The Rivington-based Anderton Centre offers young people a chance to take part in exciting outdoor activities. David Germain, the centre s chief executive officer, said: “The facilities and activities we offer at Anderton are absolutely perfect in terms of tying in with the gradual road map out of lockdown. “People can come to this beautiful part of the world on their doorstep and take part in all kinds of exciting activities – both on water and land - and they can do so in a Covid-secure environment. “Such activities have never been more important than they are now, as being outside is a clearly a mitigating factor for reducing the transmission of Covid-19.
College 620x284 A PLEDGE of support has been given for a £30m healthcare college in the grounds of Royal Bolton Hospital after its development was ‘paused’ due to the coronavirus pandemic. The Bolton College of Medical Sciences (BCMS), which was granted planning permission at the Barnes Drive site in 2019, was planning to begin welcoming students in 2022. It was set to be the first such education centre in the UK and had aspirations to provide training across many disciplines, professions and agencies related to healthcare. But last month a joint statement from The University of Bolton and Bolton NHS Foundation Trust, said the development ‘has been paused due to the unprecedented challenges of Covid-19’.