Westhoughton Community Network

group for and run by community groups in Westhoughton

Westhoughton Community Fayre
Sunday, 2nd June | 11:00 to 4:00pm
at Westhoughton Learning College BL5 3DS

WCN Community Fayre 2013

Westhoughton Community Network Fayre 24 Nov 2012 - visitors arrive to view community stallsThe third of our Westhoughton Community Network Fayres was a part of this year's W.A.C.O. 'It's-A-Knockout' event, which now established in the Westhoughton calendar; a big draw seeing local residents in their thousands visiting the site to enjoy the madcap team competition, enjoying the funfair and visiting numerous stalls and attractions on the playing field and within the Communiversity. (2014 event.)

Having the opportunity to take over rooms in the college building, Westhoughton Community Network groups gathered to show what they do and meet the public. Rooms off the central café area hosted groups, as such people were able to look, mingle and find out about services and activities in Westhoughton. There were also demonstrations of work and tasters of the various courses offered by the Westhoughton Community Learning college.

Westhoughton Community Network Fayre 24 Nov 2012 - Dave Hendry from Westhoughton Art Group gives a painting demonstrationConfirmed participants looked forward to meeting the public. Westhoughton Art Group (pictured) displayed some of the art from their students as they take on and develop new creative skills. The stalls gave a good idea of the many and varied community activities in Westhoughton. The event and volunteer activities took place during National Volunteers' Week.

Photos from the Event

Westhoughton Community Network Fayre 2nd June 2013 - Friends of Eatock Lodge stall Westhoughton Community Network Fayre 2nd June 2013 - Westhoughton Methodist ADS stall
Westhoughton Community Network Fayre 2nd June 2013 - Bethel Crowd stall Westhoughton Community Network Fayre 2nd June 2013 - Westhoughton Local History Group stall
It's A Knockout 2nd June 2013 - all the fun of the fair! It's A Knockout 2nd June 2013 - milling about at the fair
It's A Knockout 2nd June 2013 - XDC perform some dance routines It's A Knockout 2nd June 2013 - fair attractions for all ages

Groups taking part

  • Bethel Crowd - Keeping you up-to-date with the Youth Theatre group.
  • Bolton College - promoting college. Tasters & demonstrations, course info.
  • Friends of Eatock Lodge - activities on local nature reserve; new members.
  • Hope Church - info, community activities inc Foodbanks mission. (Outside)
  • HACFRA Hindleys and Clough Farm RA showcase from XDC dance troupe.
  • National Association of Women's Clubs - new group focusing on interests, issues & causes.
  • S.W.A.N. (Save Westhoughton Act Now) - group concerning itself with planning issues.
  • W.A.C.O. (Westhoughton Active Communities Organisation) - promoting the Communiversity & WACO family. (Outside)
  • Washacre FM John Holt Centre-based initiative - 7th year for community radio station (on 87.7FM 16-22 June)
  • Westhoughton Art Group - promoting art classes & work of students. Live pinting.
  • Westhoughton Community Queens Association - promoting Carnival Royalty tradition & fundraising initiatives. (Outside)
  • Westhoughton Local Local History Group - bringing local history to life! Info on projects, DVD/books sales including new tome on the History of Mining in Westhoughton.
  • Westhoughton Market - award winning market at heart of town. Learn about wide range of stalls & community initiatvies.
  • Westhoughton Methodist ADS & Church - promoting amateur dramatic group.
  • Westhoughton Stations Groups - new initiatives to improve look/ambiance of our two local railway stations.
  • Westhoughton Visiting Service - promoting activities and sitting-in services for elderly; supporting carers.
  • Westhoughton United Reformed Church - promoting Church & community activities.
  • Wingates Band - 140th anniversary year of premier brass band. news & info.

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Westhoughton Community Network Fayre 24th November 2012

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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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