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Santa is coming to Westhoughton - 2016 Visits   >>  Latest! Santa Float 2023

December is upon us, and as is tradition, Santa travels around Westhoughton on his sleigh, assisted by the Elves of the Rotary Club of Westhoughton, enchanting children at this special time as Father Christmas makes his list and prepares for his busiest of days on the 25th.

Santa visiting Westhoughton

On the following evenings in December, starting his tour at 6:30pm and finishing around 9:00pm, Santa will be visiting these areas:

  • Friday, 9th December
    Broadwalk, Southfield Drive, Townsfield Road, Green Meadows streets, The Fairways streets
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  • Monday, 12th December
    Molyneux Road, Manley Crescent, Beehive Green, Yellow Lodge Drive, Hall Lee, Upper Lees Drive, Selbourne Close, Fellbridge Close, Barnfield Drive, Captain Lees Road, Dale Lee
  • Tuesday, 13th December
    Cherwell Road, Whitsundale, Greensbridge Gardens, Wharfedale, Chelmer Close, Broomway, Wayfaring
  • Thursday, 15th December
    Daisy Hill > Abelia Road, Hydrangea Close, Hartford Road, Marsham Road, Marlbrook Drive, Old Vicarage
  • Friday, 16th December
    Chew Moor > Bolton Road, Abbeylea Drive, Netherwood Way streets, Coppice Close, Corner Brook, Tempest Road, Copperfields, Havisham Road
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  • Monday, 19th December
    The Hoskers, Sandalwood, Alderton Drive, The Pewfist, Rayden Crescent, St. George’s Avenue, Southover
  • Tuesday, 20th December
    Eatock Way, Shearwater Drive streets, The Pungle, Dunham Close, Drake Hall, New Drake Green, Hazeldene
  • Wednesday, 21st December
    Metal Box > Madison Park estate, Glazebury Drive, Doyle Road, Knutshaw Crescent, Taywood Road, Winslow Crescent
  • Thursday, 22nd December
    Wingates > Barnaby's Road, St. John’s Avenue, Bamber Croft, Greensmith Way, Anderby Walk, Wesley Street, Peel Street, Collingwood Way, Beatty Drive

In addition, Santa, assisted by his trusty elves, will be at the following places during the day:

    Santa helped by Mrs. Clause and Inner Wheel Elve at Saibsbury's Westhoughton
  • Sat, 3rd Dec - Sainsbury's, Westhoughton | 9:00am to 5:00pm
  • Sun, 4th Dec - Sainsbury's, Westhoughton | 10:00am to 4:00pm
  • Sat, 10th Dec - Tesco, Middlebrook | 9:00am to 5:00pm
  • Sun, 11th Dec - Tesco, Middlebrook | 10:45am to 4:00pm
  • Sat, 17th Dec - Market Street, Westhoughton | 9:00am to 3:00pm

As well as giving children a chance to see and meet Santa as his float travels around Westhoughton, this is a key fundraising activity for the Rotary Club of Westhoughton which uses the gratefully received donations to support local community groups and charities, handing out grants to 25-30 deserving groups doing good work at the Annual Presentation Evening in March. The money also helps with other events and activities, including the St. George's Day Party that caters for some 150 old age pensioners.

Santa visiting WesthoughtonThe Rotary Club of Westhoughton is grateful to Bolton Kia for once again loaning a tow-car for Santa's sleigh.

 

Have a lovely Christmas!

 

 

Details of last year's Santa float run and good causes benefiting… 2015.

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  • Daisy Hill Station Improvements
    March to December 2024
    As part of 'Access for All' improvements station will see changes to ticket hall and installation of a lift and toilet, as well as car park changes. £4m project. Some disruption but services continue. Details at Friends of Daisy Hill Station page -
  • History Group
    Monthly meetings - 3rd Thurs (10:30am)
    Westhoughton Library
    After a busy 2023 including the Wingates Band Story exhibition celebrating the brass bands 150th anniversary (Q323), schedule resumes with speakers and special events for this popular heritage group. Next mtg 21/3 st March - Speaker Ruth Duckworth: My Life in Cricket (Part 2)
  • Rotary Christmas Float 2023
    During December Rotary Club of Westhoughton were out and about visiting local estates and will at Sainsbury's ahead of Christmas. As well as Santa and his Rotary Elves bringing Christmas cheer to young and old, it is an important fundraiser; this year £6,249 was raised to be shared out with local community organisations. £5,640 raised and shared in 2022 - Presentation evening 20/4/23; 19 organisations receiving cheques.
  • Hub at Westhoughton
    The Hub at Westhoughton on Central Drive is home to a range of groups and activities serving the community. Information Leaflet.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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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