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We are a social club for older people in the area, we have a variety of activities going on including arts and crafts, games, quizzes, weekly prize draw and also have speakers in on a range of subjects. There's always cake and drinks and during the winter months free soup and roll too. It's a great way to get out of the house, enjoy some company and make friends. Free to attend during winter, £1.50 per session at other times includes refreshments and prize draw entry.

What is Bolton parkrun?

A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you!

What does it cost to join in?

Nothing - it's free! but please registerbefore you first come along. Only ever register with parkrun once and don't forget to bring a scannable copy of your barcode  If you forget it, you won't get a time.

How fast do I have to be?

We all take part for our own enjoyment. Please come along and join in whatever your pace!

Bolton parkrun needs you!

It is entirely organised by volunteers - email bolton@parkrun.com to help.

Breightmet Butterflies is a women's group based at the Elderdale Community Centre on Friday mornings, 10-12.

We do a variety of activities including wellbeing activities, art, crafts etc to support the mental health of any woman in Breightmet who may need extra support and friendship.

Join in Breightmet Library’s family fun drop-in activity sessions every Saturday, 10am to 1pm. Suitable for children aged 4 to 11.

These free sessions take place at all Bolton libraries see below for details:

Blackrod Library, 10am - 1pm

Breightmet Library, 10am - 1pm

Bromley Cross Library, 10am - 1pm

Farnworth Library, 10am - 5pm

Harwood Library, 10am - 5pm

High Street Library, 1pm to 4pm

Horwich Library, 10.30am - 3.30pm

Little Lever Library, 10am - 5pm

Westhoughton Library, 10.30am - 12pm

Join Breightmet Library’s Toddler Tales every Wednesday at 10.30am

Toddler Tales are free storytelling sessions for children under five along with their mums, dads and carers.

Sessions last around 30 minutes to 45 minutes. No need to book.

These sessions take place at all Bolton libraries throughout the week see below for details:

Blackrod Library, Thursday, 10.30am

Breightmet Library, Wednesday, 10.30am

Bromley Cross Library, Thursday, 2.30pm

Farnworth Library, Tuesday, 11am

Harwood Library, Monday, 10.30am

High Street Library, Monday, 10.30am

Horwich Library, Thursday, 10.30am

Little Lever Library, Friday, 10.30am

Westhoughton Library, Friday, 10.30am

Bolton Central Library, Wednesday and Friday, 11.30am

Brighter Breightmet exists to bring local people together to work on specific enivironmental projects, sharing skills and resources,building relationships and achieving what can't be done. If you would like to get involed please contact us on our Facebook page.

Community food growing and nature-based activities suitable for all abilities and ages.  

Free basic digital skills on how to perform basic skills on a computer and tablet or smartphone. These sessions are delivered by local community champions who volunteer their time to help others.

Breightmet Library every Thursday morning. 10.30am - 12.30pm  

Reflections Counselling Service is a registered charity and offers free, one to one counselling sessions to people living in Bolton who are 18 years and over.

We help you explore ways to improve your mental health and well-being so you can enjoy a better quality of life.   We can help with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, bereavement, self esteem, relationships breakdown, drug and alcohol use.

Appointments for counselling are available Wednesday and Thursdays between 9am - 5pm.  No referral necessary, you can contact us yourself directly if you would like to receive counselling. There is a waiting list for appointments - we will take your details and contact you when an appointment becomes available.

Conservation tasks on Seven Acres LNR, outdoor education, and nature-based activities. Our work is carried out on Seven Acres with occasional visits to other areas. We are an easygoing group that is open to all abilities and ages (16+). Socialisation is important to us so we drink plenty of tea and eat cake out in the park on task days. 

Gentle stretching exercises and curcuits class for over 50's Monday and Wednesday mornings. 10am - 11am  

We meet every Thursday evening between 6.15-7.15pm 

Walking routes, children's play area, running track, river running through, football pitches, flat green bowling green, cycle track, inclusive cycle group, cricket pitch, parkrun paths

We offer free activities for children ages 4 (in reception) to  12 years old in a fun, safe and friendly environment. Activities include: arts and crafts, team games, sports and baking.

Mini Giants is our Parent and Baby/Toddler group at Kings Church. We provide a safe environment with toys, activities, story time, music and snack. Sessions will run every Wednesday 12.30pm-2pm (Term time only) open to all parents, grandparents, carers and childminders with children aged 0-5 years old. Please book tickets for all adults and children attending. If tickets are booked, please select a waiting list ticket instead and we shall contact you if a place becomes available.Just to remind you that when you attend Mini Giants you are agreeing to a few simple ground rules that will help you enjoy your time with us:Your child's safety is your own responsibility. Please supervise them at all times.If you or your child have symptoms of an infectious illness including sickness or coronavirus, please do not attend, but do let us know.All hot drinks or food must remain in the cafe area, and please wash your hands after snacks and activities.Mini Giants takes no responsibility for any allergic reactions during activities and snack time. If you would like any advice regarding the contents of play materials or snacks please ask a leader or email us.If you would like to take photographs please ensure they ONLY include your child.Have fun!

Cycle route, football pitches, Rugby League pitches (no posts erected currently), non-turf cricket pitch

Wrestling club, cycle route, football pitches, Rugby League pitches (no posts erected currently), non-turf cricket pitch

Informal walking group suitable for all age groups and abilities.  Every Wednesday morning 10.30am

Chair based exercise class.

Walking routes, river running through, nature reserve

Maintaining and creating habitats to improve biodiversity on Seven Acres LNR.

Alternate Saturdays. Open to all ages and abilities.

Our session aims to target multiple goals -

- learn somthing new

- social interaction, imporving mental health

- getting out and about, moving more

- create a wonderful green space locally

......Get out, meet others and have a brew and a chat! 

Volunteering opportunities also available.

Freindly walking group that meet every Tuesday morning and do a walk around the green spaces of Breightmet for around an hour. New members always welcome.

2 miles gentle pace, varied but accessible terrain, some gentle hills occasional steps and/or stiles.

Walk is medium paced with varied but accessible terain, some gentle hills, occasional steps & or stiles.

Senior wrestling sessions for experienced and inexperienced wrestlers. Fully coached sessions by former National Coaches. All coaches are qualified and insured. The Club is also registered with the NGB.

Suitable for ages 16-50 years.