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Every Thursday, 1pm to 2.30pm

Scrabble at Bolton Central Library
As part of Active Ageing’s activities for the over 50’s, come along and test your Scrabble knowledge in a relaxed friendly atmosphere! Beginners welcome!

Thursday 24 November, 26 January 2011 and 23 February 2012, 7pm

Ghost and History Tours at Smithills Hall
Find out all about the fascinating history of this great hall and some of the unexplained spooky goings-on. Tours will be led by members of the Friends of Smithills Hall. Tickets £7 adults, £6 children and concs. Advance booking required.

Friday 24 February 1pm to 1.30pm

Free talk - 'Bolts around the World' - The Global Appeal of Bolton's Bolt Label Collection
'Bolts around the World': The Global Appeal of Bolton's Bolt Label Collection with Teri Booth, Documentation Assistant

Tuesday 21 and Thursday 23 February, 2pm to 4pm

Bugs, Fish and Egyptians! At Bolton Museum
Join us at Bolton museum for FREE activities related to the museum collections. On Tuesday you can handle some live bugs, and on Thursday you can take part in an ancient Egyptian craft activity.

Saturday 25 February, 11am - 3pm

Super Saturday - The Victorians! At Bolton Museum
Join us for our `Super Saturdays' on the last Saturday of every month, a range of free events for the whole family. Our theme for February is the Victorians! Activities include family trails, storytelling, crafts and more. Activities are free and there's no need to book, however if you have a group of more than six children, please phone us on 01204 332211 so we can accommodate you.

Friday 30 March 1pm to 1.30pm

Free talk - 'Bolton Beginnings' - Ancient and Medieval Bolton
'Bolton Beginnings': Ancient and Medieval Bolton with Erin Beeston, Collections Access Officer (Museums)

Friday 27 April 1pm to 1.30pm

Free talk - 'Bolton before Bolton' - Prehistoric Bolton
'Bolton before Bolton': Prehistoric Bolton with Ian Trumble, Documentation Assistant


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