Wednesday, 02 Jul
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Barber shop aiming for 'best in town' title at awards
The Bolton News
A barber shop in Horwich has its eyes set on the prize of being named the "best in town" at our forthcoming awards
Wednesday, 02 Jul
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Care home has been named one of the country's best
The Bolton News
Belong Atherton, the not-for-profit care operator specialising in supporting people living with dementia, has been named in the UK’s top 100 care homes 2025, cementing it as one of the town’s best places for older people to live.
Wednesday, 02 Jul
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