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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Film Review: Twenty-One Bridges
Written by Connor M and Kyle C. We expected a lot of action scenes in this film, and were pleasantly surprised with what it had to offer. The film is an action flick about two drug dealers on the run from the police. It is quite simple to follow and it’s very realistic with its...
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Interview with Amanda Edwards, ground crew aircraft engineer for the RAF
Written by: Joshua H and Kyle C. On the 29th October, the Chai Times reporters had the opportunity to interview Amanda Edwards from the RAF. It was fascinating listening to what she had to say. Here are some of the questions we asked How long have you worked for the RAF? I have worked for...
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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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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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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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Calling all young people in Bolton to Join BAND Event: “Young Adults and Mental Health in a Changing World”
BAND is a voluntary sector charity organisation in Bolton, part of the Family Action Group. BAND supports people with lived experience of mental health conditions. As you may be aware, it is World Mental Health Day on the 10th October 2018. BAND traditionally holds an event to raise awareness and to promote positive mental health and wellbeing. This...