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BolThe council newspaper for theton Bolton family www.bolton.gov.uk Scene Issue 143 Winter 2017 Shows at the new look Albert Halls See page 16

£1 billion blueprint

unveiled Paddy to switch on the ‘lighties’ PADDY McGuinness will be switching on the town’s Christmas lights this year. The Christmas lights switch on will start at 5.30pm on Thursday No- vember 16, with Paddy counting down to the big switch-on at 7pm. The local lad who shot to fame in his friend Peter Kay’s series of Phoenix Nights and Max and Pad- dy’s Road to Nowhere is now the presenter of two prime time shows on BBC One and ITV, as well as do- ing stand-up comedy tours. He is the latest addition to a long line of celebrities who have switched on the Christmas lights in Victo- ria Square, including Peter Kay, Jason Kenny, Danny GATEWAY ZONE: How the proposed transformation of Trinity Quarter, integrating existing buildings with new mixed used developments could look Jones, Vernon Kay and The masterplan con- • 7400 new jobs opment will be spent in For further details see Amir Khan. A £1 billion blue- page 3. For further information print to transform tains proposals to re- • £412 million extra five areas – Trinity Quar- ter, Cheadle Square, about the lights and Win- develop the town cen- economic activity ter Festival leading up to the future of Bol- Crompton Place, Church ton town centre has tre by creating: Christmas see our Central The money and devel- Wharf and Croal Valley. Scene supplement inside. been published. • 1800 new homes Free parking at NC multistorey car parks Deane Road, Topp Way and The ctagon at weekends and Bank Holidays After 3pm every weekday from Nov 16th 2017 an 7th 2018

Plus a Free Metroshuttle bus service operating around the town centre... For more information visit www.visitbolton.com 2 Bolton Scene Meet your Smithills wing councillors... Astley Bridge restored to glory Hilary Fairclough 01204 336343 or 07814378406 [email protected] Con Surgeries John Walsh Fri 24 Nov, 01204 332216, 840118, 6-7pm at 07836 363635 Drummond St Community [email protected] Con Centre Paul Wild 01204 591824 or 331957 [email protected] Con

Bradshaw

Mudasir Dean 01204 336493 [email protected]

Con Surgeries Fri 24 Nov, Stuart Haslam 6.30-7.30pm 01204 385096 at Harwood [email protected] Methodist Church Hall,

Con Longsight Jackie Radcliffe 07935 835771 [email protected] Con

Breightmet John Byrne 01204 337878 or 07917072264 BOLTON HERITAGE: Stephen [email protected] Taylor SPIE Ltd; the Mayor of Bolton, Cllr Roger Hayes; Cllr Surgeries Every Mon, 5.30-6.30pm by appointment only Lab Cliff Morris, the Leader of the Council; and Julie Spencer, Lynda Byrne Head of Bolton Libraries and 01204 337878 or 07751199861 Museums at the opening of the [email protected] restored wing, with (inset) the Surgeries Every Mon, 5.30-6.30pm by appointment only room in all its glory Lab

Debbie Newall 07392 108252 [email protected] WORK to sympatheti- Surgeries: Tues 7 Nov and 5 Dec, 10.30-11.30am, cally restore the west Breightmet Library, Breightmet Health Centre, Breightmet wing of Smithills Hall Lab Fold Lane. Fri 24 Nov, 10.30-11.30am, Breightmet UCAN Centre, New Lane. By appointment only is now complete. The Devey Wing, which Bromley Cross incorporates the Devey Norman Critchley Room, Ainsworth Room 01204 594311 and Entrance Hall has [email protected] been refurbished with many of its original Vic- Con Surgeries torian features restored David Greenhalgh Please to their former glory. 01204 335621 or contact for Smithills Hall is a 14th 07813 386415 details Century Grade 1 listed [email protected]

Con building, with the Devey the restoration, the room elling, ornamental ceiling Woodland Trust in 2015. Wing, designed by Victori- was used as a learning stu- and a beautiful ingle nook Cllr Cliff Morris, Lead- Alan Wilkinson an architect George Devey, dio for family craft activities fireplace. er of Bolton Council said: 01204 305934 or 336028 added later. and educational visits. It is hoped the room will “Smithills Hall is such a [email protected] Over the years the rooms The restoration, carried be used for weddings, con- fantastic, historical and

Con were adapted for modern out by SPIE Ltd in partner- ferences and seminars. well-used building, so it’s use, with original features ship with architects Brad- Funds for the project really good to see it bene- Crompton partitioned off and contem- shaw, Gass and Hope LLP, were enabled by the sale of fiting from a refurbishment porary light fittings and has revealed the original land, which forms the near- which has restored it to its Hanif Darvesh heating installed. Prior to parquet flooring, oak pan- by Smithills Estate, to The former glory.” 0771 5048806 or 01204 336195

Lab [email protected] Surgeries Guy Harkin Please 01942 811932 or 336256 contact for Help with business rates [email protected] details MORE businesses will be able to get temporary re- and offer discretionary discounts based on circumstances. Lab lief for business rates. The council already offers a range of discounts for new The government has re-evaluated what companies will build business properties, unoccupied buildings, to chari- Bilkis Ismail pay in business rates and many faced an increase in what ties and non-profitmaking organisations, and in exception- 07766 443052 they pay. al circumstances. [email protected] New powers mean that the council can offer discounts For further information contact 01204 331730. Lab to pubs and those small businesses facing large increases, Bolton Scene 3 Message £1bn council from the blueprint unveiled Leader THE council an- • Cheadle Square – de- BHS store with an upper proved environment to The council is bor- nounced initial de- veloping housing and floor food court overlook- make it a town centre fea- rowing £100m over a 50 apartments on the for- ing Victoria Square, ex- ture - proposals include year period to kick-start tails of the plan in mer bus station site. On ploring the possibility to building houses and flats different development July and the authority Queen Street creating expand Primark and cre- which would overlook the schemes and it will mean has since approved student housing and a ating a new pedestrian ac- improved river frontage. that no cost savings will borrowing £100m to mixed used development cess between Bradshaw- A series of ‘pocket parks’ need to be made to fund kick-start the project. to complement cultural gate and Hotel Street. are proposed along the the redevelopment. Councillor Cliff Morris The remainder of the venues such as the Oc- • Church Wharf – Church river. The loan will involve plan will be funded by tagon, Museum and Li- Wharf would be designated a repayment at a very WELCOME to the Winter edition of Bolton Scene. private sector investors. brary, and establishing a new town centre ‘quarter’ International design low interest rate, which with a mix of apartments company BDP worked with will be paid back using Several months ago we an- The £100 million will be a pedestrian route be- and town houses, as well the council to develop the the Manchester Airport nounced we were working on used for a range of priori- tween Bolton Town Hall as a new pedestrian route strategy. dividend and a dividend a major plan to regenerate ties including site assem- and Le Mans Crescent along the River Croal. Residents, businesses from the Yorkshire Pur- Bolton town centre. bly; getting sites ready to with Queens Park. • and visitors can view the chasing Company, which Plans are in place which be developed; public realm • Crompton Place – the Croal Valley/Central – opening up the masterplan at http://bit. it receives annually. would see £1 billion of invest- improvements, and infra- framework envisages Street transforming the empty River Croal with an im- ly/2hgHSnK. ment. The council is able to structure. borrow £100m to get develop- It is hoped that work on ment going, with the rest of the first phase of site clear- the money coming from the ance could start as early as private sector. Spring 2018. In this edition of Bolton The strategy aims to Scene we focus on the next transform key areas of steps with the publication of Bolton town centre with the areas we are looking at. housing to attract families, This masterplan shows young professionals, older how forward thinking and people and students. ambitious this council really Some of the main propos- is. als include: We now want to get to • Trinity Quarter – creating work as quickly as possible. a mixed Grade A office We are already speaking to and residential develop- a number of developers and ment. A new hotel, office partners about delivering the block and a multi-storey different schemes outlined in car park could be built the framework. at ‘Trinity Gateway’. The Although it is ambitious council is already in talks we are confident that this with NCP about the car is an achievable vision that park. A new pedestri- identifies key areas of the an route through Trin- town centre, and it will be a ity Quarter is also pro- game-changer in terms of posed, anchored by open transforming the centre of space via four interlinked Bolton. squares. ABOVE: Illustrative example of the proposed transformation of Crompton Place’s facade, fronting onto Victoria Square. It is no secret that town centres across the country continue to face tough chal- lenges. We are also realistic that the plan may need to change and adapt over the Bolton Council appoints new Chief Executive years to reflect changing THE council has appoint- the town from devolution. values and understands economic conditions. ed Tony Oakman as its He will also be focusing the challenges that face What we do know is that without the council’s direct new Chief Executive. on delivering major regen- us and I have no doubt eration projects in Bolton he will be an outstanding intervention, there is a risk Tony has worked in local that the necessary pace government throughout his that will help secure great- Chief Executive.” er economic prosperity and Tony said: “As an and scale of change that is career and has most recently required will simply not be been the Deputy Chief Exec- growth for the future, in- adopted Northerner who cluding the new town cen- has lived in the North achieved. utive at Dudley Council. This is not simply looking He has a wealth of expe- tre masterplan, Logistics West for the last thirty North and Rivington Chase years, it is a great priv- at one or two compact areas rience in delivering and im- in isolation - it is joined up, proving adult social care, developments. ilege and honour to be Tony, who was born in given the opportunity strategic planning to trans- children’s social care, com- form the town centre for dec- munity and health and well- London, lives in Appley to work in Bolton. I am Bridge and is married with passionate about the op- ades to come. being outcomes. He has a It is part of the huge jigsaw strong track record of part- three children. portunity to work on be- Councillor Cliff Morris, half of local people and in our town centre regenera- nership working, delivering tion plan, which can be clear- transformation and working Leader of Bolton Council committed to deliver- said: “Tony has a passion ing regeneration in the ly seen already with the new with partners on regenera- interchange, the improve- tion and a place-based vision for working in public ser- borough and improving vice and more than thirty opportunities for resi- ments to Newport Street, our for Dudley. plan to revamp Oxford Street As Chief Executive, he will years’ experience in local dents.” government. He is expected to take and Knowsley Street, and the be key to delivering effective support we have given to the high quality services in Bol- “He will be a great asset up the post in early 2018 to the council at a time when and will have a handover fantastic improvements to ton. His experience will en- the Market Place Shopping sure that Bolton continues we have to make significant period with the current savings, transform services Chief Executive Marga- Centre, with the Vaults and to play a strong role in the the new cinema. Greater Manchester City Re- and maintain community ret Asquith, who is due gion and to get the most for outcomes despite reducing to retire at the end of resources. He shares our March. 4 Bolton Scene Meet your Flytippers fined councillors... Farnworth for dumping waste

Jean Gillies 01204 332131 FOUR residents have been tak- [email protected] en to court as part of the coun- Catching the offenders Lab Surgeries cil’s continued crack down on Anyone caught flytipping or dumping rubbish now faces a £400 on-the-spot Sat 4 Nov and flytipping. fine. Asif Ibrahim Sat 2 Dec, Bolton Council’s Executive Cabinet 01204 336884 Previously, the only way the council could deal with flytipping was to take the 10.30-11.30am Member for Environmental Services, offenders to court and if the offender did not turn up to court, the case couldn’t [email protected] at Farnworth Councillor Nick Peel, said: “Flytip- be heard.

Lab Town Hall (use the rear door) ping is antisocial and shows a com- Cases of large scale flytipping, or which involve hazardous waste, as well as Noel Spencer plete disregard for local people. repeat offenders in flytipping, will continue to be prosecuted through the courts, 01204 793800 or 336833 “Pursuing prosecutions like these where culprits face fines of up to £50,000 or a year’s jail if convicted. [email protected] demonstrates the council’s continued The council has also invested in two mobile lamppost mounted cameras, commitment to deal with those who com- to help in the fight against illegal tipping. These will be positioned in known Lab mit enviro-crime. hotspots and will assist the council in identifying and tracking down flytippers, “I would encourage all residents to re- both in daylight and in the dark. Great Lever port flytips to the council and any other Officers will also be provided with bodycams, which can record conversations information that will help us identify the with potential offenders, in order to assist in providing evidence for the issuing of Mohammed Ayub culprits.” fixed penalty notices and any subsequent court cases. 07838 119522 Flytipping can be reported online www. Flytipping can be reported online www.bolton.gov.uk/flytipping. [email protected] bolton.gov.uk/flytipping.

Lab

Mohammed Iqbal Surgeries 01204 335620 Tue 21 Nov, 5-6pm at [email protected] Park Lodge,

Lab Green Lane, BL3 2HP £50 £220 £220 £220 Fined Fined Madeline Murray Fined Fined 01204 694092 [email protected] £100 £315 £370 £225 Court costs Court costs Lab Court costs Court costs Halliwell £30 £30 £30 £30 Cliff Morris 01204 336329 or 331094 Victim Victim Victim Victim [email protected] Surcharge Surcharge Surcharge Surcharge My next ward surgery will be at Bolton Town Hall. Please contact Members Secretariat office on (01204) 331094 for an Nihman Hama Amin Tibor Tamas found Magdelaina Lakatosova David Jones did not Lab appointment pleaded guilty to guilty in his absence also did not attend and attend and was found dumping a baby walker, of dumping ten bags was found guilty in guilty in his absence Linda Thomas cushions and boxes of household waste at absence of dumping of dumping two black 01204 332090 or 07879 891129 at the rear of Calvert the junction of Hobart 10-15 bags of waste bags at the rear of Road, Bolton Street and Boundary at the junction of Chorley Old Road [email protected] Street, Bolton Bromwich Street, Bolton Please contact Members Secretariat office for a surgery

Lab appointment on (01204) 331094, or 07879891129 Akhtar Zaman 07980 962826 [email protected] Surgeries: Please contact for details Lab Youngsters enjoy Harper Green Mike Francis fun-packed summer 01204 336331 [email protected] YOUNG people across the borough enjoyed a summer packed with fun and free activities. Please contact for details Lab Surgeries:

Susan Haworth 07415509103 [email protected] Surgeries: Fri 3 Nov and Fri 1 Dec, 10-11.30am at the Southfields Community Room, 19 Green Lane, Great Lever,

Lab and 2.30-4pm at St Catherine’s Church, Highfield Road

Champak Mistry 01204 397522 or 331320 [email protected]

Lab Surgeries: Please contact for details

Heaton and Lostock Bolton Council’s Play and Youth Service delivered Held... Robert Allen its annual Summer Fun 01204 451341 or 335096 programme for four to 17 free childcare Entertained 2,740 [email protected] 245 2 year olds. play session more than pieces of toast Activities included arts schemes Con Surgeries and crafts, sports, games, 2,200 Please contact cookery sessions and children Driven Andrew Morgan 140 free amounting 01204 331019 at area forum archery; free play sessions 2,438 miles [email protected] meetings or in the park or in centres; youth sessions to contact direct 1,680 Consumed

Con the annual Play Day on hours over Had more than Victoria Square and ar- the summer 3,200 Colin Shaw ranged special skate park 4 skate park litres of juice 3,000 01204 844489 or 331958 sessions for scooters, sessions social media [email protected] skateboards and blades. interactions Con Bolton Scene 5

Shared lives

Share your life and share your home

The Shared Lives service Don’t just take our word for it, read Cathy’s from Bolton Cares are looking story to see the very real difference our for warm, friendly and caring Shared Lives service delivers... people to join our fantastic team of carers. Cathy that she had an interest and potential to learn to read. Cathy’s carers arranged for The service offers crucial, home-based support 56 year old Cathy has lived with their friend, a former teacher, to come to and friendships to people who have a variety her Shared Lives Carers since the house every week to spend time with of needs, from physical and sensory disabilities 2012 when she moved in following her to help her learn to read. Cathy has to mental health conditions and dementia. Our the death of her father. She has a weekly lessons and spends an hour with her specialist team work with the individual (and their learning disability, Cerebral Palsy and teacher copying passages from books. She support network) to ensure their Shared Lives Epilepsy which is well controlled with is now able to spell her name and is proud Carer can offer the support they need and will medication. of this achievement. help them build confidence and independence Cathy lives a full life and goes to a Bolton Her speech is clear to people that know through long lasting friendships and relationships. Cares day centre twice a week and to the her but harder for strangers to understand. And, the outcomes can be fantastic, helping carer’s caravan most weekends. Cathy The Shared Lives team are currently people to have a new outlook on life, creating has made friendships at the caravan and exploring what technology may help Cathy feelings of value and belonging, often for the first enjoys going to the social club. further with her communication and reading. time in their lives. They can make new friends and Her carers also take her on holiday with The carers hope that these new skills will get involved in clubs and activities and even enjoy the family every year. Cathy has fitted open up other opportunities to help develop a first holiday, all as a result of the support and into the family very well and they spotted her independence and life skills. companionship of their Shared Lives Carer.

If you feel you have what it takes to become a Shared Lives Carer and can welcome someone like Cathy into your family we’d love to hear from you.

In return we offer a generous payment allowance and will support you through on-going professional support, advice and guidance in this very rewarding Shared Lives journey.

Call us for an informal chat on 01204 337515 or visit our website and complete the online form www.boltoncares.org.uk/sharedlives

Warm | Friendly | Caring 6 Bolton Scene Bolton launches Meet your Suicide Prevention Meet your councillors... Strategy councillors... number of key priorities to: THE council, NHS and • identify high risk groups Horwich and Blackrod voluntary organisa- and implement action to Rumworth reduce risk; Alan Bury 01204 332238 tions are working to- • identify and support peo- Dr Ebrahim Adia [email protected] gether to make sure 01204 332371 there are ‘no more ple who may become vul- Surgeries: Mon 20 Nov and Mon 18 Dec, 7.30-9.30pm at nerable due to specific [email protected] Lab

Blackrod Community Centre, Greenbarn Way suicides’ in Bolton. Lab Surgeries: Please contact for details The Bolton Suicide life events; • improve mental health Ann Cunliffe 01204 332375 Prevention Partnership support, and Ismail Ibrahim [email protected] is led by representa- 01204 337636 Surgeries: Sat 11 Nov and Sat 9 Dec, 10-11am at Blackrod • develop suicide preven- Library. For issues in Horwich please contact me for an tives from Bolton Coun- tion training for frontline [email protected] Lab appointment cil, NHS Bolton Clinical workers who come into Lab Surgeries: Please contact for details Commissioning Group contact with those at risk. Stephen Pickup 01204 337078 (CCG), Greater Man- Shamim Abdullah 07392 108236 [email protected] chester Mental Health In addition, the strategy [email protected] Surgeries: Sat 4 Nov and Sat 2 Dec, 9.30-10.30am at highlights the need to work Surgeries:Sat 4 Nov and Sat 2 Dec, 10am to noon at High Horwich Library and Sat 11 Nov and Sat 9 Dec, 10-11am at (GMMH) NHS Founda- St Library, by appointment. To arrange please call myself on Lab with the media to encour- Blackrod Library tion Trust and the volun- Lab 07392108236 or email at [email protected] tary sector. age sensitive reporting of suicide and to improve the Horwich North East It works closely with Smithills way organisations share in- organisations such as Joyce Kellet formation. Roger Hayes 01204 841008 schools, housing associa- [email protected] Chairman of the Health [email protected] tions, the emergency ser- and Wellbeing Board and Weds 8 Nov at 7.30-8.30pm at Smithills Sports vices and faith leaders. Surgeries:

Lab Surgeries: Please contact for details Deputy Leader of the Coun- Lib Dem Centre and Weds 6 Dec at 7.30-8.30pm at Church Rd School Together they have cil, Cllr Linda Thomas, agreed that every suicide Kevin McKeon 01204 692115 said: “It may seem ambi- Andrew Martin represents a tragedy for [email protected] tious that our aim is for no 07890 880053 people’s families, friends, [email protected] Sat 4 Nov and Sat 2 Dec, 10-11am more suicides in Bolton, Surgeries: neighbours and colleagues Surgeries: Please contact for details Lib Dem Lab but we are truly committed at Horwich Library and that every suicide has to work together to achieve the potential to be prevent- this. Carole Swarbrick Richard Silvester 01204 467914 ed. 01204 492967 “We are not saying we [email protected] As a result, the partner- [email protected] can achieve this in a certain ship has made a collective Please contact for details

Ind Surgeries:

Lab number of years but from Surgeries: Please contact for details commitment to do all they this day forward, we will do can to work towards achiev- everything we can to help Hulton ing no more suicides in Bol- Tonge with the Haulgh people change their opinion ton. that suicide is an option. Martin Donaghy Diane Parkinson They have produced a “Every life lost to suicide 01204 336239 07799592604 suicide prevention strategy Surgeries represents a personal trag- [email protected] [email protected] which sets out the action Fri 17 Nov edy and we believe that, and Fri 15 Con Surgeries: Please contact for details they will take to achieve Lab with the correct support in Dec, 5-6pm their goal. place, early identification at Tonge Shafaqat Shaikh It was launched to the Nicholas Peel of risk factors and a strong Ucan Centre 07775007853 public and interested 01204 459949 partnership approach, and Mon [email protected] partners on World Mental [email protected] 6 Nov and there is the potential to pre-

Lab Please contact for details Surgeries: Health Day last month. Lab Mon 4 Dec vent this from happening. Bolton’s suicide rate has at 6-7pm at “Suicide has a devas- Darren Whitehead recently fallen in recent Elaine Sherrington Tonge UCAN tating effect on families, 07816337857 years and, on average, 01204 391092 centre friends, colleagues and [email protected] there are around 26 inci- [email protected] Please contact for details people who work in certain Lab Surgeries: dences a year. services. It is in everyone’s Lab The majority occur interest to try and reduce among white males, and the Kearsley the number of suicides in Westhoughton North and Chew Moor average age during the past Bolton, and it feels natural 12 months was 42 years. Martyn Cox 01204 331190 Derek Burrows 01204 335231 to want to see an end to this Twice as many suicides [email protected] [email protected] tragic loss of life altogeth- Surgeries: Fri 24 Nov, 6-7pm at Kearsley and Farnworth occur in the most deprived Sat 18 Nov, 10.30-11.30am at Labour Club and Sat 4 Nov and 2 Dec, 11am and noon at er.” Surgeries:

areas and there are a range Con Lab St Stephens Church The partnership intends Westhoughton Town Hall of risk factors including a to develop a public cam- history of mental health 07977 516192 Mark Cunningham paign to raise awareness of Christine Wild problems; a history of self- [email protected] [email protected] the need to reduce suicide harm; living alone; a histo- and will closely monitor Surgeries: Sat 9 Dec, 10.30-11.30am at ry of violence; alcohol and Con UKIP Surgeries: Please contact for details progress of the strategy. Westhoughton Town Hall drug misuse; and being un- The strategy is available employed. 01204 331020 Liam Irving 07824363013 to view at www.bolton.gov. Zoe Kirk-Robinson The strategy contains a [email protected] [email protected] uk. Surgeries: Sat 11 Nov and Sat 9 Dec at 10.30-11.30am at Surgeries: Sat 2 Dec, 10.30-11.30am at Lab Kearsley Mount Cottage, St Johns Fishers Con Westhoughton Town Hall Little Lever and Darcy Lever Amazon moves in Westhoughton South AMAZON is building a in Bolton. David Chadwick 01942 818526 Rees Gibbon “We are absolutely de- 07738 493122 new distribution centre [email protected] lighted that this develop- [email protected] at the Logistics North Surgeries: Sat 11 Nov, 10.30-11.30am at Surgeries: ment will create at least Lab UKIP site. Westhoughton Town Hall Tues 7 Nov, The online retail giant 1,200 jobs for local people Tues 21 Sean Hornby will provide 1200 jobs at and those living in the sur- Kevan Jones 01204 337969 Nov, Tues rounding area – great news [email protected] 07583 725578 5 Dec and the centre located between [email protected] Farnworth and Over Hul- for our residents. Tues 19 Dec “Logistics North is one Surgeries: Sat 25 Nov, 10.30-11.30am at Lab UKIP 10am-11am, ton when it opens next year. Westhoughton Town Hall in Little Lever Leader of Bolton Council, of the most important sites Paul Richardson Library Cllr Cliff Morris, said: “It is in the region and this is Anna-Marie Watters 01204 335516 0781 5678640 fantastic that such a major further proof that it is the [email protected] [email protected] company has decided to perfect distribution site for business.” Surgeries: Sat 4 Nov and Sat 16 Dec, Lab UKIP open such a huge operation 10.30-11.30am at Westhoughton Town Hall Bolton Scene 7 8 Bolton Scene Working together for a Better Bolton There have been some exciting We want to: Telemedicine developments in Bolton recently. • Use technology to improve in Care Homes patient care. As part of Bolton’s plan for Telemedicine is a service that is being • Improve Bolton’s care homes as introduced to support recent care better health and social care we well as the social care provided homes changes. The service has have pledged to make changes in people’s homes. been designed especially to support to the services you receive. older people’s residential care and nursing homes, and to help frail elderly residents to “live well”. Care Home Excellence return home providing a highly visible way of identifying someone as a care home resident The service is provided by “Immedicare” which is a partnership between Airedale The quality of life for residents in care homes as well as somewhere for their personal items NHS Foundation Trust and technology is set to improve further through the Care such as glasses or dentures to be kept safe. experts, Involve. Home Excellence programme. The bag has been used successfully in other areas and is proven to reduce the length of Each care home will be provided with 34 of our 36 older peoples care homes stay in hospital. a laptop, which is used to make video have signed up and committed to making calls to experienced Care Nurses improvements in return for support from Residents and their families are also being who use the video link to carry out an the Council and Clinical Commissioning asked what would improve their quality of assessment of a resident’s condition. Group (CCG). life. Suggestions are being put forward to the Care Home Excellence Innovation Fund The new service will be accessible 24 and we hope to have the first projects off The ‘Red Bag’ initiative, which has just hours a day, seven days a week and the ground very soon. Bids include things been launched, is a small change which there’s more still to come! Keep your like creating sensory gardens, providing will hopefully have a big impact on home eyes peeled for more details of the new community space so residents can interact care residents when they do need to go to and innovative ways we are working with community groups more easily and hospital. The red bag will go with the resident to support you to live a longer and creating reminiscence spaces and materials. to hospital and stay with them until they healthier life.

Bolton Care Record After intense testing data has started Dr Simon Irving – Consultant Acute flowing from these practices. Meaning 30% Physician at the Royal Bolton Hospital of Bolton’s population now have a digital Foundation Trust, said “There has been In September the eagerly care record. real enthusiasm and excitement from staff. anticipated Bolton Care There is a wealth of information to which we Record, the new confidential Previously, patients at these practices had haven’t previously been able to see. The computer record that will allow to repeat their information to health and more GPs that come on board, the greater health and care professionals social care professionals where no patient the chance of the patient having a shared to access up to date history has been available on a digital basis. care record that we can access to check Now a digital summary including previous vital information.” information about you, was test results, medication history, GP and rolled out to nine GP practices hospital appointments can all be instantly We will keep you updated as in the Bolton area as part of viewed when permission is given. we begin to roll this out to more what we call the ‘early GP practices across Bolton. adopters’ phase.

The Royal Bolton Bolton mental Bolton health and Bolton Hospital GP practices health services social care services in the community Scene Centralwww.visitbolton.com Issue - Winter 2017 All lit up for Christmas

BOLTON’S home three young children, that he still comes back grown comedian who will be joining him regularly to visit. and presenter for the switch on. Paddy McGuinness “Starting with the lights will be giving us a The Christmas lights switch-on, we will have festive treat when switch on will start something for all the he switches on the at 5pm on Thursday family in the run up to town’s Christmas November 16, with Christmas, including lights on November Paddy counting down plenty of festive 16. to the big switch-on at entertainment and 7pm. attractions in the town The local lad who shot centre.” to fame in his friend Paddy said: “I’m Peter Kay’s series of delighted to be Nikki Wilson Cook, Phoenix Nights and switching on the lights Centre Manager for Max and Paddy’s Road in Bolton, my home the Market Place, to Nowhere is now the town this year. who are sponsoring presenter of two prime the switch-on said: time shows on BBC “I’ve always been a “The Christmas lights One and ITV, as well as proud Boltonian and switch-on marks the doing stand-up comedy still enjoy coming back start of the countdown tours. here regularly, so hope to Christmas and the everyone will come also the beginning of He is the latest down to see me say the shopping season. addition to a long line ‘no likey, no lightie’ as I We love being part of In this issue of celebrities who switch on the lights!” this fantastic family have switched on event.” Pages 2 Christmas at the Crompton Place and the Christmas lights The Leader of Bolton Bolton Market in Victoria Square, Council, Councillor Cliff For all the build-up Pages 3 Christmas ath the Market Place and news from Visualase including Jason Kenny, Morris, said: “We’re and action at Bolton’s Pages 4 and 5 Christmas in Bolton Danny Jones, Vernon really pleased to be Christmas light Page 6 Our guide to stocking fillers Kay and Amir Khan. able to welcome Paddy switch-on, follow the Page 7 Make your Christmas menu special with to Bolton’s Christmas council on Twitter @ M&S Paddy, who was born in Lights switch-on and Boltoncouncil and Page 8 What’s on this Christmas at the Octagion, and the Library and Museum Farnworth and attended thrilled that he has get involved using Mount St Joseph school agreed to flick the #BoltonXmasLights is a proud Boltonian, switch for us this year. who still supports For more information Bolton Wanderers and “Paddy is a local lad about the Winter This supplement and all of the features within have been paid for by members of the still lives in the North who has really put Festival visit www. Central Bolton Partnership. The views expressed are those of the individual and not West with his wife Bolton on the map and boltonwinterfestival. Bolton Council. Christine and their we’re really pleased com/whats-on/ Promotional feature 2 CentralScene www.visitbolton.com Crompton’s Christmas Critters Join us this festive season at Crompton Place and meet our Christmas Critters!

Saturday 2nd December, 11am – 3pm Meet Bjorn our life-size animatronic polar bear and his herder Ursula Saturday 9th December, 10am – 4pm Take part in our animal puppet show and have your face painted Saturday 16th December, 11am – 3pm Meet our festive, eco-friendly squirrels on their mission to save the planet Saturday 23rd December, 10am – 4pm Make some magical reindeer food with Rudolph and Santa’s elf

There’s something for everyone at Crompton Place this Christmas, from festive fashion and beauty, to fragrances, food and jewellery. Shop at Primark, Select, Blue Inc, Beaverbrooks, Warren James, Boots, The Fragrance Shop and more!

For more information Visit: http://www.crompton-place.co.uk/events/ www.visitbolton.com Promotional feature CentralScene 3 Look Again at laser eye surgery

There are dozens of surgical skills and expertise, suitability and provides already met and established happy to be waking up thank-you cards in the as well as courtesy and details of the different types a relationship with your with great vision every day, welcoming reception area friendliness, to help patients of treatment available. doctor.” enjoying family life, sports, at Visualase that say it happily along the road to hobbies and holidays all — patients are pleased freedom from glasses and This valuable consultation Visualase have a variety of without the hassle and with the services offered contact lenses. time, with a doctor rather consultation appointments inconvenience of glasses or at Bolton’s only centre than a salesperson, is rare available from weekdays, contact lenses. laser eye clinic, located Ophthalmologists, in the industry, according evenings and weekends so in the centre of town. optometrists and nurses to clinic manager Hilary you can always find a time To many, laser eye surgery Who wouldn’t appreciate form a tight-knit team at this Duxbury. to go attend. proves to be life-changing, clearly vision in time for independent clinic, where “It is very reassuring to meet and the only regret most Christmas? patients are seen by a your doctor in advance To make laser eye patients have is not having surgeon from their very first and he will explain what treatment affordable to had the treatment done Since Visualase opened appointment. happens to you before, every patient, there’s a wide earlier... in 2001, it has become the during and after your range of payment plans go-to clinic in the area for The initial, one-to-one, treatment and answer any including 12 months 0% For more information, laser eye correction, praised one-hour assessment and questions you may have,” interest-free credit. phone Visualase on for the personal touch, not consultation appointment she said. “It also means (01204) 387467 or the hard-sell. The staff pride is free, and thorough. It that if you are suitable and These patients all see visit www.visualase.com themselves in having the determines a patient’s decide to proceed, you have clearly now — and are Market Place makes the perfect Christmas

Pandora, The Perfume Shop, The Entertainer, The With the festive season Body Shop, JD Sports and Debenhams provide perfect present inspiration for everyone on your list. fast approaching, your When it comes to setting your celebrations in motion, you’ll be spoilt for choice down in The thoughts might be turning Vaults. From household favourites like Nando’s, to how you’re going to Prezzo and Gourmet Burger Kitchen to Bolton exclusives including The Bank, The Baltic Cellar, spend Christmas and all The Dessert Café, Great Ale and The Cave Champagne and Cocktail Bar. You’re guaranteed to the preparation it entails. satisfy the cravings of everyone in your party. While venues such as The Light cinema and Amazonia Whatever you decide, Market Place has you indoor adventure play offer a little much needed covered. respite from your frantic festive schedule.

The stunning, bright and airy malls, adorned with Late Night shopping kicks off at Market Place on beautiful decorations and filled with the merriment Thursday 16 November, to coincide with the Bolton of festive entertainment make for a pleasant day’s Christmas Light Switch On. With shopping until shopping. With a huge selection of popular high 8pm every Thursday until Christmas and every night street fashion stores including Zara, Topshop, from 18 – 23 December, plus extended browsing Topman, River Island, H&M, New Look and Next, and shopping-up times on Sundays, there’s plenty to cover your every fashion need. While stores like of time to get everything you need. 4 CentralScene www.visitbolton.com

Plus a Free Metroshuttle Free paparkingrking bus service operating around the town centre. at NCPweekends multi-storey and carbank parks holidays Deane Road Topp Way and The Octagon At weekends and Bank Holidays Plus Free after 3pm MondayFor more toinformation: Friday - 16th Nov - 5th Jan 2018 www.visitbolton.com

P*NCPlus multi-storey a Free carM eparkstros Deanehut tRoad,le b uTopps s Wayerv andice The Octagon o perating around the town centre.

Victoria Square, Bolton Town Centre Thursday 16 November 2017 5.30-7pm

Let the Bolton... See the Lights – Paddy McGuiness celebrity switch on • Light parade • Musical entertainment • Fireworks finale www.visitbolton.com CentralScene 5

Victoria Square, Bolton Town Centre 2nd December 2017 - 7th January 2018 • Covered ice rink • Snow slide • Christmas Markets* • Santa’s grotto *from 9th December

Sponsored by 6 CentralScene Promotional feature www.visitbolton.com It’s Christmas! Stuck for that extra something to give your loved ones this Christmas? That little something special on top of your main present?

Take the hassle out of shopping with these great ideas from our town centre partners. We’ve scoured their ranges so you don’t have to and come up with a range of stocking fillers for the whole family. But this is only a taste of what’s available - there’s much more to choose from in store.

This Christmas Prosecco You’ll need to fine-tune your Unicorns are the in thing and While for the men this The candle for £6 from Next candle drawing skills like never before these Girls Unicorn snap on Saville Row Company Navy embodies a crisp fragrance, with the World’s Smallest watch £5 from River Island and and Red Floral Tie and Cufflink capturing the sparkling Etch-A-Sketch from Next for £8 M&S Unicorn lip balm £3.50 Set for £19.99 from TK Maxx effervescence of prosecco with are available. makes a stylish stocking filler. a combination of citrus, fruit, and Just in time for the new Star alcoholic notes with the intensity Wars film there’s this Millennium For the woman in your life there For the little ones there’s a of amber and spice. Falcon Remote Control toy are these Red diamante pave Vtech baby Doggie playhouse from Peacocks for £16.00 round face watch £28.00 and for £12.99 and Disney Frozen A Very British Problems Card Or this Resistance X Wing Black mini croc embossed Mosaics by numbers set £5.99 Game for £10 from Next is sure Fighter model kit from TK lock front purse for £16 from from TK Maxx to get the competitive spirit going Maxx for £12.99 River Island, and Elizabeth among the family. Arden Beauty Eau De Parfum £12.99 from TK Maxx www.visitbolton.com Promotional feature ­CentralScene 7

Top picks for your tastiest Christmas yet Whether you’re having a big Christmas get together or an intimate familygathering make your festive feast extra special and avoid last-minute catering panics with M&S.

Quick welcome drinks A perfect pudding Serve up some seasonal spirit with our pre-mixed End your meal on a high with our intensely fruity No Big Dill cocktail, a blend of gin and a delicate dill pudding that’s bursting with nuts and cherries and infusion. Shake it up over ice and serve with a frozen enriched with Cognac, port and stout. Drench it in dill frond garnish alongside smoked salmon canapés. brandy and lashings of thick brandy-laced cream to serve.

Easy party bites Mini family favourites With only a small amount of cooking and prep Christmas Eve, post-Christmas Lunch, every day required, our luxury selection of bite-sized delights, – when isn’t a good time to enjoy a mince pie? Our like mini scallops encroûte with champagne sauce handcrafted minis take the traditional treat to the next and baby beef Wellingtons, mean less time in the level with hazelnut-topped, brandy buttercream and kitchen and more time with your guests. pecan versions.

Your best-ever turkey Festive fish alternative The turkey is the star of most people’s Christmas If turkey isn’t your favourite, serve something a little dinner. Make your meal the main event with our bit different instead, like an impressive fish dish. Our free-range Pembrokeshire bronze bird – raised on new medallions are made with succulent Lochmuir clover-strewn fields by our trusted farmer, this is our salmon and stuffed with garlic, creamy mascarpone top turkey. and herbs.

A show-stopping cake The essential cheeseboard Give your classic Christmas cake a fresh twist this If we know anything about food at Christmas, it’s that year with this frosted wreath. Made with plump there’s always room for more. Keep everyone satisfied sultanas, Vostizza currants and glacé cherries, and long after lunch with a tempting selection of cheeses. decorated with handmade leaves and berries, it’s Add grapes, seeded crackers and chutney and let the almost too pretty to eat… almost. feasting recommence.

Upgrade your garnishes Lunch isn’t complete without the garnishes. Our rich A simple Boxing Day feast cranberry and port sauce, creamy bread sauce, Boxing Day deserves more than just turkey leftovers. succulent bacon-wrapped outdoor-bred pork Wow guests come lunchtime with a glazed ham. This sausages and caramelised onion stuffing baubles will fuss-free joint is served cold with no cooking required, keep guests coming back for seconds. but the sticky sloe gin topping and edible sparkle keeps it special. 8 CentralScene Promotional feature www.visitbolton.com

As the snow settles on the rooftops of a Victorian Town, festive joy fills the hearts of every adult and child across the land.

That is except for miserable, miserly Ebeneezer Scrooge, who says “Bah Humbug!” to the festive season. However that evening everything is about to change. Visited by the ghost of his old business partner Jacob Marley, Scrooge is taken on a mysterious journey of redemption through Christmases past, present and future.

Featuring a host of classic Christmas carols this heartwarming and uplifting story is the perfect festive treat.

Original story by Charles Dickens Adapted for the stage by Neil Duffield Director Ben Occhipinti

Unveiling Ancient Egypt Join Bolton Museum and Libraries for a celebration of all things Ancient Egyptian with 12 months of free talks and activities for all ages, with experts from around the UK. * Indicates family friendly event

Saturday 4 November 2017 Thursday 1 March 2018 11am Make an Egyptian Collar 7pm Nefertiti in Bolton by Dr, Joyce * Tyldesley, University of Manchester 1pm 7000 years of Ancient Egypt in 60 Minutes by Sarah Griffiths, Ancient Egypt Cinema at the Crescent Magazine See Egypt on the big screen - all film * screenings will take place in the Bolton Central 2pm Make a Paddle doll Library's Lecture Theatre. * Thursday 7 December 2017 Thursday 16 November 2017 7pm Everywhere the Glint of gold: Tutankhamun’s 7pm The Mummy (1999) Treasures by Claire Ollett, University of Birmingham Thursday 21 December 2017 7pm The Prince of Egypt (1998) Thursday 4 January 2018 7pm Travellers and Collectors in the North West by Thursday 18 January 2018 Hilary Forrest, Manchester Ancient Egypt 7pm Bubba Ho-Teo (2002) Society Thursday 15 February 2018 Saturday 3 February 2018 7pm Cleopatra (1963)

1pm Journey to the Afterlife by Ian Trumble, Thursday 15 March 2018 Bolton Museum * 7pm The Scorpion King (2002) 2pm Make a Shabti * Bolton Scene 9

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Flu can be Antibiotics only work against bacteria. treated with The flu is caused by It’s important to remember that if you have antibiotics viruses. an ongoing health c ondition, even one that’s well managed, a re pregnant, or aged 65 You’re fit It doesn’t matter if you and over, catching flu could make you are the fittest person and healthy alive, anyone can pick seriously ill - that’s why you’re eligible and you up the flu virus. for a FREE flu vaccine. wont catch Generally, 1 in every 6 of the population gets the flu flu each year - healthy PS Did you know... people included! Only Whilst its important All children aged 2-3 are that anyone at a now eligible for the FREE kids, over higher risk of catching 65s and flu gets vaccinated. flu nasal spray? Anyone can get flu pregnant and pass it on to those women around them without need a flu any symptoms. Don’t put it off, contact your GP today. Would you want that vaccine on your conscience? 10 Bolton Scene Westhoughton gets keys for new building

A NEW community venue has opened in Gaynor Ratcliffe, Chair of Westhoughton Community What’s on at Vision said: Westhoughton. Westhoughton The new Westhought- The birth of the Westhoughton Community Hub is a on Hub, in the former testament to all the hard work and commitment put in by the Hub college building, has now team, volunteers and the community. There is a great feel to been taken on by West- “the new Hub and we are delighted with the response from • Aspire Dance & Stage houghton Community the residents of Westhoughton to this new and exciting • Howfen Radio Vision, a new community project. • Sewing Club (they sewed association formed by lo- the tree in the pic at- cal residents, councillors We have worked closely with Bolton Council, Bolton College, tached) and local businesses. Bolton CVS and other stakeholders to get the best outcome • Red Squirrel (wood work for the community and together we know we can make a and basic DIY classes) The deal has been ar- difference. We are looking forward to opening our doors, • Yoga, Salsa and other fit- ranged by Bolton Coun- everyone is welcome, please come along and join us at the ness classes cil and Bolton College, new facility. • Get Active walking club working to benefit local • Mental Health and Well- people. being support with BAND Their aim is to provide and MHIST a venue for the people of Westhoughton, with ac- ” Coming up soon: cess to meeting spaces, advice, information, edu- • Bolton College courses cational, social and leisure including English, Maths DOOR KEY: Gaynor Ratcliffe, Chair of Westhoughton Community opportunities. They have Vision and Councillor Anna Marie Watters celebrate the community and Wellbeing also consulted with the lo- handover of Westhoughton Hub • Pilates cal community about their • Arts & crafts wishes and needs and what • 7-day opening they would like to see in the Councillor Anna Marie Watters, Cabinet Member for building. Community Services and Voluntary Sector at Bolton Everybody is welcome Some users have already Council said: to call in the Hub anytime signed up to run from the Monday to Friday between centre, such as Aspire I’m delighted that we have been able to work 9am – 9pm (10pm on Thurs- Dance and Stage using it with the college to transfer this building into community days) for a coffee and a chat for its varied programme of ownership. This building is very important to the people with one of the Hub vol- dance, stage and gymnas- “of Westhoughton, as a meeting place for the community unteers, or email gaynor. tics classes, whilst Howfen and will now become a real community hub, providing [email protected] Radio will broadcast its meeting spaces, information, educational, social and community radio station leisure opportunities. from the centre. Westhoughton Communi- ty Vision is currently talk- ing to other organisations Bill Webster, Principal” of Bolton College, said: interested in using the building, such as vocational We are delighted to hand over the building to the local courses as well as cultural, community. Members of Westhoughton Community Vision social and leisure groups, have worked incredibly hard on behalf of the residents of but not to duplicate any ex- “Westhoughton and the Hub will be a real asset to the people isting provision already on who live and work in the area. offer in the town. ” Rail station Car park PLANS for a new multi-storey car park, Street works which will serve Bolton Interchange, have IMPROVEMENTS to the way replacement on Oxford Street; upgrades Knowsley Street and Oxford Street • Removal or replacement of col- taken a step closer. look have been approved. umns on Oxford Street The council’s parking partner, NCP, has WORK to improve a passengers with a visual The works are aimed to com- • Introduction of new outdoor been approached to submit designs for a number of rail stations impairment. plement the work taking place to seating along the Market Place suitable building at the Trinity Gateway across Greater Man- The £2.4m works, funded Newport Street. They will include: façade; site as part of the council’s Town Centre chester is taking place. by Transport for Greater • Stone paving and granite kerbs, • Additional cycle stands; Masterplan. Twenty-five stations,Manchester (TfGM) as part incorporating drainage, along • Trees to replace those that are Trinity Gateway comprises land bound- including Hall i’th’Wood, of its Rail Station Improve- both sides of the street creating required to be removed as part of ed by Trinity Street, Bradshawgate and Bromley Cross, Lostock, ment Strategy (RSIS), are a level footway and removing the scheme and the Bolton to Blackburn railway line (Bol- and Horwich Parkway, will set to be completed by early any trip hazards; • Space for units in the Market ton-Blackburn). see customer information summer next year. • The introduction of some short Place to have outdoor seating The precise siting and design of the car screens, public address For information on pub- stay on street parking bays; park building will be finalised prior to sub- systems, CCTV cameras, lic transport across Great- • Bollards to avoid overrunning by Any utility work such as electri- mission of a planning application. help points and induction er Manchester visit www. cars in the parking bays, cal work is likely to take place be- There will be a pedestrian route to Trin- loops installed. tfgm.com, call 0161 244 1000 • A new loading bay to serve the fore Christmas with the main work ity Street to facilitate the shortest route to Some stations will also (7am-8pm, Monday to Fri- Market Place; starting on Knowsley Street early the Interchange entrance. see tactile paving installed day, and 8am-8pm at week- • Removal of the phone kiosks and in 2018. Funding for the car park will come from on the platform edges to ends and bank holidays) or the £100 million budget the council has ap- make platforms safer for follow @OfficialTfGM on proved to kickstart a further £1 billion of Twitter. private investment Bolton Scene 11 2016‐17 Financial Year Members Allowances NB: The sums indicated in the table are gross amounts, subject to Income Tax and National Insurance contributions and are for the 2015/16 financial year.

Sum of Amt Basic Special Travel & Grand Total Sum of Amt Basic Special Travel & Grand Total Responsibility Subsistence Responsibility Subsistence

Abdullah, Cllr.Mrs Shamim 5,431.84 5,431.84 Irving, Cllr.Mr Liam 11,416.08 11,416.08 Adia, Cllr.Mr Ebrahim Ayub 11,416.08 12,010.92 145.37 23,572.37 Ismail, Cllr.Miss Bilkis 11,416.08 11,416.08 Allen, Cllr.Mr Robert George 11,416.08 11,416.08 Jones, Cllr.Mr Kevan Stanley 11,416.08 2,163.48 13,579.56 Ayub, Cllr.Mr Mohammed 11,416.08 11,416.08 Kay, Cllr.Mrs Rosa 3,805.36 3,805.36 Burrows, Cllr.Mr Derek 11,416.08 5,151.00 289.18 16,856.26 Kellett, Cllr.Mrs Joyce 11,416.08 2,758.32 14,174.40 Burrows, Cllr.Mrs Carol Ann 1,215.38 1,215.38 Kirk‐Robinson, Cllr.Mrs Zoe Jennifer 11,416.08 11,416.08 Bury, Cllr.Mr Alan Stephen 1 11,416.08 11,416.08 Lewis, Cllr.Mrs Kate 1,093.84 493.55 1,587.39 Byrne, Cllr.Mr John 11,416.08 5,151.00 16,567.08 Martin, Cllr.Mr Andrew 11,416.08 11,416.08 Byrne, Cllr.Mrs Lynda J 11,416.08 11,416.08 McKeon, Cllr.Mr Kevin Peter 11,416.08 664.65 12,080.73 Chadwick, Cllr.Mr David Andrew 11,416.08 5,151.00 16,567.08 Mistry, Cllr.Mr Champak Gulab 11,416.08 5,151.00 16,567.08 Cox, Cllr.Mr Martyn Andrew 11,416.08 11,416.08 Morgan, Cllr.Mr Andrew Philip 11,416.08 11,416.08 Critchley, Cllr.Mr Norman Andrew 11,416.08 11,416.08 Morris, Cllr.Mr Clifford (Cliff) 11,416.08 30,680.76 54.29 42,151.13 Cunliffe, Cllr.Ms Ann 11,416.08 5,151.00 16,567.08 Murray, Cllr.Ms Madeline 11,416.08 2,153.45 13,569.53 Cunningham, Cllr.Mr Mark 10,341.98 10,341.98 Newall, Cllr.Mrs Deborah Susan 10,341.98 10,341.98 Darvesh, Cllr.Mr Hanif 11,416.08 8,017.44 19,433.52 Parkinson, Cllr.Mrs Diane 11,416.08 11,416.08 Dean, Cllr.Mr Mudasir Ahmed 11,416.08 5,151.00 16,567.08 Peel, Cllr.Mr Nicholas 11,416.08 12,010.92 23,427.00 Donaghy, Cllr.Mr Martin Gerard 11,416.08 7,589.16 19,005.24 Pickup, Cllr.Mr Stephen 11,416.08 11,416.08 Evans, Cllr.Mr David 1,215.38 1,215.38 Radcliffe, Cllr.Mrs Jacqueline 10,341.98 10,341.98 Fairclough, Cllr.Mrs Hilary C 11,416.08 6,209.52 17,625.60 Richardson, Cllr.Mr Paul 11,416.08 11,416.08 Francis, Cllr.Mr Micheal 11,416.08 1,352.00 12,768.08 Shaikh, Cllr.Mr Shafaqat 11,416.08 4,486.35 15,902.43 Gibbon, Cllr.Mr Rees 10,341.98 10,341.98 Shaw, Cllr.Mr Colin 11,416.08 11,416.08 Gillies, Cllr.Mrs Jean 11,416.08 11,416.08 Sherrington, Cllr.Mrs Elaine 11,416.08 5,204.17 16,620.25 Graham, Cllr.Miss Anne 1,215.38 1,215.38 Silvester, Cllr.Mr Richard Edward 11,416.08 4,486.35 15,902.43 Greenhalgh, Cllr.Mr David Wells 11,416.08 10,349.52 21,765.60 Spencer, Cllr.Mr Anthony Noel 11,416.08 664.65 12,080.73 Hall, Cllr.Mr Walter 1,093.84 1,093.84 Swarbrick, Cllr.Mrs Carole 11,416.08 11,416.08 Harkin, Cllr.Mr Guy James 11,416.08 14,551.56 560.36 26,528.00 Thomas, Cllr.Mrs Linda 11,416.08 18,407.28 29,823.36 Haslam, Cllr.Mr Richard Stuart 11,416.08 3,939.96 15,356.04 Walsh, Cllr.Mr John 11,416.08 11,416.08 Haworth, Cllr.Miss Susan 11,416.08 319.03 11,735.11 Watters, Cllr.Ms Anna‐Marie 11,416.08 4,486.35 15,902.43 Hayes, Cllr.Mr Roger Cliffeey 11,416.08 2,882.52 14,298.60 Whitehead, Cllr.Mr Darren Peter 10,341.98 10,341.98 Hornby, Cllr.Mr Sean C 11,416.08 2,882.52 14,298.60 Wild, Cllr.Mr Paul 11,416.08 11,416.08 Ibrahim, Cllr.Mr Asif Ismail 11,416.08 5,151.00 16,567.08 Wild, Cllr.Mrs Christine 10,341.98 10,341.98 Ibrahim, Cllr.Mr Ismail 11,416.08 ‐123.39 11,292.69 Wilkinson, Cllr.Mr Alan 11,416.08 11,416.08 Iqbal, Cllr.Mr Mohammed 11,416.08 4,845.26 16,261.34 Zaman, Cllr.Mr Akhtar 11,416.08 5,151.00 16,567.08

Grand Total 682,175.14 204,694.30 1,049.20 887,918.64

2017 CHRISTMAS LIGHTS SWITCH-ON TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURES THE BOROUGH COUNCIL OF BOLTON ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION (SPECIAL EVENTS) ACT 1994 THE BOLTON (CHRISTMAS LIGHTS EVENTS) (TEMPORARY CLOSURES, SUSPENSIONS & RESTRICTIONS) (NO.142) ORDER 2017

The Borough Council of Bolton has made an Order, which Corporation Street; between Bridge Street and Knowsley Street; Victoria Square (north side of Town Hall); from 21m east of Howell will be operative from 16 November 2017, to enable the Knowsley Street; between Corporation Street and Deansgate; Croft North to 31m east of Howell Croft North. following events to take place: Deansgate; between Knowsley Street and Howell Croft North; Replacement hackney carriage stands will be established as follows: The Bolton Christmas Light Switch-On & Fireworks Display - Market Street; between Corporation Street and Hotel Street; Deansgate; from 14m west of Howell Croft North for 25m in a between approx. 15:00 and 20:00 on 16 November 2017. Hotel Street; between Market Street and Victoria Square. westerly direction. The Horwich Christmas Light Switch-On - between 17:00 and Deansgate; from 60m west of Howell Croft North for 20m in a 19:00 on 1 December 2017 Bolton town centre event footway closures: westerly direction. The Dunscar Christmas Light Switch-On - between 16:00 and Howell Croft North; west side from Le Mans Crescent, for Temporary suspension of temporary one-way traffic approx. 19:00 on 3 December 2017. approximately 20m in a northerly direction; movement: The Astley Bridge Christmas Light Switch-On - between 12:00 and Le Mans Crescent; west side from Howell Croft North, to Queen Street from Back Deansgate to a point 15m south of Cheadle approx. 18:00 on 3 December 2017. approximately 50m south of Cheadle Square. Square; Le Mans Crescent; east side for its entire length; Back Deansgate from Howell Croft North to Queen Street. 1. During the aforementioned periods all pedestrians and vehicles Victoria Square (north side of the Town Hall); south side from Le Temporary suspension of one-way traffic movement: not engaged in the staging of the events will be either prohibited Mans Crescent, for approximately 50m in an easterly direction; Blackhorse Street between Ashburner Street and Deansgate; and or restricted from entering, proceeding standing, waiting, Victoria Square (south side of the Town Hall); north side from Le Coronation Street between Newport Arcade and Great Moor Street. loading and or unloading, or otherwise remaining at rest in the Mans Crescent, for approximately 50m in an easterly direction. Temporary one way traffic movement: locations specified below: Back Deansgate from Howell Croft North to Queen Street, permitted Bolton town centre event road closures: Horwich event road closure direction of traffic from east to west; Howell Croft North; from Back Deansgate and Howells Yard to Le Westbound; Lee Lane from its junction with Julia Street to Scholes Queen Street from Back Deansgate to 15m south of Cheadle Square Mans Crescent; Bank (south side) permitted direction of traffic from north to south. Le Mans Crescent; from Howell Croft North to Howell Croft South; Eastbound: Lee Lane / Scholes Bank (area of carriageway fronting Temporary suspension of contra-flow bus lane: Howell Croft South; from Le Mans Crescent to Ashburner Street; The Crown Hotel) Blackhorse Street between Deansgate and Ashburner Street. Ashburner Street; from Howell Croft South, Back Spring Gardens Dunscar event road closure: Temporary suspension of left turn only: and Queen Street; Darwen Road; at its southern slip road leading onto Blackburn Road Blackhorse Street (northbound) at Deansgate. Victoria Square (north side of the Town Hall); from Howell Croft Astley Bridge event road closure: North to Old Hall Street; Andrew Lane / junction Blackburn Road; the northern access slip This Order may at the discretion of the Council also suspend the Old Hall Street; from Victoria Square North to Deansgate; road between both roads. operation of on-street parking places situated within the areas of Victoria Square (south side of the Town Hall); from Howell Croft the closures affected by the above event. Alternative routes for South to Coronation Street; 2. This Order will also temporarily suspend or alter traffic movement traffic will be signed. The Order will cease to have effect at 23:59 Coronation Street; from Victoria Square (south side of the Town as shown below on 3 December 2017 or on completion of all events, whichever first Hall), to the property boundaries of no.38 and 40 Newport Street. Temporarily suspension of hackney carriage stands: occurs. Churchgate; between Silverwell Street and Deansgate / Howell Croft North; from 2m north of Victoria Square (north side of Bradshawgate; Town Hall) to 31m north of Victoria Square (north side of Town Hall). Dated this 2 November 2017 Deansgate; between Churchgate and Bridge Street; Victoria Square (north side of Town Hall); from Howell Croft North for S. Young - Director of Place, Town Hall, Bolton BL1 1RU Bridge Street; between Deansgate and Corporation Street; 15m in an easterly direction. www.bolton.gov.uk/trafficorders 12 Bolton Scene and N ristmas ew e Ch lection ar bin col s 2017 How will my Christmas and New Year collections be affected? Normal collection date Revised collection date Monday 25 December 2017 Wednesday 27 December 2017 Tuesday 26 December 2017 Thursday 28 December 2017 Wednesday 27 December 2017 Friday 29 December 2017 Thursday 28 December 2017 Saturday 30 December 2017 Friday 29 December 2017 Sunday 31 December 2017 Monday 1 January 2018 Tuesday 2 January 2018 Tuesday 2 January 2018 Wednesday 3 January 2018 Wednesday 3 January 2018 Thursday 4 January 2018 Thursday 4 January 2018 Friday 5 January 2018 Friday 5 January 2018 Saturday 6 January 2018

Recycle your Christmas tree

For a charge of £13 Bolton Community Transport Furniture Services will collect and recycle your real Christmas tree. Call 01204 364777 before Friday 5 January to arrange Need more liners? collection. You can also take it to your local tip free of charge. Tie an empty liner around the handle of your green bin or food waste container on collection day and the crewFor willmore leave information you a new or to roll. order You your can recycling also pick container up a roll visit: from www.bolton.gov.uk/loverecycling the One Stop Shop at BoltonFollow Town us at: Hall or @Recycle one of the for UCAN Bolton Centres. @Recycle4Bolton Bolton Scene 13 the most of Make your Christmas feast

Christmas dinner, New Year’s Eve celebrations and friends and family popping in all mean one thing – fridges and cupboards stocked with food and drink.

Each year the UK throws away the equivalent to 263,000 turkeys, 7.5m mince pies, 17.2m Brussels sprouts, 740,000 slices of Christmas pudding, 11.m carrots and 11.3m roast potatoes.

Instead of throwing away your leftovers why not try these tasty recipes...

Bubble and Sueak Cranberry 1 red onion, finely chopped Turkey asties 450g leftover mashed potato 500g pack shortcrust pastry 300g leftover mixed cooked vegetables e.g. 200g leftover roast turkey, diced roast parsnips, green beans, Brussel sprouts, 2 tbsp cranberry sauce cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, broccoli or peas, Merry chopped into small pieces 6 leftover stuffing balls, roughly chopped (140g) Christmas 50g low fat soft cheese Salt and black pepper 75g frozen peas, defrosted 25g hard cheese, grated 1 medium egg, beaten 25g butter, melted Plain flour Method Method • Preheat the oven to 200°C, gas mark 6 • Heat the oil in a frying pan and cook the finely chopped onion for 4-5 minutes until soft • Roll out the pastry and cut 6 x 17cm (7’’) circles • Remove the pan from the heat and transfer the • Mix together the turkey, cranberry sauce, onions into a large bowl stuffing, soft cheese and peas and divide between the pastry circles. Brush the pastry • Add the mashed potato and cooked vegetables, edges with egg. Bring the edges up and press season well. Add the cheese, mix well and to seal well to form a pasty shape divide the mixture into six portions • Place the pasties on a baking tray, sealed • Using your hands, shape each portion into a edges facing up and brush with the egg. cake. Put a little flour on a plate and coat each Food waste such as cake in flour on both sides Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden vegetable peelings, turkey bones, plate scrapings, tea bags • Put onto a greased baking tray and brush with a and coffee grinds, and any little melted butter. Bake in a preheated oven out of date food can be put (200°C/400°F/gas mark 6) for 25 minutes or fry in your green bin or food on both sides until golden brown waste container and recycled into compost

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SPECIAL HONOUR: Fabrice Muamba picks up his Special Recognition Award from Deputy Leader of the Council, Cllr Linda Thomas

TOP STARS: The winners of this year’s Bolton Active Sports Awards packed evening of enter- fast presenter Roger Special Recognition Award THE cream of Bol- tainment and celebra- Johnson as host. for his contribution to sport ton’s sporting crop tion, with former Bolton It was one of the biggest and raising awareness of was celebrated at the Wanderers player Fab- sports ceremony of its kind defibs in the country from Bolton Active Sports rice Muamba as special in the country with nearly Deputy Leader, Cllr Linda Thomas. Awards last month. guest and North West 1000 people attending. Fab- SPORTING GLORY: The Bolton Active Sports awards are one The awards were a Tonight and BBC Break- rice picked up at surprise of the biggest in the country

Changing Lifestyle Coach of the Year Junior Sports Team of Sports Achiever of the Young Volunteer of the Liam Chronnell Memorial Recognition Award sponsored by Nissan the Year sponsored by Year sponsored by Year sponsored by Trophy for contribution to sponsored by USN Bolton The Emerson Group University of Bolton Saville Audio Visual and boxing Bolton Arena Portfolio Design Liam was a young sports re- Iain Massingham Bolton Futsal U12s Dylan Barrett porter for the Bolton News, Charlene Kirk Iain is unstinting in the giving Bolton Futsal U12s defended Dylan is only 12 years old George Baylis with a passion for boxing. He At the young age of 37, Char- of his time and enthusiasm to their national title, undefeat- and he is regularly compet- George has Dyslexia, Dysp- passed away suddenly just lene’s life changed incredibly AFC Masters and the individ- ed, an accomplishment nev- ing and winning at British, raxia, Irlen’s Syndrome, Au- before Christmas 2011. The from being fit and active to uals who make up the club. er performed before against European and World level tism and continence difficul- Bolton News has created having a heart attack, cardi- He is extremely empathic to- 1000 teams across seven at kickboxing. Dylan is the ties. Even at a young age he this award to be presented ac arrest and then having to wards the needs of all play- regions. current British, European & has a huge amount of wis- to a volunteer dedicated to be fitted with a portable ma- ers, coaches and other vol- World Champion and has dom and experience that he boxing. chine attached to her heart unteers within the club. Senior Sports of the Year won nine World Champi- willingly shares with others to This year’s award went to to keep her heart pumping of the Year sponsored onship titles to date. Dylan reassure and support. Winston Miragh. and ultimately keep her alive. by Agilisys Horwich is world number one for his Winston has worked as She has worked incredibly Disabled Achievement Hockey Club age and weight, which is an a volunteer at Gloves Com- hard on her physical and Award sponsored by amazing achievement for munity Centre for more mental recovery. Bolton Council Ladies 1st Team someone his age. than thirteen years and also Horwich Hockey Club in- has helped to set up Met- Emily Tate troduced a ladies team two ro Boxing at the Castle Hill Emily has Downs Syndrome years ago after successfully Centre. In all those years, and has overcome many backing an England Hockey he has trained dozens of barriers to be able to par- Back2Hockey Campaign to local youngsters in boxing, ticipate in and enjoy sport. get more women and girls driving to boxing shows up She has taken part in various into hockey. After their sec- School Commitment and down the country from dance shows and dances ond season they have won to Sport and PE award weekdays to weekends to division 4, winning all 10 of sponsored by YPO ensure that the boxers get their league games. the best experience possi- Volunteer in Sport of St Thomas Halliwell CE ble. Disability Sports Unsung Hero in Sport of the Year sponsored by Primary School Whether he is coaching Achiever of the Year the Year sponsored by Carrs Pasties St Thomas Halliwell recently boxers for the champion- Club/Class of the Year sponsored by Air Vaut iPro Sport won School of the Year at ships or to compete on local sponsored by Decathlon Trampoline Park Kiera Byland the Primary School Sports shows, Winston finds it re- Bolton John Dawson Kiera volunteers at a variety Awards were they show- warding helping to organize Megan Errington John is a very dedicated of centres, such as Lady- cased their fantastic school, Metro Boxing charity events, AFC Masters Megan has been stunt man who has volunteered bridge Disability Swim Club, highlighting their platform for training boxers from various AFC Masters is a pan-disabil- cheerleading for two years his services to Turton Swim- to support children in learn- school PE and sporting ac- disadvantage areas and be- ity football club which means and joined the BGC squad ming Club for more than 40 ing to swim and coaching cy- tivities. ing part of the amateur box- it provides football for players in January 2016. She has years. He has been a swim- cling at Bolton Hot Wheels. Children currently benefit ing world. with all abilities. Players have been a valued and dedicated ming instructor, chief coach, She helps children to learn to from over four different clubs a broad spectrum of disabil- member of the competition chairman and vice chairman, swim and to be confident in each half term, along with ities from autism to cerebral squad, attaining champion- whilst he has been at the club the water. Kiera is a positive an active playground during, palsy, visual impairments to ship status at three different and has assisted thousands role model as she is a young before and after curriculum epilepsy. levels. of children how to swim. disabled person herself. time. Bolton Scene 15

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PARTY NIGHTS THIS CHRISTMAS

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Bolton Life! Events, sport, festivals, culture Rock and roll at Albert Halls shows Fit for future FANS of rock and roll are in Lee Lard, a Peter Kay trib- for a treat with shows play- ute act. ing in 2018 at the newly re- Tickets for all shows are furbished Albert Halls. available from Quay Tick- Showaddywaddy, billed ets on www.quaytickets. as the ‘greatest rock and com at Bolton One roll band in the world’ will For further information be playing the Albert Halls on any shows, please con- THE £1m refurbish- on Saturday, January 6, tact the Albert Halls office ment of the Jason 2018. on 01204 332157, or follow Kenny Centre at Bol- The band, formed in @TheAlbertBolton or the ton One has been Leicester in the 1970s, re- Albert Halls Facebook page completed. cently celebrated their 40th The refurbishment in- anniversary. They have Menopause sold more than 20 million cludes new equipment records and have toured the Musical and new facilities, pro- viding high quality, state the world. Starring Cheryl Fergison Aficionados of the ‘Big O’ (EastEnders), Maureen of the art facilities for will love Barry Steele in the Nolan (The Nolans), Re- Bolton residents. Roy Orbison Story, which is becca Wheatley (Casualty) In the gym, main fitness set to appear at the Albert and Hilary O’Neil (ITV’s suite and the free weights Halls on Thursday, January Copy Cats) this hysteri- room, equipment has been 25, 2018. cal all-singing, all-dancing upgraded or replaced with Barry Steele is widely comedy is set in a depart- new equipment and rooms recognised as one of the ment store, where four refurbished. world’s leading vocalists women with seemingly The studio and changing playing homage to Roy Or- nothing in common, meet rooms have also been re- bison. He has stunned audi- by chance and make fun furbished and a new sauna ences across the globe with of their woeful lives expe- and steam room installed. NEW LOOK: The refurbished gym his uncanny similarity and riencing ‘The Change’ and ability to authentically re- their problems with for- vive the exquisite toe-tap- getfulness, mood swings, ping sound of this musical wrinkles, night sweats and legend. chocolate binges. Finally, fans of the King Age advisory +16. There At your leisure at Horwich will love the World Famous are two shows on Fri 11 Elvis Show, starring Chris May 2018 at 4.30pm and Connor, which is set to per- 7.30pm form at the Hall on Satur- day, April 7, 2018. The Albert Halls is Chris Connor will per- launching its comedy club form Elvis Presley’s great- nights in the Lancaster est hits with his 12 piece Suite, first set of dates 15 band and a full orchestra. December, 31 December He will also be joined by and 13 January, 10 Febru- special guest comedian ary, 10 March, and 14 April.

Hike the Pike for Bolton Hospice BOLTON Hospice is hosting a new charity fund raising event this December. Hike the Pike is a sponsored festive family five mile hike from the Jolly Crofter pub up to Rivington Pike to raise The new facility at Horwich funds for the hospice. All participants will receive a Santa SWIMMING POOL: suit and children participants under 6 years old will re- THE final touches are ming pool, a separate and Olympic champions village on the ground floor ceive an elf outfit to wear on the hike. being put together at the teaching pool, a 100 sta- and elite cyclists will include different spac- It’s the perfect event for the whole family (including new Horwich Leisure tion fitness suite, spin and • An Octane free runner es suitable for individuals, your dog) and will be a great opportunity for a festive fam- dance studios, a four court which allows a workout families and groups. ily photo. Centre as this edition of Bolton Scene went to sports hall and changing with no impact on the The project is being fund- Once you reach the top of the pike you can place a spe- facilities. joints of the body and can ed by Bolton Community cial flag to remember someone you miss this Christmas print. It will also include a di- be used for walking, jog- Leisure Trust which man- and children will find a special post box to post their letter The centre, built on the verse range of the latest ging or running. ages the centre, and Bolton to Santa. site of the former car park, equipment: The new wet changing Council. Registration is £10 for adults and £7.50 for children. Reg- is due to open in a few • Discovery Series equip- istration includes a Santa suit or Elf costume. There will weeks and now building ment from Lifefitness be entertainment on the day for the whole family and fes- work is complete internal with touch console tech- Bolton Scene is published by Communications and Marketing, tive refreshments will be available to purchase from Jolly finishing and equipping the Bolton Council, 2nd Floor, Town Hall, Bolton BL1 1RU; designed by nology that will allow Communications and Marketing, 2nd Floor, Town Hall, Bolton, BL1 Crofters. gym and other areas were you to run, cycle or cross taking place during Octo- 1RU; printed on 100% recycled paper by Cliffe Enterprise Ltd, Unit For more information or to sign up please visit www.bol- train through the Grand 6F Southbourne Business Park, Courtlands Road, Eastbourne, tonhospice.org.uk, email us at [email protected] ber. Canyon. East Sussex, BN22 8UY; and distributed by The National Leaflet or call 01204 663 055. The new centre includes • Watt Bikes used by World Company, 3 Eurolink Business Park, Harrier Court, Lea Green, St a 25 metre six lane swim- Helens, WA9 4YR