ularRegular activities in our churches:

Ainsworth Methodist Church, Bury Old Road, BL2 5SD
Tuesday:
Slimming World:
Sessions at 5.15pm 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

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/

Special Events:
April
Worship on Wednesday (WoW)
1st April commencing 6.30pm
Creative worship where everyone is welcome 
Join us for food and fellowship at 6.30pm 
and worship at 7.30pm
Trinity Methodist Church, Tong Old Road
Tong Fold, BL2 6BH
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Good Friday Walk & Scavenger Hunt
Friday 3rd April to commence at 2.00pm
returning to church for refreshments
Everybody Welcome!
Harwood Methodist Church, Longsight Lane BL2 3HX
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Coffee Morning
Saturday 11th April 10.00am to 12.00 noon
Come and join us for a friendly morning 
with something for everyone!
Enjoy local Lancashire cheese, delicious home-made cakes, bacon butties & cheese toasties with tea and coffee
Browse our stalls home-made and locally crafted items:
handmade cards for all occasions
jewellery and craft gifts
pyrography (laser wood & leather engraving)
plus wooden goods, jewellery and cards from Nepal
fairtrade goods, books
Trinity Methodist Church, Tong Old Road
Tong Fold, BL2 6BH
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Easter Services in our Churches:
Ainsworth Methodist Church, Bury Old Road, BL2 5SD
Easter Sunday - 5th April at 11.15am
Lay Pastor Glen Atkinson
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Connections Community Methodist Church
Henniker Road, BL3 3TP
Maundy Thursday - 2nd April at 7.30pm
Rev Sarah Hooks
Good Friday - 3rd April at 9.30am
Rev Sarah Hooks
celebrating Holy Communion
Easter Sunday - 3rd April at 9.00am
Rev Sarah Hooks
at 10.45am
Mr Peter Green
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Cornerstone, Wigan Road, Westhoughton, BL5 3RQ
Maundy Thursday - 2nd April at 10.00am
service
at 6.30pm
Maundy Watch
Easter Sunday - 5th April at 10.45am
Rev Robert Creamer
celebrating Holy Communion
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Harwood Methodist Church, Longsight Lane, BL2 3HX
Maundy Thursday at 7.30pm
Reflective Holy Communion Service led by
Rev Chris Pritchard
Good Friday - 3rd April at 10.00am
Rev Chris Pritchard
worship reflecting on the Crucifiction
Easter Sunday - 5th April at 10.00am
Rev Chris Pritchard
celebrating  the resurrection of Jesus 
with Holy Communion
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Hawkshaw Methodist Church, Bolton Road BL8 4JR
Easter Sunday - 5th April at 10.30am
Lay Pastor Sue Snowden
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St Andrew's Methodist Church,Tonge Moor Road, BL2 3BJ
Good Friday - 3rd April at 11.00am
Rev Sarah Hooks
Easter Sunday - 5th April at 11.00am
Rev Sarah Hooks
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St John's Methodist Church, Victoria Road
Horwich BL6 5PJ
Good Friday - 3rd April at 11.00am
Rev Robert Kasema
Easter Sunday - 5th April at 10.30am
Ms Sarah Booth
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The Triangle Community Methodist Church
New Church Road, BL1 5QP
Maundy Thursday - 2nd April at 6.30pm
Rev Robert Kasema
Easter Sunday - 5th April at 10.30am
Rev Robert Kasema
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Trinity Methodist Church, Tong Old Road
Tong Fold, BL2 6BH
Maundy Thursday - 2nd April at 7.00pm
Lay Pastor Sue Snowden
Good Friday - 3rd April at 10.30am
Lay Pastor Sue Snowden
Easter Sunday - 5th April at 8.30am
Rev Chris Pritchard
at 10.30am
Mr Matthew Ramsden
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MAY
Worship on Wednesday (WoW)
6th May commencing 6.30pm
Creative worship where everyone is welcome 
Join us for food and fellowship at 6.30pm 
and worship at 7.30pm
Trinity Methodist Church, Tong Old Road
Tong Fold, BL2 6BH
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Coffee Morning
Saturday 9th May 10.00am to 12.00 noon
Come and join us for a friendly morning 
with something for everyone!
Enjoy local Lancashire cheese, delicious home-made cakes, bacon butties & cheese toasties with tea and coffee
Browse our stalls home-made and locally crafted items:
handmade cards for all occasions
jewellery and craft gifts
pyrography (laser wood & leather engraving)
plus wooden goods, jewellery and cards from Nepal
fairtrade goods, books
Trinity Methodist Church, Tong Old Road
Tong Fold, BL2 6BH
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Harwood Spring Artisan Market
Saturday 9th May 10.00am - 2.00pm
taking place within the church area
free admission
refreshments available in the cafe
Harwood Methodist Church, Longsight Lane BL2 3HX
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June
Worship on Wednesday (WOW)
3rd June commencing at 6.30pm
Creative worship where everyone is welcome
Join us for food and fellowship at 6.30pm 
and worship at 7.30pm
Connections Community Methodist Church
Henniker Road, BL3 3TP
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Harwood Spring Artisan Market
Saturday 6th June 10.00am - 2.00pm
taking place within the church area
free admission
refreshments available in the cafe
Harwood Methodist Church, Longsight Lane BL2 3HX
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Coffee Morning
Saturday 13th June 10.00am to 12.00 noon
Come and join us for a friendly morning 
with something for everyone!
Enjoy local Lancashire cheese, delicious home-made cakes, bacon butties & cheese toasties with tea and coffee
Browse our stalls home-made and locally crafted items:
handmade cards for all occasions
jewellery and craft gifts
pyrography (laser wood & leather engraving)
plus wooden goods, jewellery and cards from Nepal
fairtrade goods, books
Trinity Methodist Church, Tong Old Road
Tong Fold, BL2 6BH
July
Worship on Wednesday (WOW)
1st July commencing at 6.30pm
Creative worship where everyone is welcome
Join us for food and fellowship at 6.30pm 
and worship at 7.30pm
Connections Community Methodist Church
Henniker Road, BL3 3TP
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Coffee Morning
Saturday 11th July 10.00am to 12.00 noon
Come and join us for a friendly morning 
with something for everyone!
Enjoy local Lancashire cheese, delicious home-made cakes, bacon butties & cheese toasties with tea and coffee
Browse our stalls home-made and locally crafted items:
handmade cards for all occasions
jewellery and craft gifts
pyrography (laser wood & leather engraving)
plus wooden goods, jewellery and cards from Nepal
fairtrade goods, books
Trinity Methodist Church, Tong Old Road
Tong Fold, BL2 6BH
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