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Free local activities for you and yours this February half term (2024)

Looking for things for you and yours to get up to over this February half term? Here’s some of the activities we’re involved with.

Please note that some of these activities are only for residents in the area where the activities are based. We've added notes to let you know which ones they are.

All children need to be accompanied by an adult at all these events.

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Tree planting on Seven Acres, Breightmet (Tuesday 20 February 11-2pm)

Do you live in Breightmet and want to spend some time outdoors or get involved with a local growing project? Join us at our Red Lane site where we’ll be planting new trees.

All tools will be provided and refreshments will be available too. Contact Alun Morris for more information on 07783763903 or email alun.morris@boltonathome.org.uk

Tree planting poster

Daisy Dell Day of Action, Deane (Wednesday 21 February 10-3pm)

Join us at our Daisy Dell site to help clean up the area and build willow domes. All volunteers will be provided with pasties and light refreshments.

This activity is based at Daisy Dell on Back Malton Avenue, Deane, BL3 4JH. Contact Anthony Holt for more information Anthony.holt@boltonathome.org.uk

Daisy Dell poster

Gardening day on Great Holme estate, Great Lever (Wednesday 21 February 1-4pm)

If you live on or near the Great Holme estate, pop down as we’ll be consulting on which flowers to plant for Easter tubs to cover water hole covers & other options for garden areas.

This activity is located at 17 Marlbrook Walk, Great Lever. Contact Lauren Casey for more information Lauren.Casey@boltonathome.org.uk

New Bury community allotments launch day (Wednesday 21 February 10-2pm)

If you are based in the New Bury area and want to get involved with the development of a new community space come to the launch of the Ash Pit growers project.

This activity is based on the corner of Oakfield Grove, BL4 9SW and refreshments will be available too. Contact Alun Morris for more information on 07783763903 or email alun.morris@boltonathome.org.uk

New Bury allotment open day poster

Environment action day & art workshop on Great Holme estate, Great Lever (Thursday 22 February 11-3pm)

Join us for a recycling arts workshop around the bin store and Lofty the Lion from BWFC will be around to encourage litter picking from 1-2pm. We also have the fire service attending to advise on how to keep your home safe.

This activity is located at 17 Marlbrook Walk, Great Lever. Contact Lauren Casey for more information Lauren.Casey@boltonathome.org.uk

Bolton Wanderers in the Community football activities on Great Holme estate, Great Lever (Friday 23 February 1-3pm)

If your child is a footy fan, the Bolton Wanderers in the Community team will be on the Great Holme estate with some football related activities to round off the last day of the half term holidays.

This activity is located at 17 Marlbrook Walk, Great Lever. Contact Lauren Casey for more information Lauren.Casey@boltonathome.org.uk