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BolThe council newspaper for theton Bolton family www.bolton.gov.uk Scene Issue 146 August 2018

FRI 24 TO MON 27 AUGUST 2018

Summer of fun THOUSANDS of visitors will be vis- iting the borough this summer as part of our events pro- gramme. From Ironman UK to Bolton Food and Drink Festival our events calendar puts Bolton firmly on the map as a host of nationally significant events. Vis- itors have already tak- en part and watched Boltfest, Ironman UK, and Horwich festival of Racing. The highlight of the summer, the Bolton Food and Drink Festival, is still to come and you can find out more inside. More than 267,000 vis- ited the event last year, which is organised by Bolton Council in asso- ciation with Aldi, and it holds the reputation of being the biggest and best food festival in the FESTIVAL FUN: Ainsley Harriott proved the hit of festival last year north. Bolton town cen- tre is turned into a mas- to the long term future val and other events in the key events to bring- the borough portraying economy. sive street party of food, of the town centre as not terms of increased in- ing visitors into the a positive image region- Having events as part drink and entertain- just a place to shop but come and footfall. This is borough as part of our ally, nationally and inter- of our regeneration ment. as a destination to live, particularly important in wider tourism strate- nationally. strategy is essential for It will take place on visit and invest. the light of the challeng- gy – IronMan UK and It’s part of our annual our future success to Friday, August 24 to Businesses and town es of the changing face Ironkids, and the Christ- visitor figures beyond 6.5 create a vibrant town. Monday, August 27. centre organisations of retail and the need to mas Lights Switch On million people and more It’s all part of showing benefit greatly from our support the high street. and Winter Festival – all than £432m in revenue how we are committed investment in the festi- The festival is one of designed to showcase generated for the local 2 Bolton Scene ou Can Foster in Bolton

It’s the one thing most people ask me when Can you do something they’re thinking about fostering, he says. incredible and help a What it feels like to bring someone new into your house. I understand why they’re asking but honestly local child in foster care you don’t notice after a while. I think becoming a foster achieve their ambition carer has made me a more patient person and that’s a great thing. The You Can Foster campaign is encouraging more people to come forward and foster for I think I must have been very impatient when I was their local authority. In Bolton we really need younger, he laughs. I’m not now, that’s for sure. more foster carers, especially for siblings and teenagers. If I was to offer one piece of advice to a new carer it As well as providing a loving home for children would be to make sure that you make the young person and young people in care fostering can be a genuine member of the family, says Sean. Once you rewarding for carers too. do that there is no longer a stranger in your home, and you’re building up trust with someone who’s probably Sean and Karen had previously fostered for a had very little trust in their life. It really does make all the private agency but transferred to Bolton difference. I know it has with us and the teenagers because they felt that only a Local Authority could offer them the professional support they we’ve looked after. needed when fostering teenage boys.

Sean recalls the first time he took a foster child into his house and says that it was really strange, no mistake, but after the first couple of weeks it became totally natural.

If you’ve got a spare room and some time to care for a child or young person get in touch with our team to find out more about whether fostering is right for you and your family.

Find out more at youcanfoster.orgBolton, call us on 0800 107 1564 or search for us on Facebook as Foster With Bolton. Bolton Scene 3 Message Next piece of town from the centre jigsaw Leader

THE council has bought the Crompton Place shopping cen- tre for £14.8m to help accelerate its £1bn town centre regener- ation masterplan. Councillor Linda Thomas Property management company JLL will contin- JUBILANT celebrations ue to run the centre, which swept the country in July to contains 46 retail units; mark the 70th anniversary kiosks; office accommoda- of our National Health Ser- tion, and a 285-space car vice. park. It was a testament to the The purchase has been true passion our country funded from the coun- feels towards the institution cil’s £100m town centre and the millions of thankful fund. The fund is financed lives its tireless profession- through a low interest loan als touch every year. which is repaid using div- Bolton’s birthday present idends from Manchester – wrapped with the ambi- Airport and the Yorkshire tion to ensure the surviv- Purchasing Company. al of our NHS for another Leader of Bolton Coun- 70 years – was an historic cil, Cllr Linda Thomas said: partnership between Bol- “The purchase of Cromp- ton Council and local NHS ton Place is fundamental organisations to join up the to support the regeneration on ways to regenerate the ket conditions and repre- and running of the shop- new centre. disjointed system we have and transformation of our area for the long term ben- sents fair market value. ping centre in the immedi- The regeneration of all experienced at one point town centre. efit of the town centre and “Bolton is following the ate future, to ensure it con- Crompton Place will form or another. “It is at the heart of our our residents across the example of many other lo- tinues to operate smoothly part of the council’s wider, town’s civic and retail core borough. cal authorities across the for tenants and shoppers.” longer-term plans to im- and this deal means we “We have carried out country that have also in- Over the coming months, prove the town centre for Partners now have control of a major extensive due diligence vested in their local shop- detailed ideas for regen- the benefit of everyone in Collaborating as equal strategic site that is critical checks before acquiring the ping centres to deliver re- erating the centre will be the borough, including sur- partners is essential as we to delivering the Town Cen- centre and these have con- generation schemes. developed and in the long rounding districts. face up to the challenges of tre Masterplan. firmed that the purchase “There will be no changes term council chiefs envis- a population that is living “We will now be focusing price reflects current mar- in the day to day operation age building a completely longer with more complex health needs. The partnership includes the council, Bolton NHS Clinical Commission Group (CCG) – which commands a £380m budget and is responsible for commis- New Farnworth Bus Station sioning and buying health services for residents – Royal Bolton NHS Trust, charities and community groups, alongside Greater open for business Manchester Mental Health FARNWORTH Bus The project was devel- Trust. Station has re-opened oped by Transport for By working together we following a £1.9m in- Greater Manchester and will be able to avoid duplica- vestment. Bolton Council as part tion, fill any gaps and make Passengers will find of the Salford Bolton more effective use of skills, budgets, and resources. improved bus shelters, Network Improvement Programme to make For further information seating and street light- about how the council and ing; CCTV; cycle park- better transport links, and funded through the NHS will work together ing; improved journey please turn to page 5. information and wayfin- Greater Manchester Lo- ding signage. cal Growth Deal. The junction of King Leader of Bolton Coun- cil, Cllr Linda Thomas, Street and Market Street Bolton Scene is published has also been upgrad- added: “This investment by Communications and ed to improve walking in the bus station and Marketing, Bolton Council, routes into the town public realm will really 2nd Floor, Town Hall, Bolton BL1 1RU; designed centre and bus journeys help to regenerate the whole area. We’re com- by Communications and to and from the new bus Marketing, 2nd Floor, Town station. mitted to Farnworth and Hall, Bolton BL1 1RU; printed A number of improve- we continue to work with on 100% recycled paper by ments have also been our partners and the lo- Cliffe Enterprise Ltd, Unit 6F cal community to make Southbourne Business Park, made to key town cen- Courtlands Road, Eastbourne, tre bus stops on Market change happen. East Sussex, BN22 8UY; and Street, pedestrian cross- distributed by The National ings have been upgraded Leaflet Company, 3 Eurolink NEW START: Councillor Ebrahim Adia, Deputy Leader of the Council, and Councillor David Business Park, Harrier Court, and footways resurfaced. Chadwick, Executive Cabinet Member for Highways and Transport at the new station Lea Green, St Helens, WA9 4YR 4 Bolton Scene Recycle all of these items in the beige bin

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Top tip: Remember to remove any plastic packaging from magazines or polystyrene from inside boxes. Bolton Scene 5 Amazon Leading the way looking recruitment begins after vulnerable children AMAZON has announced that recruitment has • Creative direct work is BOLTON is officially opened for associate roles undertaken with children at its new fulfilment centre, one of the best au- to ensure that their wish- due to open in Bolton in Au- thorities in the coun- es and feelings are un- gust. try when it comes to derstood and prioritised. Amazon is recruiting for looking after its most • Senior leaders and politi- a range of positions, from cians have a clear focus vulnerable children. operations managers to en- Ofsted inspectors have on prioritising support gineers to HR and IT roles. and financial resources given Bolton Council a For more information for the most vulnerable about positions available ‘Good’ rating following children. an intensive review of and future recruitment • The Children’s Champion events visit www.jobsatam- its children’s social care ensures that children’s azon.co.uk services last month. voices influence wider Amazon announced plans The council was praised council issues. in October 2017 to open the for its good social work new fulfilment centre in practice and for improving Only a handful of author- Bolton in 2018 and recruit the experiences and out- ities have been inspected for 1200 new, full-time per- comes of vulnerable chil- under the new Inspection of manent jobs. dren who are looked after: Local Authority Children’s The investment in a new • Children who need help Services framework (IL- fulfilment centre in Bolton and protection are sup- ACS) which was introduced will take the total number ported by timely and ef- by Ofsted this year. of permanent jobs Amazon fective services Bolton’s last inspection in has created in the North • Services delivered by 2014 resulted in a rating of West of England to more skilled social workers. Requires Improvement and than 3500. • Children are listened to the department has worked Wages start at £8 an hour • Children’s views taken hard to make valid changes and all permanent fulfil- into account via a dedi- which go towards enhanc- ing and Looked after Chil- as I know they have worked most vulnerable children ment centre employees are cated forum, Voice4U. ing a young person’s expe- dren, Cllr Ann Cunliffe, said: incredibly hard to make im- are the heart of everything given stock grants, which • Social workers build ef- rience of the service. “This is absolutely fantastic provements. we do, and I’m delighted over the last five years fective relationships with Cabinet Member for Edu- news and I’m so pleased for “The views and best in- that this has been reflected were on average equal to families cation, Schools, Safeguard- everyone in the department terests of the borough’s in Ofsted’s judgement.” £1000 or more per year per person. Fulfilment centre employees also receive a comprehensive benefits package, including pri- vate medical insurance, a company pension plan, life assurance, income protec- Joining forces to deliver tion, subsidised meals and an employee discount. health and social care Currently, teams within and having to tell their needs, we need to adapt utive of Bolton NHS Foun- each organisation sepa- story over and over again. our health care according- dation Trust, said: “Our aim rately commission services Combining our skills and ly, and continuing as we is to ensure more people re- for local residents such as budgets is the logical thing are is simply not an option. ceive the support they need care home places, home to do and marks the start of By bringing clinicians and in their own community. By care and learning disabil- an exciting journey for us politicians around the ta- joining up teams working in ity services. By working all.” ble together, I am confident neighbourhoods and focus- together, they will be able Dr Wirin Bhatiani, Chair we can make the best deci- ing on the person’s individ- to avoid duplication and fill of Bolton CCG, added: sions for Bolton people with ual needs, visits to hospital any gaps, make effective “With people living longer, our limited resources.” will only happen when ab- use of skills and resources, with more complex health Jackie Bene, Chief Exec- solutely necessary.” and improve the integration of services for the borough. The Integrated Care Partnership will bring to- gether hospital, commu- nity health, social care, community voluntary sec- tor and GP services. It will co-ordinate care in neigh- BETTER TOGETHER: Tony Oakman (Chief Executive of bourhoods and remove the Bolton Council), Cllr Linda Thomas (Leader of Bolton Coun- boundaries between organ- cil), Dr Wirin Bhatiani (Chair of Bolton CCG), Su Long (Chief isations supporting staff to Officer of Bolton CCG), and Jackie Bene (Chief Executive of Bolton NHS Foundation Trust). help the person in the cen- tre stay well, connected and HEALTH and social care The new partnership will at home for as long as they organisations in Bol- deliver the health and care are able, so that demands on our hospital and long ton are joining forces to system for the borough and includes NHS Bolton Clini- term care are reduced. improve the health and The Leader of Bolton wellbeing of residents. cal Commissioning Group (CCG), Bolton Council and Council, Cllr Linda Thom- Bolton received £28.8 mil- Bolton NHS Foundation as, said: “At the moment, lion in 2016 from the Great- Trust alongside organi- people receiving health and er Manchester Health and sations including Greater social care services can Social Care Partnership Manchester Mental Health often feel like the system to take more control of the Foundation Trust and rep- is disjointed and they find way it provides health and resentatives from the com- themselves seeing a range care services. munity voluntary sector. of different professionals, 6 Bolton Scene Meet your councillors...

Astley Bridge Farnworth Horwich and Blackrod Rumworth

Hilary Fairclough Maureen Flitcroft 07936 084393 Susan Baines 07388857902 Shamim Abdullah 07392 108236 01204 336343 or 07814378406 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Surgeries: Sat 18 Aug and 15 Sept, 10.30am- Surgeries: Sat 18 Aug and Sat 15 Sept, Surgeries: Sat 1 Sept, 10am to noon at High St 12.30pm, at Farnworth Town Hall (access via 10-11.30am at Blackrod Library. For issues in Library. To arrange an appointment please call FKF Con Con the back entrance) Horwich you can contact me directly Lab 07392108236 or email at shamim.abdullah@ bolton.gov.uk John Walsh 01204 332216, 840118, Jean Gillies 01204 332131 Ann Cunliffe 01204 332375 Dr Ebrahim Adia 01204 332371 07836 363635 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Surgeries: Sat 1 Sept, 10.30-11.30am at Farn- Surgeries: Sat 11 Aug and Sat 8 Sept, 10- worth Town Hall (use the rear door) Surgeries: Please contact for details Con [email protected] 11am at Blackrod Library. For issues in Horwich

Lab Lab please contact me for an appointment Lab Paul Wild 01204 591824 or 331957 Paul Sanders 07936 084393 Stephen Pickup 01204 337078 Ismail Ibrahim [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 01204 337636 Surgeries: Sat 18 Aug and 15 Sept, 10.30am- Surgeries: Sat 1 Sept, 9.30-10.30am at [email protected] Con 12.30pm, at Farnworth Town Hall (access via the Horwich Library and Sat 11 Aug and Sat 8 Sept, Surgeries: Please contact for details FKF back entrance) Lab 10-11am at Blackrod Library Lab Surgeries: Fri 31 Aug and Fri 28 Sept, 6-7pm at Drummond Street Community Centre

Bradshaw Great Lever Horwich North East Smithills

Mudasir Dean Mohammed Ayub Joyce Kellett Douglas Bagnall 01204 336493 07838 119522 [email protected] 07810834658 doug.bagnall@ [email protected] [email protected] Surgeries: Please contact for details bolton.gov.uk Lab Lib Dem Lab Con 01204 692115 Stuart Haslam Mohammed Iqbal Kevin McKeon Roger Hayes 01204 385096 01204 335620 [email protected] 01204 841008 [email protected] [email protected] Surgeries: Sat 1 Sept, 10-11am at [email protected] Horwich Library Con Lab Lab Lib Dem Jackie Radcliffe Madeline Murray Richard Silvester Carole Swarbrick 07935 835771 01204 694092 01204 467914 01204 492967 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Lab Co-op Con Other Lab Surgeries: Please contact for details Please contact to make an appointment – surgeries are Surgeries: Fri 31 Aug and Fri 28 Sept, 6.30-7.30pm at Surgeries: Surgeries: Sat 15 Sept, 10-11am, at The Parish church of Harwood Methodist Church Hall, Longsight at Park Lodge, Green Lane, BL3 2HP between 5-6pm St Margaret’s Halliwell, St Margaret’s Close, (Lonsdale Road)

Breightmet Halliwell Hulton Tonge with the Haulgh

John Byrne 01204 337878 or Cliff Morris Toby Hewitt 07857 649806 Martin Donaghy 07917072264 01204 336329 or 331094 [email protected] 01204 336239 [email protected] [email protected] Surgeries: Sat 11 Aug and Sat 8 Sept, [email protected] Surgeries: Every Mon, 5.30-6.30pm, by 9-10am at Bolton South Salvation Army Church Lab Lab appointment only Con and Community Centre, Aldred Street, Bolton Lab BL3 3QZ Linda Thomas Adele Warren 07824541315 Nicholas Peel [email protected] 01204 332090 or 07879 891129 Diane Parkinson 07799592604 01204 459949 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Surgeries: Please contact for details Lab Sat 11 Aug and Sat 8 Sept,

Surgeries: Lab

Con 9-10am at Bolton South Salvation Army Church Con and Community Centre, Aldred Street, Bolton Akhtar Zaman 07392 108252 BL3 3QZ Debbie Newall 07980 962826 Elaine Sherrington [email protected] 01204 391092 [email protected] 07775007853 Surgeries: Tues 7Aug and Tue 4 Sept, Shafaqat Shaikh [email protected] Lab

Breightmet Library, Breightmet Health Centre, [email protected] Lab

Lab Breightmet Fold Lane – please ring for an Surgeries: Our surgeries are at Halliwell UCAN Centre, Hatfield appointment Surgeries: Please contact for details Surgeries: Mon 6 Aug and Mon 3 Sept, 6-7pm, at Road, Bolton BL1 3BU. Please contact for an appointment Lab Tonge UCAN centre. Please contact for an appointment Bromley Cross Harper Green Kearsley Westhoughton North and Chew Moor

Norman Critchley Susan Haworth 07415509103 Mark Cunningham Martyn Cox 01204 331190 01204 594311 [email protected] 07580036509 [email protected] [email protected] Surgeries: Fri 7 Sept, noon to 1.30pm at The [email protected] Surgeries: Sat 8 Sept, 10.30-11.30am at Southfields Community Room, 19 Green Lane Westhoughton Town Hall Lab

Con Please contact for details UKIP Surgeries: Con

David Greenhalgh Liam Irving 07824363013 01204 335621 or 07813 386415 Hamid Khurram Zoe Kirk-Robinson 07388857888 [email protected] 01204 331020 [email protected] Surgeries: Sat 11 Aug and Sat 8 Sept, 10.30- [email protected] 11.30am at Kearsley Mount Cottage, St Johns [email protected] Con

Lab Fishers Sat 18 Aug and Sat 6 Oct, Surgeries: Please contact for details Lab Surgeries: Con Nadim Muslim 10.30-11.30am at Westhoughton Town Hall [email protected] Julie Pattison 07388857903 Champak Mistry [email protected] 07977 516192 01204 397522 or 331320 Christine Wild Surgeries: Sat 1 Sept, 10.30am-12.30pm, at [email protected] Con [email protected] St Stephen’s Church and Sat 18 Aug and Sat 15 Surgeries: Sat 11 Aug and Sat 29 Sept, Lab Please contact for details Sept 10:30am-12.30pm at Farnworth Town Hall Please contact for details Surgeries: FKF 10.30-11.30am at Westhoughton Town Hall

Surgeries: Con (access via the back entrance) Crompton Heaton and Lostock Little Lever and Darcy Lever Westhoughton South

Hanif Darvesh Robert Allen David Evans 07969356164 David Chadwick 01942 818526 0771 5048806 or 01204 336195 01204 451341 or 335096 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] c/o Bolton Town Hall, Bolton BL1 1RU Surgeries: Sat 1 Sept, 10.30-11.30am at Westhoughton Town Hall Lab Con Please contact for details Lab Lab Surgeries:

Guy Harkin Anne Galloway 01942 811932 or 336256 [email protected] Rees Gibbon 07738 493122 David Wilkinson 01942 819456 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Surgeries: Tues 7, and 21 Aug, and 4 and 18 Please contact for details Lab Con Sept at 10-11am at Little Lever Library; and Sat Surgeries: Lib Dem UKIP 1 Sept, 10-11.30am at Tesco, Little Lever Bilkis Ismail 07766 443052 Andrew Morgan 07583 725578 Anna-Marie Watters [email protected] 01204 331019 Sean Hornby [email protected] [email protected] 01204 335516 Tues 7, and 21 Aug, and 4 and 18 Lab Con Surgeries: [email protected] Sept at 10-11am at Little Lever Library; and Sat Surgeries: Sat 22 Sept, 10.30-11.30am at Surgeries: Please contact at area forum meetings or contact direct UKIP 1 Sept, 10-11.30am at Tesco, Little Lever Lab Surgeries: Please contact for details Westhoughton Town Hall Scene www.visitbolton.comCentral Issue - Summer 2018 Food fest boost returns THOUSANDS of The festival will also Partners include: visitors will once feature cookery demos Arts Council; Bolton again be tucking in from top regional Market; Bolton Library to tasty treats and chefs, a speciality and Museum Services; tipples when Bolton food, drink and crafts Carrs Pasties; Food and Drink market with more than Greater Manchester Festival returns. 200 traders, live music, Combined Authority; street performers, and Greenhalgh’s Bakery; The festival is children’s activities. Octagon Theatre, organised by Bolton Market Place Council in association Local touring theatre, Shopping Centre; RRG with Aldi, and will take Little Diamond Theatre Group Ltd; Crompton place over the August Company, have Place Shopping Centre Bank Holiday weekend created a magical and Little Diamond (Friday, August 24 to production ‘Stone Theatre Company. Monday, August 27). Soup’ to entertain the families at the festival. For updates, visit Celebrity chefs With fun craft activities the Food and Drink Michael Caines, and a show that Festival website and Nadiya Hussain, includes song, dance, follow the Bolton Food Ainsley Harriott and music and laughter, and Drink Festival James Martin are the children are sure to page on Facebook or headline stars of a love this. @boltonfoodfest on packed programme. Twitter. Special events include Sponsors are: gin tasting, beer and Aldi; Stateside Foods, For further information pasty, brunch and and Willmott Dixon. see inside. cakes and a night with top chefs Andrew Nutter and Aiden In this issue Byrne. Page 2 New opticians for M&S Page 3 Family flicks at the Crompton Place Page 4-5 What’s on at the Food and Drink festival Page 6 Your wardrobe sorted for autumn Page 7 A world of choice at the Market Place See the world differently with Visualase Page 8 Enjoy the Octagon’s first show in the park What’s on at Bolton Museum and Library James Martin takes a selfie at the Fred Dibnah statue 2 CentralScene Promotional feature www.visitbolton.com School countdown with M&S Kids

In a few months’ time, parents If this wasn’t enough, M&S has a will be leading their little ones name labels service – all done by through the school gates for one simple text. Great value for the very first time! Whilst this money and means that you don’t time marks an exciting phase in have to worry about mixing up your child’s life, this is naturally PE kits! very daunting for Mum & Dad – especially the dreaded school The Easy Dressing Range is a uniform! Let M&S Kids take the range of uniform designed for 2-16 stress out of the day with new years, created to make dressing time saving innovation pieces for school easier, quicker and more that mean less work for busy comfortable. A key piece includes parents. the Easy Dressing Triple Action Stormwear Trouser which has Think ease, think comfort, think no fiddly zips or buttons and smart. Our new uniform features simply pulls up. easy to iron shirts, permanent pleat skirts and Velcro fastenings on All schoolwear is available shirts - great for those who are still in store or online now at learning. www.marksandspencer.com

M&S Opticians to open in Bolton

One of the UK’s first M&S The launch event, which will take Whether it’s a new pair of Opticians will be opening place at 10am on the 16 August, frames, an eye test or general its doors on the 16 August will see a special local guest cut advice, our experienced team in Bolton. the ribbon to officially open the will be on hand to offer the high store to the public. Customers are level of customer service that is The brand new store, on the able to book their eye test online or synonymous with the nation’s ground floor next to the food over the phone ahead of the store favourite retailer.” hall of the Marks & Spencer opening, or go into store on the day store on Deansgate, will offer a for a test depending on availability. To book your eye test, book online range of optical and eye health at www.mandsopticians.com, services, including eye tests; Ben Pedley, Optician Manager, call 0345 266 5860 or book in-store. contact lens advice and free trials; said: “We are extremely excited men’s, women’s and children’s to open the doors to the eyewear; leading designer brands; practice and welcome our new prescription sunglasses and free customers. We have a fantastic retinal photography. Prescriptions range of eyewear which we are also welcomed from other are confident will be a hit with opticians. Bolton shoppers. Pack a perfect picnic

The grass between your toes; There’s an array of irresistible picnic sunshine on your face; and a favourites, from runny-yolked scotch eggs rug spread with tempting treats: and beautifully presented sandwiches, to you just can’t beat a summer crunchy crudités and bowls of ripe, sweet picnic. strawberries with clotted cream.

And there’s still plenty of time to This summer’s new additions include a enjoy the continuing warm weather. hearty Melton Mowbray pork pie, and a delicate selection of mini cakes inspired by For fresh-air feasts big and small, classic British tea-time treats (blackcurrant discover all you need with M&S sundae tart, anyone?). Everything is food to make your picnic even really easy to transport, while the online more delicious. ordering system means you can pick up your picnic spread from your nearest store Our Food to Order service is perfect when it suits you. Just remember to pack for sunny summer birthdays and a bottles of your favourite beverage and a big weekend get-togethers. cosy rug to sit on: heaven. www.visitbolton.com Promotionalyour local feature CentralScene 3 market

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festival The market has over 200 stalls to choose from located both indoors and goodies! outdoor which are all under cover. Fancy getting your hands on a fab Opening Times Festival flask and apron combo? Open every Tuesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday 9am-5pm. We’ll even get the apron signed by some of our celebrity chefs. Ashburner Street, Bolton BL1 1TJ Contact: 01204 336825 email: Head over to Bolton’s Food & Drink [email protected] Festival website - https://www. boltonfoodanddrinkfestival.com THE - enter your email address and you NORTH WEST’S could be in luck.

More than 267,000 visited the event .... last year, which is organised by We’d also like to send you a short Bolton Council in association with survey after the Festival, to ask what Aldi, and it holds the reputation of you enjoyed and what could be being the biggest and best food improved? festival in the north. Everyone who completes that survey Celebrity chefs Michael Caines, will be entered into another prize Nadiya Hussain, Ainsley Harriott and draw. James Martin are the headline stars of a packed programme. Special For further information about events include gin tasting, beer and what’s on during the festival pasty, brunch and cakes and a night turn to the centre pages or with top chefs Andrew Nutter and see the website https://www. Aiden Byrne. boltonfoodanddrinkfestival.com www.bolton.gov.uk Summer of fun with Crompton Place Crompto The summer holidays are here at Crompton Place and we have KITCHENKITCHEN lots of things to keep you entertained.

Family Flicks Crompton Kitchen Every Wednesday from 25 – 27 August 11am–3pm tration emons 25 July – 29 August king d p Fre coo  - 3 11a For kids we will Crompton Place is getting foodie have a FREE th August cooking station for Family Flicks is back this summer Saturday 25 those little chefs in with local chefs cooking up a range the making! with lots of block bustlingly brilliant Commencing our food journey in the boot of Europe, taking inspirations from Italy's many of free delectable dishes for you culinary excellences. films to keep your family happy. to try at our kitchen – all as part of Bolton th August this year’s Bolton Food and Drink Sunday 26 Council Crossing over the North Atlantic and down to the Gulf of Mexico, we will be turning up the heat with • Wednesday 25 July – Festival! traditional Mexican dishes. Paddington 2, 11am – 2:30pm th August Monday 27

• Wednesday 1 August – Saturday 25th August Commencing Our final stop will take us the hustle and bustle of India where we will offer a range of regional dishes to try. Coco, 11am – 2:30pm our food journey in the boot of Part of • Wednesday 8 August – Europe, taking inspirations from Italy’s For more information visit www.crompton-place.co.uk Despicable Me 3, 11am – many culinary excellences. 2:30pm

• Wednesday 15 August – Sunday 26th August Peter Rabbit, 11am – 2:30pm Crossing over the North Atlantic and down to the Gulf of Mexico, we will • Wednesday 22 August – be turning up the heat with traditional Ferdinand, 11am – 2:30pm Mexican dishes. Alongside our cooking stations we will have • Wednesday 29 August – an interactive kids station for those little Duck Duck Goose, 11am – 2:30pm Monday 27th August chefs in the making. The cinema will be located between Select and Beaverbrooks. Our final stop will take us the hustle and All you need to do is bring a receipt from Crompton Place in the bustle of India where we will offer a range Visit http://www.crompton-place.co.uk/ last six days to enjoy a film. of regional dishes to try. whatson/ for further information. 4 CentralScene Promotional feature www.visitbolton.com

Bolton’s biggest and most popular festival is back with a bang this August bank holiday weekend and it promises to be the best yet!

Drop by Bolton Town Centre to enjoy a magical four days of Friday 24 August food, drink, fun, family entertainment and live music. 10am Markets Open Across the town centre Our top 10 things not to miss 10am Regional chef demos Bolton Market Daily celebrity chef cookery demos – join Nadiya Hussain, 1pm and 3pm Stone Soup children’s production The Albert Halls 1 Ainsley Harriott and James Martin for some fantastic, fun 7pm Gala dinner Main festival marquee shows Saturday 25 August Regional chef cookery demos at Bolton Market – Friday and 10am Markets open Across the festival site 2 Saturday all day 10am Regional chef demos Bolton Market Over 220 food, drink, arts and craft stalls, including a 3 teenage market, open each day from 10am 10.30am Saturday Brunch with Nadiya Main festival marquee Hussain The return of our popular special events; including Slattery 11am, 1pm and 3pm Stone Soup, children’s production The Albert Halls 4 Afternoon tea, Saturday Brunch, Pasty, Pie and Beer tasting 12.30pm Nadiya Hussain cookery demo Main festival marquee All new events for 2018 – including an uber cool Gin Festival 2.30pm Slattery Afternoon Tea with Main festival marquee 5 on Saturday and Sunday Club with two of the region’s finest Nadiya Hussain and friends chefs – Andrew Nutter and Aiden Byrne 6pm Gin Festival Main festival marquee Great children’s entertainment – don’t miss ‘Stone Soup’ an Sunday 26 August 6 all singing and dancing, interactive stage show the kids will 10am Markets open Across the festival site love (grown-ups will like it too!) 10.30am and 3pm Ainsley Harriott cookery demos Main festival marquee A festival music stage on Le Mans Crescent with daily 7 headline acts 11am, 1pm and 3pm Stone Soup, children’s production The Albert Halls 12.30pm Pasty, Pie and Beer tasting with Main festival marquee 8 Two fantastic festival bars Ainsley Harriott The return of our Headline Sponsor Aldi’s, Prosecco bar 6.30pm Sunday Club with Aiden Byrne Main festival marquee 9 ‘Top Tipples’ on Victoria Square and Andrew Nutter Monday 27 August Top class street entertainment 10 10am Markets open Across the festival site Don’t forget there’s loads of seating right across the town centre 11am, 1pm and 3pm Stone Soup, children’s production The Albert Halls too so you can take a break from shopping to soak up the fab 11am, 1pm and 3pm James Martin cookery demos Main festival marquee atmosphere (or plan what to do next).

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FRI 24 TO MON 27 AUGUST 2018

OVER 220 MARKET TRADERS SPECIAL EVENTS KIDS ENTERTAINMENT FESTIVAL BARS STREET ENTERTAINMENT

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Thanks to all our partners too! 6 CentralScene Promotional feature www.visitbolton.com A colourful start

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It’s no secret that the The Bank Bar & Grill is your bag stunningly transformed Market – with a home-created menu, Place in Bolton is a veritable bursting with flavours from around honeypot for families and the globe. Baltic Cellar will take fashion lovers alike. your taste buds on a journey to Russia and beyond, while Prezzo You’ll find a fabulous line up serves up a contemporary twist of your favourite high street on classic Italian cuisine. Fancy a brands, including Topshop, Zara, nightcap? The Cave is perfect for Debenhams, H&M, Next, New a cheeky tipple or two, but if you Look, Smiggle, JD Sports, The prefer your drinks on tap, Great Ale Entertainer and River Island in the is your go-to place. spectacular Victorian Market Hall. Film fans are also well served at Food lovers are equally well The Light – the centre’s state-of- catered for in The Vaults – Market the-art cinema, showing the latest Place’s sympathetically restored blockbusters and classic movies. vaulted cellars that offer up a variety of delights for those Market Place is proud to sponsor discerning enough to descend. the Bolton Food and Drink Festival From the vibrant flavours of the 2018, from Friday 24th to Monday cheekiest chicken restaurant to hit 27th August and to celebrate, the UK – Nando’s, to the beefiest they’ll be hosting a variety of burgers in town, at Gourmet Egyptian-themed events for the Burger Kitchen. Looking for whole family, right across the something a little less mainstream? weekend. See the world differently this summer

Would you love to be glasses free great pair of designer sunglasses as this summer? I no longer needed my prescription pair. This treatment has changed my Imagine holidays without the hassle of life and I want to say a huge thank contact lenses. Swimming, lazing on you to all the team at Visualase for the beach and playing sports can all be putting me at ease and supporting me troublesome for glasses and contact lens throughout my experience”. wearers. Change that dream of ditching your glasses and contact lenses into Hilary Duxbury, clinic manager says reality with Visualase Laser Eye Clinic. “It is always lovely to receive such wonderful feedback like we hear from Based on Newport Street in Bolton town Kerry and many patients come to centre, we have been performing laser Visualase from recommendations they eye correction since 2001 and thousands have received from family, friends & of local people are already enjoying the colleagues”. benefits. To make laser eye treatment affordable One patient, Kerry a strategies manager to every patient, there’s a wide range of from Bolton says “Having laser eye payment plans including 18 months 0% treatment has been amazing. interest-free credit. A few weeks after my treatment we went on holiday to Italy. It felt An assessment and consultation, which really strange not packing the never is performed by your treating doctor to ending list of paraphernalia for my determine whether you are a suitable eyes I used to have to take with me. candidate for laser eye correction, No more contact lenses, solutions, is free of charge. cleaning pots, spare glasses etc. It was great to go swimming without For more information, phone fear of my contact lenses being Visualase on (01204) 387467 washed out and I treated myself to a or visit www.visualase.com 8 CentralScene Promotional feature www.visitbolton.com What’s on at Bolton Museum and Library

Excitement is building with Animals and Us exhibition The ‘Farmyard’ highlights how the new Egyptology gallery animals have been key to set to open as Bolton Scene Leopold, the inquisitive mouse, our survival, and finally ‘The was in production. guides visitors through the Lodge’ will show how they have But in the meantime there’s lots exhibition, showing them how become a major part of our to do and see. all animals – from insects to leisure, home and family life. elephants – are an important Arty Babies! part of our everyday lives. Entrance to the exhibition is free. Calling all babies and their It’s open to Sat 1 September, families. The Animals and Us exhibition Mon, Tue, Thur, Fri and Sat is in the new exhibition space 9am to 5pm, Wed 9.30am to Join us for Arty Babies which on the lower ground floor of the 5pm and Sun 10am to 4pm. brings our collections and museum in Le Mans Crescent. resources to life through songs, Down Memory Lane - play and sensory activities. In the ‘Grand Hall’ visitors can reminiscence group Suitable for ages 0 to 2 years. see how animals appear as Do you or someone you know symbols for big ideas; in the have dementia? Bolton Central reminiscence boxes, share between 11.30am and 1pm. Free entry, just pop by. Arty ‘Curator’s Office’ they can learn Library hosts an Age UK group memories and reminisce. Light For more information contact Babies will meet at 10.30am why museums have natural for people with early onset refreshments provided. Bolton Central Library on on: Tuesday 14 August and history collections, while on dementia and their carers. 01204 332853 or Dawn Tuesday 28 August. the ‘High Street’ the emphasis The sessions take place on the Crossley at Age UK on 01204 will be on how animals have Come along for an informal first Wednesday of the month, 701525 or dawn.crossley@ influenced fashion. chat, experience the until 5 December, ageukbolton.org.uk

THIS SUMMER AT QUEENS PARK

Thu 16 - Mon 27 August 2018 Tall tales Octagon Theatre Bolton presents GULLIVER’S in the park TRAVELS Based on the novel by Jonathan Swift A new adaptation by Satinder Chohan & Mike Kenny This summer the Octagon Theatre Bolton will transform Queens Park Directed by Elizabeth Newman & Ben Occhipinti into the extraordinary land of Lilliput from the classic children’s tale Gulliver’s Travels.

Gulliver’s fantastical adventures will be brought to life for a huge celebration of Bolton communities in the Octagon’s first ever park show.

A cast of professional actors will be joined each performance by young performers, local choirs and community companies featuring a puppet that is eight metres high and currently the tallest puppet being made in the UK.

Gulliver is a traveller and a teller of some rather tall tales. This one is maybe his tallest yet! Gulliver wants to be a hero in his daughter’s eyes. So he takes her on a journey to a land where he is literally a giant. Travel with Gulliver to the land of Lilliput where war is brewing, trouble is coming and Gulliver finds himself at the centre of it all. Tickets £15 We hope you and your family can join us on the adventure this summer. Child/Concessions £12 Age guide 5+ For more information go to Octagonbolton.co.uk or follow us on social media octagonbolton.co.uk Box Office 01204 520661 @octagontheatre OctagonBolton @octagontheatre Bolton Scene 7 What does the council do for me?

We received 1,199 complaints for Trading Standards to investigate last year We empty 13.3m bins every year

We issued 2,399 licences last year such as taxi driver applications and street trading

1564 books are borrowed every day from our libraries

More than 1m people visited one of our leisure centres last year

More than 1m visitors to our libraries and museums last year 317 miles are covered every time we do a full route grit

We carried out 830 1,200 older people received a visit requests for pollution last year to plan with them how they can last year inspections live independently in their own homes

More than 11,000 children and young 757 food hygiene inspection s people received social care help last year are carried out last year

We helped 3,127 people with advice about housing We register 9,316 births, civil last year marriages and deaths last year ...and much more! does for you visit www.bolton.gov.uk 8 Bolton Scene New routes make beeline for success A NEW walking and cy- segregated cycling lanes about connecting commu- cling route to Bolton and 124 new or upgraded nities and this project will town centre along Chor- crossing points are being make it easier and safer for ley Old Road could be proposed to better con- people to cycle and walk to created. nect every community in the town centre. the borough and to make “The scheme for the The £1.5m project is the cycling and walking a real Chorley Old Road area was first scheme put forward alternative to the car. identified through working to the Greater Manchester The plans are part of a with Sustrans - a sustain- Mayor’s Cycling and Walk- new 1000 mile long network able transport charity that ing Challenge Fund – named Beelines – that wants to make it easier for The scheme includes has been developed with all people to walk and cycle.” signed quiet routes, im- 10 of the local authorities in Greater Manchester’s proved crossings and Greater Manchester. Cycling and Walking Com- routes through parks and The proposals, were an- missioner, Chris Board- public spaces. nounced by Greater Man- man, said: “The list of pro- It’s part of seventy-one chester’s Cycling and Walk- posed projects announced miles of new walking and ing Commissioner, Chris is the first of many for each cycling routes planned Boardman, this summer. local authority. One thing across the borough as part Bolton Council’s Exec- we won’t compromise on of a new network across utive Cabinet Member for is quality; we’re working Greater Manchester. Highways, Cllr David Chad- closely with all 10 local au- As well as the new routes, wick, said: “Beelines is all thorities.” SAFE ROUTES: Champion cyclist Chris Boardman presenting the plans to the council’s eight miles of Dutch-style Cabinet Get help to find work Curtain up for DO YOU need or do you know someone who needs free support finding work or improving their skills? Skills for Employment is Octagon’s new look a Greater Manchester Pro- gramme which offers free Staff have moved to temporary offices. one to one support, training, BUILDING work has started on The box office and café at the Market Place qualifications, work expe- the new look Octagon Theatre. Shopping Centre. rience and help finding the The work will see the theate en- Tickets will be available to purchase as perfect job. Around 40% of larged and modernised; be more ac- usual online and over the phone as well as people who enrolled on the cessible to those with disabilities; in person from the temporary box office on scheme have found work have more space for young people the upper floor next to Debenhams. since it started in 2016. and community groups; improve au- The theatre’s drama groups including Bolton Council’s Work- dience comfort and facilities includ- Art Beat, Headspace, the Youth Theatre shop has supported hun- ing air conditioning, seats and toilets; and Bridges Company will all also be relo- dreds of people through the have two multi-purpose studio spaces cating to the Market Place. programme. In the latest The project is being supported by Arts figures released, out of 14 for rehearsals, participation activities Council England, Bolton Council, grants suppliers across Greater and performances; and have new re- from supporters, trusts, foundations, and Manchester, the team were vamped café and bar areas. the ongoing public fundraising campaign first for placing people The new look building will open in 2020. Octagon Reimagined. into work placements and In the meantime productions won’t fin- The project is the biggest redevelop- qualifications and fourth in ish with the theatre performing around ment in the theatre’s 50 year history and terms of job outcomes. the borough as part of its ‘Out and About’ will ensure that the Octagon will be open Participants need to be season. Productions will take place in lo- and accessible for artists and audiences for aged 19+ (or 18+ if in re- Plans to redevelop the Bolton cations such as Queens Park, the Macron CULTURE ATTRACTION: generations to come. ceipt of out of work benefits Octagon Theatre will see it greatly expand Stadium and the Albert Halls. on the day they start on the programme), unemployed, not in full time education or with limited recent employ- ment experience. To find out more - please contact Bolton Council’s Celebrating Armed Forces Week Workshop on 01204 333209, email - elaine.sessions@ A PACKED programme of events celebrat- bolton.gov.uk or visit the ed Armed Forces Week this summer. Skills for Employment page The Armed Forces flag was raised over on the council’s website. the town hall to fly all week leading up to Armed Forces Day. The day saw Bolton Sea Cadets raise their ensign flown from their mast head, followed by a short service and a wreath laying ceremony. There were cadet marching displays, armed forces vehicles and equipment on shows, and an inter-cadet challenge. Local voluntary and armed forces or- ganisations had stalls and exhibitions and there was an inflatable darts stadia and lots of children’s activities. It was attended by the Duke of Lancas- ter Regiment; 216 Battery Bolton Artillery; Bolton United Services Veterans Associa- tion (established 1906), other veteran or- ganisations and Bolton’s Combined Forces Cadets. COMMEMORATION HONOUR: Members of local veterans organisations and other groups took part in a service and wreath laying as part of the Armed Forces Day events Bolton Scene 9 Have your Bolton embraces say about rights of health apps way YOUR views are being sort about public paths and oth- TO HELP us all er rights of way. be a little healthi- Public paths, including er, the council and public rights of way and health service have routes in parks, have tra- ditionally enabled people launched a free web- to exercise and explore the site to help us find countryside around them the best and safest and, increasingly, are pop- health and care apps. ular routes for commuting Lots of us are already and accessing essential lo- using apps to support cal amenities. our exercise or diet but, The council is seeking wider than this, with comments about its latest more than 325,000 health draft Rights of Way Im- provement Plan (ROWIP) and care apps on the 2018-2028. The plan assess- market it becomes a bit es the current rights of of a lottery to choose the way network and identifies one best for you. steps which the council in- A new website at bolton. tends to take with various orcha.co.uk is here to help. stakeholders. ORCHA (Organisation The draft plan looks at for the Review of Care and the way that the network Health Applications) car- is managed in the context ries out independent and of challenging public fi- impartial reviews of health nances and addressing the and care related apps; look- challenges and opportuni- ing at, for example, their ef- ties which arise as a result fectiveness and data securi- of the continued high level ty. These apps are then split FINISHERS PODIUM: Pictured celebrating their success are the first three female finishers: Lucy Gossage of Great Britain, of development within the Camilla Lindholm Berg of Sweden, and Angela Naeth of Canada. The men’s winner was GB’s Joe Skipper. into categories such as quit borough. smoking, fitness, stress, di- You can find a copy of the abetes, and mental health draft plan by going to the with the highest rated ones website: www.bolton.gov. always at the top. Ironman UK’s sporting success uk/consultations or view a Health and care profes- IRONMAN UK Bolton Almost 10 hours of live Bolton town centre on Vic- Ironkids, held the day be- paper version at the One sionals in Bolton are being broadcasting gave exten- toria Square. fore, saw 3,000 children par- Stop Shop. given awareness training, reached more than five million views from fans sive coverage of the event, This year, athletes ticipate in the town centre The deadline for com- so that where appropriate which saw thousands of ath- swapped their bikes for ‘fun run’. The event is worth ments is 10 November. they can recommend apps all around the world on Comments can be sent Facebook. letes and spectators take running shoes at Queens around £3 million a year to to patients to support their over Bolton at the weekend Park, on Spa Road – previ- the local economy and Bol- by email to consultation@ Live race coverage of care. ORCHA has already for the town’s tenth Iron- ously this took place at the ton has successfully staged bolton.gov.uk or by post to the gruelling triathlon at- been introduced to almost man UK spectacular. Macron Stadium. The park the triathlon since 2009. Directorate of Place, Pub- tracted a global audience half of all GP Practices in Around 2,500 competitors also hosted free live music Bolton will continue to lic Rights of Way, 3rd Floor, on Facebook Watch, which Bolton, and this will con- swam, cycled and ran in the and free family fun. host the Ironman UK tri- Paderborn House, Howell tinue in coming months, notched up 163,000 reac- epic challenge, finishing in The world’s largest athlon until 2022. Croft North, Bolton BL1 as plans also reach Bolton tions and 9,500 shares. 1UA. NHS Foundation Trust, and local voluntary services. “It’s all about getting technology to work for us to make us fitter and healthi- er,” said Councillor Debbie Newall, Executive Cabinet Joint bid to host World Cup Member for Adult Social COUNCILS across Greater It will bring 40 squads of Care and Health. Manchester have launched elite players to the UK, as “This is a real opportunity their bids to host the Rugby well as thousands of over- for people to take control of League World Cup in 2021. seas supporters, making their own health. This site Bolton, Manchester, it the most diverse and in- means that we can be more Wigan and Trafford are clusive rugby league tour- independent – we can learn all bidding to host games nament ever held. More more about our health, and for what promises to be than 1 million people will we can improve our chanc- the biggest Rugby League attend the games over the es of staying healthy.” World Cup ever. Oldham five weeks the tournament Dr Liaqat Natha, a Bol- and Salford are also bidding runs. ton GP added “I’m fully to be a part of the tourna- As well as hosting a suc- supportive of ORCHA and ment through hosting sides cessful tournament the of patients working to man- and events, with Rochdale Greater Manchester bids age their own health and planning support activities will focus on the legacy of find apps that are the best and building on their strong the tournament and in- BID TEAM: Representatives from the councils and partners launch the Greater Manchester bid for the and most trustworthy. Not links with Fiji. creasing health and wellbe- The rugby spectacular ing among all ages. RLWC2021, the Westhoughton Lions mascot, Salford only is it helpful for patients Reds players and England internationals James Simpson to use themselves, but as will be watched worldwide Cllr Thomas, the Lead- by an estimated 150 million er of Bolton Council said: and Rachel Thompson. (Right) WORLD CUP: The trophy health and care profession- the 16 teams will be playing for in the men’s tournament als it’s great to have the op- people across 115 coun- “Events are a key part of tion to recommend the best tries. our regeneration strategy will benefit Bolton’s econo- town – to visitors, players ment into the borough to apps as part of our care de- The tournament, which to improve the prosperity of my and get our communi- and spectators from around boost the local economy.” livery.” will be held in October and the borough and the Rugby ties involved in sport, and the world. We recognise the For further information Visit bolton.orcha.co.uk November 2021, will feature League World Cup 2021 is will highlight the region value of events which are visit: marketingmanches- now to find out more. the men’s, women’s and a unique and fantastic op- and Bolton at its best - the key to attracting visitors, ter.com/rugbyleagueworld- wheelchair tournaments. portunity. The tournament countryside, the people, the new spending and invest- cup 10 Bolton Scene Keeping people safe and sound DO you care for “By preparing before- someone who has hand, families and carers have one less thing to wor- dementia and wor- ry about should someone Wanderers legend opens new 3G pitch ried that they might go missing. BOLTON Wanderers all-time Premier League leading new state-of-the-art pitch, replacing a grass pitch. go missing? “Improving the lives of goalscorer, Kevin Davies, officially opened a new third The new pitch will benefit community groups as it can You can help keep people living with dementia generation artificial grass pitch with Cllr John Byrne at be used in the evening thanks to the installation of flood- them safe and sound by is a priority for the coun- Ladybridge High School. lights. recording vital informa- cil. Following a successful Bolton Council invested £400,000 from its capital budget Bolton Wanderers FC Community Trust also plan to use tion about them. pilot in Horwich, we have towards the project and Ladybridge High School was also the site to deliver weekly Premier League Kicks sessions. Bolton Council is sup- launched the Bolton De- awarded a £143,302 grant from the Premier League and Cllr John Byrne, Executive Cabinet Member for Cul- porting a new national mentia Alliance to bring The FA Facilities Fund, which is delivered by the Football ture, Youth and Sport in Bolton, said: “This pitch will pro- scheme, ‘The Herbert Pro- local organisations, groups, Foundation. vide a high quality, modern facility which can be used all tocol’, which can help. and businesses together. The funding enabled Ladybridge High School to install a year round, in any weather.” The idea is that before- Each organisation has an hand you complete a form action plan of how they aim recording all the informa- to improve the lives of peo- tion about the person who ple living with dementia. might go missing. “In Bolton the number This can include places of people aged 65 and over they like to go, medication, with dementia is expected their general routine, de- to grow from 3,187 in 2017 scription, and a recent pho- to 4,625 in 2030. By work- tograph. ing with other agencies Should they go missing our aims is to make Bolton the form can be quickly giv- and Greater Manchester en to the police to reduce the best place to live in the the time taken to gather world for people with de- this information, and re- mentia, and their carers, by move some of the stress. 2020.” “There is nothing more To download the form and frightening or distressing find out more go to www. than when a loved one, gmp.police.uk/Herbert friend, or neighbour fails to return when they should,” said Councillor Debbie Newall, Executive Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care Health.

PITCH PERFECT: Kevin Davies cuts the ribbon with Cllr John Byrne (centre left) and Ladybridge High School representa- tives and pupils

Youth connect in conference ONE hundred and thirty children from across the borough joined in a confer- ence to discuss how they could play their part in Bolton’s plans for the fu- ture. The second annual Youth Vision Confer- ence, at the Albert Halls, was centred on the theme of ‘being connected’. And children from 34 schools completed a series of missions, including an ‘Appren- tice’ style challenge. Groups of budding entrepreneurs pitched projects to a panel of how they could connect better with their community. FRESH IDEAS: Young people presenting Ideas included helping older people to their thoughts at the Youth Vision confer- use digital technology, organising school ence litter picks, and asking local businesses to come into school to talk about jobs. fantastic and definitely connected and en- Chair of the Vision Partnership, Dave gaged in their Bolton Vision 2030.” Singleton, said: “The event was tremen- Ammar Ingar, aged 11, from Sunninghill dous and showed that young people matter. Primary School, said: “I liked presenting Young people have a certain insight that is my idea to the panel and communicating not tainted. Vision 2030 is a vision for every with the panel to help Bolton’s Vision”. person in Bolton.” Hafsah Patel, aged 9, also from Sunning Executive Cabinet Member for Chil- Hill, added: “I liked having my voice heard dren’s Services, Councillor Ann Cunliffe, and having my idea heard to help Bolton in added: “The youth of Bolton are absolutely the future.” Bolton Scene 11 Support following the fire The Ironman Foundation is donating $10 Bolton Council’s Executive Cabinet 000 (£7667.20) to two Bolton-based groups Member for Culture, Tourism and Sport, who have been a vital part of the efforts Cllr John Byrne said: “It is fantastic that to control the massive moorland blaze on the IRONMAN Foundation is honouring Winter Hill. local charities who have worked extraordi- Donations of £3833.60 each will go to- narily hard in the aftermath of the Winter wards two local groups whose volunteers Hill fires.” were a central part of the response to the The 2019 edition of IRONMAN UK will fires – Bolton Mountain Rescue Team, and take place Sunday 14 July 2019, general the Rivington Gardens Trust. entries are now open on the event web- With IRONMAN UK having taken place site. For more information, please visit the VOLUNTEER DONATIONS: (Pictured from left to right): Chris Greenhalgh and Diane in Bolton last month for the 10th year, the event website, www.ironman.com/uk. Blakeley from Bolton Mountain Rescue, IRONMAN UK and Ireland Managing Director race organisers worked with Bolton Coun- Declan Byrne, Bolton Mayor Cllr Elaine Sherrington, Bolton Chief Executive Tony Oakman, cil so the race could go ahead safely. Bolton Council Executive Cabinet Member for Culture, Tourism and Sport Cllr John Byrne, Andrew Suter and Venessa Ashworth from Rivington Heritage Gardens Trust. Saying it with flowers

The Mayor of Bolton, Cllr Elaine Sherrington, takes a look at the annual , tradi- tional floral display in Queens Park, accompanied by the Mayoress, Sam Sher- rington.

Bolton Food & Drink Festival 2018 TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURES AND RESTRICTIONS THE BOROUGH COUNCIL OF BOLTON ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION (SPECIAL EVENTS) ACT 1994 THE BOLTON (FOOD AND DRINK FESTIVAL) (TEMPORARY CLOSURES, RESTRICTIONS AND SUSPENSIONS) (NO.89) ORDER 2018

The Council has made an order which will enable the Bolton Food & Drink TEMPORARY SUSPENSION OF ONE-WAY TRAFFIC MOVEMENT: Festival to take place on the roads specified below, between 6am Monday Blackhorse Street between Ashburner Street and Deansgate; 20 August and 6pm Wednesday 29 August 2018. Restrictions are as Hotel Street between Market Street and Mealhouse Lane; follows: Mealhouse Lane between Hotel Street and Deansgate; Coronation Street between the Newport Arcade and Great Moor Street. TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURES Le Mans Crescent from Howell Croft North to Howell Croft South; TEMPORARY SUSPENSION OF CONTRA-FLOW BUS LANE: Deansgate from Market Street to Knowsley Street; Blackhorse Street between Deansgate and Ashburner Street. Howell Croft North from Back Deansgate to Le Mans Crescent; Ashburner Street from Queen Street to Howell Croft South; TEMPORARY TAXI STANDS TO BE ESTABLISHED: Howell Croft South from Ashburner Street to Victoria Square South; Deansgate, from 14m west of Howell Croft North for 25m in a westerly direction; Coronation Street from Victoria Square South to the Newport Arcade; Deansgate, from 60m west of Howell Croft North for 20m in a westerly direction. Victoria Square North from Le Mans Crescent to Victoria Square; Victoria Square South from Le Mans Crescent to Coronation Street; Diversion routes will be signposted. This order will cease to have effect at 23:59 Corporation Street from Knowsley Street to Bridge Street; on Wednesday 29 August 2018. Market Street from Corporation Street to Hotel Street; Lorne Street between Bridge Street and Market Street; Dated 6 August 2018 Old Hall Street between Deansgate and Victoria Square North Gerald Brough. Director of Place Town Hall, Bolton BL1 1RU www.bolton.gov.uk/trafficorders 12 Bolton Scene

Bolton Life! Events, sport, festivals, culture

Back to the days New look museum of steam BOLTON Steam Museum opens its doors this sum- mer and winter for its pop- to open its doors ular steamings. Its volunteers have res- Bolton’s Egyptology col- cued and restored 30 old BOLTON Museum’s lection is one of the most stationary steam engines, exciting new exhibi- significant ancient Egyp- some of the engines which tion and gallery spac- tian collections in the UK. once powered the cotton es are to open their A local mill owner’s daugh- mills and woollen mills of doors this Septem- ter, Annie Barlow, was a the North of England, in- member of the Egypt Ex- cluding six built in Bolton. ber. The refurbished muse- ploration Society in the Some of the engines are 19th Century and helped now unique - the only one um, opens with a Family to raise funds for excava- of their kind to survive an- Fun Day on Saturday 22 tions in Egypt. The Egypt ywhere in the world. September with a whole Exploration Society donat- The oldest is now 180 range of activities. ed numerous finds to the years old and most are well It will take place from Chadwick Museum – the over 100. 9.30-3.30pm with tours of Victorian forerunner for The museum will be the new museum, interac- Bolton Museum. open: tive storytelling, craft ac- A new ‘Bolton’s Nature’ • Sunday 26 and Monday 27 tivities, glitter tattoos and gallery has been created August from 10am - 4pm facepainting, photo booths, which, as well as objects How the full size replica of the pharoah’s tomb will look • Saturday 27 and Sunday badge and keyring making from the natural history AFTER LIFE: 28 October from 10am - and lots more. collection, will include new 2016 while the work has bition, plus a contribution Manchester and the North 4pm As well as objects from animals such as a huge been taking place. The pro- from sponsor Eddie Davies. West which will attract na- • Friday 28 and Saturday Bolton’s history and of lo- brown bear from Manches- ject also includes work to The Leader of Bolton tional acclaim, enhance our 29 December from 10am cal interest there are three ter Museum. the other exhibition spac- Council, Cllr Linda Thom- visitor numbers and further - 4pm new galleries. The museum’s collection es in the museum and art as, said: “Bolton’s Egypt is boost business in the town Bolton Steam Museum Visitors to ‘Bolton’s of paintings, sculptures, gallery along with essential a wonderful showcase of “As the Culture Lead for is on Mornington Road, off Egypt’ will be able to learn statues and other artworks maintenance to the Grade our nationally important ar- the Greater Manchester Chorley Old Road, Bolton, about the town’s important will now also be on display II listed building. tefacts and the museum is Combined Authority I am BL1 4EU behind Morris- links to the world of phar- in a new gallery called Bol- The £3.8 million scheme renowned for its extensive proud that as a town Bolton sons. Admission is free and aohs and pyramids in the ton’s Art. has been funded from one- Egyptology collection. is helping to put us on the there’s further information family-friendly, interactive The museum has been off capital funding, income “This will be a major tour- map as a region of great on www.nmes.org gallery. closed since December from the museum’s exhi- ism attraction for Greater cultural activity.” Sing Hallelujah for return of musical theatre SISTER Act, Whoopi Gold- berg’s 1992 smash hit, is coming to the Albert Halls in September, as musical theatre returns to the ven- ue. The show, staged by Bol- ton Catholic Musical and Choral Society (BCMCS), tells the hilarious story of Deloris Van Cartier, a dis- co diva whose life takes a surprising turn when she witnesses a gangland mur- der. Under police protective custody she is hidden in the one place she won’t be against Deloris and the mencing at 7.30pm. There found – a convent. universal power of her new is also a matinee perfor- Disguised as a nun, she found friendship and sister- mance on Saturday 29 Sep- finds herself at odds with hood. tember starting at 2.30pm. both the rigid lifestyle and Filled with powerful For the hard of hearing an uptight Mother Supe- gospel music, outrageous the performance on Thurs- rior. The convent and its dancing and a truly moving day 27 September at 7.30pm church are facing financial story, all performed by a will be a BSL translated difficulties but using her cast chock full of amazingly one. unique disco moves and talented actors and backed Tickets can be bought singing talent to inspire by a live orchestra, Sister online at www.stagestubs. the choir, Deloris breathes Act is a must see event in com or through the BCMCS new life into the church and the calendar of amateur website at www.bcmcs. community, but in doing so, theatre in Bolton. co.uk. Family and group blows her cover. Soon, the The show will be per- tickets are available by gangsters are giving chase formed on 25-29 September phoning the BCMCS Tick- only to find themselves up at the Albert Halls com- etline on 07955 064976.