What's on

May half term events at Bolton Museum
Art and craft sessions and fishy feeds all for free at the museum and aquarium for May half term and bank holiday Monday

The Spirit of '45 - Free screening
A free screening of Ken Loach’s new documentary - The Spirit of ‘45. The film focusses on the 1945 general election and the creation of the welfare state by Clement Attlee's Labour government. Free, no need to book.

Lunchtime talks schedule for 2013
Schedule of lunchtime talks for the rest of 2013. Talks are from 1pm - 1.30pm in the Central Library Lecture Theatre . Free, No booking required.

Observe Bolton - 10 week creative 'urban surveillance' course for 14 to 23 year olds
Aged 14 – 23 and interested in developing your creative skills? Learn the art of urban surveillance on our ten week course with Caroline Edge. Observe Bolton is an exciting new project for young people. You will have the opportunity to develop skills in photography, audio recording, editing and blogging whilst discovering Bolton’s secret life. If you are an independent thinker, aspiring artist or writer, then this project is for you. The project is inspired by Mass Observation's 1930's study of life in Bolton. For more information contact Caroline Edge on ce1art@bolton.ac.uk. Advance booking required as places are limited. To book call 01204 332209.

Bolton Film Club in the Central Library lecture theatre
Join us for a series of family film screenings on the second Saturday of the month at 2pm in the Central Library Lecture Theatre. Families can also take part in themed craft activities from 1pm – 1.30pm. £1 per person.

Sports, Spectacles and Spectators at Bolton Museum
The theme for this year’s Humphrey Spender John Marriot Scholarship for Social Documentary Photography is ‘Sports, Spectacles and Spectators’. Photographs by Richard Gaskill are on display until the end of May in the Worktown gallery.

People and Places - Bolton in Pictures exhibition at Bolton Museum
Showcasing several centuries of Bolton art, this exhibition uncovers works by little known as well as more prominent artists.

Super Saturday - Seaside Holidays 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. Activities include a free Family Trail, Crafts, Storytelling, Object Handling and more.

Draw from Life art - activity at Bolton Museum
Use our natural history collections to make your own art work using a variety of media.

Butterfly Mobiles - craft activity at Bolton Museum
Make a beautiful butterfly mobile to coincide with our Art from Nature – Paintings by Mark Lightowler exhibition.

Art from Nature – Paintings by Mark Lightowler. Exhibition at Bolton Museum
Mark Lightowler is a well know local artist and butterfly expert, who works at Animal World, Moss Bank Park in Bolton. Over the years, he has produced many works of art based on specimens from Bolton Museum’s collection. This exhibition shows a selection of his work and the techniques he uses.

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!

Calling all craft artists! Dog Show and Garden Party at Smithills Hall
Do you produce high quality craft or hand-made products, jewellery or homemade food/local produce? We are looking for craft stalls to attend our Dog Show and Garden Party at Smithills Hall in Bolton on Sunday 21st July, 12pm – 4pm. Deadline for applications Monday 24 June.