HERE is a round-up of five events taking place across Bury over the next week.
Enjoy a day out with Thomas
THOMAS the Tank Engine will be steaming into the East Lancashire Railway this weekend.
The children's TV favourite will be available to carry passengers along the tracks on Saturday and Sunday.
Little engineers will also be able to meet the Fat Controller, see performances from cheeky station sweepers Rusty and Dusty and watch re-enactments of classic Thomas stories.
The Day Out With Thomas event will also feature magic shows and circus workshops, with The Fat Controller's opening ceremony taking place at 9.45am, and activities finishing at 4pm. For details or to book visit www.dayoutwiththomas.co.uk.
Grab car boot bargains this weekend
BARGAIN hunters will be in their element at a car boot sale due to take place in Ramsbottom this weekend.
The weekly Sunday car boot, from 11am until 4pm, is held at the Railway Street car park beside the East Lancashire Railway, between April and December.
It costs £11 per bay to sell items, or £17 for food traders, who must have a valid food hygiene certificate and public liability insurance.
Pet first aid course
PET owners are invited to a first aid session at Bury Fire Station.
On Friday between 10am and 4pm, pet wellbeing charity PDSA will speak with attendees about emergencies. Topics will include poisoning, seizures, choking and resuscitation. Places, at £5, must be booked in advance at https://bit.ly/2Gf062P.
An afternoon of play
AN event dedicated to children will be staged in Ramsbottom’s Nuttall Park.
Families are invited to make the most of various activities “to celebrate children’s right to play.”
The event, between 1-4pm on Thursday, August 8, will feature a bouncy castle, face painting, storytelling and football tournament. There will also be a nature hunt and a game of dodgeball.
Pub hosts family fun day for good cause
A PUB is due to host a family fun day in aid of Bury Hospice.
The fundraising event, complete with a barbecue, face painting, cake stalls, hook a duck, candy floss and more, will be held at the Lord Clive pub in Whitefield on Saturday — in memory of Sue Spiby.
There will be a bouncy castle set up, sponsored waxing and live music throughout the afternoon.
Visitors will also be able to take part in a raffle, tombola and auction at the event, which starts at 2pm until late.
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