Family Funday & 11 A side football match featuring ex Bolton Wanderers Players

Schedule

Sat, 06 Jun, 2026 at 10:00 am

UTC+01:00

Location

Atherton Collieries A.F.C. | Atherton, EN

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Our annual event is a much-loved community celebration that brings families together from Bolton and the surrounding boroughs for a full day of entertainment, activity, and shared experience. Designed to be inclusive and welcoming for all ages, the event creates a lively atmosphere where local people can connect, relax, and enjoy quality time together. A key highlight of the day is an exciting 11-a-side football match featuring former Bolton Wanderers players, giving fans a unique opportunity to see familiar faces back on the pitch and adding a strong sense of local pride and sporting heritage to the occasion. Alongside the football, the event offers a vibrant funfair with rides and attractions that appeal to both children and adults, helping to create a festival-style environment full of colour, noise, and energy. There are also dozens of stalls showcasing local businesses, community groups, charities, food vendors, and activity providers, offering everything from refreshments and handmade goods to games, competitions, and experiences. These stalls play an important role in supporting the local economy and giving community organisations a platform to engage directly with residents. Throughout the day, families can move freely between activities, enjoy live entertainment, take part in hands-on experiences, and simply soak up the positive atmosphere. The event is carefully organised to be safe, accessible, and enjoyable, ensuring that everyone, from young children to grandparents, can take part comfortably. By combining sport, entertainment, and community involvement in one accessible setting, the event strengthens local connections, celebrates Bolton’s identity, and creates lasting memories for those who attend.
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Atherton Collieries A.F.C., Atherton, United Kingdom

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