ularRegular activities in our churches:

Ainsworth Methodist Church, Bury Old Road, BL2 5SD
Tuesday:
Slimming World:
Sessions at 5.10pm and 7.00pm
Wednesday:
Slimming World:
Sessions at 9.30am and 11.00am
Thursday:
Cuppa, Cake & Company: 
1st Thursday monthly - £2.00 - 2.00pm to 3.30pm
A welcoming safe, warm space for people to meet and enjoy company. Occasional quizzes & other fun events to enjoy. 

Methodist Guild: 2nd & 4th Thursdays monthly at 2.00pm (not including August) 
For more information on these and other events visit: https://www.ainsworthmethodist.org.uk/

D&J Fitness with Bounce Fit:
6.00pm - 6.45pm
Contact Debbie at 07707 043209
D&J Fitness with Fight FX
7.00pm - 7.45pm
Contact Debbie at 07707 043209
(next session  - 8th January 2026)
Friday:
D&J Fitness with 6-week Boot Camp
5.00pm - 5.45pm & 6.00pm - 6.45pm
Course commencing 9th January 2026
Contact Julie at 07716 237272
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Connections Community Methodist Church
Henniker Road, BL3 3TP
Wednesday:
Monthly drop-in (last Wednesday monthly): 10.00am - 12.00noon. Willows Centre, Back Caledonia Street, BL3 5PA

Coffee Morning (3rd Wednesday monthly) from 10.30am

Worship on Wednesday (WoW) from 6.30pm. 
Creative worship where everyone is welcome (1st Wednesday monthly) on the following dates: (no WoW in January), 4th March 2026, 3rd June and 1st July. Alternate months at Trinity Tong Fold.  Join us for food and fellowship at 6.30pm and worship at 7.30pm
Thursday:
Toddler Group: 10.30am - 12.00noon
Saturday:
Messy Church in the Community Hall (quarterly) 3.45pm - 5.30pm
For more information on these and other events visit: http://connectionsmethodist.org/events/ 
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Cornerstone, Wigan Road, Westhoughton, BL5 3RQ
Saturday:
Coffee Morning: 1st Saturday monthly
For more information on these and other events vist: https://cornerstone-church.uk/
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Harwood Methodist Church, Longsight Lane, BL2 3HX
Monday to Thursday
Fellowship Cafe open 10.00am - 2.00pm (term time only)
Tuesday
Tuesday Afternoon Bible Fellowship: 2.30pm

Youth Cafe: 3.30pm - 5.30pm, Tuesdays, term time only
A new space for 11-18 year olds! 
Looking for a space to relax with friends?
Challenge someone to a game, or enjoy a warm and welcoming atmosphere - this is the place for you! Need support or a listening ear? We've got that too - it's all about promoting your wellbeing in a warm, friendly, Christian environment where you can feel at home. Come and be part of something special - your new favourite hangout starts here!
contact: cyp.boltonmethodistchurches@outlook.com
Wednesday
Chat & Crochet: 7.00pm - learn, chat and enjoy!
Thursday
Thursday Afternoon Fellowship: 2.30pm
For more information on these and other events visit: http://www.harwoodmethodist.org.uk/
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St Andrew's Methodist Church,Tonge Moor Road, BL2 3BJ
Monday:
Apple Dance: 4.00pm - 9.00pm including Street Dance: 5.00pm - 6.00pm

Bible Study Group (zoom): 7.30pm
Tuesday:
Zumba: 6.45pm - 7.45pm
Wednesday:
Toddler Group: 9.30am - 11.30am (term time only) in the hall

Apple Dance: 4.30pm - 9.30pm including Street Dance for 3-9 year olds and Street Dance for 10-16 year olds
For more information on these and other events visit: https://www.standrewsmethodistbolton.co.uk/activities
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St John's Methodist Church, Victoria Road, Horwich BL6 5PJ
Monday:
Fellowship Group: 10.45m - 12.30pm
Wednesday:
Cup & Natter: 10.30am A relaxing morning with hot drink and a chat - get to know people. From October to March a 'winter warmer' location with soup lunch also available.
Thursday:
Food for Thought: 6.00pm. An occasional event with a meal followed by an interesting and thought provoking presentation.
For more informtion on these and other events visit: https://stjohns.horwichmethodist.org.uk/
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The Triangle Community Methodist Church
New Church Road, BL1 5QP
Monday to Friday
Coffee Lounge open 10.00am - 2.00pm
Monday:
Ukulangle Group Practice (fortnightly): 11.00am - 12.15pm

72nd Bolton Brownies: 6.30pm - 8.00pm (in the Annexe)
Evening Fellowship (zoom): 7.30pm - 9.00pm
Tuesday:
Prayer Group in the Church: 10.00am - 10.30am

Knit & Natter: 10.30am - 12.00pm

Brownies & Rainbows: 6.00pm - 7.30pm
Wednesday:
Food, Faith & Friendship (3rd Wednesday monthly): 6.30pm - 8.30pm
Thursday:
Praise Band Practice: 7.00pm - 8.00pm
Friday:
ABC Group: 10.00am - 11.30am (term time only) Adults, Babies and Children at The Triangle. For parents, carers, babies & toddlers.

First Friday Group (1st Friday monthly): 1.30pm - 3.00pm

Youth Club: 6.30pm - 7.45pm (in the Annexe)

Games Evening (3rd Friday monthly): 7.00pm - 9.00pm
For more informtion on these and other events visit: https://www.thetrianglechurch.org/events-calendar
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Trinity Methodist Church, Tong Old Road
Tong Fold, BL2 6BH
Monday:
Snooker: 2.00pm - 4.00pm

Boys Brigade: 7.00pm - 9.00pm
Tuesday:
Gentle Fitness & Dance: 1.15pm - 2.15pm

Tonge Fold Carers Group (2nd Tuesday monthly): 2.00pm - 3.00pm

Line Dancing: 7.00pm - 9.00pm
Wednesday:
Time to Talk Coffee: 10.00am - 12.00 noon

Wednesday Women (fortnightly): 2.00pm - 4.00pm

History Group: 2.00pm - 3.30pm

Worship on Wednesday (WoW): from 6.30pm
Creative worship where everyone is welcome on 1st Wednesday monthly on the following dates: (no WoW in January), 4th February 2026, 1st April and 6th May. Alternate months at Connections. Join us for food and fellowship at 6.30pm and  worship at 7.30pm

Snooker: 7.00pm - 10.30pm
Thursday:
Zumba: 1.00pm - 3.00pm

Yoga: 6.00pm - 7.00pm

Rockfit: 7.30pm - 8.30pm
Friday:
Wild & Wise Yoga: 10.00am - 11.00am

Craft Club: 1.00pm - 3.00pm

Brownies: 6.30pm - 8.00pm

Snooker: 7.00pm - 10.00pm
For more information on these and other events visit https://trinitymethodistbolton.org.uk/weekly-calendar/


December 2025
Christmas Services
Ainsworth Methodist Church, Bury Old Road, BL2 5SD
Sunday 21st December at 11.15am
All Age Nativity Service
6.00pm - Candle Light Carol Service
united with Ainsworth Parish Church
Thursday 25th December - Christmas Day
10.00am - Rev Philip Belli
Sunday 28th December
no service
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Connections Community Methodist Church 
Henniker Road, BL3 3TP
Sunday 21st December at 10.45am
All age Nativity Service
Thursday 25th December - Christmas Day
9.30am - Rev Sarah Hooks
Sunday 28th December
10.45am - Rev Robert Kasema
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Cornerstone, Wigan Road, Westhoughton, BL5 3RQ
Sunday 21st December at 10.45am
Rev Frin Lewis-Smith
6.30pm - Carol Service, including handbell group 
Rev Maria Lee & Mr Glen Atkinson
refreshments to follow service
Wednesday 24th December
7.00pm - Mr Glen Atkinson 
Thursday 25th December - Christmas Day 
10.00am - Mr Glen Atkinson
Sunday 28th December
no service
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Harwood Methodist Church, Longsight Lane, BL2 3HX
Sunday 21st December 10.00am
Nativity Service for all ages!
Wednesday 24th December
4.00pm Christingle Service - Rev Chris Pritchard
11.30pm - Holy Communion with Rev Chris Pritchard
Thursday 25th December - Christmas Day
10.00am - Rev Chris Pritchard
Sunday 28th December
no service
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Hawkshaw Methodist Church, Bolton Road, BL8 4JR
Sunday 21st December at 2.30pm
Rev Chris Pritchard
Thursday 25th December - Christmas Day
no service
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St Andrew's Methodist Church,Tonge Moor Road, BL2 3BJ
Wednesday 24th December at 7.00pm
All-age service - Ms Sarah Booth
Thursday 25th December - Christmas Day
11.00am - Rev Sarah Hooks
Sunday 28th December
no service
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St John's Methodist Church
Victoria Road, Horwich BL6 5PJ
Sunday 21st December at 10.30am
Carol Service - Rev Robert Kasema
Thursday 25th December - Christmas Day
no service
Sunday 28th December
no service
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The Triangle Community Methodist Church
New Church Road, BL1 5QP
Sunday 21st December at 6.30pm
Carol Service - Rev Robert Kasema
Enjoy carols, traditional & modern 
and listen to the Christmas Story
Hot drinks & mince pies to follow the service
Thursday 25th December - Christmas Day
10.30am - Rev Robert Kasema
Sunday 28th December
10.30am - Rev Sarah Hooks
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Trinity Methodist Church, Tong Old Road
Tong Fold, BL2 6BH
Sunday 21st December - 3.00pm
Carol Service - Mrs Sue Snowden
Wednesday 24th December
4.00pm - Christingle Service - Mrs Sue Snowden
Thursday 25th December - Christmas Day
10.30am - Mrs Sue Snowden
Sunday 28th December
10.30am - Rev Chris Pritchard
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January 2026
Ashton on Mersey Showband
Saturday 7th March
Details to follow
Ainsworth Methodist Church, Bury Old Road, BL2 5SD