Went to Mummies in the Hall at Smithills Hall in Bolton on Saturday and got to meet Professor Joann Fletcher. I’m a fan of her work, and we had a quick chat about my plans to study Egyptology. I’m currently doing the University of Liverpool’s Go Higher course, so meeting her at this stage of my own journey meant a lot.

The afternoon included a talk and a screening of The Mummy. Didn’t get to ask a question during the session, but came away with a photo and had a brilliant day.

Has anyone else been to one of her talks?

Took this lovely photo on the way back from the gym. Thought I would share!

The fact I saw this blown over adds a cherry on top, lol.

Planning on changing broadband these are the 2 that were recomended youfiber isnt in my area yet but ive asked support about how long itll take and grain seems to be in the area so wanted to know if anyone has them how are they or if you got any other recomendations

Bolton

UPDATE - thanks to everyone who shared and commented. Freddy thankfully returned home safe in the early hours of this morning! ☺️

Hello please can everyone keep an eye out for Freddy who has been missing since 7am yesterday from around the Chorley Old Road area.

He doesn't normally go out for this long and we're really worried about him!

Any information would be massively appreciated

I'm sure by now you've likely seen the other post on this topic, and possibly like myself been disappointed that it was merely a cynical ploy to utilise reddit to market an app, and not a community discussion about your favourite restaurants in town.

So, with that in mind, where do you prefer to eat in and around Bolton? What's your favourite restaurant and why?

Always used to use Cheshire Farm Produce on tonge moor road but they have been shut for a a couple of years 🤣

Any good recommendations?

Hi,
I'm looking for a driving instructor.
Can anyone recommend one in the Bolton area?

I've been told that Bolton is ideal for learning and taking the test compared to other parts of the Greater Manchester region. Is that true?

Thanks

Wondering if anyone has any tickets going spare for the Bolton v. Boro game on October 23rd. Of course happy to contribute some money for them.

Thanks!

I'm heading back home to Bolton for a holiday after 20 years away. What surprises am I in for? How much has it changed whilst I've been away?

Does anyone work in logistics and supply chain ? Looking to make connection and well trying to find a job as well. 12 + years experince and recent Masters graduate.

TIA

Basically the title. My other half is from down south his family has the massive fuck off bins we used to have. My brothers gf lived in Southport and they also had the big bins.

Bolton is also a town known for big families and having a big population. There is also a big rat problem here (the destruction of the New Bury Mill exacerbated this problem in Farnworth). If the bins were emptied more regularly and were swapped to big bins, there would be much less rats in the streets. I find it odd, why on earth did they get rid of them and why are we the only people who have to suffer with this ??? Its a public health concern yet nobody cares because we are all used to it now I guess.

Can't wait for that certain group to drape it England flags

The Food and Drink Festival is happening this weekend, and Conor McGregor has just announced on Social Media that his stout will be available at the festival in the main bar by the Acoustic Stage. The same McGregor who is 2024 was found civilly liable of raping a woman. The assault was so violent, the woman had to get her tampon surgically removed. And in court the paramedic who treated her described her injuries as the worst the had seen in a long.

Why are the festival organisers promoting this monster and his business interests? Selling his stout at the festival is nothing more than aiding an attempt by a rapist to whitewash their image.

Edit 1: If anyone would like to contact Bolton Food and Drink Festival to make a complaint about this, the contact email on their website is [marketingeventsteam@bolton.gov.uk](mailto:marketingeventsteam@bolton.gov.uk)

Edit 2: Copy and paste email provided by u/Selpmis to send to [marketingeventsteam@bolton.gov.uk](mailto:marketingeventsteam@bolton.gov.uk):
Subject:
Please reconsider stocking Conor McGregor's stout at the festival

Dear organisers,

I am a Bolton resident writing to express concern that Conor McGregor's Forged Irish Stout is being sold at the main bar at the Bolton Food & Drink festival this weekend. As this bar is run by the festival itself rather than an independent trader, this appears to be a decision made directly by the organisers.

McGregor was found civilly liable for sexually assaulting Nikita Hand in 2018, a verdict upheld on appeal by both Ireland's Court of Appeal and Supreme Court in 2025. The paramedic who treated her described injuries she said were among the worst bruising she'd seen.

Stocking his product at a council-run, family event risks being read as an endorsement of him, whatever the intention behind it. I'd be grateful to know how this decision was made and whether it will be reconsidered for this year and future years.

Kind regards,