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Here is a list of Christmas concerts and events in Bolton over the festive season, some of which are free! If you would like us to add your event to this list, just leave a comment at the bottom of the article and we’ll put it in. You don’t even have to leave your e-mail address.

SNOW WHITE AND THE SEVEN DWARFS 29/11/2008 – 11/01/2009

• The Albert Halls, Bolton Town Hall , Bolton, BL1 1RU
• When Snow White’s jealous stepmother, Queen Cruella, consults her magic mirror and discovers that Snow White’s beauty surpasses her own she hatches an evil plan… Get ready for a heart pounding, rip-roaring family adventure, all sprinkled with some fairytale magic to delight audiences young and old.
• Tickets available now, prices vary depending on performance. Group bookings available. Separate School performances also available. Please call Box Office for details.
• Time: 19:00 on every Sun, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat.
• Cost: £ 11.00 / Child: £ 10.00 (Concession £ 10.00 available)
• Age range: All
• Telephone: 01204 334400
• Click here for event webpage.

CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS AT SMITHILLS HALL 30/11/2008 – 04/01/2009

• 12:00 – 16:00: Smithills Hall, Smithills Country Park , Smithills Dean Road, Bolton, BL1 7NP
• Come and see Smithills Hall decorated in traditional Medieval, Tudor and Victorian decorations. The decorations have been researched and installed by the Friends of Smithills Hall.
• Cost: £ 3.00 / Child: £ 1.75 (Concession £ 1.75 available)
• Telephone: 01204 332 377
• Email: smithills@bolton.gov.uk
• Click here for more information.

WREATH MAKING 13/12/2008

• 10:00 – 12:00: Moss Bank Park, Smithills , Bolton, BL1 6NQ
• Weave your own willow wreath and decorate it with natural material found around the Park.
• Meet at the entrance to Animal World.
• Cost: FREE
• Telephone: 01204 334343
• Email: rangers@bolton.gov.uk

CHRISTMAS PARK PANTO 14/12/2008

• 14:00 – 15:30: Moses Gate Country Park, Hall Lane, Farnworth
• Get into the spirit of Christmas on this pantomine inspired walk around the Park, featuring the Rangers as you’ve never seen them before.
• Meet at Rock Hall Visitor Centre.
• FREE
• Telephone: 01204 334343
• Email: rangers@bolton.gov.uk

CHRISTMAS STORYTELLING AND DECORATION 14/12/2008

• 12:00 to 15:00: Hall i’th’ Wood, Green Way , off Crompton Way, Bolton, BL1 8UA
• Come and make some Christmas decorations and hear some wonderful Christmas stories. Free entry for children.
• £2.00 / Child: £ 0.00 (Concession £ 1.00 available)
• Telephone: 01204 332370
• Email: museum.hallithwood@bolton.gov.uk

ADVENT 3 14/12/2008

• St Paul’s Church, Holland Street, Astley Bridge, BL1 8PA
• 8:00am Holy Communion
• 9.30am Family Communion
• Preacher: Revd Moira Slack
• 6.30pm Christingle Service
• Preacher: Canon Chris Bracegirdle
• (01204) 304119
• andylindop95@tiscali.co.uk

THE NO.1 CHRISTMAS SHOW 15/12/2008

• 19:30, The Albert Halls, Bolton Town Hall , Bolton, BL1 1RU

This live performance extravaganza brings to life those much-loved favourites by Bing Crosby, Mud, Paul McCartney, Slade, Wizard, John Lennon, and, of course, Cliff. ‘White Christmas’, ‘I Wish it Could Be Christmas Everyday’, ‘Little Saint Nick’, ‘Do They Know it’s Christmas?’ and ‘Merry Xmas Everybody’ are just some of the songs lined up to entertain you.

• Cost: £ 15.00 / Child: £ 0.00 (Concession £ 13.50 available)
• Telephone: 01204 334400
• Email: ticketsales@alberthalls-bolton.co.uk
• Click here for more information.

CHRISTMAS TODDLER STORY WALK 16/12/2008

• 10:00 – 11:30, Moses Gate Country Park, Hall Lane , Farnworth
• Join the Ranger for a Christmas tale, then explore the Park and return in time to make a festive ‘make and do’ on this event for pre-school children.
• Meet at Rock Hall Visitor Centre. FREE. Age range: 0 – 7. Booking not required
• Telephone: 01204 334343 Email: rangers@bolton.gov.uk

UNPLUGGED CHRISTMAS JAZZ 18/12/2008 – 19/12/2008

• 19:30, The Octagon Theatre, Howell Croft South , Bolton, BL1 1SB

Get into the season’s swing with this fine selection of festive jazz and renditions of Christmas classics. The band members are students at Liverpool Institute for the Performing Arts and have toured the UK extensively.

• This event features cabaret-style seating and a table drinks service.
• Booking required.
• Tickets: £ 9.00 / Child: £ 0.00 (Concession £ 7.00 available)
• Telephone: 01204 520661
• Click here for more information.

ADVENT 4 21/12/2008

• St Paul’s Church, Holland Street, Astley Bridge, BL1 8PA
• 8:00am Holy Communion
• 9.30am Family Communion
• Preacher: Canon Chris Bracegirdle
• 11.15am Baptism Service
• Preacher: Canon Chris Bracegirdle
• 6.30pm Service of Nine Lessons and Carols
• (01204) 304119
  andylindop95@tiscali.co.uk

SANTA’S LETTERBOXING 23/12/2008

• 10:00 – 15:00, Moses Gate Country Park, Hall Lane , Farnworth
• Hidden around the Park are woodland letterboxes each with a message for Santa. Get a map from the Visitor Centre, follow the clues and try to find them all.
• Drop-in any time on the day. The trail will take approximately 45 minutes.
• FREE Age range: 4 – 15 Booking not required.
• Telephone: 01204 334343
• Email: rangers@bolton.gov.uk

CHRISTMAS EVE 24/12/2008

• St Paul’s Church, Holland Street, Astley Bridge, BL1 8PA
• 2.OOpm Crib Service
• 11.30pm First Communion of Christmas
• Preacher: Canon Chris Bracegirdle

CHRISTMAS DAY 25/12/2008

• St Paul’s Church, Holland Street, Astley Bridge, BL1 8PA
• 8:00am Holy Communion
• 9.30am Family Communion
• Preacher: Canon Chris Bracegirdle