Cllr David Greenhalgh 1967 - 2021 Issue 8 August 2021 - Bolton Council
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Issue 8 August 2021
In memory of
Cllr David
Greenhalgh
1967 - 2021
www.bolton.gov.uk / AUGUST 2021 1
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in brief...
Bolton’s Big
Pandemic Poems, Mayoralty
- The Perfect Recipe
Wellbeing Conversation
Leonard Thomas, husband and
Consort to the Mayor of Bolton,
Cllr Linda Thomas, has authored a
book of poems, a heartfelt journey The people of Bolton are being asked to take part in
through the last 12 months. Bolton’s Big Wellbeing Conversation and the chance
Then local celebrity chef Mike to win a £25 gift card!
Harrison pulled together a
fantastic collection of recipes The survey will help us understand mental health in Bolton,
from local chefs and restaurants. so that we can target and plan services.
The result is a glorious collection Anyone with low mental wellbeing over a long period of
of warm words and yummy food! time may need help.
The mayor’s book ‘Pandemic Poems, It’s normal that mental wellbeing can fluctuate. But it has
Mayoralty - The Perfect Recipe’ can be purchased on been especially true during the COVID pandemic.
Amazon. All proceeds will go to the mayor’s Charity People do not need to give their personal details to
Fund. complete the survey and all the responses will be
anonymous. Please fill in the short survey on our website.
For paper surveys email: engagement@imhn.org or call
0117 405 5863.
Bolton in the spotlight
LIGHTS, camera action! both as a period and Hall, and the borough challenging year for
The cameras have modern day backdrops, has a wealth of parks and filming and TV production,
continued to roll in and for the town’s TV green space, especially Bolton continues to be
Bolton in 2021, despite and film industry-friendly Queens Park, which is a destination of choice
the pandemic. facilities. often used by production for the UK’s programme
The locations range crews. makers.
Bolton’s impressive range from the iconic Le Mans This year has seen “This is a direct result
of locations have been Crescent, an 1930s street a wealth of series and of the hard work that
as much in demand as in the heart of the town one-off features filming has gone into supporting
ever, with no less than centre, with its stunning in Bolton, from Sky TV’s filming in the borough, and
12 productions using the central archway doubling Wolfe, to BBC Online’s delivers a significant boost
town so far this year. for London’s Whitehall, Meet the Khans. The to the local economy.
Film and TV productions to the former BHS Retail popular period drama “Bolton is becoming
have managed to find unit off Victoria Square Peaky Blinders filmed in a regular fixture on
ingenious ways to in which large sets can March, while ITV has also primetime TV, helping
produce dramas by using be built for hundreds of been to Bolton for some promote the area to a
social distancing, daily actors, extras, costumes, filming away from the national and international
testing and other health make up and production famous Coronation Street audience.”
and safety measures. staff. set.
The industry continues Another popular location Councillor Martyn
to be attracted to Bolton, is the historic Smithills Cox said: “Despite a
READ MORE AT...
www.boltoncreative.co.uk
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Cllr David Greenhalgh
obituary
We recently shared the words alive and keep the whole room specialising in ground coffee and
enthralled. teas of every flavour imaginable. He
sad news that Bolton School life for David started at also restarted his political career,
Council Leader, Cllr David Cleveland’s where he made many soon rising through the ranks and
Greenhalgh, passed away happy memories and then on becoming the Chairman of the local
aged 53. to Manchester Grammar, before party.
completing his degree at Bretton In 2006, he became Councillor
Hall. There he attained a degree with for Bromley Cross and the shadow
honours in theatre and the arts. At spokesman for adults’ services.
Bretton David made lifelong friends This was despite having to have
many of whom are now living all over another kidney transplant, a heart
the world, but thanks to social media valve replacement, and surgery to
he kept in regular contact remaining a repair a broken spine. David was
huge part of their lives. undaunted and he quickly moved
After finishing his degree he moved up the ranks to become Deputy
to the bright lights of London working Leader in 2011, and finally Leader
in the Theatre, he even did some of the Conservative group in 2013.
advert voiceovers which he said Then in 2019 he became Leader
certainly kept the wolf from the door. of Bolton Council, and was the
He toured the country performing first Conservative Leader of Bolton
reviews, comedy sketches, plays and Council for over 40 years, which
A Christmas day baby born to musicals. He worked with the Actors was one of his proudest moments.
delighted and loving parents Margaret Company at Wigan Pier, and toured David was extremely talented, and
and Roy, David lived his entire life at in ‘Oh What a Lovely War’, ‘A Funny highly intelligent he strove every day
the family farm in Bradshaw, owned Thing Happened on the way to the to make Bolton a better place. He
for four generations of Isherwoods. Forum’ and many more. Finally he reached out to all communities and
David’s parents were both teachers got a part in London’s West End in treated everyone as equals, quickly
of music and founders of Bolton Les Miserable, life was good and full gaining their trust that he was a
School of Music, so it was inevitable of promise, but sadly tragedy struck man of his word.
that David would follow in their and David was diagnosed with kidney He will be remembered for is
footsteps and eventually take up a failure so unfortunately he had to his kindness, his openness, and
career in music and theatre. He often retire from the stage career he had his fairness by the people of this
recalled his early life of the whole planned. He then came home to borough.
family, with aunties and cousins all Bolton for six years of dialysis before By his hundreds of friends there
singing round the piano. In particular, receiving his first kidney transplant. will be many special memories, no
on Christmas day when David would During that time David reinvented one ever felt left out with David, he
read poems to the family, he was a himself and built up a new business made everyone feel special and he
born mimic who could bring those selling Kitchenalia at Botany Bay, will remain in our hearts forever.
David was extremely talented, and highly intelligent he strove
every day to make Bolton a better place. He reached out
to all communities and treated everyone as equals, quickly
gaining their trust that he was a man of his word.
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LET'S GET
TESTED
BOLTON
The way to get back doing the things we love.
Life is gradually returning to normal with the easing of Covid restrictions.
However, COVID-19 has who is eligible to get their possible so we can beat free and quick and results
not gone away and we vaccination as soon as this together!” are shown within 30
still need do everything we possible. Boltonians are also being minutes. They can be
can to reduce the rate of She adds: “There are still urged to take twice weekly accessed at a test site,
infection. thousands in Bolton who rapid lateral flow device collected at a pharmacy
We are using a dual haven’t had their first dose (LFD) tests at home. If we or Community Collect
strategy. yet and sadly, we have want to go on holiday, site or ordered for home
It is vital that adults who seen more unvaccinated go to a football match delivery.
have not been vaccinated young people being or host a birthday party, Bolton Wanderers
take up the offer of a jab. admitted to hospital. then regular testing must Football Club are backing
People need two doses “We have a range become part of our lives. the call for self-testing
of the vaccine for the best of vaccination clinics One in three people with at home. The club said:
protection against serious operating across the COVID-19 do not show “Bolton Wanderers are
illness. borough, including walk- any symptoms but could right behind the COVID
Dr Helen Wall, senior in clinics, appointments be spreading the virus testing drive for our town.
responsible officer for via your GP and sites without knowing. Positive As in every team we all
Bolton’s vaccination you can arrange through tests mean people can have our part to play. Do
programme, said: “I the national booking self-isolate to protect the right thing and get
can’t stress enough how service. Please, get fully others. tested.”
important it is for everyone vaccinated as soon as The LFD tests are simple,
“As in every team we all have our part to play.
Do the right thing and get tested.”
- Bolton Wanderers Football Club Find out how to get tests at
www.nhs.uk/get-tested
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Health chief praises Bolton’s
response to COVID variant
In May this year, Bolton was at the centre of national attention as we battled rising
cases of the Delta variant of COVID-19.
Thanks to an enormous effort from challenge of the Delta variant. “Crucially, local communities have
everyone in the community; cases Speaking after her visit, Dr Harries responded incredibly well by coming
eventually began to fall. said: forward in their thousands to be
This success prompted a visit from “It was a real privilege to visit Bolton tested and vaccinated. It has been a
Jenny Harries, the Chief Executive of and see first-hand the excellent hugely successful community effort.
the newly founded UK Health Security work they have been doing to drive “It’s really important that people
Agency, who visited Bolton to learn down rates of the Delta variant and continue with this mammoth effort by
more about our response. understand how Bolton’s experience getting into the habit of taking tests
She heard how Bolton Council, may assist other areas across the twice a week.
Bolton Clinical Commissioning country. “By continuing to be careful and by
Group, Bolton NHS Foundation “I have been particularly impressed getting the vaccine when called we
Trust, the Army, the national Surge with how the town has come together can help to keep our loved ones safe.
Rapid Response Team, schools, – including Bolton Council, public “Let’s not give up on our good
charities, community groups and local health teams, schools, voluntary work now – and remember to keep
volunteers all pulled together to bring and NHS services and colleagues following hands, face, space, fresh
down local infection rates. from the Army - to respond to the air.”
Community engagement, door-to- challenge.
door visiting, increased vaccination,
enhanced testing, contact tracing
and supporting self-isolation were all
“It was a real privilege to visit Bolton and see first-hand
vital elements of this joint response.
the excellent work they have been doing to drive down rates
Bolton was held up as an example
of the Delta variant and understand how Bolton’s experience
for other areas of how communities
may assist other areas across the country.
could pull together to overcome the
- Dr. Jenny Harries, Chief Executive, UK Health Security Agency
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Stay cool and
safe this summer
Most of us
welcome the
warmer days of
summer, but high
temperatures can bring
a range of problems we
should all be aware of
Bolton Council is asking Anyone heading to or jumping into open water. This summer is the
residents to consider parks or public spaces Even strong swimmers third anniversary of the
their own health and the to cool off is asked to be can suffer from Cold 2018 Winter Hill fire,
safety of others during hot considerate of others and Water Shock, which can which spread across
summer weather. follow sensible COVID-19 kill in just 60 seconds. seven square miles and
Keeping cool is vital precautions such as social You also never know how put homes and vital
when the thermometer distancing and hand unpredictable under-water infrastructure at risk.
starts to rise. Public Health hygiene. currents can be, or what is Fires can easily
England stresses that Bolton residents are also lurking beneath the surface spread in hot weather
older people, children urged to keep an eye on – people have drowned and the smallest action
and those with underlying vulnerable neighbours at after getting tangled up in can have devastating
health conditions are at risk. undergrowth in the water. consequences.
most risk. But cooling off in the We also all have a So, stay cool this
Tips on how to beat wrong places can also be responsibility to keep our summer – but please
the heat include drinking risky. Greater Manchester moorlands safe. Residents don’t forget the risks
plenty of water and Fire and Rescue Service are reminded to never light and dangers to yourself
avoiding excess alcohol, (GMFRS) is urging people to barbecues or campfires and others while you are
caffeine or hot drinks. stay safe by not swimming when visiting moorland. having fun.
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We’re back with an extra special August
bank holiday for the whole family!
There’s something for Family friendly entertainment
everyone at our 16th annual
festival with our award Festival Market with speciality
stalls and artisan traders
winning markets, live music,
entertainment and much Street performers
more each day
An all new
Picnic zone in Queens park
Foraging and food experiences
Food, drink and crafts from
around the world
Outdoor bars with live music
stages
Free cookery demonstrations
Keeping us all safe and secure
The festival has been planned with additional COVID measures
in place so everyone can safely enjoy themselves. There’s more
space to help social distancing and there’s extra seating as the
festival spreads out of town into the park.
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Fab food; regional and local chef cookery
demos from celebrated chef Jean-Christophe
Novelli and local heroes Simon Wood, Andrew
Nutter and Rob Owen Brown (free to attend).
Award-winning markets; our traders
offer food from all four corners of the globe, from
Indian street food to fish ‘n’ chips, plus fantastic
arts and crafts.
Kids’ fun; children’s entertainment with a
seaside-themed family zone – complete with
sandy beach in our marquee, a traditional
Victorian Strongman Show as well as Punch and
Judy, arts and crafts and face painting. Plus the
Octagon Theatre’s family festival is running from
Fri 27 – Sun 29 August.
Live music; the return of the Main Music
stage on Le Mans Crescent, and Victoria Square
acoustic stage, both featuring daily headliners and
brilliant local musical talent.
Special events; Beer and Cheese tasting, a
Microgreens Masterclass and daily foraging with
Bolton’s own expert Forager, Colin Unsworth.
(Booking required).
Great outdoors; a celebration of Bolton’s
parks and green spaces with a Foodie Haven and
Picnic Zone in the town centre’s Queens Park,
including world foods and an obstacle course
and climbing wall!
Lots more; With the welcome return of Bolton’s best restaurant
competition and more activities being added so everyone to come together
safely across the borough follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Insta
@boltonfoodfest or visit us online at www.boltonfoodanddrinkfestival.com
and sign up to the newsletter for all the latest news.
Main Sponsors
For full line up and special event details visit the website
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Meet your councillors...
ASTLEY BRIDGE FARNWORTH HORWICH & BLACKROD RUMWORTH
Hilary Fairclough Maureen Flitcroft Susan Baines Shamim Abdullah
F KF
01204 336343 or 07814378406 07387 250962 07388857902 07392108236
Con
Con
Lab
hilary.fairclough@bolton.gov.uk maureen.flitcroft@bolton.gov.uk susan.baines@bolton.gov.uk shamim.abdullah@bolton.gov.uk
John Walsh 01204 332216, Lisa Weatherby David Grant Dr Ebrahim Adia
F KF
840118, 07836 363635 07824 529185
HBFI
07850 184230
Con
01204 332371
Lab
john.walsh@bolton.gov.uk lisa.weatherby@bolton.gov.uk david.grant@bolton.gov.uk ebrahim.adia@bolton.gov.uk
Samuel Rimmer Paul Sanders Peter Wright
07983 496666
F KF 07731 881885 Ismail Ibrahim
HBFI
07824 528502
Con
01204 337636
Lab
samuel.rimmer@bolton.gov.uk paul.sanders@bolton.gov.uk peter.wright@bolton.gov.uk ismail.ibrahim@bolton.gov.uk
BRADSHAW GREAT LEVER HORWICH NORTH EAST SMITHILLS
Mudasir Dean Mohammed Ayub Kevin McKeon Douglas Bagnall
01204 336493 07838 119522 01204 692115 07810834658
Con
Lab
Lab
Lib
mudasir.dean@bolton.gov.uk mohammed.ayub@bolton.gov.uk kevin.mckeon@bolton.gov.uk doug.bagnall@bolton.gov.uk
Stuart Haslam Mohammed Iqbal Marie Brady Roger Hayes
HBFI
01204 385096 07931 387234 07824 526479 01204 841008
Con
Lab
Lib
stuart.haslam@bolton.gov.uk mohammed.iqbal@bolton.gov.uk marie.brady@bolton.gov.uk roger.hayes@bolton.gov.uk
Jackie Radcliffe Madeline Murray Richard Silvester Garry Veevers
07935 835771 01204 694092 01204 467914 07824 528876
Con
Lab
Lab
Lib
jacqueline.radcliffe@bolton.gov.uk madeline.murray@bolton.gov.uk richard.silvester@bolton.gov.uk garry.veevers@bolton.gov.uk
BREIGHTMET HALLIWELL HULTON TONGE WITH THE HAULGH
Beverley Fletcher Kate Challender Derek Bullock Martin Donaghy
07824 526333 kate.challender@bolton.gov.uk 07824 527267 01204 336239
BIG
Lab
Lab
Ind
beverley.fletcher@bolton.gov.uk derek.bullock@bolton.gov.uk martin.donaghy@bolton.gov.uk
Stuart Hartigan Linda Thomas Diane Parkinson Nicholas Peel
07392108252 01204 332090 / 07879 891129 07799592604 01204 459949
Con
Lab
Lab
Con
stuart.hartigan@bolton.gov.uk linda.thomas@bolton.gov.uk diane.parkinson@bolton.gov.uk nicholas.peel@bolton.gov.uk
Akhtar Zaman Toby Hewitt Elaine Sherrington
Adele Warren
07980 962826 07857 649806 01204 391092
Con
Con
Lab
07824541315
Lab
akhtar.zaman@bolton.gov.uk toby.hewitt@bolton.gov.uk elaine.sherrington@bolton.gov.uk
adele.warren@bolton.gov.uk
BROMLEY CROSS HARPER GREEN KEARSLEY WESTHOUGHTON NORTH & CHEW MOOR
Samantha Connor Susan Haworth Tracey Wilkinson Martyn Cox
F KF
07824 526356 07415509103 07858 539393 01204 331190
Con
Con
Lab
samantha.connor@bolton.gov.uk susan.haworth@bolton.gov.uk tracey.wilkinson@bolton.gov.uk martyn.cox@bolton.gov.uk
Nadim Muslim Hamid Khurram Paul Heslop Bernadette Eckersley-Fallon
07557114319 07388857888 07824 527960
1KR
Con
07824 527240
Lab
Con
nadim.muslim@bolton.gov.uk hamid.khurram@bolton.gov.uk paul.heslop@bolton.gov.uk bernadette.eckersley-fallon@
bolton.gov.uk
Champak Mistry 01204 397522 Julie Pattison
F KF
/ 331320 / 07710027499 07388857903
Lab
Andrea Finney
champak.mistry@bolton.gov.uk
Con
julie.pattison@bolton.gov.uk andrea.finney@bolton.gov.uk
CROMPTON HEATON & LOSTOCK LITTLE LEVER & DARCY LEVER WESTHOUGHTON SOUTH
Rabiya Jiva Robert Allen David Evans Deidrie McGeown
07772 489862 01204 335096 07969356164 07824 526686
BIG
Lab
Ind
Lib
rabiya.jiva@bolton.gov.uk robert.allen@bolton.gov.uk david.evans@bolton.gov.uk deirdrie.mcgeown@bolton.gov.uk
Martin McMulkin Anne Galloway Andrea Taylor-Burke David Wilkinson
07824 527566 07388857892 07964 834836
Con
Con
01942 819456 or 07733300554
CRI
Lib
martin.mcmulkin@bolton.gov.uk anne.galloway@bolton.gov.uk andrea.taylor-burke@bolton.gov.uk david.wilkinson@bolton.gov.uk
Bilkis Ismail Andrew Morgan Sean Hornby Christopher Hill
UKIP
07766 443052
Con
01204 331019 07850 599488
Con
07583 725578
CRI
bilkis.ismail@bolton.gov.uk andrew.morgan@bolton.gov.uk sean.hornby@bolton.gov.uk c.hill@bolton.gov.uk
Information correct at time of publication
10 AUGUST 2021 / www.bolton.gov.uk
Our Bolton summer 2021.indd 10 18/08/2021 16:37Bolton to act
on Climate Change
Bolton Council is committed to fighting climate change and has set
out a plan to cut emissions and protect our environment.
Bolton Council declared The survey of residents’
a Climate Emergency in opinions on Climate The most popular ideas were:
August 2019, recognising Change and the council’s • Package free shopping from local providers (67%)
the serious impact of aspiration to become • Increased options for upcycling (63%)
climate change both at carbon neutral by 2030, • Information on energy efficient homes (54%)
home and across the took place from Nov 2020 • Greener community transport (52%)
world. to Jan 2021.
COVID-19 has put many Just under 1,180
of these challenges under responses were received, a
Bolton Council hopes to
a spotlight, prompting quarter from young people.
many to call for a “green Unsurprisingly, given its
announce later in 2021 a Joint
recovery” from the high profile of this issue, Framework for everyone in
pandemic. 84% of respondents think Bolton to work together in
Earlier this year Bolton climate change is important partnership to make the town
Council completed the Big and 64% are more worried carbon neutral by 2030.
Climate Conversation with now than last year.
residents. Bolton residents gave
We asked the people of their thoughts in the survey
Bolton what their priorities on some possible local
are, and your responses contributions to this global
have helped inform our problem.
strategy for a greener
future.
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Our Bolton summer 2021.indd 12 18/08/2021 16:37ities
Free holiday activ
and food sessions
26th July to 28th August 2021
Join #TeamBolton for a variety
of activities this Summer!
fun
Children will have access of Urban Outreach’s BL Member for Children’s
School holidays to both nutritious meals Lunches pick up points Services, Cllr Anne
can be a and a wide range of whether or not they Galloway, said: “After
challenging time rewarding activities choose to take part. a very challenging 18
this summer, as Bolton Sessions are open to months for all children,
for families who Council continues to everyone with priority we are delighted to offer
may struggle with support families during given to those children the opportunity for them
the extra cost of the school holidays. on free school meals, to make new friends,
food and childcare. This summer, most with some additional get active and learn new
sessions will run for four extras offered to just skills this summer.
hours a day, four days a children receiving free “We want every child
week for four weeks from school meals, including in Bolton to get the best
July 26 to August 28. a free four-week leisure possible start in life and
The council has worked pass in August for 11 to giving families access
closely with the charity 16-year-olds. to healthy food and
and volunteer sector The sessions are nutritional information is
and offers a network funded by £1,487,820 a vital part of that.
of free holiday clubs from the government’s “I want to thank our
across all parts of the Holiday Activities and many partners in the
borough offering physical Food Programme, for use community and volunteer
activities, new skills and over the Easter, Summer sector who continue
learning about nutrition. and Christmas breaks. to support our Holiday
Activities are entirely Bolton Council’s Activity and Food
optional, and all eligible Executive Cabinet programme.”
families can still receive
free lunches from one
Find out what’s
on and book at...
www.bolton.gov.uk/HAF
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Our Bolton summer 2021.indd 13 18/08/2021 16:37Single Kieran is loving
being a foster dad
Being a foster carer is something that
Kieran had wanted to do for a long time.
Now at the age of 42, he it was quite therapeutic
has become an approved talking to someone about
foster carer and has his everything.
first child placed with him. “I found myself thinking
He knew that he could about all the things in my
provide a loving, caring life that were important not
home - a safe place for a just for fostering but for life
child or young person. in general.
As a single person “I’m now three months
working full time, Kieran into my first placement
wasn’t sure it would be and it’s going swimmingly
possible, and he wanted - we’re having a great
to make sure that the time.
fostering team would “I’m really surprised at
welcome him. how well I’ve taken to it. I
And as operations get a lot from it and I know
manager of Dad Matters the young person living
- a perinatal mental health with me would say the
charity supporting new same.
dads - he also wanted “We have a great
to ensure that he could relationship and I’m just
continue working full time sad that it took me to the
if he fostered. age of 42 to take that first
“We have a great relationship and I’m Kieran said: “I knew I step.
just sad that it took me to the age of 42 had something to offer a “If you’re thinking about
to take that first step. child or a young person. fostering, then get in
“It was a thorough touch with the fostering
process. We discussed team about what it entails
everything that has and hopefully you’ll find it
happened in my life, from as rewarding as I do.”
birth right up to today, and
“If you’re thinking about fostering, then
get in touch with the fostering team
For more information about becoming a foster carer visit
about what it entails and hopefully
you’ll find it as rewarding as I do.” www.bolton.gov.uk/fostering
email fostering@bolton.gov.uk
or call 0800 1071564
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Our Bolton summer 2021.indd 14 18/08/2021 16:37Bolton’s Fund
new grants available for charities
and voluntary groups
Bolton is a town with a big heart and caring people. We have over 58,000 volunteers
giving over 211,000 hours each and every week – an incredible contribution to the life
of the borough.
Volunteering has changed significantly over the course of Enterprise and Skills to Children and Young People to
the last 15 months. We have seen a huge response from Standing Together/Hate Crime. There is also a Festive
local people, volunteering their time (some for the first time) Fund which can be applied for in the autumn.
to help people in their local communities. More information will be available for groups and
The council has a longstanding record of working with organisations which want to apply for funding, so check
the Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise sector for updates on the Bolton CVS website.
(VCSE) in Bolton. Watch out too for stories we will be sharing of local
In 2019 it brought together funding from Bolton Council, groups about how Bolton’s Fund is supporting our
NHS Bolton CCG, Bolton at Home and Bolton CVS to communities.
form Bolton’s Fund. Bolton Council’s Executive Cabinet Member for Stronger
The fund supports an eco-system of 1,600 groups and Communities, Cllr Nadim Muslim, said:
organisations that reach deep into Bolton’s communities, “We are looking forward to seeing the great ideas around
across all areas of life. Over 70% of these groups are our funding themes that groups have to help achieve their
micro and small – completely volunteer-led and managed. aims.
Over the course of the Covid-19 pandemic, Bolton’s “In addition to the support on offer through Bolton’s
VCSE sector has been instrumental in supporting Fund, Bolton CVS is always on hand to offer advice and
collective efforts across Bolton’s communities. guidance.”
Throughout 2020/21, Bolton’s Fund has successfully
administered 281 investments with a total value of
£1,233,614.
This year new funding rounds are available. These can
be applied for under various themes, ranging from Social
Fund
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Our Bolton summer 2021.indd 15 18/08/2021 16:37Kenny’s triumph brings
joy after difficult year
Bolton’s own Jason Kenny officially centre was renamed in honour of his double gold winning
efforts at London 2012.
became Britain’s most successful ever Bolton Council’s Councillor Martyn Cox said:
Olympian on Sunday by clinching gold in “Congratulations to Bolton’s Jason Kenny, Britain’s most
the men’s keirin at Tokyo 2020. decorated Olympian.
“After such a difficult year it’s wonderful to celebrate
The win took him clear of fellow cyclist Bradley Wiggins in such an achievement.”
the all-time Team GB medal table. “I’m sure a well-deserved knighthood will not be far
His unprecedented nine medals, including seven golds behind.”
and two silvers, see him ranked above sporting icons like
Sir Steve Redgrave and Sir Chris Hoy. “Congratulations to Bolton’s Jason Kenny,
Jason retains a strong connection with his hometown Britain’s most decorated Olympian.”
and continues to be a great ambassador for Bolton. - Cllr Martyn Cox, Bolton Council
Next year will mark a decade since the Jason Kenny
Free family fun at the Octagon
The weekend of Friday 27th to Sunday 29th August will see variety of activities
for kids at the Octagon.
All family activities are free, but 2.5 hour time slots must be booked in advance on
01204 520661 or boxoffice@octagonbolton.co.uk.
There will be hushed voices as kids listen to interactive storytelling in the main
auditorium with Crocodile Tales, stories with bite from a professional actor.
There will be funky beats at the glamorous air-conditioned studio where a professional
dance artist will lead families a merry dance.
Pop on your dancing shoes! Dad dancing is positively encouraged, as mums, dads
and grandparents can strut their stuff along with their little ones. Limited capacity
means timeslots must be booked.
16 AUGUST 2021 / www.bolton.gov.uk
Correct at time of going to press
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