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Summer activities 2022
Listed below are free activities and events that we are involved in with various partners.
You can find more free activity and food sessions, family cookouts and skate park sessions that are co-ordinated by Bolton Council here: https://www.bolton.gov.uk/HAF
Some sessions are just for children and young people in receipt of benefits related free school meals, but many are open to all young people (most council sessions, skate parks and their free community parks sessions).
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July 2022 |
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Event |
Venue |
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Further info |
| Mon 25 July | Pond & River Dipping | Seven Acres Country Park, Bury Road, Breightmet BL2 6DH | 2pm-4pm | Available for local residents. FULLY BOOKED. Sponsored by the Friends of Seven Acres. |
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Mon 25 July |
Lost Words Theatre Performance |
Willow Hey, Doe Hey Grove, Farnworth BL4 7HS |
4pm |
Places are limited, booking is essential. See separate image for booking info. |
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Mon 25 July |
Lost Words Theatre Performance |
Willow Hey, Doe Hey Grove, Farnworth BL4 7HS |
6pm |
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Tues 26 July |
Fabularium Theatre Performance |
John Holt Centre, Birch Ave, Westhoughton BL5 2NR |
1pm |
Fantastic outdoor family theatre experience. Grab your picnic blankets and join the adventure. Age Recommendation 4+. |
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Tues 26 July |
Fabularium Theatre Performance |
John Holt Centre, Birch Ave, Westhoughton BL5 2NR |
3.30pm |
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Tues 26 July |
Lost Words Theatre Performance |
Willow Hey, Doe Hey Grove, Farnworth, BL4 7HS |
4pm |
Places are limited, booking is essential. See separate image for booking info. |
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Tues 26 July |
Lost Words Theatre Performance |
Willow Hey, Doe Hey Grove, Farnworth, BL4 7HS |
6pm |
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Wed 27 July |
Bolton Council HAF Event |
Central Park, Bolton Road, Westhoughton BL5 3DN |
11am-3pm |
Free family activities including cooking, arts & crafts, sports, games and much more. No need to book. |
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Wed 27 July |
Lost Words Theatre Performance |
Elderdale Centre, Yewdale Gardens, Breightmet BL2 5JF |
4pm |
Places are limited, booking is essential. See separate image for booking info. |
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Wed 27 July |
Lost Words Theatre Performance |
Elderdale Centre, Yewdale Gardens, Breightmet BL2 5JF |
6pm |
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| Thurs 28 July | Pond & River Dipping | Seven Acres Country Park, Bury Road, Breightmet BL2 6DH | 2pm-4pm | Available for local residents. Sponsored by the Friends of Seven Acres |
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Thurs 28 July |
Lost Words Theatre Performance |
Bank Top Park, Clifton Street, Kearsley, BL4 8DL |
4pm |
Places are limited, booking is essential. See separate image for booking info. |
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Thurs 28 July |
Lost Words Theatre Performance |
Bank Top Park, Clifton Street, Kearsley, BL4 8DL |
6pm |
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Fri 29 July |
Lost Words Theatre Performance |
John Holt Centre, Birch Ave, Westhoughton BL5 2NR |
4pm |
Places are limited, booking is essential. See separate image for booking info. |
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Fri 29 July |
Lost Words Theatre Performance |
John Holt Centre, Birch Ave, Westhoughton BL5 2NR |
6pm |
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| Sat 30 July | Willow Hey Community Festival | Willow Hey, Doe Hey Grove, Farnworth, BL47HS | 1pm-5pm | Bee keeping demo, live music, stalls, bar, face painting and much more. |
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August 2022
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Mon 1 Aug |
Pond & River Dipping |
Seven Acres Country Park, Bury Road, Breightmet BL2 6DH |
2pm-4pm |
Available for local residents. FULLY BOOKED. Sponsored by the Friends of Seven Acres. |
| Mon 2 Aug | Bolton Council HAF Event | Moses Gate Country Park, Hall Lane, Farnworth BL4 7QS | 11am-3pm | Free family activities including cooking, arts & crafts, sports, games and much more. No need to book. |
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Wed 3 Aug |
Bolton Council Play & Youth: Family Fun day |
Central Park, Bolton Road, Westhoughton BL5 3DN |
11am-3pm |
FAMILY lawn games, our STATE OF THE ART mobile skate park, Wigan Warriors, INSPIRATIONAL cooking sessions, stalls and much more! |
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Thurs 4 Aug |
Great Holme Estate Clean Up Day |
Great Holme Estate, Great Lever BL3 2SF |
12pm-3pm |
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| Sat 6 Aug | Pond & River Dipping | Seven Acres Country Park, Bury Road, Breightmet BL2 6DH | 10am- 12pm | Available for local residents. FULLY BOOKED. Sponsored by the Friends of Seven Acres. |
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Sat 6 Aug |
Bolton Pride Parade |
Queens Park, Chorley New Road, Bolton BL1 4RU |
10am-12.30pm |
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| Sun 7 Aug | Pond & river dipping | Seven Acres Country Park, Bury Road, Breightmet BL2 6DH | 2pm-4pm | Available for local residents. FULLY BOOKED. Sponsored by the Friends of Seven Acres. |
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Mon 8 Aug |
Pond & river dipping |
Seven Acres Country Park, Bury Road, Breightmet BL2 6DH |
2pm-4pm |
Available for local residents. FULLY BOOKED. Sponsored by the Friends of Seven Acres. |
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Fri 12 Aug |
Bolton Council HAF Event |
Queens Park, Chorley New Road, Bolton BL1 4RU |
11am-3pm |
Free family activities including cooking, arts & crafts, sports, games and much more. No need to book. |
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Sat 13 Aug |
St Chad’s Garden Festival |
St Chad’s Church, Tonge Fold BL2 6AW |
12pm-4pm |
A family fun day in their community garden with BBQ, live music, entertainment and games and craft activities. |
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Mon 15 Aug |
Pond & River Dipping |
Seven Acres Country Park, Bury Road, Breightmet BL2 6DH |
2pm-4pm |
Available for local residents. FULLY BOOKED. Sponsored by the Friends of Seven Acres. |
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Thurs 18 Aug |
Bolton Council HAF Event |
Moss Bank Park, Moss Lane, Bolton BL1 6LY |
11am-3pm |
Free family activities including cooking, arts & crafts, sports, games and much more. No need to book. |
| Thurs 18 Aug | Pond & River Dipping | Seven Acres Country Park, Bury Road, Breightmet BL2 6DH | 2pm-4pm | Available for local residents. FULLY BOOKED. Sponsored by the Friends of Seven Acres. |
| Sun 21 Aug | Pond & River Dipping | Seven Acres Country Park, Bury Road, Breightmet BL2 6DH | 10am- 12pm | Available for local residents. FULLY BOOKED. Sponsored by the Friends of Seven Acres. |
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Mon 22 Aug |
Pond & River Dipping |
Seven Acres Country Park, Bury Road, Breightmet BL2 6DH |
2pm-4pm |
Available for local residents. FULLY BOOKED. Sponsored by the Friends of Seven Acres. |
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Tues 23 Aug |
Arts & Nature Workshop |
Red Lane Growing Site, Breightmet |
1pm-2.30pm |
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Wed 24 Aug |
Bolton Council HAF Event |
Central Park, Bolton Road, Westhoughton BL5 3DN |
11am-3pm |
Free family activities including cooking, arts & crafts, sports, games and much more. No need to book. |
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Thurs 25 Aug |
Arts & Nature Workshop |
Sabden Growing Site, Johnson Fold |
1pm-2.30pm |
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