World Book Day
World Book Day was first created in 1995 by UNESCO and was initially known as ‘World Book & Copyright Day’. The initial aim of the day was to promote reading, publishing, and copyright, encouraging a lifetime love of reading and literature. Now, over 30 years later, World Book Day is a national event celebrated in the UK and Ireland on March 5th and globally on April 23rd. The international World Book Day date, […]
Bolton School Celebrates its Rich Cultural Tapestry during 2026 Culture Week
In the last week of March, Bolton School celebrated its annual culture week, with the focus being a Cultural Dress Day held on Friday 27th March. Students were given a variety of internal opportunities to foster cultural curiosity, embrace diversity and showcase identity. Culture Day is recognised by schools and communities worldwide as a way to celebrate cultural diversity and one’s own heritage. Often, sharing experiences through food, fashion, the arts, and language inspires an appreciation for the multicultural community […]
Are Extreme Sports Too Extreme?
Extreme sports. They make your heart pound. They make your stomach churn. Love them or hate them, you can’t deny that it’s difficult to look away when people jump, dive or fly into danger. What drives people to do extreme sports? Why are they so popular? Are they becoming too dangerous? As a rule of […]
A Warm Welcome at Bolton Community Kitchen
Every Wednesday from 6:00 pm until around 8:00–8:30 pm, people gather at the base of the Bolton Community Kitchen, located at the Bolton Rugby Union Club on Avenue Street. The volunteers warmly open their doors to individuals from all walks of life. This includes people experiencing homelessness, elderly individuals facing loneliness, and those struggling with […]