Posted on 16th October 2023
The Great British School Trip
The Anderton Centre join Hyundai as a Partner School trips build self-esteem and self-confidence, offering new experiences that help young people look beyond the classroom. However, rising costs are making it more difficult than ever to facilitate these experiences. That’s why Hyundai are launching the Great British School Trip. Offering 25,000 young people who need support the most with bursaries...
Posted on 15th September 2023
An Encounter with His Majesty: Amazing Anderton Centre Apprentice finishes DofE and meets the king
How many people can say that they have met the King? And how many more people can say that they have completed their Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award? Not a lot, we are sure. The chance meeting with the former Duke of Edinburgh whilst in Edinburgh herself was a fitting one. After coming up from beautiful Bolton to Scotland to...
Posted on 21st August 2023
Lancashire Tourism Award Nomination
A part of the Anderton Centre’s mission statement is ‘to provide meaningful outdoor learning to everyone’. We take the everyone part very seriously and the Lancashire Tourism Awards body clearly agrees. We are finalists for the accessibility and inclusivity category and our team is immensely proud. In Lancashire, we are very lucky to have Rivington, which effectively sells itself. It...
Posted on 20th July 2023
Anderton Centre Launches National Outdoor Learning Award (NOLA)
After the success of a recent pilot, the Anderton Centre is now including the National Outdoor Learning Award as part of all its school residentials. St Peter’s Primary School joined us for a 3-day, 2-night residential and as part of their stay completed the NOLA award as a trial. Pete Wright (Head teacher, St Peter’s CE Primary School) said “the...
Posted on 3rd May 2023
The Anderton Centre’s Pay & Play sessions are back for 2023 – Launching Easter Weekend
Every fancied hiring a Kayak or Stand Up Paddle-Board for a paddle on our beautiful reservoir? You may also be looking for somewhere to use your own SUP or Sit-On Kayak. (We don’t allow inflatables excluding SUP’s or Closed Cockpit Kayaks or Open Canoes). Our Pay and Play sessions are a fantastic way to improve your health and well-being. Activities...
Posted on 25th April 2022
Comedian Peter Kay launches ‘Wheelyboat’ at the Anderton Centre
Comedian Peter Kay launched Lancashire’s first wheelchair accessible wheelyboat at outdoor activity charity the Anderton Centre, which is part of the University of Bolton Group. The 48-year-old comic writer and actor was guest of honour to cut the ribbon on the state of the art craft which allows disabled adults and children to enjoy sailing and water sports. Peter said...
Posted on 30th August 2021
Holiday Activities & Food Programme (HAF) – Bolton Council
This summer, Bolton Council have reached out to Anderton, to facilitate their new HAF Programme at our High Rid Reservoir location. HAF (Holiday Activities & Food) is an initiative run by Bolton Council to promote healthy eating and exercise through enrichment activities such as kayaking, canoeing, climbing, archery etc. The scheme prioritises places for those eligible for free school meals but those between the ages of 4-12 are...
Posted on 19th April 2021
General Assistants – 2021 Positions Filled
We are on the look out for some hard working general assistants, to work in our busy Activity Centre. Primarily for education groups, corporate events and parties. We require someone who can comfortably work independently or within a small team. Role and Responsibilities · cleaning and resetting bedrooms · vacuuming all rooms and corridors including conference rooms · ensure all...
Posted on 19th April 2021
Anderton Centre offers exciting world of outdoor fun to help escape pandemic
The boss of an outdoor activity centre says it is firmly back in business with the latest easing of Government lockdown restrictions. David Germain, CEO of The Anderton Centre, says he is excited for the future following the news that people are now allowed to exercise outdoors. The outdoor education residential and day visit centre, located between Bolton and Chorley...
