Culture News & Updates
The second part of Sub Lt David Ramsden's recollections of the Falklands Campaign 1982, 5-13 April, heading South and preparing for war!
David moved ships several times but finally arrived in HMS Plymouth where he spent the duration of the conflict.
The days leading up to the Task Force being formed by Admiral Woodward and sailing South towards the Falkland Islands. Sub Lieutenant David Ramsden was transferred from HMS Aurora to HMS Plymouth, via HMS Coventry and Antrim. Tension was building!
First in the series of recollections from the Falklands Conflict, 30 years on by David Ramsden who served as a Sub Lieutenant on-board HMS Plymouth which was involved in many actions including being hit by 4 x 500lbs bombs from Argentine jets.
- 31st March 2012
How many of us take our museum in Bolton for granted? Well did you know that Bolton Museum Egyptology Exhibition has been on tour in the Far East and has now been nominated for an award?
- 14th November 2011
Bolton is proud to host the Olympic Torch as it passes through on it's tour of 1000 cities towns and villages around Britain on 1st June 2012.
- 24th October 2011
Diwali, The Hindu Festival of Light is celebrated this year on Wednesday October 26th. With some fantastic Diwali events in Bolton,join in the fun and have a really Happy Diwali
- 9th October 2011
The campaign launched by the Police and Bolton Council in June called I'm Not Laughing is set to become the model rolled out in other areas of Greater Manchester to make our town centres a safer place fro people with disabilities.
- 26th September 2011
Bolton's annual Bazaar showcases the town's multi-cultural talent and entertains over 800 people in the town's latest venue The Excellency.
Following a recent survey it was revealed that many people are confused or unsure what to do with the ashes or dead relatives and loved ones. Bolton Funeral Director Bromleys can help.
The collective Mayors of the boroughs of Greater Manchester visited Bolton and had lunch at The Spice Valley Restaurant, Horwich. During the event The Restaurant was awarded a coveted Gold Standard Certificate from the Bury Curry Club.