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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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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Paddy McGuinness switches on Bolton’s Christmas Lights
An estimated 6,500 people packed Victoria Square on Thursday evening to enjoy this year’s Christmas Lights switch-on. Events leading up to that moment included a lantern parade and a variety of entertainment provided by local artists including Bolton Children’s Workshop, Bolton Baton Twirlers, Dance Fusion, Hayley Eccles, Jordan Allen, Tommy Holland as Elvis, and a...
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MINCEMEAT PIE: THE PIED PIPER OF CHRISTMAS
WRITER : MADHULIKA DASH From coffin like slab to mini pops, from savoury to sweet-savoury treat and a Christmas essential, the rise of the banal pie is just as interesting as the mince mix. There is the tree, the cake, the roast and the marzipan bunnies, but Christmas doesn’t arrive till the first mince meat...
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Lookout for vulnerable neighbours this Christmas
Lookout for vulnerable neighbours this Christmas – Commissioner Keep an eye on your older friends and neighbours this winter – that is the Christmas call from Greater Manchester’s Mayor and Police and Crime Commissioner. As figures from Age UK reveal that in the North West 230,000 people over 65 are not looking forward to Christmas...
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Support & Services during Christmas
What to do if you need support during the festive break? Christmas and New Year can be a difficult time for many people. If you’re alone, or need advice and support during the festive season, get in touch with one of the following help lines or services. • The Sanctuary – providing 24-hour mental health...