Sport, Fitness and Leisure News & Updates
- 2nd January 2013
The most common New Year’s Resolution made when January 1st comes round is to get fit and healthy. Most people have been there, especially after the indulgence of the festive period. And we have some great local businesses in Bolton that want to help you achieve your goals.
- 19th December 2012
Cycling has become one of the UK’s biggest pastimes. We have seen a steady rise in the number of people taking up the sport over the last 4 years. The Olympics and Bradley Wiggins win at the Tour de France also had a very positive impact.
- 15th December 2012
2013 is fast approaching Christmas is now behind us, and what a great way to kick-start it by losing weight and getting fit this new year. Joining a gym is a great way to kick-start your fitness regime and there are plenty to choose from in Bolton.
- 15th December 2012
Pryors Hayes Golf Club recently won ‘Club Mirrors’ Golf club of the year for the third successive time.
- 10th December 2012
Great News that Bolton will once again be the host to the fantastic Iron Man competition and of course that brings with it the Iron Kids Event which in 2013 is set to double in size.
- 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.
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.
- 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.
Strictly Come Dancing reached it's half-way point for this season at the weekend, when multiple Olympic Gold-medal winning cyclist Victoria Pendleton was ousted from the line-up along with her partner Brendan Cole. Click to find out more, and how Sandham's Dance Studio are ready to make your Strictly Come Dancing-Inspired dreams come true.
- 26th November 2012
Alexander James has been creating top class English Country events clothing for nearly 4 decades. Founded by experienced tailor Alan Little who was born and bred in Lancashire, the company has a real north west feel about it. Alan’s store currently resides in Swinton, specialising in sportswear for riding, hunting and shooting, and providing garments for various other special events too.