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Bolton Scene
Bolton Scene 1
The council newspaper for the Bolton family www.bolton.gov.uk Issue 146 August 2018
FRI 24 TO
MON 27
AUGUST
2018
Summer of fun
THOUSANDS of
visitors will be vis-
iting the borough
this summer as part
of our events pro-
gramme.
From Ironman UK to
Bolton Food and Drink
Festival our events
calendar puts Bolton
firmly on the map as
a host of nationally
significant events. Vis-
itors have already tak-
en part and watched
Boltfest, Ironman UK,
and Horwich festival
of Racing.
The highlight of the
summer, the Bolton
Food and Drink Festival,
is still to come and you
can find out more inside.
More than 267,000 vis-
ited the event last year,
which is organised by
Bolton Council in asso-
ciation with Aldi, and it
holds the reputation of
being the biggest and
best food festival in the FESTIVAL FUN: Ainsley Harriott proved the hit of festival last year
north. Bolton town cen-
tre is turned into a mas- to the long term future val and other events in the key events to bring- the borough portraying economy.
sive street party of food, of the town centre as not terms of increased in- ing visitors into the a positive image region- Having events as part
drink and entertain- just a place to shop but come and footfall. This is borough as part of our ally, nationally and inter- of our regeneration
ment. as a destination to live, particularly important in wider tourism strate- nationally. strategy is essential for
It will take place on visit and invest. the light of the challeng- gy – IronMan UK and It’s part of our annual our future success to
Friday, August 24 to Businesses and town es of the changing face Ironkids, and the Christ- visitor figures beyond 6.5 create a vibrant town.
Monday, August 27. centre organisations of retail and the need to mas Lights Switch On million people and more
It’s all part of showing benefit greatly from our support the high street. and Winter Festival – all than £432m in revenue
how we are committed investment in the festi- The festival is one of designed to showcase generated for the local
2 Bolton Scene
You Can Foster
in Bolton
Can you do something It’s the one thing most people ask me when
they’re thinking about fostering,” he says.
incredible and help a “What it feels like to bring someone new into your
local child in foster care house. I understand why they’re asking but honestly
you don’t notice after a while. I think becoming a foster
achieve their ambition? carer has made me a more patient person and that’s a
great thing.
The You Can Foster campaign is encouraging
more people to come forward and foster for “I think I must have been very impatient when I was
their local authority. In Bolton we really need younger,” he laughs. “I’m not now, that’s for sure.”
more foster carers, especially for siblings and
teenagers.
“If I was to offer one piece of advice to a new carer it
As well as providing a loving home for children would be to make sure that you make the young person
and young people in care fostering can be a genuine member of the family,” says Sean. “Once you
rewarding for carers too. do that there is no longer a stranger in your home, and
you’re building up trust with someone who’s probably
Sean and Karen had previously fostered for a had very little trust in their life. It really does make all the
private agency but transferred to Bolton
difference. I know it has with us and the teenagers
because they felt that only a Local Authority
could offer them the professional support they we’ve looked after.
needed when fostering teenage boys.
Sean recalls the first time he took a foster child
into his house and says that it was really
strange, no mistake, but after the first couple
of weeks it became totally natural.
If you’ve got a spare room and some
time to care for a child or young person
get in touch with our team to find out
more about whether fostering is right
for you and your family.
Find out more at youcanfoster.org/Bolton,
call us on 0800 107 1564 or search for us
on Facebook as Foster With Bolton.
Bolton Scene 3
Next piece of town Message
from the
centre jigsaw Leader
THE council has
bought the Crompton
Place shopping cen-
tre for £14.8m to help
accelerate its £1bn
town centre regener-
ation masterplan. Councillor Linda Thomas
Property management
company JLL will contin- JUBILANT celebrations
ue to run the centre, which swept the country in July to
contains 46 retail units; mark the 70th anniversary
kiosks; office accommoda- of our National Health Ser-
tion, and a 285-space car vice.
park. It was a testament to the
The purchase has been true passion our country
funded from the coun- feels towards the institution
cil’s £100m town centre and the millions of thankful
fund. The fund is financed lives its tireless profession-
through a low interest loan als touch every year.
which is repaid using div- Bolton’s birthday present
idends from Manchester – wrapped with the ambi-
Airport and the Yorkshire tion to ensure the surviv-
Purchasing Company. al of our NHS for another
Leader of Bolton Coun- 70 years – was an historic
cil, Cllr Linda Thomas said: partnership between Bol-
“The purchase of Cromp- ton Council and local NHS
ton Place is fundamental organisations to join up the
to support the regeneration on ways to regenerate the ket conditions and repre- and running of the shop- new centre. disjointed system we have
and transformation of our area for the long term ben- sents fair market value. ping centre in the immedi- The regeneration of all experienced at one point
town centre. efit of the town centre and “Bolton is following the ate future, to ensure it con- Crompton Place will form or another.
“It is at the heart of our our residents across the example of many other lo- tinues to operate smoothly part of the council’s wider,
town’s civic and retail core borough. cal authorities across the for tenants and shoppers.” longer-term plans to im- Partners
and this deal means we “We have carried out country that have also in- Over the coming months, prove the town centre for
now have control of a major extensive due diligence vested in their local shop- detailed ideas for regen- the benefit of everyone in Collaborating as equal
strategic site that is critical checks before acquiring the ping centres to deliver re- erating the centre will be the borough, including sur- partners is essential as we
to delivering the Town Cen- centre and these have con- generation schemes. developed and in the long rounding districts. face up to the challenges of
tre Masterplan. firmed that the purchase “There will be no changes term council chiefs envis- a population that is living
“We will now be focusing price reflects current mar- in the day to day operation age building a completely longer with more complex
health needs.
New Farnworth Bus Station
The partnership includes
the council, Bolton NHS
Clinical Commission Group
(CCG) – which commands
a £380m budget and is
open for business
responsible for commis-
sioning and buying health
services for residents –
Royal Bolton NHS Trust,
charities and community
groups, alongside Greater
Manchester Mental Health
FARNWORTH Bus The project was devel- Trust.
Station has re-opened oped by Transport for By working together we
following a £1.9m in- Greater Manchester and will be able to avoid duplica-
vestment. Bolton Council as part tion, fill any gaps and make
of the Salford Bolton more effective use of skills,
Passengers will find
Network Improvement budgets, and resources.
improved bus shelters, For further information
seating and street light- Programme to make
better transport links, about how the council and
ing; CCTV; cycle park- NHS will work together
ing; improved journey and funded through the please turn to page 5.
information and wayfin- Greater Manchester Lo-
ding signage. cal Growth Deal.
The junction of King Leader of Bolton Coun-
Street and Market Street cil, Cllr Linda Thomas, Bolton Scene is published
has also been upgrad- added: “This investment by Communications and
ed to improve walking in the bus station and Marketing, Bolton Council,
public realm will really 2nd Floor, Town Hall,
routes into the town Bolton BL1 1RU; designed
centre and bus journeys help to regenerate the
by Communications and
to and from the new bus whole area. We’re com- Marketing, 2nd Floor, Town
station. mitted to Farnworth and Hall, Bolton BL1 1RU; printed
A number of improve- we continue to work with on 100% recycled paper by
our partners and the lo- Cliffe Enterprise Ltd, Unit 6F
ments have also been Southbourne Business Park,
made to key town cen- cal community to make Courtlands Road, Eastbourne,
tre bus stops on Market change happen. East Sussex, BN22 8UY; and
Street, pedestrian cross- distributed by The National
Leaflet Company, 3 Eurolink
ings have been upgraded NEW START: Councillor Ebrahim Adia, Deputy Leader of the Council, and Councillor David Business Park, Harrier Court,
and footways resurfaced. Chadwick, Executive Cabinet Member for Highways and Transport at the new station Lea Green, St Helens, WA9 4YR
4 Bolton Scene
Recycle all of these
items in the beige bin
from your
bathroom
Top tip:
Remember to put nappies,
wipes, tissues and sanitary
waste in your grey bin.
from your
kitchen
Top tip:
Put shredded paper in a
cardboard box to prevent
it from blowing down the
street when the bin is being
emptied.
It takes just
from your 7 days for
lounge or a recycled
newspaper
bedroom to come
back as
another
newspaper!
Top tip:
Remember to remove any
plastic packaging from
magazines or polystyrene from
inside boxes.
Bolton Scene 5
Leading the way looking Amazon
recruitment
after vulnerable children begins
AMAZON has announced
that recruitment has
BOLTON is officially • Creative direct work is opened for associate roles
undertaken with children
one of the best au- to ensure that their wish-
at its new fulfilment centre,
due to open in Bolton in Au-
thorities in the coun- es and feelings are un- gust.
try when it comes to derstood and prioritised. Amazon is recruiting for
looking after its most • Senior leaders and politi- a range of positions, from
vulnerable children. cians have a clear focus operations managers to en-
on prioritising support gineers to HR and IT roles.
Ofsted inspectors have
and financial resources For more information
given Bolton Council a for the most vulnerable
‘Good’ rating following about positions available
children. and future recruitment
an intensive review of • The Children’s Champion events visit www.jobsatam-
its children’s social care ensures that children’s azon.co.uk
services last month. voices influence wider Amazon announced plans
The council was praised council issues. in October 2017 to open the
for its good social work new fulfilment centre in
practice and for improving Only a handful of author- Bolton in 2018 and recruit
the experiences and out- ities have been inspected for 1200 new, full-time per-
comes of vulnerable chil- under the new Inspection of manent jobs.
dren who are looked after: Local Authority Children’s The investment in a new
• Children who need help Services framework (IL- fulfilment centre in Bolton
and protection are sup- ACS) which was introduced will take the total number
ported by timely and ef- by Ofsted this year. of permanent jobs Amazon
fective services Bolton’s last inspection in has created in the North
• Services delivered by 2014 resulted in a rating of West of England to more
skilled social workers. Requires Improvement and than 3500.
• Children are listened to the department has worked Wages start at £8 an hour
• Children’s views taken hard to make valid changes and all permanent fulfil-
into account via a dedi- which go towards enhanc- ing and Looked after Chil- as I know they have worked most vulnerable children ment centre employees are
cated forum, Voice4U. ing a young person’s expe- dren, Cllr Ann Cunliffe, said: incredibly hard to make im- are the heart of everything given stock grants, which
• Social workers build ef- rience of the service. “This is absolutely fantastic provements. we do, and I’m delighted over the last five years
fective relationships with Cabinet Member for Edu- news and I’m so pleased for “The views and best in- that this has been reflected were on average equal to
families cation, Schools, Safeguard- everyone in the department terests of the borough’s in Ofsted’s judgement.” £1000 or more per year per
Joining forces to deliver
person. Fulfilment centre
employees also receive a
comprehensive benefits
package, including pri-
vate medical insurance, a
company pension plan, life
health and social care
assurance, income protec-
tion, subsidised meals and
an employee discount.
Currently, teams within and having to tell their needs, we need to adapt utive of Bolton NHS Foun-
each organisation sepa- story over and over again. our health care according- dation Trust, said: “Our aim
rately commission services Combining our skills and ly, and continuing as we is to ensure more people re-
for local residents such as budgets is the logical thing are is simply not an option. ceive the support they need
care home places, home to do and marks the start of By bringing clinicians and in their own community. By
care and learning disabil- an exciting journey for us politicians around the ta- joining up teams working in
ity services. By working all.” ble together, I am confident neighbourhoods and focus-
together, they will be able Dr Wirin Bhatiani, Chair we can make the best deci- ing on the person’s individ-
to avoid duplication and fill of Bolton CCG, added: sions for Bolton people with ual needs, visits to hospital
any gaps, make effective “With people living longer, our limited resources.” will only happen when ab-
use of skills and resources, with more complex health Jackie Bene, Chief Exec- solutely necessary.”
and improve the integration
of services for the borough.
The Integrated Care
Partnership will bring to-
gether hospital, commu-
nity health, social care,
community voluntary sec-
tor and GP services. It will
co-ordinate care in neigh-
BETTER TOGETHER: Tony Oakman (Chief Executive of bourhoods and remove the
Bolton Council), Cllr Linda Thomas (Leader of Bolton Coun- boundaries between organ-
cil), Dr Wirin Bhatiani (Chair of Bolton CCG), Su Long (Chief
Officer of Bolton CCG), and Jackie Bene (Chief Executive of isations supporting staff to
Bolton NHS Foundation Trust). help the person in the cen-
tre stay well, connected and
HEALTH and social care The new partnership will at home for as long as they
deliver the health and care are able, so that demands
organisations in Bol-
system for the borough and on our hospital and long
ton are joining forces to term care are reduced.
improve the health and includes NHS Bolton Clini-
cal Commissioning Group The Leader of Bolton
wellbeing of residents. Council, Cllr Linda Thom-
(CCG), Bolton Council and
Bolton received £28.8 mil- as, said: “At the moment,
Bolton NHS Foundation
lion in 2016 from the Great- people receiving health and
Trust alongside organi-
er Manchester Health and social care services can
sations including Greater
Social Care Partnership often feel like the system
Manchester Mental Health
to take more control of the is disjointed and they find
Foundation Trust and rep-
way it provides health and themselves seeing a range
resentatives from the com-
care services. of different professionals,
munity voluntary sector.
6 Bolton Scene
Meet your councillors...
Astley Bridge Farnworth Horwich and Blackrod Rumworth
Hilary Fairclough Maureen Flitcroft 07936 084393 Susan Baines 07388857902 Shamim Abdullah 07392 108236
01204 336343 or 07814378406 maureen.flitcroft@bolton.gov.uk susan.baines@bolton.gov.uk shamim.abdullah@bolton.gov.uk
hilary.fairclough@bolton.gov.uk Surgeries: Sat 18 Aug and 15 Sept, 10.30am- Surgeries: Sat 18 Aug and Sat 15 Sept, Surgeries: Sat 1 Sept, 10am to noon at High St
Con
FKF
Con
Lab
12.30pm, at Farnworth Town Hall (access via 10-11.30am at Blackrod Library. For issues in Library. To arrange an appointment please call
the back entrance) Horwich you can contact me directly 07392108236 or email at shamim.abdullah@
bolton.gov.uk
John Walsh
01204 332216, 840118, Jean Gillies 01204 332131 Ann Cunliffe 01204 332375 Dr Ebrahim Adia 01204 332371
07836 363635 jean.gillies@bolton.gov.uk ann.cunliffe@bolton.gov.uk ebrahim.adia@bolton.gov.uk
Con
Surgeries: Sat 1 Sept, 10.30-11.30am at Farn- Surgeries: Sat 11 Aug and Sat 8 Sept, 10-
john.walsh@bolton.gov.uk Surgeries: Please contact for details
Lab
Lab
Lab
worth Town Hall (use the rear door) 11am at Blackrod Library. For issues in Horwich
please contact me for an appointment
Paul Wild
01204 591824 or 331957 Paul Sanders 07936 084393 Stephen Pickup 01204 337078 Ismail Ibrahim
paul.wild@bolton.gov.uk paul.sanders@bolton.gov.uk stephen.pickup@bolton.gov.uk 01204 337636
Con
Surgeries: Sat 18 Aug and 15 Sept, 10.30am- Surgeries: Sat 1 Sept, 9.30-10.30am at ismail.ibrahim@bolton.gov.uk
FKF
Lab
Lab
12.30pm, at Farnworth Town Hall (access via the Horwich Library and Sat 11 Aug and Sat 8 Sept, Surgeries: Please contact for details
back entrance) 10-11am at Blackrod Library
Surgeries: Fri 31 Aug and Fri 28 Sept, 6-7pm at
Drummond Street Community Centre
Bradshaw Great Lever Horwich North East Smithills
Mudasir Dean Mohammed Ayub Joyce Kellett Douglas Bagnall
Lib Dem
01204 336493 07838 119522 joyce.kellet@bolton.gov.uk 07810834658 doug.bagnall@
mudasir.dean@bolton.gov.uk mohammed.ayub@bolton.gov.uk Surgeries: Please contact for details bolton.gov.uk
Con
Lab
Lab
Stuart Haslam Mohammed Iqbal Kevin McKeon 01204 692115 Roger Hayes
Lib Dem
01204 385096 01204 335620 kevin.mckeon@bolton.gov.uk 01204 841008
stuart.haslam@bolton.gov.uk mohammed.iqbal@bolton.gov.uk Surgeries: Sat 1 Sept, 10-11am at roger.hayes@bolton.gov.uk
Con
Lab
Lab
Horwich Library
Jackie Radcliffe Madeline Murray Lab Co-op Richard Silvester Carole Swarbrick
07935 835771 01204 694092 01204 467914 01204 492967
Other
jacqueline.radcliffe@bolton.gov.uk madeline.murray@bolton.gov.uk richard.silvester@bolton.gov.uk carole.swarbrick@bolton.gov.uk
Con
Lab
Surgeries: Please contact for details
Surgeries: Fri 31 Aug and Fri 28 Sept, 6.30-7.30pm at Surgeries: Please contact to make an appointment – surgeries are Surgeries: Sat 15 Sept, 10-11am, at The Parish church of
Harwood Methodist Church Hall, Longsight at Park Lodge, Green Lane, BL3 2HP between 5-6pm St Margaret’s Halliwell, St Margaret’s Close, (Lonsdale Road)
Breightmet Halliwell Hulton Tonge with the Haulgh
John Byrne 01204 337878 or Cliff Morris Toby Hewitt 07857 649806 Martin Donaghy
07917072264 01204 336329 or 331094 toby.hewitt@bolton.gov.uk 01204 336239
john.byrne@bolton.gov.uk cliff.morris@bolton.gov.uk Surgeries: Sat 11 Aug and Sat 8 Sept, martin.donaghy@bolton.gov.uk
Con
Lab
Lab
Lab
Surgeries: Every Mon, 5.30-6.30pm, by 9-10am at Bolton South Salvation Army Church
appointment only and Community Centre, Aldred Street, Bolton
BL3 3QZ
Linda Thomas Nicholas Peel
Adele Warren 07824541315
adele.warren@bolton.gov.uk 01204 332090 or 07879 891129 Diane Parkinson 07799592604 01204 459949
linda.thomas@bolton.gov.uk diane.parkinson@bolton.gov.uk nicholas.peel@bolton.gov.uk
Lab
Lab
Con
Surgeries: Please contact for details Surgeries: Sat 11 Aug and Sat 8 Sept,
Con
9-10am at Bolton South Salvation Army Church
and Community Centre, Aldred Street, Bolton
Akhtar Zaman BL3 3QZ
Debbie Newall 07392 108252 07980 962826 Elaine Sherrington
debbie.newall@bolton.gov.uk akhtar.zaman@bolton.gov.uk 01204 391092
Shafaqat Shaikh 07775007853
Lab
elaine.sherrington@bolton.gov.uk
Lab
Surgeries: Tues 7Aug and Tue 4 Sept,
shafaqat.shaikh@bolton.gov.uk
Lab
Breightmet Library, Breightmet Health Centre,
Breightmet Fold Lane – please ring for an
Lab
Surgeries: Our surgeries are at Halliwell UCAN Centre, Hatfield Surgeries: Please contact for details Surgeries: Mon 6 Aug and Mon 3 Sept, 6-7pm, at
appointment Road, Bolton BL1 3BU. Please contact for an appointment Tonge UCAN centre. Please contact for an appointment
Bromley Cross Harper Green Kearsley Westhoughton North and Chew Moor
Norman Critchley Susan Haworth 07415509103 Mark Cunningham Martyn Cox 01204 331190
01204 594311 susan.haworth@bolton.gov.uk 07580036509 martyn.cox@bolton.gov.uk
norman.critchley@bolton.gov.uk mark.cunningham@bolton.gov.uk
UKIP
Surgeries: Fri 7 Sept, noon to 1.30pm at The Surgeries: Sat 8 Sept, 10.30-11.30am at
Con
Lab
Con
Southfields Community Room, 19 Green Lane Surgeries: Please contact for details Westhoughton Town Hall
David Greenhalgh Liam Irving 07824363013
Hamid Khurram Zoe Kirk-Robinson
01204 335621 or 07813 386415 liam.irving@bolton.gov.uk
07388857888 01204 331020
david.greenhalgh@bolton.gov.uk Surgeries: Sat 11 Aug and Sat 8 Sept, 10.30-
Con
hamid.khurram@bolton.gov.uk zoe.kirk-robinson@bolton.gov.uk
Lab
11.30am at Kearsley Mount Cottage, St Johns
Lab
Con
Surgeries: Please contact for details Fishers Surgeries: Sat 18 Aug and Sat 6 Oct,
Nadim Muslim 10.30-11.30am at Westhoughton Town Hall
nadim.muslim@bolton.gov.uk Julie Pattison 07388857903
Champak Mistry
julie.pattison@bolton.gov.uk Christine Wild 07977 516192
01204 397522 or 331320
Con
Surgeries: Sat 1 Sept, 10.30am-12.30pm, at christine.wild@bolton.gov.uk
champak.mistry@bolton.gov.uk
Lab
St Stephen’s Church and Sat 18 Aug and Sat 15
FKF
Surgeries: Sat 11 Aug and Sat 29 Sept,
Con
Surgeries: Please contact for details Surgeries: Please contact for details Sept 10:30am-12.30pm at Farnworth Town Hall
10.30-11.30am at Westhoughton Town Hall
(access via the back entrance)
Crompton Heaton and Lostock Little Lever and Darcy Lever Westhoughton South
Hanif Darvesh Robert Allen David Evans 07969356164 David Chadwick 01942 818526
0771 5048806 or 01204 336195 01204 451341 or 335096 david.evans@bolton.gov.uk david.chadwick@bolton.gov.uk
hanif.darvesh@bolton.gov.uk robert.allen@bolton.gov.uk c/o Bolton Town Hall, Bolton BL1 1RU Surgeries: Sat 1 Sept, 10.30-11.30am at
Con
Lab
Lab
Lab
Surgeries: Please contact for details Westhoughton Town Hall
Guy Harkin Anne Galloway
01942 811932 or 336256 anne.galloway@bolton.gov.uk Rees Gibbon 07738 493122 David Wilkinson 01942 819456
Lib Dem
guy.harkin@bolton.gov.uk rees.gibbon@bolton.gov.uk david.wilkinson@bolton.gov.uk
Con
Lab
Surgeries: Tues 7, and 21 Aug, and 4 and 18
UKIP
Sept at 10-11am at Little Lever Library; and Sat Surgeries: Please contact for details
1 Sept, 10-11.30am at Tesco, Little Lever
Bilkis Ismail
07766 443052
Andrew Morgan
01204 331019 Sean Hornby 07583 725578 Anna-Marie Watters
bilkis.ismail@bolton.gov.uk 01204 335516
andrew.morgan@bolton.gov.uk sean.hornby@bolton.gov.uk
Con
Lab
Surgeries: Tues 7, and 21 Aug, and 4 and 18 anna-marie.watters@bolton.gov.uk
UKIP
Lab
Sept at 10-11am at Little Lever Library; and Sat
Surgeries: Please contact at area forum meetings or contact direct
Surgeries: Sat 22 Sept, 10.30-11.30am at
1 Sept, 10-11.30am at Tesco, Little Lever
Surgeries: Please contact for details Westhoughton Town Hall
CentralScene
www.visitbolton.com Issue - Summer 2018
Food fest boost
returns
THOUSANDS of
visitors will once
The festival will also
feature cookery demos
Partners include:
Arts Council; Bolton
again be tucking in from top regional Market; Bolton Library
to tasty treats and chefs, a speciality and Museum Services;
tipples when Bolton food, drink and crafts Carrs Pasties;
Food and Drink market with more than Greater Manchester
Festival returns. 200 traders, live music, Combined Authority;
street performers, and Greenhalgh’s Bakery;
The festival is children’s activities. Octagon Theatre,
organised by Bolton Market Place
Council in association Local touring theatre, Shopping Centre; RRG
with Aldi, and will take Little Diamond Theatre Group Ltd; Crompton
place over the August Company, have Place Shopping Centre
Bank Holiday weekend created a magical and Little Diamond
(Friday, August 24 to production ‘Stone Theatre Company.
Monday, August 27). Soup’ to entertain the
families at the festival. For updates, visit
Celebrity chefs With fun craft activities the Food and Drink
Michael Caines, and a show that Festival website and
Nadiya Hussain, includes song, dance, follow the Bolton Food
Ainsley Harriott and music and laughter, and Drink Festival
James Martin are the children are sure to page on Facebook or
headline stars of a love this. @boltonfoodfest on
packed programme. Twitter.
Special events include Sponsors are:
gin tasting, beer and Aldi; Stateside Foods, For further information
pasty, brunch and and Willmott Dixon. see inside.
cakes and a night
with top chefs Andrew
Nutter and Aiden In this issue
Byrne. Page 2 New opticians for M&S
Page 3 Family flicks at the Crompton Place
Page 4-5 What’s on at the Food and Drink festival
Page 6 Your wardrobe sorted for autumn
Page 7 A world of choice at the Market Place
See the world differently with Visualase
Page 8 Enjoy the Octagon’s first show in the park
What’s on at Bolton Museum and Library James Martin takes a selfie at the Fred Dibnah statue
2 CentralScene Promotional feature www.visitbolton.com
School countdown with M&S Kids
In a few months’ time, parents If this wasn’t enough, M&S has a
will be leading their little ones name labels service – all done by
through the school gates for one simple text. Great value for
the very first time! Whilst this money and means that you don’t
time marks an exciting phase in have to worry about mixing up
your child’s life, this is naturally PE kits!
very daunting for Mum & Dad –
especially the dreaded school The Easy Dressing Range is a
uniform! Let M&S Kids take the range of uniform designed for 2-16
stress out of the day with new years, created to make dressing
time saving innovation pieces for school easier, quicker and more
that mean less work for busy comfortable. A key piece includes
parents. the Easy Dressing Triple Action
Stormwear Trouser which has
Think ease, think comfort, think no fiddly zips or buttons and
smart. Our new uniform features simply pulls up.
easy to iron shirts, permanent pleat
skirts and Velcro fastenings on All schoolwear is available
shirts - great for those who are still in store or online now at
learning. www.marksandspencer.com
M&S Opticians to open in Bolton
One of the UK’s first M&S The launch event, which will take Whether it’s a new pair of
Opticians will be opening place at 10am on the 16 August, frames, an eye test or general
its doors on the 16 August will see a special local guest cut advice, our experienced team
in Bolton. the ribbon to officially open the will be on hand to offer the high
store to the public. Customers are level of customer service that is
The brand new store, on the able to book their eye test online or synonymous with the nation’s
ground floor next to the food over the phone ahead of the store favourite retailer.”
hall of the Marks & Spencer opening, or go into store on the day
store on Deansgate, will offer a for a test depending on availability. To book your eye test, book online
range of optical and eye health at www.mandsopticians.com,
services, including eye tests; Ben Pedley, Optician Manager, call 0345 266 5860 or book in-store.
contact lens advice and free trials; said: “We are extremely excited
men’s, women’s and children’s to open the doors to the
eyewear; leading designer brands; practice and welcome our new
prescription sunglasses and free customers. We have a fantastic
retinal photography. Prescriptions range of eyewear which we
are also welcomed from other are confident will be a hit with
opticians. Bolton shoppers.
Pack a
perfect picnic
The grass between your toes; There’s an array of irresistible picnic
sunshine on your face; and a favourites, from runny-yolked scotch eggs
rug spread with tempting treats: and beautifully presented sandwiches, to
you just can’t beat a summer crunchy crudités and bowls of ripe, sweet
picnic. strawberries with clotted cream.
And there’s still plenty of time to This summer’s new additions include a
enjoy the continuing warm weather. hearty Melton Mowbray pork pie, and a
delicate selection of mini cakes inspired by
For fresh-air feasts big and small, classic British tea-time treats (blackcurrant
discover all you need with M&S sundae tart, anyone?). Everything is
food to make your picnic even really easy to transport, while the online
more delicious. ordering system means you can pick up
your picnic spread from your nearest store
Our Food to Order service is perfect when it suits you. Just remember to pack
for sunny summer birthdays and a bottles of your favourite beverage and a
big weekend get-togethers. cosy rug to sit on: heaven.
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Everyone who completes that survey
Celebrity chefs Michael Caines, will be entered into another prize
Nadiya Hussain, Ainsley Harriott and draw.
James Martin are the headline stars
of a packed programme. Special For further information about
events include gin tasting, beer and what’s on during the festival
pasty, brunch and cakes and a night turn to the centre pages or
with top chefs Andrew Nutter and see the website https://www.
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Summer of fun with
Crompton Place Crompto
The summer holidays are here at Crompton Place and we have
lots of things to keep you entertained.
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Despicable Me 3, 11am – many culinary excellences.
2:30pm
Sunday 26th August
• Wednesday 15 August –
Peter Rabbit, 11am – 2:30pm Crossing over the North Atlantic and
down to the Gulf of Mexico, we will
• Wednesday 22 August – be turning up the heat with traditional
Ferdinand, 11am – 2:30pm Mexican dishes. Alongside our cooking stations we will have
• Wednesday 29 August – an interactive kids station for those little
Duck Duck Goose, 11am – 2:30pm Monday 27th August chefs in the making.
The cinema will be located between Select and Beaverbrooks. Our final stop will take us the hustle and
All you need to do is bring a receipt from Crompton Place in the bustle of India where we will offer a range Visit http://www.crompton-place.co.uk/
last six days to enjoy a film. of regional dishes to try. whatson/ for further information.
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Bolton’s biggest and most popular festival is back with a bang this
August bank holiday weekend and it promises to be the best yet!
Drop by Bolton Town Centre to enjoy a magical four days of Friday 24 August
food, drink, fun, family entertainment and live music.
10am Markets Open Across the town centre
Our top 10 things not to miss 10am Regional chef demos Bolton Market
Daily celebrity chef cookery demos – join Nadiya Hussain, 1pm and 3pm Stone Soup children’s production The Albert Halls
1Ainsley Harriott and James Martin for some fantastic, fun
7pm Gala dinner Main festival marquee
shows
Saturday 25 August
Regional chef cookery demos at Bolton Market – Friday and
2Saturday all day
10am Markets open Across the festival site
10am Regional chef demos Bolton Market
Over 220 food, drink, arts and craft stalls, including a
3teenage market, open each day from 10am 10.30am Saturday Brunch with Nadiya Main festival marquee
Hussain
The return of our popular special events; including Slattery
4Afternoon tea, Saturday Brunch, Pasty, Pie and Beer tasting
11am, 1pm and 3pm Stone Soup, children’s production The Albert Halls
12.30pm Nadiya Hussain cookery demo Main festival marquee
All new events for 2018 – including an uber cool Gin Festival
5on Saturday and Sunday Club with two of the region’s finest
2.30pm Slattery Afternoon Tea with
Nadiya Hussain and friends
Main festival marquee
chefs – Andrew Nutter and Aiden Byrne 6pm Gin Festival Main festival marquee
Great children’s entertainment – don’t miss ‘Stone Soup’ an Sunday 26 August
6all singing and dancing, interactive stage show the kids will
10am Markets open Across the festival site
love (grown-ups will like it too!)
10.30am and 3pm Ainsley Harriott cookery demos Main festival marquee
A festival music stage on Le Mans Crescent with daily
7headline acts 11am, 1pm and 3pm Stone Soup, children’s production The Albert Halls
12.30pm Pasty, Pie and Beer tasting with Main festival marquee
8 Two fantastic festival bars Ainsley Harriott
The return of our Headline Sponsor Aldi’s, Prosecco bar 6.30pm Sunday Club with Aiden Byrne Main festival marquee
9‘Top Tipples’ on Victoria Square and Andrew Nutter
Monday 27 August
10
Top class street entertainment
10am Markets open Across the festival site
Don’t forget there’s loads of seating right across the town centre 11am, 1pm and 3pm Stone Soup, children’s production The Albert Halls
too so you can take a break from shopping to soak up the fab
11am, 1pm and 3pm James Martin cookery demos Main festival marquee
atmosphere (or plan what to do next).
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wardrobe. Whether you’re going away in autumn to somewhere nice and hot with the
family then it is always best to be comfortable and relaxed in what you are wearing.
We have perfect outfits that could be chosen from that are stylish and comfortable for men,
women and children. They are suitable to be worn all day and night.
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A world of choice for Bolton foodies
It’s no secret that the The Bank Bar & Grill is your bag
stunningly transformed Market – with a home-created menu,
Place in Bolton is a veritable bursting with flavours from around
honeypot for families and the globe. Baltic Cellar will take
fashion lovers alike. your taste buds on a journey to
Russia and beyond, while Prezzo
You’ll find a fabulous line up serves up a contemporary twist
of your favourite high street on classic Italian cuisine. Fancy a
brands, including Topshop, Zara, nightcap? The Cave is perfect for
Debenhams, H&M, Next, New a cheeky tipple or two, but if you
Look, Smiggle, JD Sports, The prefer your drinks on tap, Great Ale
Entertainer and River Island in the is your go-to place.
spectacular Victorian Market Hall.
Film fans are also well served at
Food lovers are equally well The Light – the centre’s state-of-
catered for in The Vaults – Market the-art cinema, showing the latest
Place’s sympathetically restored blockbusters and classic movies.
vaulted cellars that offer up
a variety of delights for those Market Place is proud to sponsor
discerning enough to descend. the Bolton Food and Drink Festival
From the vibrant flavours of the 2018, from Friday 24th to Monday
cheekiest chicken restaurant to hit 27th August and to celebrate,
the UK – Nando’s, to the beefiest they’ll be hosting a variety of
burgers in town, at Gourmet Egyptian-themed events for the
Burger Kitchen. Looking for whole family, right across the
something a little less mainstream? weekend.
See the world
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wearers. Change that dream of ditching
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A few weeks after my treatment
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What’s on at Bolton
Museum and Library
Excitement is building with Animals and Us exhibition The ‘Farmyard’ highlights how
the new Egyptology gallery animals have been key to
set to open as Bolton Scene Leopold, the inquisitive mouse, our survival, and finally ‘The
was in production. guides visitors through the Lodge’ will show how they have
But in the meantime there’s lots exhibition, showing them how become a major part of our
to do and see. all animals – from insects to leisure, home and family life.
elephants – are an important
Arty Babies! part of our everyday lives. Entrance to the exhibition is free.
Calling all babies and their It’s open to Sat 1 September,
families. The Animals and Us exhibition Mon, Tue, Thur, Fri and Sat
is in the new exhibition space 9am to 5pm, Wed 9.30am to
Join us for Arty Babies which on the lower ground floor of the 5pm and Sun 10am to 4pm.
brings our collections and museum in Le Mans Crescent.
resources to life through songs, Down Memory Lane -
play and sensory activities. In the ‘Grand Hall’ visitors can reminiscence group
Suitable for ages 0 to 2 years. see how animals appear as Do you or someone you know
symbols for big ideas; in the have dementia? Bolton Central reminiscence boxes, share between 11.30am and 1pm.
Free entry, just pop by. Arty ‘Curator’s Office’ they can learn Library hosts an Age UK group memories and reminisce. Light For more information contact
Babies will meet at 10.30am why museums have natural for people with early onset refreshments provided. Bolton Central Library on
on: Tuesday 14 August and history collections, while on dementia and their carers. 01204 332853 or Dawn
Tuesday 28 August. the ‘High Street’ the emphasis The sessions take place on the Crossley at Age UK on 01204
will be on how animals have Come along for an informal first Wednesday of the month, 701525 or dawn.crossley@
influenced fashion. chat, experience the until 5 December, ageukbolton.org.uk
THIS SU
AT QUEEMMER
Tall tales
NS PARK
Thu 16 -
Mon 27
August 2
Octagon 018
GULLIVER’S
Theatre
in the park
Bolton p
resents
TRAVELS
Based on
A new ad
the novel
aptation by
by Jonath
an Swift
Directed by Satinder
Chohan &
This summer the Octagon Theatre Bolton will transform Queens Park Elizabeth
Newman Mike Kenn
& Ben Occ y
hipinti
into the extraordinary land of Lilliput from the classic children’s tale
Gulliver’s Travels.
Gulliver’s fantastical adventures will be brought to life for a huge celebration of
Bolton communities in the Octagon’s first ever park show.
A cast of professional actors will be joined each performance by young
performers, local choirs and community companies featuring a puppet that is
eight metres high and currently the tallest puppet being made in the UK.
Gulliver is a traveller and a teller of some rather tall tales. This one is maybe
his tallest yet! Gulliver wants to be a hero in his daughter’s eyes. So he takes
her on a journey to a land where he is literally a giant. Travel with Gulliver to
the land of Lilliput where war is brewing, trouble is coming and Gulliver finds
himself at the centre of it all.
Tickets
£15
We hope you and your family can join us on the adventure this summer. Child/Co
ncession
Age guid s£ 12
e 5+
For more information go to Octagonbolton.co.uk
octagon
b
Box Offi olton.co.uk
or follow us on social media
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@octagontheatre 4 52066
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What does the
council do for me?
We received 1,199 complaints for
Trading Standards to investigate last year
We empty 13.3m
bins every year
We issued 2,399 licences last
year such as taxi driver applications and
street trading
1564 books are borrowed
every day from our libraries
More than 1m people visited one of
our leisure centres last year
More than 1m visitors to
our libraries and museums last year
317 miles are covered
every time we do a full route grit
We carried out 830 1,200 older people received a visit
requests for pollution last year to plan with them how they can
inspections last year live independently in their own homes
More than 11,000 children and young
757 food hygiene inspections
are carried out last year
people received social care help last year
We helped 3,127 people
with advice about housing We register 9,316 births, civil
last year marriages and deaths last year
...and much more!
does for you visit www.bolton.gov.uk8 Bolton Scene
New routes make beeline for success
A NEW walking and cy- segregated cycling lanes about connecting commu-
cling route to Bolton and 124 new or upgraded nities and this project will
town centre along Chor- crossing points are being make it easier and safer for
ley Old Road could be proposed to better con- people to cycle and walk to
nect every community in the town centre.
created.
the borough and to make “The scheme for the
The £1.5m project is the
cycling and walking a real Chorley Old Road area was
first scheme put forward
alternative to the car. identified through working
to the Greater Manchester
The plans are part of a with Sustrans - a sustain-
Mayor’s Cycling and Walk-
new 1000 mile long network able transport charity that
ing Challenge Fund
– named Beelines – that wants to make it easier for
The scheme includes
has been developed with all people to walk and cycle.”
signed quiet routes, im-
10 of the local authorities in Greater Manchester’s
proved crossings and
Greater Manchester. Cycling and Walking Com-
routes through parks and
The proposals, were an- missioner, Chris Board-
public spaces.
nounced by Greater Man- man, said: “The list of pro-
It’s part of seventy-one
chester’s Cycling and Walk- posed projects announced
miles of new walking and
ing Commissioner, Chris is the first of many for each
cycling routes planned
Boardman, this summer. local authority. One thing
across the borough as part
Bolton Council’s Exec- we won’t compromise on
of a new network across
utive Cabinet Member for is quality; we’re working
Greater Manchester.
Highways, Cllr David Chad- closely with all 10 local au-
As well as the new routes,
wick, said: “Beelines is all thorities.” SAFE ROUTES: Champion cyclist Chris Boardman presenting the plans to the council’s
eight miles of Dutch-style Cabinet
Get help to
find work Curtain up for
Octagon’s new look
DO YOU need or do you
know someone who needs
free support finding work or
improving their skills?
Skills for Employment is
a Greater Manchester Pro-
gramme which offers free
one to one support, training,
BUILDING work has started on Staff have moved to temporary offices.
qualifications, work expe- the new look Octagon Theatre. The box office and café at the Market Place
The work will see the theate en- Shopping Centre.
rience and help finding the
larged and modernised; be more ac- Tickets will be available to purchase as
perfect job. Around 40% of
usual online and over the phone as well as
people who enrolled on the cessible to those with disabilities;
in person from the temporary box office on
scheme have found work have more space for young people the upper floor next to Debenhams.
since it started in 2016. and community groups; improve au- The theatre’s drama groups including
Bolton Council’s Work- dience comfort and facilities includ- Art Beat, Headspace, the Youth Theatre
shop has supported hun- ing air conditioning, seats and toilets; and Bridges Company will all also be relo-
dreds of people through the
programme. In the latest
have two multi-purpose studio spaces cating to the Market Place.
figures released, out of 14 for rehearsals, participation activities The project is being supported by Arts
and performances; and have new re- Council England, Bolton Council, grants
suppliers across Greater
vamped café and bar areas. from supporters, trusts, foundations, and
Manchester, the team were
The new look building will open in 2020. the ongoing public fundraising campaign
first for placing people
In the meantime productions won’t fin- Octagon Reimagined.
into work placements and
ish with the theatre performing around The project is the biggest redevelop-
qualifications and fourth in
the borough as part of its ‘Out and About’ ment in the theatre’s 50 year history and
terms of job outcomes.
season. Productions will take place in lo- will ensure that the Octagon will be open
Participants need to be
CULTURE ATTRACTION: Plans to redevelop the Bolton cations such as Queens Park, the Macron and accessible for artists and audiences for
aged 19+ (or 18+ if in re-
Octagon Theatre will see it greatly expand Stadium and the Albert Halls. generations to come.
ceipt of out of work benefits
on the day they start on the
programme), unemployed,
Celebrating Armed Forces Week
not in full time education or
with limited recent employ-
ment experience.
To find out more - please
contact Bolton Council’s
Workshop on 01204 333209,
email - elaine.sessions@ A PACKED programme of events celebrat-
bolton.gov.uk or visit the ed Armed Forces Week this summer.
Skills for Employment page The Armed Forces flag was raised over
on the council’s website. the town hall to fly all week leading up to
Armed Forces Day.
The day saw Bolton Sea Cadets raise
their ensign flown from their mast head,
followed by a short service and a wreath
laying ceremony.
There were cadet marching displays,
armed forces vehicles and equipment on
shows, and an inter-cadet challenge.
Local voluntary and armed forces or-
ganisations had stalls and exhibitions and
there was an inflatable darts stadia and
lots of children’s activities.
It was attended by the Duke of Lancas-
ter Regiment; 216 Battery Bolton Artillery;
Bolton United Services Veterans Associa-
tion (established 1906), other veteran or-
ganisations and Bolton’s Combined Forces
COMMEMORATION HONOUR: Members of local veterans organisations and other groups took part in a
Cadets. service and wreath laying as part of the Armed Forces Day eventsBolton Scene 9
Bolton embraces Have your
say about
health apps rights of
way
YOUR views are being sort
about public paths and oth-
TO HELP us all er rights of way.
be a little healthi- Public paths, including
er, the council and public rights of way and
health service have routes in parks, have tra-
launched a free web- ditionally enabled people
to exercise and explore the
site to help us find countryside around them
the best and safest and, increasingly, are pop-
health and care apps. ular routes for commuting
Lots of us are already and accessing essential lo-
using apps to support cal amenities.
our exercise or diet but, The council is seeking
wider than this, with comments about its latest
more than 325,000 health draft Rights of Way Im-
provement Plan (ROWIP)
and care apps on the 2018-2028. The plan assess-
market it becomes a bit es the current rights of
of a lottery to choose the way network and identifies
one best for you. steps which the council in-
A new website at bolton. tends to take with various
orcha.co.uk is here to help. stakeholders.
ORCHA (Organisation The draft plan looks at
for the Review of Care and the way that the network
Health Applications) car- is managed in the context
ries out independent and of challenging public fi-
impartial reviews of health nances and addressing the
and care related apps; look- challenges and opportuni-
ing at, for example, their ef- ties which arise as a result
fectiveness and data securi- of the continued high level
ty. These apps are then split FINISHERS PODIUM: Pictured celebrating their success are the first three female finishers: Lucy Gossage of Great Britain,
Camilla Lindholm Berg of Sweden, and Angela Naeth of Canada. The men’s winner was GB’s Joe Skipper. of development within the
into categories such as quit borough.
Ironman UK’s sporting success
smoking, fitness, stress, di- You can find a copy of the
abetes, and mental health draft plan by going to the
with the highest rated ones website: www.bolton.gov.
always at the top. uk/consultations or view a
Health and care profes- paper version at the One
IRONMAN UK Bolton Almost 10 hours of live Bolton town centre on Vic- Ironkids, held the day be-
sionals in Bolton are being broadcasting gave exten- toria Square. fore, saw 3,000 children par- Stop Shop.
given awareness training, reached more than five
sive coverage of the event, This year, athletes ticipate in the town centre The deadline for com-
so that where appropriate million views from fans ments is 10 November.
all around the world on which saw thousands of ath- swapped their bikes for ‘fun run’. The event is worth
they can recommend apps letes and spectators take running shoes at Queens around £3 million a year to Comments can be sent
to patients to support their Facebook. by email to consultation@
over Bolton at the weekend Park, on Spa Road – previ- the local economy and Bol-
care. ORCHA has already Live race coverage of bolton.gov.uk or by post to
for the town’s tenth Iron- ously this took place at the ton has successfully staged
been introduced to almost the gruelling triathlon at- Directorate of Place, Pub-
man UK spectacular. Macron Stadium. The park the triathlon since 2009.
half of all GP Practices in tracted a global audience lic Rights of Way, 3rd Floor,
Around 2,500 competitors also hosted free live music Bolton will continue to
Bolton, and this will con- on Facebook Watch, which Paderborn House, Howell
swam, cycled and ran in the and free family fun. host the Ironman UK tri-
tinue in coming months, notched up 163,000 reac- Croft North, Bolton BL1
epic challenge, finishing in The world’s largest athlon until 2022.
as plans also reach Bolton tions and 9,500 shares. 1UA.
NHS Foundation Trust, and
Joint bid to host World Cup
local voluntary services.
“It’s all about getting
technology to work for us to
make us fitter and healthi-
er,” said Councillor Debbie
Newall, Executive Cabinet
Member for Adult Social COUNCILS across Greater It will bring 40 squads of
Care and Health. Manchester have launched elite players to the UK, as
“This is a real opportunity their bids to host the Rugby well as thousands of over-
for people to take control of League World Cup in 2021. seas supporters, making
their own health. This site Bolton, Manchester, it the most diverse and in-
means that we can be more Wigan and Trafford are clusive rugby league tour-
independent – we can learn all bidding to host games nament ever held. More
more about our health, and for what promises to be than 1 million people will
we can improve our chanc- the biggest Rugby League attend the games over the
es of staying healthy.” World Cup ever. Oldham five weeks the tournament
Dr Liaqat Natha, a Bol- and Salford are also bidding runs.
ton GP added “I’m fully to be a part of the tourna- As well as hosting a suc-
supportive of ORCHA and ment through hosting sides cessful tournament the
of patients working to man- and events, with Rochdale Greater Manchester bids
age their own health and planning support activities will focus on the legacy of
and building on their strong the tournament and in- BID TEAM: Representatives from the councils and
find apps that are the best partners launch the Greater Manchester bid for the
and most trustworthy. Not links with Fiji. creasing health and wellbe-
The rugby spectacular ing among all ages. RLWC2021, the Westhoughton Lions mascot, Salford
only is it helpful for patients Reds players and England internationals James Simpson
to use themselves, but as will be watched worldwide Cllr Thomas, the Lead-
and Rachel Thompson. (Right) WORLD CUP: The trophy
health and care profession- by an estimated 150 million er of Bolton Council said:
the 16 teams will be playing for in the men’s tournament
als it’s great to have the op- people across 115 coun- “Events are a key part of
tion to recommend the best tries. our regeneration strategy will benefit Bolton’s econo- town – to visitors, players ment into the borough to
apps as part of our care de- The tournament, which to improve the prosperity of my and get our communi- and spectators from around boost the local economy.”
livery.” will be held in October and the borough and the Rugby ties involved in sport, and the world. We recognise the For further information
Visit bolton.orcha.co.uk November 2021, will feature League World Cup 2021 is will highlight the region value of events which are visit: marketingmanches-
now to find out more. the men’s, women’s and a unique and fantastic op- and Bolton at its best - the key to attracting visitors, ter.com/rugbyleagueworld-
wheelchair tournaments. portunity. The tournament countryside, the people, the new spending and invest- cupYou can also read
