Hobbies and Pastimes News & Updates
The Bolton Lads & Girls Club is renowned throughout the UK, not only for providing a fantastic service, but also for their inspired and unique fundraising efforts. In addition to the firewalks and the mountain climbs is the BLGC Charity Shop, and it needs your help.
- 7th January 2013
One of the better New Year’s Resolutions I have ever heard is to try something new. Yes, that simple. Of course, it turned out to be disastrous for Ross on Friends, but if you avoid leather trousers and use one of these great local businesses, it can only go well for you.
- 19th December 2012
So you've finally decided to get a tattoo. Well done. But that's not the end of things, it'd be very ill-advised for you to just head to the nearest studio and have one done. So many have to be removed because people are unhappy with their choices. Which is why Shattered Ink give you these five things to consider first.
- 10th December 2012
Bamber Sewing Machines is a specialist store in Eccles, Salford, which has been selling a vast array of top quality sewing machines, patterns, and overlockers since 1946.
- 6th December 2012
The Get Active Team held their second annual awards evening in November as a celebration of the contribution that so many wonderful people have made this year to the Get Active Programme.
- 3rd December 2012
It doesn’t matter if you’re already an artist or just fancy learning a new hobby, the classes provided at Hot Bed Press cater for all, and will give you a comprehensive run down of whatever technique it is you’ve chosen to learn, as well as practical experience.
They're known for their bold fundraising attempts and for pushing the boundaries of those supporting them, and Bolton Lads & Girls Club are doing once again with their 'Man Vs. Mountain' campaign, to raise funds which will allow disabled and disadvantaged children to enjoy their facilities.
Fancy That is well known as the home of cool costumes and fantastic fancy dress. It has dressed the likes of Peter Kay, Paddy McGuinness and Sammy Winward. And it has been the first stop for those looking to shine on a themed night-out. But what costume is complete without specialist stage make-up? Fancy That have got you covered (often, quite literally).
There's more to Christmas than the food, the parties and the presents. Bolton has a great range of events coming up to celebrate the festive period with a whole range of carol services, concerts, plays and pantomimes, as well as the great Winter Wonderland in the town centre.
- 26th November 2012
Local boxers got tips from the top this month, when they had the chance to spend time in the ring with boxing world champion and Olympic medallist, Amir Khan.