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23-06-2025
- Entertainment
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Visitors flock to traditional summer fete in one of Bolton's most beautiful buildings
Visitors flocked to the historic Bolton Parish Church for a community day of fun/ The Big Bolton Community Fun Day took place in the beautiful building, which hosted a traditional summer fete A free-to-enter event, refreshments, crafts, games, and family activities were on the agenda. Inside the church Bolton's wonderful craftsmen and women set up stall. Jacinta Storr's mum is a bell ringer at the church, and her daughter was christened there. She came over from West Yorkshire for a hit of nostalgia. More: Children get to walk with dinosaurs as Comic Con returns to Bolton all weekend More: Annual duck race gives special honour to woman who sold thousands of tickets More: Owners of village pub speak about their exciting transformation plans (Image: NQ) "I'm here selling hand-painted glassware which is a hobby of mine," she said. "I was a chorister here and it's such a beautiful building, I live in West Yorkshire now so don't get to come often, but I made sure I was here today." Lizy Bartaby at her beauty stall (Image: NQ) Julie Lee was there with her "Rocks and Robins" stall. She said: "I work in Bolton, so I have my lunch in the church yard, it's great to be inside it today though. "I've been doing craft things like this for three or four years now." Another stallholder was Tessa Burley, who was displaying her floral arts and illustrations. Jacinta Storr at her glassware store (Image: NQ) Tessa specialises in pictures of animals, with illustrations of a barn owl and wild salmon fish being sold. Lizzy Bartaby was showing off her beauty products, and salon-quality at-home lashes. "I'm also selling Korean beauty products which are a big trend at the minute," she said. Karen Boyle was selling digital art, bracelets, and a "bit of everything" on her stall. "I normally sell swear bracelets but I thought it was probably best not to given we were in a church!" She said. She works at Bolton's Warburton factory as a full-time job but as a hobby creates the crafts on display. Olive Owens was another trader in the line of stalls, she sells jewellery using a mixture of recycled materials.
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- General
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Fire crews called to church after beacon lit to mark momentous occasion
Fire crews were called late last night to the town centre after onlookers believed they saw a church on fire. Shortly before 10pm, three fire engines arrived outside Bolton Parish Church following a call from a concerned local. Dan Martin, watch manager for Bolton Central Fire Station, said: "A passer-by saw the flame up top and assumed it was a fire – it's as plain and simple as that really." However, it turned out to be nothing more than part of the town's celebrations for VE Day. The beacon on top of Bolton Parish Church had been lit to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War in Europe. Have a story? Get in touch at Mr Martin said: "On inspection it became clear it was just a lit beacon. "We were there for literally five minutes, had a quick chat with everyone there and shook hands with a few of the veterans! "And that was it." READ MORE: Bolton opposition councillors brand VE Day decorations 'dismal' READ MORE: In Pictures: Nation gives thanks to veterans on the 80th anniversary of VE Day READ MORE: How people of Howich marked VE Day 80 years ago today VE Day has been celebrated throughout the UK to mark the significant anniversary of the war's end in Europe. Bolton Parish Church held a service starting at 7.30pm on Thursday evening (May 8) to mark the momentous occasion. The night saw locals gather to remember those who bravely lost their lives during the war. Wreaths were laid by the Mayor of Bolton, Cllr Andy Morgan and Diane Hawkins, lord lieutenant of Greater Manchester. After the service, Bolton Hoover Brass Band performed before the grand finale – the beacon being lit on top of the church tower – took place at 9.30pm.
