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11-05-2025
- Sport
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The unique spectacle that's brought in £300k since it started
A much-loved duck race is set to return to the borough next month. Turton Rotary Club has been established in Bolton since 1968, with this year's iteration taking place at Bradshaw Cricket Club on Saturday, June 15, starting from 11pm. The Duck Race has raised more than £300,000 for charities and good causes since its inception. The event is one of the Turton Rotary Club's two key fundraisers, along with the famous Christmas Sleigh Appeal. Read more: Read more: Read more: The first prize is £1,000 cash, with several other cash prizes to be won. Tickets are £1 each sold not only by the club but by many charities and good causes who and the proceeds go directly to help their organisation. This year a Carr's Pastie Food Van will be on site, along with live coverage and entertainment from Bolton FM. For late entrants, tickets can be purchased on the day before 11am. A children's duck race on the day, which is free to enter, is also on the agenda. Jim Turner, one of the event organisers, said: "The duck race has become a local event in the calendar that many members of the public, young and not so young, look forward to. "It's great fun on the day to come along and cheer on your duck, but the real benefit of the event is that so many local charities can get to raise funds for themselves in a very simple way." For more information on Turton Rotary Club or the duck race, or if your organisation wants to get involved and sell tickets, or if your business can help us by becoming one of our event sponsors, contact the race promotor Peter Gaskell on 07860 237062 or email petergaskell99@
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23-04-2025
- Business
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Former Bolton university student union president championing technology inclusion
A former president of the students union at Bolton's university is championing technology literacy across continents. Nigerian digital leader Uchenna Victor Moses says he has witnessed the daily struggle of digital inequality for students across the UK and Africa during his time in his role at the university. In June last year, he co-organised the Next Generation Artificial Intelligence Conference with the support of Professor Celestine Iwendi and others. He has regularly spoken out about digital inequality (Image: Supplied) The conference brought together speakers from research, industry, and policy, and led to the launch of the Centre of Intelligence of Things, an initiative to connect learning with real-world solutions. He talked about the importance of guiding students on the effective use of artificial intelligence, saying it isn't enough for universities to simply ban its use. He stressed the importance of regulated courses in helping students develop both skills and character. An initiative to connect learning with real-world solutions was launched (Image: Supplied) In addition to his work at the university, the AI advocate has been a regular on Bolton FM, discussing how technology can support international students, especially those learning English as an additional language. He explained how language processing tools can make learning more inclusive and adaptable for students, whether in Bolton or elsewhere. Currently working as a digital project manager with the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency, he continues to push for public access to technology. His experience and commitment reflect the aims of established global agendas, such as those of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) and the World Bank. Both organisations advocate for a digital transformation that closes existing inequalities and provides greater access to skills and opportunities for young people, particularly in Africa. He currently works as a digital project manager (Image: Supplied) Reflecting on his real-world experiences, he points out that students are ready to learn and lead but require appropriate tools and support. The availability and consistency of short courses remain a challenge. Read more: Bolton woman to run Manchester Marathon in full cricket gear The town in Bolton that's one of the 'best places' to live in the area Search to find partner for redevelopment of major Bolton town centre site ongoing He believes universities, with their inherent responsibility for developing both learning and values, are well placed to lead in digital and technological education. Acknowledging remaining challenges such as access to basic devices, limited internet services, and training barriers, the tech advocate remains optimistic. He argues that these issues are not beyond repair and calls for leadership and cooperation, assertively stating: "We now need the leadership and cooperation."
