Hobbies and Pastimes News & Updates
- 13th March 2013
Curraghs Wildlife Park need reliable, friendly volunteers to help us with lots of t things, such as craft activities, animal handling and presentations, and maintaining the gardens.
The northwest's leading specialist retailer of quality hi-fi and home cinema, Acoustica, is launching its inaugural show at the Doubletree by Hilton Hotel near Chester. With many leading brands participating and a number of new products to be unveiled, the show promises to be a not-to-be-missed event for hi-fi aficionados and music lovers from across the north.
- 20th February 2013
World Book Day, Thursday 7th March, is a popular fixture in the calender, for children and adults alike. Dressing up as a story book character is a large part of the day, so make sure you have the perfect costume by paying a visit to Fancy That, Bolton.
- 18th February 2013
The 14 Days Of Love are, unfortunately, over for another year. But it has been a memorable period, and a record-breaking one for our Bolton businesses with more winners than ever. Here we say goodbye to Juliette Love and re-live her journey in 2013.
The Man Vs Mountain Challenge is in full swing now, with the team coming together and training regularly. One of the members of the team is Mark Pollitt, director of Digicomm BCS and great supporter of the Bolton Lads & Girls Club.
The Animal World and Butterfly House at Moss Bank Park is one of Bolton's hidden treasures, loved by children and adults alike. But it is largely thanks to the work of the Animal World Conservation Action group that it is still there to be enjoyed this year. And there is a great sponsorship opportunity available.
- 12th February 2013
Last month, it was announced that 12 couples would be facing off in a dance battle a la Strictly Come Dancing to raise funds for Bolton Hospice. The contestants have been announced, with Business For Breakfast and Copy Print Services represented.
The art of writing is one that can be enjoyed by amateurs and professionals alike. And both the Octagon Theatre and Bolton Multicultural Arts are looking to get the people of Bolton writing with a number of schemes launched.
- 12th February 2013
Large chain stores with numerous franchises across the globe are often criticised for being impersonal and uncaring. Don't send that message to your loved one this Valentine's Day, and instead use an independent business in Bolton.
- 12th February 2013
It’s no secret that funding for galleries, museums and historic institutions is tight, and that budget cuts have been rife over the last few years. However it now seems that this struggle for money has reached Salford’s own historic house, Ordsall Hall, and it may now be facing closure on Fridays.