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Today is Safer Internet Day

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

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

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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Johnson Fold Litter Pickers Hallowe’en Event

Johnson Fold Litter Pickers Hallowe’en Event

The Litter Pickers of Johnson Fold are hosting a ‘litter pick and treat’ event, in partnership with Bolton at Home, on Saturday 27th October from 12 to 4pm. There will be a variety of stalls plus music and games at the UCAN centre in Johnson Fold Avenue, and Hallowe’en fancy dress litter picks (with treat...

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Litter Pickers of Johnson Fold

Litter Pickers of Johnson Fold

The Litter Pickers of Johnson Fold have a mission to transform their estate in north-west Bolton. Formed just 12 months ago, the group received a runners-up award in the Sparkling Environment category at the 2018 Bolton at Home Community Awards ceremony. The group’s secretary, Sharon Powell, said: “It all started as a Bolton Live project....

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Bolton Community Development Partnership (BCDP)

Bolton Community Development Partnership (BCDP)

BCDP is a non-governmental, non-profit organisation established in 2015. It consists of a multidisciplinary team of dedicated men and women from diverse fields of interest including health, business, research, the civil service, academic, politics, policy, journalists, faith and legal background. We are passionate in working together to build the knowledge base and improve the policy...