Activity providers requiring volunteers in Queens Park and Central

Bolton Black History Group (BBHG). Established in 2021. Over 150 members.

The aims and objectives of the BBHG shall be:

I) To highlight the achievements of people of Black and minority ethnic (BAME) descent throughout history.

ii) To help promote community and social development amongst BAME people in the Bolton area.

iii) To promote confidence in social enterprise amongst the BAME community.

iv) To share the histories of BAME people with the wider community.

v) To work and exchange information with other interested parties and groups, including academic institutions and Trades Unions etc.

vi) To organise courses and events in pursuit of the above, and to raise funds on behalf of the BBHG

Join us on our Regular activities:

• Join-in our monthly Monday meetings online via Zoom.

• Enjoy lunch on us, keep warm, have fun and make new friends at our regular - Third Thursday every month ‘get together. Started in Jan 23 in response to the cost of living crisis, the results of our own surveys, and in keeping with the educational objectives, Bolton Black History Group invites everyone in Bolton’s Black, Asian and other minority ethnic community (plus anyone else who would like to join us) to a 3rd Thursday of every month 'get together' - KEEP WARM, EAT WELL, MEET NEW FRIENDS & PAY WHAT YOU LIKE (no obligation) at Bolton Socialist Club, 16 Wood Street, Bolton from 12noon-5pm. Enjoy cuisine from around the World. Try our Ukrainian Borscht, Jamaican Curry Goat or Jerk Chicken, Halal, vegan and vegetarian options available. All food served 1.00pm to 3.00pm (subject to availability). Tea, Coffee & other soft drinks available throughout.

Some of BBHG regular activities each year

• Around 22June BBHG celebrates those who came to Bolton in the post war period and/or on Windrush from Caribbean and other parts of what is now the 'Commonwealth'.

• Then October BBHG will be involved in a number of activities to celebrate Black History month.

Just some of BBHG past activities:

Group Trips - Film Showings - Quizzes - Debates - Talks - Special Events and the like:-

• 8 Feb 25 - trip to Walker Art gallery to see exhibition by black artists plus fish and chips for lunch 
• October 24 - black history month with special guest Cindy Ngamba 
• 21 July 24 - trip to Bamber Bridge - site of the WWII battle
• 22 Jun 24 - trip to Africa Oye festival in Liverpool 

• 21 Apr 23 - Our trip to see the Bob Marley musical the King of Reggae.

• 9 Jun 23 - Six years on from the horrific Grenfell Tower fire which claimed 72 lives in London, BBHG joined a silent vigil on the Town Hall in Bolton steps holding up pictures of those who lost their lives.

• Trip out 2022 - BBHG visit the Slavery Museum in Liverpool.

   

To find out more about what we do etc. finds us on Facebook Bolton Black History Group https://www.facebook.com/BBHG2021 a Charitable organisation - 270 followers

E-Mail: jamstart16@ntlworld.com Please contact us for more details 07910 285769 for more details.

See also event page: https://fb.me/e/3bzJYfwqH or check out all the great photo of our previous events and activities.

Bolton Black History Group was formed in 2020 and looks to promote awareness of Black History and contributions by black people to history over the years and future events; all members of the community are welcome regardless of race or colour.

We hold a Warm Space event on the Third Thursday of every month 12pm - 5pm - Bolton socialist club,  Wood Street, Bolton BL1 1DP - everyone welcome. Come down for some food (usually Caribbean and vegetarian), a brew and chat with friends. Food is served 1.00- 3.00 pm.

We also have music, quizzes and sometimes a guest speaker for various topics we think people might find interesting.

The event is free, but donations are welcome - we also have some Bolton Black History Group merchandise.

Bolton Libraries has a Graphic Novel Reading Group which meets on the 4th Saturday at 3.30pm in the Central Library.

We discuss everything about comics, graphic novels and manga from Watchmen to the DMZ.

Join our free and friendly informal book group at Bolton Central Library on the third Thursday of every month at 6.15pm.

No need to book, just come along.

Join us for a free* cuppa and get 1-1 support from one of our friendly Digital Helpers at our Tea and T’internet drop ins every Thursday 2pm-4pm at Bolton Central Library.

Get help to use your digital device whether you have a smartphone, tablet or laptop. 

We can help with:

• Setting up and using devices 
• Creating an using email
• Staying safe online
• Searching and applying for jobs
• Keeping in touch with friends and family

and much more!

For more information email DES@bolton.gov.uk or call 01204 332853

*attendees at the Central Library Tea and t'internet drop in recieve a free hot drink from Cafe Crescent

Join Bolton Central Library’s Toddler Tales every Wednesday and Friday at 11.30am

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

Call in every Monday or Friday morning for a hot drink and a chat, join in with a game of dominoes or any of our large variety of board games, simply chill out and meet new people in a safe warm environment. We are a registered Warm Space open all year long for you to call in keep warm and have a free drink and a biscuit or two, we even have cake on occasions. No age restriction but any children must be supervised by a parent or guardian at all times.  We offer a warm welcome a safe warm space with free Wi-Fi and refreshments.

Drop in for a friendly welcome and free to use computers or tap into our free Wi-Fi, call ahead to make an appointment with Alex to create a c.v. and help you with any other employment related query.  The  Bolton at Home UCAN team are here also to help with housing issues and benefits, health and wellbeing support and advice, help with money matters, free use of the phone, access to social activities and lots more - all for free. We also offer free to learn digital training courses, using the Learn My Way framework you can learn at your own pace about the digital subjects that you choose and can even learn from home or on your phone, if you can access the internet you can access Learn My Way. we have knowledgeable people on hand to support you as much or as little as you need.

Female only football.

Girls only with qualifed FA coaches.

Equipment provided.

Think Cre8tive Group CIC is a non-profit social enterprise that provides open-access group sing-along sessions in Bolton towards physical and social health. Sessions are arranged, organised and delivered by a professional healthcare specialist and a professional musician/ educator/researcher to day-time groups - most participants are retired, have restrictive health conditions or living in deprived areas with limited arts access. We hold weekly sessions over 40 weeks of the year in 2 venues, fortnightly sessions over 20 weeks in 2 venues, monthly sessions in 4 venues, and ad hoc sessions and performances in 5 venues throughout the year. In addition, we create and deliver daily and monthly online sessions (YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok). 

Library sessions are held every Tuesday from September 2025!

We support young adults with neurodiverse needs and disabilities aged between 18 and 40 to build upon their independence skills and life skills whilst having lots of fun along the way.

We provide an environment where they feel valued and listened to and where they feel safe to embrace the opportunities around them. We encourage community interaction, developing friendships and improving communication skills. Our working days run Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9.30am til 4pm. We charge £78.00 per day, although there is often funding available for young adults to attend Sapphire.

We work with social care, other professionals and the young adults' families in order to provide a service which keeps the young adults at the heart of what we do.  We would encourage you to look at our website or social media pages. Then if you are interested please call to arrange a visit.   www.sapphriepartnership.com FACEBOOK - Sapphire Bolton INSTAGRAM - Sapphire_Partnership TIKTOK - Sapphire Partnership

Would you like to be more active at the weekend? No where to go? No one to see? Then why not attend the Member’s Saturday Social Group that is open to members of MhIST.

The group will run every Saturday afternoon at Moorland House for three hours. The group often goes out and activites such as walks, museum visits, arts & crafts and wetherspoons bottomless coffee often take place.

This group is currently on hold until further notice

Getting together every Tuesday evening at 6:30pm and on Fridays through the Spring and Summer, they involve older Deaf people in darts, dominoes and snooker all year round and Crown Green Bowls during the summer, playing for fun and in competitive Deaf competitions organised on a periodic and regional basis.

Volunteer-led, it also operates a licensed social bar and all engaged with its operations received training.

Walk aimed at encouraging individuals to move more during their working day.