Refurbishment of the back room is continuing and will hopefully be completed in the not-too distant
future. It promises to be a very pleasant space.

As well as an extra meeting room (non-smoking) we plan to use it for Saturday dinners and as a socialist and trade union resource room.
Since our last newsletter we’ve installed metal gates on both front and rear entrances to the yard.
We’ve also barred accessible windows. It’s a sad state of affairs but necessary because of constant break-ins. Touch wood it seems to be working well.

Many thanks to all those who have contributed to the improvements.

Annual General Meeting. Monday 19th February 8pm
All currently paid-up members welcome.
Nominations for Officers and Comittee open 5 Feb and close 3pm 17 Feb
Resolutions to the AGM have the same timescale.
Proposers of resolutions/nominations must have been paid-up members for at least 12 months. Seconders for 6 months.
Doors will open at 7pm on the night of the AGM and renewals of membership will be takenuntil 8pm.

After 8pm only paid-up members will be admitted.

Friday 2 Feb ‘THOMAS PAINE’ 8pm prompt
A 90 minute video about the life of the great revolutionary. Born in England, central to
both the American War of Independence and the French Revolution, his book The Rights
of Man influenced millions. A much underrated figure in the history of socialism.

Friday 23 Feb ‘CAN WE HAVE A SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE TRANSPORT SYSTEM? ’ 8pm prompt
Paul Salveson continues the highly successful series on transport issues. Paul is one of Britain’s leading experts in this field. Not to be missed.

Monday 26 February BREWERY TRIP - ALL WELCOME

Friday 23 March ‘LOCAL AUTHORITY HOUSING’ 8pm prompt
Noel Spencer is chair of the Housing Committee. He faces up to critics of PFI and leads a discussion about the future of housing in Bolton.

Friday 27 April ‘SARAH REDDISH’ 8pm prompt
Denis Pye outlines the life of the famous feminist, socialist and co-operator. She was also one of the founders of Bolton Socialist Hall Ltd. A great woman!