Written by: Saad, Lauren and Josh Shrove Tuesday, or Pancake Day as it is more commonly known, is the day before Ash Wednesday, when Christians give up something they enjoy for Lent, which is the period before Easter. Pancakes were traditionally eaten because Christians used up their eggs, milk and sugar before fasting during Lent....
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Experiencing Bolton Market
Written by Becky, Connor, Jack and Saad. Located in the centre of Bolton, you will find the atmospheric, bustling and colourful Bolton Market. We found an array of stalls ranging from fresh food to technological devices. We loved the colourful stalls that included exotic fruits and vegetables, such as white pomelo and karela. This place...
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Today is Safer Internet Day
By Kyle , Becky and Jack On the 11th February 2020, people around the world took part in Safer Internet Day with the aim being to empower people to use the Internet in a safe and positive way. Schools and colleges in and around Bolton used this day to introduce, and explore, issues around online...
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Tom, the Birdman of Bolton
Written by: Saad Shah & Rebecca Tom Halliday, a 77-year-old pensioner has become famous across Bolton for feeding birds and waving at commuters on a daily basis. The now well-known character walks up Smithills Dean Road every morning and takes his seat on a bench at the top, where he spreads joy and happiness to...
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Clarity
By: Connor Mann; Kyle Chadwick; Rebecca Ainsworth. What is Clarity? Clarity is a registered charity employing, training and supporting people with disabilities and serious health conditions. Clarity gives employment to people who have a disability and find it difficult to get work. Training is given to each employee and people who work for Clarity often...
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Christmas Lights Switch On in Bolton Town Centre
By Tahirah Majid On Thursday 21st of November was the Christmas light switch on at the Bolton town centre. There were a lot of musical performers and Tower FM was there hosting the event. The cast of Aladdin was also there and they sang a lot of songs. Jenny Ryan, star of ITV’s ‘The Chase’ was...
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Remembrance Service at Bolton Town Hall
By Jack Sharratt LifeBridge ASEND Bolton attended the service in Victoria Square, in front of the town hall, to remember those who fought and died in wars. Everybody who attended the service had 2 minutes silence to think about the loved ones we have lost. Many people came along and the emergency services turned up...
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There is no Planet B
By Lauren G and Tahirah M On Friday, 20th September, Bolton residents gathered in the town hall square, joining thousands of people around the UK in protesting about climate change. Greta Thunberg, the Swedish schoolgirl who started to protests to raise awareness of the risks posed by climate change, says “We have run out of...
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Bolton Christmas Lights Switch-on 2019
The weather gods relented for this year’s Bolton’s annual Christmas Lights switch-on and firework display. On a cold but dry and clear evening, Victoria Square was packed with happy Boltonians, young and old, there to see the traditional start of the festive season in the town, and the Town Hall was illuminated with seasonal colours....
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A Taste of Bolton
On Wednesday 13th November, Bolton College hosted ‘A Taste of Bolton: Master Chef Cook-off’, organised by the group ‘Women in Neighbourhoods’. Teams in three categories – Students, Community & Business – competed for the top prizes for Recipe & Taste and for Presentation of Food. The event was organised by Gulnaz Brennan, Chair of Women in...