Discover Bury’s heritage at three free events
Bury is taking part in national Heritage Open Day by holding three free events to show off some of the borough’s hidden gems.
Topics: Leisure
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Reading As Art – new exhibition at Bury
The relation between reading and art is the subject of a new exhibition at Bury Museum.
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Newspaper archives at your local library
Fascinating glimpses into local life from many decades ago can be viewed by visitors to Bury’s libraries.
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The new Elton High School is now ready!
The new £14 million Elton High School will welcome its first pupils when the autumn term begins on 7 September.
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Project EDWARD – let’s keep safe on the roads
Safety experts at Bury Council are asking all road users to play their part in Project EDWARD – European Day Without A Road Death – on Wednesday 21 September.
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Make friends with a Digital Buddy
Need help with computers, tablets or smart phones? Then make a date with your Digital Buddy.
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Three authors for three libraries!
Keen readers and aspiring writers are invited to meet three authors who will be discussing their work at local libraries in September.
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Fun Palaces appeal for your help
Do you have a passion for the arts and science, and could help spread that enthusiasm across the whole community?
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Lip-reading help for people who are hard of hearing
A free drop-in information session about lip-reading for people who are hard of hearing takes place on Monday 5 September.
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Wakey wakey – it’s time for Makey Makey!
Creative youngsters are invited to Makey Makey things with computers, strange sounds and even stranger instruments.
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Return of the Lego - at Bury Library
The popular Lego Club at Bury Library will return on Saturday 17 September for children aged 5 and above.
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First announce revised X35 service from 4 September
First Manchester has announced a revised timetable for the limited stop X35 service that connects Walmersley to Manchester via Bury to commence from September 4.
The revised change in service replaces an original proposal to withdraw the X35 service which will now provide four limited stop journeys instead of the current eight. The changes, which are subject to final approval from the Traffic C -
Urgent gas works start Monday at busy Bury junction
National Grid engineers start work on Monday on repairing a leak on a gas main at the junction of Bolton Road, Bury and Watling Street in Bury.
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Cheat runs bed and breakfast business from council flat
A Bury man who fraudulently ran a bed and breakfast business from his Council house while also claiming Pension Credit and Housing Benefit, was convicted at Bury Magistrates Court on 9 August 2016. Mr Anthony Whewell of Moss Row, Bury pleaded guilty to unlawful sub-letting of his secure tenancy and to fraud by false representation
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Bury’s parks named as among the best in Britain
All 12 of Bury’s main parks have won the prestigious Green Flag Award for the seventh year running.
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In Bloom judging day – what will be the verdict?
Gardeners, volunteers, and council staff face an anxious wait after the judges from RHS North West in Bloom came to the borough.
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Roald Dahl workshops for youngsters at Bury Library
Stories, crafts and other fun Roald Dahl themed activities are taking place at Bury Library.
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Families invited to Strictly Come Shakespeare!
Children are invited to learn dance moves from the Elizabethan era at a Strictly Come Shakespeare event at Prestwich Library.
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Memorial statue for beloved Bury entertainer Victoria Wood
A permanent memorial to Bury’s much loved entertainer Victoria Wood will be built in the town centre.
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Stay safe this summer – and have fun too!
Bury’s Community Safety Partnership is urging young people and their families to stay safe while having fun during the long summer break.
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