Westhoughton Community Network

group for and run by community groups in Westhoughton

Community Fayres in Westhoughton (2020)

There is usually plenty going on here in Westhoughton,
community events bringing people together…

Covid-19 Lockdown: 2020 community activities and events
suspended or cancelled.

Community Events in 2019

  • Westhoughton Art Group Exhibition | 7th to 30th March | Westhoughton Library.
  • St. James Primary School Summer Fayre - Sat 15 June | 11-2 | Hindley Rd.
  • Eatock Primary School Summer Fayre - Fri 21 June | 1:30-4 | St. George's Ave.
  • Barking Berry's Fun Dog Show - Sat 22 June | 11-4 | Central Park.
  • St. Bart's Primary School Summer Fair ('Greatest Showman') - Sat 22 June | 12-2 | Fairways.
  • Gates Primary School Summer Fair - Sat 6 July | 12-3 | Bristle Hall Way.
  • Blackrod Scarecrow Festival - Sat/Sun 6/7 July | 10-7.
  • Peterloo 200 Exhibition (Westhoughton Local History Group) - 15 Aug-30 Sept | Library.
  • Howfenbury Music Festival - Sat 24 Aug | 12-7:30 | White Lion Car Park.
  • LionsFest 2019 (Westhoughton Lions RLC) - Sat 31st Aug | 11-8 | The Den, Cunningham Rd.
  • Friends of Eatock Lodge Family Funday - Sun 1 Sept | 12-4 | Eatock Lodge.
  • Barking Berry's Christmas Dog Show - Sat 30 Nov | 11-3 | Lands Farm.

Previous WCN Community Fayres

2018
Westhoughton Art Group Exhibition - 15 Mar
Art By Elise Exhibition - 26 March
Barking Berry's Fun Dog Show - 18 June
'Festival of Ageing' - 2 July
Yarn Bombing Festival - 15/16 July
Washacre Summer Fair - 15 July
HACFRA Family Funday - 25 Aug
Howfenbury - 25 Aug
Friends of Eatock Lodge Family Funday - 2 Sept
Daisy Hill Fruit, Flower & Veg Show - 2 Sept
'Westhoughton in the Wake of World War One' Exhibition - 12 Nov
Barking Berry's Christmas Dog Show - 2 Dec
2017
Westhoughton Art Group Exhibition - 23 Mar
Barking Berry's Fun Dog Show - 10 June
Lionsfest (Westhoughton Lions RLC)- 12 Aug
Friends of Eatock Lodge Funday - 3 Sept
Howfenbury - 16 Sept
Daisy Hill Fruit, Flower & Veg Show - 17 Sept
'Aspects of Howfen' Exhibition - 23 Sept
Barking Berry's Christmas Fair - 25 Nov
2015
Yarn Bombing Festival
4 & 5 July
Town Centre
2015
Barking Berry's Fun Dog Show - 6 June
Washacre FM Showcase Day - 7 June
Westhoughton Village Fayre - 27 June
Friends of Eatock Lodge Funday - 6 Sept
Barking Berry's Christmas Fair - 28 Nov
Rainbow Crafts Christmas Fair - 5 Dec

 

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Community Events

  • Westhoughton Library
    Library now open for books, general reading and computer access. With current refurbishment complete, community activities on both ground and upper floor have resumed. Info | Community Plans.
  • Senior Solutions Christmas Fair
    Tues 21 Nov (12-4pm)
    Winifred Kettle Centre (BL5 2NG)
    Traditional festive fair with variety of stalls, refreshments, tombola. Learn about work of this group looking after and enhancing the lives of older people.
  • History Group
    Monthly meetings - 3rd Thurs (10:30am)
    Westhoughton Library
    After two months Wingates Band Story exhibition came to a close 31/10 - a tremendous success from 'National Heritage Open Days' events (talks & entertainment) to fascinating displays. 16 Nov mtg sees talk on '153 Church Street' by Alison Whitaker. A Christmas meal early December in Bolton.
  • Wingates Band 150th Anniversary
    150th Anniversary celebrations has seen an exhibition, a exhibition, Houghton Weavers reunion, special concerts culminating in an event at Bolton Parish Church (St. Peter's) 4/11/23 with guest soloist Peter Moore (LSO).
    The brass band heads into Christmas period with concerts at St. John's Wingates (12/12) and St Vincent's Church, Over Hulton (18/12). Catch up with band News and Concerts. Official Website | info.
  • Robert Shaw / Book of Quint
    Special event with Ryan Dacko, author of 'The Book of Quint' took place at Wetherspoon's 1st July, celebrating Westhoughton-born Robert Shaw and introducing the backstory of the shark hunter from Jaws. It was a great success with people coming far and wide, leading to Amberley publishing deal.
  • Hub at Westhoughton
    The Hub at Westhoughton on Central Drive is home to a range of groups and activities serving the community. Information Leaflet.
  • WOW! Women of Westhoughton
    Thursdays from 7:00pm
    John Holt Centre (BL5 2NR)
    Est. 2013, women's group for shared interests, talks, outings & social networking. New meeting venue. Updated programme.
  • Rotary Christmas Float
    in December Rotary Club of Westhoughton were out and about visiting local estates and were at Sainsbury's ahead of Christmas. They are very grateful for public support and donations they raised raising £5,640, which will help local charities. Presentation evening took place 20/4/23 with 19 organisations receiving cheques.
  • Daisy Hill FC Fixtures (Home)
    League Division 1 North
    New Sirs (BL5 2EB)
    Cutters season in full flow. New management, new signings and clubhouse improvements. Support your local team. KO Sat 3pm or Mon 7:45pm. £5 adults / £3 concession / £2 U18s / U12s free w/ adult.
  • Lockdown information (Covid-19)
    For 16 months life and community was disrupted by measures to deal with the pandemic. It has been a long and impactful period, thankfully things are opening up again there is a return to normal. Watch for updates as community re-engages here and on
    Westhoughton.net Facebook Page.
  • Town Centre Masterplan
    Proposals for investment in Town Centre (Market Street focus) were consulted upon in 2019-20 with a Steering Group meeting to discuss plans for £4m investment and significant changes to Market Street, Central Park, Carnegie Hall and Town Hall.
  • Hope Community Centre
    The Central Drive church and community space is currently closed pending refurbishment discussions with Bolton Council. Hope Church services take place in the Hub.
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