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BolThe council newspaper for theton Bolton family www.bolton.gov.uk Scene Issue 144 March 2018

Amazon jobs flow in THE building of Amazon’s new fulfilment centre in Bolton is in full swing. When the site opens later this year, it will begin recruitment for 1,200 new full time permanent jobs. The internet giant is the latest company to come on board at Logistics North. The distribu- tion and manufacturing site off the M61 has attracted several big names, such as Aldi, to open new sites there. Recruitment for the range of roles has already begun and people interested in potential opportunities should visit www.myamazonjob.com/opportunities. T h e n e w c e n t r e j o i n s Amazon’s 16 fulfilment centres across the UK.

JOBS BOOST: Pictured taking a look around the development of the new facility is Paul Ashraf who has been appointed as General Manager at the site Vision for town “Let’s talk Bolton up” Cllr Thomas was ap- generation and im- Bolton is planning ahead with the council working with “I’M really privi- leged to be tak- pointed Leader of the proving our town businesses, voluntary groups, other public sector organ- ing on this role to Council at a special centres for the fu- isations, and other groups through the Bolton Vision Part- champion our bor- meeting of the Full ture nership. They’re all working together to improve the borough and our peo- Council last month • Narrowing the gap and outlined the two between the most ough by 2030. In this edition of Bolton Scene we speak to ple,” said Council- most important areas: vulnerable residents the new Council Leader, Cllr Linda Thomas, and new Chief lor Thomas. • Driving forward re- and the better off Executive, Tony Oakman, about the future. continued on page 3 2 Bolton Scene What does the council Every day your council runs hundreds of different services at a cost of: do for me? • £6.52 per person per day • £1.56 from Council Tax • £1.69 from Business Rates • £3.21 Government grant

We empty approx. 53,200 bins per working day. During 2016/17 we collected We receive 5 complaints for Trading Standards to investigate every day 328.5 tonnes of recycling per day and 410.9 tonnes of general waste every day

We issue 9 licences every day such as taxi driver applications and street trading

1564 books are borrowed every day from our libraries

3254 people visit one of our leisure centres every day

There are 3555 visitors to our libraries and museums every day 317 miles are covered every time we do a full route grit

We carry out 3 requests Around 5 older people receive a for pollution inspections visit every day to plan with them how every day they can live independently in their own homes

and around 44 children and young 3 food hygiene inspections people receive advice about social are carried out every day care every day

We help 48 people We register 36 births, with advice about civil marriages and deaths housing every day every day ...and much more! To find out what else the council does for you visit www.bolton.gov.uk Bolton Scene 3 Vision for town... She said: “To improve prosperity in the borough is heading and because of the peo- borough we’ve secured £100m to drive for- ple. People make places. Everywhere I’ve ward the changes that residents want to been everyone has been very welcoming, see in Bolton town centre. everyone has been very positive, people “It’s also about restoring the vibrancy of want to make you listen to what they want our other town centres, such as Farnworth, to see happen. which is a top priority for me.” “That’s not to say that there are not things The council announced last year it will that we need to improve, or that we can build borrow £100m to kick-start different de- on. velopment schemes as part of a £1 billion “But negativity gets us nowhere. We can masterplan to regenerate Bolton town cen- all talk about what’s not right. But actually tre. The ambitious redevelopment propos- the brave people are those that stand up for als aim to transform the centre. the things that need to happen, stand up for Areas for development will include the things that need to change, and impor- Church Wharf, and Trinity Street – where tantly talk help shape and improve things. a new hotel, office block and a multi-storey “I want to work with you as Chief Execu- car park could be built. tive of this council to shape, to inform and to work in partnership. As a council we can’t Strengths do it on our own, but by listening, by under- standing, by sometimes agreeing or disa- The new chief executive of Bolton Coun- greeing, we come to an agreement about cil, Tony Oakman, said he was delighted to what our key policies are and what we need be working in Bolton. to do.” “Bolton was a place I wanted to come to Councillor Thomas added: “Some of you and I already feel like part of the Bolton have asked how can we deliver with less and family. It is the people in this town that innovate in the face of austerity. Narrowing make it such a special place and we need to gap underpins everything we do and it’s be positive about the borough’s strengths.” what I’m personally been committed to my At the recent Vision Conference, Tony whole life. spoke of the need to mobilise the borough “We’re pushing forward our anti-poverty in celebrating its strengths and rising to support offer, the most generous in Greater the challenges, by working together. Manchester. So far we have secured more “This is a place I wanted to come and than £2 million to help our most vulnerable work in, because of the vision, where the residents who are really struggling.” NEW VISION: Pictured at the Vision Conference are (from left) Dave Singleton, Chair of Bolton Vision; Councillor Linda Thomas, Leader of the Council and Tony Oakman, Chief Executive of Bolton Council Young people are future BOLTON’S young people are at the heart of the bor- people had to play in the strategy for Bolton 2030 and pre- ough’s vision for the future. sented a video with their hopes for the future of the town. Youth MPs Jonathan Wright and Jaya Patel addressed hundreds of leaders from the business, education, health, Leader of Bolton Council, Cllr Linda Thomas, said: “The voluntary and community sectors at the 20th Bolton Vi- youth council is a great example to their community and sion Conference. the energy and ideas they brought to the day was just fan- Jonathan and Jaya reflected on the success of the first tastic.” Youth Vision Conference last October The day also featured a performance from the Youth They also talked about the important role that young Council.

YOUTH VOICE: Jonathan Wright and Jaya Patel speaking at the conference Church Wharf Work starts to new Multi-storey plans plans next steps Farnworth bus station move forward

PLANS for the multi-million redevelopment of Church

DEVELOPMENT PLAN: The river Croal could become a major feature TRINITY GATEWAY: The new scheme could be similiar to one in Stockport WORK has started to the street lighting; cycle park- PLANS for the multi-mil- The plans see the area new bus station for Farn- ing; improved passenger PROPOSALS to build a Plans for a multi-storey lion redevelopment of having a mixed type of worth. information and wayfinding multi-storey car park near car park, hotel and offices Church Wharf have taken a housing, some officer and The existing bus station signage. the new Bolton transport are being put forward in step forward. commercial development, on King Street has closed Passengers should check interchange have taken an- their place. Local businesses and the and opening up the River while the development www.tfgm.com for details of other step forward. The new car park is ex- public have commented Croal as green space and takes place. bus stop locations and bus The former Wayne Walk- pected to be one of the first about a document which is an attraction. The new facility will in- route changes. er meat store and Motor- projects in the £1 billion to be used to redevelop the clude improved bus shel- It is expected to open in cycle Mega Store are being regeneration of the town area. ters and seating; CCTV; summer 2018. demolished. centre. 4 Bolton Scene Meet your councillors...

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BSSPRING2018_OUTLINED_FIN.indd 1 01/03/2018 14:59 Scene Centralwww.visitbolton.com Issue - Spring 2018 £1 billion boost for town centre Since the council • Grade A office Plans for a new launched the development - there multi-storey car park £1bn town centre is strong demand for near Bolton transport masterplan last year office space and a lack interchange have taken we’ve busy working of availability locally another step forward. behind the scenes to and regionally. make progress. The former Wayne Redevelopment will Walker meat store The first steps are include creating 1800 and the adjacent starting to take shape. new homes, 7400 new Motorcycle Mega The council has jobs and generating Store at the junction borrowed £100m to economic activity worth with Trinity Street kick start a further an additional £412m and Bradshawgate planned £1bn over five strategic will be demolished. A investment from the sites. planning application private sector in the for the multi-storey car town centre up to 2030 The latest news is that park is expected to be and beyond. a planning document submitted soon after. In this issue for to guide the The masterplan looks development of the The Trinity Gateway Pages 2 Best Bar None at: Church Wharf area scheme also includes Market Place • A more focused and has been drafted. proposal for a hotel Bolton Market Pages 3 A Red, White and Blue Summer stronger retail core. Church Wharf will be and offices. Pages 4 and 5 What’s On 2018 • Introducing town a new town centre Page 6 Fall in love with lunch with M&S centre housing - ‘quarter’ with a mix • See inside this Latest laser technology at Visualase focusing on empty and of apartments and issue for news from Page 7 Carrs Pasties Best Summer Yet brownfield sites close town houses, as well our town centre Page 8 Come on down to Bolton Library and Museum to the centre to build as having a new partners and a high quality housing, pedestrian route along packed calendar of including a mixture of the River Croal. town centre events affordable homes. this year. This supplement and all of the features within have been paid for by members of the Central Bolton Partnership. The views expressed are those of the individual and not Bolton Council. Promotional feature 2 CentralScene www.visitbolton.com Best Bar None Shop, dine, enjoy!

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There’s a fantastic line up of events for the whole family this year...

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Saturday 21 – Teenage Market – Friday 1 to Saturday 23 – Summer Holiday Wednesday 1 – National Play Day – Victoria Friday 2 – Firework display - Leverhulme Park Square Victoria Square event by the Octagon Theatre – Victoria Square Sunday 11 – National Beacon Lighting – Victoria Sunday 22 – St. Georges Day Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 Horwich Festival Friday 3 and Thursday 23 – Gullivers Travels – Square and Bolton town centre of Racing Queens Park Parade – Victoria Square to Parish Church Sunday 11 – Remembrance Sunday – Victoria Monday 25 – Armed Forces Flag Raising Friday 24 to Monday 27 – Bolton Food and Square and Bolton town centre Drink Festival – Bolton town centre ceremony – Victoria Square Thursday 22 – Christmas Lights Switch-on – Saturday 30 – Armed Forces Day – Victoria Victoria Square and Bolton town centre Square May July September ecember Saturday 5 Saturday 15 – Teenage Market – Victoria Square Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 – Bolton Strongman Friday 21 to Sunday 23 – Bolton Pride events – Sunday 1 - 30 – Snow White and the Farnworth Suffragette Centenary – Farnworth – Victoria Square Victoria Square Seven Dwarfs – Bolton Albert Halls Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 – Boltfest – Saturday 14 – IRONKIDS – Bolton town centre Queens Park Saturday 8 December Sunday 15 – IRONMAN UK Triathlon – Mayors Christmas Fair Sunday 27 – Civic Sunday – Victoria Square Queens Park and across Bolton ctober Saturday 8 December to Sat 6 Jan Thursday 31 - Summer Holiday event by the Tuesday 24 to Thursday 26 – Sport on the 2019 - Winter Festival – Victoria Square and Octagon Theatre – Victoria Square Square – Victoria Square Thursday 25 – Get Ready for Winter – Victoria Square Bolton town centre Saturday 28 – Teenage Market – Victoria Square www.visitbolton.com CentralScene 5

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Often overlooked or under thought, Ingredients – serves 4 Cook for 2-3 minutes each side, so that lunch can be the forgotten meal. • 3 tsp olive oil the tuna is rare in the centre. • 500g Yellowfin tuna steak Change all that with our M&S ideas, • 450g mixed tomatoes Remove the fish from the pan and cut inspiration and recipes for a truly • 1 handful large flat-leaf it into chunky pieces. lovely lunchtime – whether you're at parsley work, entertaining or enjoying a lazy • 1 garlic clove Arrange on a platter with the tomatoes weekend • 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar and parsley. • 1 tbsp capers Everybody has different preferences • 1 loaf crusty bread Add the remaining oil to the pan, with for their midday meal – some prefer a the garlic. high-powered protein hit while others Method are keen on the slow-burning energy Half the mixed tomatoes, or slice if Sizzle for a minute, remove from the of grains. Whether you're a health large - we used a mixture of red and heat and stir in the balsamic vinegar aficionado or a pure foodie, you'll find gold santini, rosa, green tiger and and capers. some great ideas in store. jester. Finely chop the garlic cloves. Recipe: Flash fried tuna and tomato Drain the capers. Heat 1 tbsp of the oil Spoon over the tuna and tomatoes, salad in a large, non-stick frying pan. and serve with crusty bread. Season the tuna steaks and add to the pan.

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Carrs Pasties best summer yet

This year, Carrs Pasties is As well as the shops and business customers, Carrs Pasties has also developed an events delivery service. Customers can now celebrating its 80th anniversary order pasties for a range of events including parties and business and the company has big plans lunches. for the summer. According to Matt Carr, commercial direction at Carrs Pasties, The family bakery started in 1938 by summer in 2018 is going to be the best yet: "We feel very lucky making meat and potato pasties in the to be part of a town that supports us so much. While we will be back of what used to be the U.C.P. Tripe doing our best to return the favour by getting involved with events Shop on Halliwell Road. The demand like the Bolton Food and Drink Festival and the Octagon Theatre soon grew and soon enough the shop on tour, it's also very important to use our anniversary to step became Carrs Pasties. Since then, the up our work with charities that continue to rely on local support. company has grown and now has four Please join us in both our celebrations and fundraising efforts, shops in Bolton in addition to many other together we can make Bolton even more of a generous, friendly stockists around the North West. place than it is already famous for."

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As work continues to Saturday 5 May Animals and Us our collections and resources Crime writer Karen to life through songs, play our new gallery, 11am - Make Tube Cat exhibition Hamilton Mummies and sensory activities. Free Bolton's Egypt, there’s We have an interactive, family entry, no need to book, just Meet psychological thriller still plenty going on in exhibition now open at Bolton writer Karen Hamilton who 1pm - Stories and Myths pop by. Arty Babies will meets our museums and Museum – with a tiny mouse at 10.30am on: 27 March, will be talking about her debut from Ancient Egypt by as star of the show. novel ‘The Perfect Girlfriend’ - libraries. Bolton Storytellers Tuesday 10 April, Tuesday 24 April, Tuesday 8 May and described as a “frightening de- 2pm - Make a Scarab Beetle Leopold, the inquisitive mouse, piction of unbridled obsession, The new gallery with a full Tuesday 22 May. has been designed by Chorlton where love and pure hatred size reproduction of the burial Thursday 7 June illustrator Anna Violet and is grapple on a knife edge.” chamber of Thutmose III as its 7pm - Religion in Ancient the mascot for Animals and Us. An evening with There will be an opportunity to centrepiece and depict Bolton’s Egypt by Dr Stephen Snape, He guides visitors through the Alice Broadway buy a signed copy of Karen's important links to ancient Egypt Liverpool University exhibition, showing them how book. Light refreshments will in a family-friendly and inter- Alice Broadway, author of best You can also see Egypt on the all animals – from insects to be available. active exhibition. selling novel ‘Ink’, will be join- big screen with our film screen- elephants – are an important ing us at Bolton Central Library ings in the Bolton Central part of our everyday lives. In order for the work to take to give us all the inside scoop Fri 23 March, noon Library Lecture Theatre. place, the museum – which is behind the first instalment of Please book your free place on The Animals and Us exhibition situated on the top floor of the the INK trilogy, as well as her Eventbrite Silver is in the new exhibition space building – is now closed to the Thursday 15 March upcoming second installment on the lower ground floor of the public for the duration of the 7pm - The Scorpion King ‘Spark’. She will engage in museum in Le Mans Crescent. project. (2002) an entertaining Q&A with a Screenings with Entrance to the exhibition is chance for questions from the subtitles - My free. In the build up to the new gal- audience. A free raffle for a Cousin Rachel lery opening we have free talks Thursday 19 April signed book will also be Mon, Tue, Thur, Fri and Sat and activities for all ages, with 7pm - Gods of Egypt (2016) running on the evening. 9am to 5pm, Wed 9.30am to Watch romantic drama film ‘My experts from around the UK. There will be a chance for Thursday 17 May 5pm and Sun 10am to 4pm. guests to meet Alice and have Cousin Rachel’ with subtitles their own copy of her book for deaf and hard of hearing. 7pm – Stargate (1994) Thursday 5 April Further events signed. The film is based on the novel by Daphne Du Maurier, author 7pm - Daily Life in Ancient Arty Babies - Bolton Central Wed 21 March, 6.30pm Thursday 21 June of Rebecca. Light refreshments Egypt with Kha and Meryt by Library and Museum Please book your free place on 7pm - Agora (2009) for sale. Free, no need to book. Prof. Joann Fletcher & Dr. Calling all babies and their Eventbrite Stephen Buckley families, join us for Arty Babies - a fortnightly baby group at Wed 28 March, 2pm Bolton Central Library and Museum. Arty Babies brings * family friendly events Bolton Scene 7

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FollowFol us at: @Recycle for Bolton @Recycle4Bolton 10 Bolton Scene Charity awarded Live healthy, happy, nearly £500K lottery grant A HOUSING scheme that and independent supports young people has been awarded a lottery grant to help them into the THE NHS and social world of work. some information, advice What’s in it for you? care services, are or need access to the right Bolton Young Persons Housing Scheme (BYPHS) working together to support, we can help find • Staying well and healthy ways to do this. was awarded a Big Lottery support people aged in body and mind. Reaching Communities Following the visit your • Support at the right time 65 and over to get the Staying Well Co-ordinator Grant of nearly half a mil- to help you keep doing lion pounds. right support at the will write a summary of the things that you enjoy right time to remain, the visit for your records. The organisation will now and stay independent. use the cash for its ‘Chanc- healthy, happy and A copy will be sent to you, • Making choices about and to your GP with your es’ project, which supports independent. health and wellbeing. young people aged 16 to 25. They have come to- consent. • Advice that focuses on We look at twelve areas: They have already been gether to set up the you and your family. homeless and are living in Staying Well service. • Interests and hobbies • Working together to the scheme’s temporary It’s based around you • Getting out and about make sure that you are at accommodation but are and your needs and also • Carers support the heart of what we do. continuing to struggle. • Information about activ- The young people may works with organisa- • Health ities and groups local to tions such as the Volun- • Managing your money also have experienced a you. range of issues including teer Centre Bolton and • Communications • Support to explore new Age UK. mental ill health, sexual • Friends and family groups of interest to you. exploitation and domestic • House and home • An opportunity to share abuse. What do we have in your skills. • Managing your medica- The lottery grant will Bolton to offer you? • A chance to think about tion now ensure that the council the future. is able to continue to offer We have a team offering • Emotional wellbeing children in its care a range Staying Well visits. A Stay- We will have a conversa- the things in life that matter • Volunteering and work For more information of work experience op- ing Well Co-ordinator will tion about Staying Well and to you. • Personal care and daily please call The Staying Well portunities and enhanced phone you to arrange a ways in which you can con- Together, if we find that Team on: 07833 237 917 or routes into employment. time to visit you at home. fidently continue to enjoy you could benefit from tasks 07917 212 673

New community facilities in £12 million boost for Blackrod NEW sports and community activities are available in Blackrod. The Blackrod Sports and Community Centre Rivington Chase has been taken over by the community, as a meeting A NEW access road to the £262m Riv- place for local groups. ington Chase development will enable Local people have set much needed homes can be built more up the Blackrod Sports & quickly. Community Centre CIC The council has been awarded £12m mil- (Community Interest Com- lion to create the new road. The money will pany) to manage and main- also be used for works to the land which the tain the building. The coun- road will be built on. cil awarded them an £80,000 It will provide the main access to vehicles grant from its Community for Rivington Chase and will link the planned Empowerment Fund, for a 1700 home site with Middlebrook retail park, new roof for the centre and Horwich Parkway railway station, and junc- some internal modifica- tion 6 of the M61. tions to the building. The government funding is to support The community interest local infrastructure to make housing devel- company aims to increase opments viable and accelerate housing de- use of the centre and pitch- livery. es by local community and Leader of Bolton Council, Cllr Linda sports groups and provide Thomas, said: “This is great news and we al- activities for all members ways promised we would address local resi- of the Blackrod community. dents’ concerns about access to the site and Chris Essex-Crosby, how any extra vehicles in the area would be Chair of Blackrod Sports catered for. and Community Centre “We understood that the local community CIC said: “As trustees, we had concerns about highways infrastruc- are proud to take on the ture, and we said this would have to be in management of the Black- place before any houses are built. rod Sports & Community “The level of investment proposed in the Centre. We are grateful for whole scheme will result in major direct fi- the confidence shown in us nancial investment into Horwich, which will by Bolton Council.” benefit both the town and the whole borough. Anyone wanting to have “Work on the site will also bring hundreds a look or make a booking of new jobs for the community.” can do so by email at bsacc. [email protected] or telephone on 07935 907531. Bolton Scene 11 Glowing reports Flytipping action for services TWO services which enable These services are run THE council is taking waste bags, glass and ding, stinking black bags • Sandor Zeno Hovarth cardboard behind his and other rubbish from was fined £770 for leaving people with disabilities to by Bolton Council’s local action against those home. her rear yard and was a sofa, a chair, chipboard, live either independently authority trading company, who flytip. • Jozef Bihari was fined fined £712. clothes and other waste or with a carer have passed Bolton Cares. We have taken the fol- £890 for repeatedly leav- • Carmen Tomescu failed behind his house. inspections with flying col- People who use the Sup- lowing cases to court: ing waste in his backyard to pay on the spot fines • Ladislav Bihari left a ours. ported Living service live in • Stephen Millar was which the council had to after she left a fridge, single mattress leaning Inspectors from the Care a shared tenanted accom- sentenced to 12 month clear. and 12 black bin bags of against the wall of his Quality Commission (CQC) modation where staff assist conditional discharge • Lisa Marie Sutton failed rubbish behind her house backyard and was fined judged the Shared Lives them to live independently, and almost £1000 after to remove a corner sofa, and was fined £1132 by was fined £620. service and the Supported while Shared Lives enables he dumped chip board, a double mattress, bed- the court. Living service to be ‘Good’ adults with disabilities to in all five categories: safe, live with a carer as part of a effective, caring, respon- family environment. sive and well-led. Their Inspectors spoke to peo- overall judgement was that ple who use the services, the services were ‘Good’. their relatives, and the staff and managers. Teaming up to help children find the right families A NEW ‘super’ team for the North West is searching for families for children waiting for adoption. For the first time the number of children waiting for care is higher than registered adopters. Adoption Now is a new adoption agency, which brings together Bolton, Tameside, Oldham, Bury, Rochdale, and Blackburn with Darwen councils to share best practice, resources and expertise. There are around 100 children waiting for adoption across the six authority areas, with 20 of them from Bol- ton. Adoption Now is keen to hear from people of all back- grounds who are interested in adoption. For further information visit the Adoption Now website or contact 01204 336096 for an informal chat.

HORWICH CIVIC EVENTS 2018 TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURES AND RESTRICTIONS THE BOROUGH COUNCIL OF BOLTON ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION (SPECIAL EVENTS) ACT 1994 THE BOLTON (CIVIC EVENTS HORWICH) (TEMPORARY CLOSURES, SUSPENSIONS AND PROHIBITION OF WAITING) (NO.17) ORDER 2018

The Council intends to make an order which will enable The alternative route for traffic will be: Lane; on Crown Lane between Chorley New Road and Station the following events to take place in Horwich on dates as (a) North-west bound – Stocks Park Drive, Victoria Road, Chorley Road; on Station Road between Crown Lane and the A6 indicated: New Road. Blackrod By-Pass. (b) East bound – (phase one) Scholes Bank, Chorley New Road, RIVINGTON PIKE FELL RACES Victoria Road, Stocks Park Drive. (b) there will be a temporary prohibition of waiting restriction Between approximately 2pm and 4.30pm on Saturday 31 March, (c) East bound – (phase two) Scholes Bank, Lee Lane, Church established on Crown Lane west side from Chorley New Road Lever Park Avenue will be closed from Scholes Bank to Dryfield Street, Chorley Old Road, Stocks Park Drive. for 25 metres in a southerly direction; east side from Chorley Lane. New Road to 15m south of Vale Avenue; on Vale Avenue both The alternative route for traffic will be: Scholes Bank - Dryfield Lane. HORWICH FESTIVAL OF RACES sides from Crown Lane to Mason Street; on Mason Street south Between approximately 2pm and 11pm on Saturday 16 June, the side from Vale Avenue to 50m west of Greenstone Avenue; and A DAY FOR ST GEORGE following roads will be closed: on Mason Street north side from 60m west of Tomlinson Street Between approximately 11am and 2.30pm on Saturday 21 April, Lee Lane for its entire length, to Vale Avenue; Scholes Bank, south side from its junction with Brownlow Road will be closed from Lee Lane for approximately Winter Hey Lane for its entire length, Chorley new Road to its junction with Lever Park Avenue. 30m in a north-easterly direction (the area of carriageway adjacent Church Street between Winter Hey Lane and Victoria Road, to the Saddle Public House). Chorley New Road between Scholes Bank and Winter Hey Lane, The alternative route for traffic will be: The alternative route for traffic will be: Lee Lane, Longworth Road, Harrison Street for its entire length. Victoria Road, Chorley New Road, Mason Street, Vale Avenue, Beaumont Road, Brownlow Road. Crown Lane, Scholes Bank. Between 8am and 6pm on Sunday 17 June the following roads will HORWICH CARNIVAL PROCESSION be closed: During the period of each event all vehicles not directly engaged in Between approximately 11am and 2pm on Sunday 24 June, the Lee Lane for its entire length, the event will be prohibited from entering, proceeding, stopping, following roads will be closed: Winter Hey Lane for its entire length, standing and waiting in lengths of roads affected. Chorley Old Road between Stocks Park Drive & Church Street, Chorley New Road between Scholes Bank and Winter Hey Lane. Church Street between Chorley Old Road and Lee Lane, Street notices will be published prior to each event and this Order Lee Lane for its entire length, Between 7am Saturday 16 June and 6pm Sunday 17 June the will only be operative during the times and on the days specified Chorley New Road (south-east bound) between Scholes Bank and following roads will be closed: above in respect of each individual event. Ramsbottom Road, Jones Street, St John Street and New Brunswick Street for their full Ramsbottom Road for its entire length, lengths Bolton Council. 12 March 2018. Victoria Road between Ramsbottom Road and Church Street. www.bolton.gov.uk/trafficorders In addition: In addition, the 7.5 tonne weight restriction limit except for access (a) the 7.5 tonne weight restriction limit except for access will be will be suspended on Stocks Park Drive between Victoria Road suspended, on Mason Street between Chorley New Road and and Chorley Old Road / Church Street. Vale Avenue; on Vale Avenue between Mason Street and Crown 12 Bolton Scene

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Steaming ahead Queens Park to SEE some of the north’s in- dustrial heritage this May Bank Holiday. Bolton Steam Museum has the largest collection of working textile mill steam engines in the country. The star in Ironman museum preserves some centre before ascending of the steam engines which ATHLETES compet- through Queens Park to powered the textile indus- ing in Ironman UK will Chorley New Road. tries of Lancashire and face a new challenge The swim remains at 2.4 Yorkshire and is run by vol- mile swim in Pennington unteers from the Northern with the addition of beautiful Queen’s Flash and the 112 mile bike Mill Engine Society. course is largely similar to It will be open Sunday Park to the marathon previous races. and Monday 6 – 7 May, route. Ironman and Bolton 10am-4pm and Sunday and The transition and Council announced in July Monday 27 and 28 May, event hub will move from that the event will remain 10am-4pm. Admission is the Macron Stadium to in Bolton until 2022. free but donations can be Bolton town centre for As part of the Ironman made to Northern Mill En- the race on July 15, 2018. weekend, the world’s big- gine Society. This means athletes will gest Ironkids event takes The museum is located now cycle along Chorley place in Bolton on July 14, on Morrison’s Atlas Mills New Road into Queens 2018. Supermarket site (next to Park, on Spa Road. The 26.2 For more information the petrol station), Morn- mile run will then start at about the changes and to ington Road, Off Chorley Queens Park and will con- enter, please visit the event Old Road, Bolton, BL1 4EU. WINNER 2017: Last year’s Ironman UK winner Cyril Viennot crossing the finishing line sist of four laps taking ath- website, www.ironman. letes around Bolton town com/uk Paralympian’s approval for leisure centre HORWICH’S new state-of-the-art £10m Street, features a 25-metre six lane swim- leisure centre has received the seal of ming pool, a teaching pool, a 100-station approval from a local paralympian. gym, spin and dance studios, a multi-pur- Rik Waddon, medallist in London 2012 pose room and a four court sports hall. and Beijing 2008, lives in Horwich and had The new building has taken just over a a look around the new centre just before it year to construct and is part of a wider in- opened. vestment in Horwich including a new pri- He said: “I think it’s an amazing facility. mary school and 3G pitch. There is a lot of space, and the latest up to The centre has been jointly funded by date equipment and technology. I’m sure a Bolton Council and Bolton Community Lei- lot of people will enjoy the facility.” sure Trust (BCLT) who will also manage The new leisure centre, on Church the facility.

NEW CENTRE: The new facilities at Horwich have now opened