Westhoughton Community Network

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Westhoughton Yarn Bombing Festival 2016
Saturday 2nd & Sunday 3rd July
Westhoughton Town Centre
Ditchfield Gardens | Market Street | Mill Street | White Lion Car Park
Westhoughton Library | Westhoughton Leisure Centre

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Westhoughton Yarn Bombing Festival 2nd / 3rd July 2016 - Westhoughton Town Hall Westhoughton's second Yarn Bombing Festival built on success of the inaugural event, this time with an Alice in Wonderland theme, and a full programme of entertainment and other attractions over the two days. Colourful, entertaining, fun and of and for the community. This year the displays promoting each other's event were exchanged with the Blackrod Scarecrow Festival organisers.

Once again there were some very impressive displays from community and business. The Mad Hatter's Tea Party on Sunday was very popular with local children. The Library was kept open all weekend for the Art Exhibition and art demonstrations. As with all outdoor events the weather can be an issue; Saturday was testing, especially during the entertainment - the show went on!. Better weather on the Sunday brought out the crowds.

After months of preparations, organisers pleased to have put on event that showed Westhoughton at its best. A taster of photos from the weekend below (click photos for a bigger image).

Yarn Bombing Festival 2015 | Yarn Bombing Festival 2016

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Community Events

  • St. James DH Concert
    Fri 18 Oct (7:30pm)
    Latest in St. James (Daisy Hill) Concert Series promoting up and coming musicians and taking advantage of fine acoustics of St. James - Polaris Duo - Harp & Sax. Tkts £10 (U18 free) inc free drink. Pay on door.
  • Daisy Hill FC Fixtures (Home)
    League Division 1 North
    New Sirs (BL5 2EB)
    Sat 19 Oct - AFC Blackpool
    Sat 26 Oct - Prestwich Heys
    Great start to new football season for 'The Cutters'. Support your local team. KO Sat 3pm or Mon 7:30pm. £5 adults / £4 concession.
  • Community Police
    Informal, confidential drop-ins held by Pcsos, chance to discuss local issues, seek advice on security & crime prevention.
    John Holt: 22 Oct (9:30-11:00am)
    Information about
  • New Library Schedule
    Westhoughton Library
    Did you know as well as books, computers and newspapers, your local Library provides Council One-Stop Shop services and is a base for many community groups and special events!
  • Hope Community Centre
    Central Drive
    Programme. Group activities and events; available for hire for community groups - also parties. 'Grub tub' available for Foodbank donations - 9:30am to 3pm on Mondays.
  • WOW! Women of Westhoughton
    Thursdays from 7:30pm
    Hope Centre (Central Drive) BL5 3DS
    Est. 2013, women's group for shared interests, talks, outings & social networking. Updated programme.
  • Bolton College Survey
    Adult Learning Provision in Westhoughton
    Bolton Council and Bolton College consulting with WCN and other partners to reintroduce Adult Learning Provision to Westhoughton. A survey is launched, with follow-up events planned.
  • St. James DH 'Open Doors'
    Sat 2 Oct (10-12)
    Monthly 'Open Doors' at St. James Church (Daisy Hill). Pop in for tea/coffee/cake; lean about Concert Series and refurbishment & community plans. Second hand book stall. Children welcome.
  • George Formby Society
    Wed 30 Oct (from 7:30pm)
    Mercury Bolton, Manchester Road (BL5 3JP)
    Fans of George Formby and the ukulele gather to talk, play and be entertained. Last Wed every month.
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