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Black Friday Photo
Black Friday
James Pilkington

There's excitement in the Bolton FM studios. There's talk of Black Friday deals Shoppers are expected to spend at least £10bn this week as we continue our infatuation with Black Friday, the US-inspired discount day.

November 2017

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Questions Photo
Questions
James Pilkington

I am at an age in life when I find myself advising younger people at Bolton FM, I'm answering questions daily from over a hundred volunteers.

November 2017

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Commitment Photo
Commitment
James Pilkington

"More often than not, this means early mornings and late nights, seven days a week, 52 weeks a year. My passion for Bolton means that I have always been happy to make that commitment."

November 2017

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Guy Fawkes Night Photo
Guy Fawkes Night
James Pilkington

This Sunday is Bonfire Night, and lots of you will be heading out to firework displays around Bolton, or hosting your own celebrations over the weekend.

November 2017

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Jugaad Photo
Jugaad
James Pilkington

I’ve two books in my desk drawer both written by Christopher Foyle, of Foyle’s bookshop fame, they’re called “Foyle’s Philavery” and “Foyle’s Further Philavery”. They’re collections of unusual and pleasing words.

October 2017

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Dress Down Friday Photo
Dress Down Friday
James Pilkington

Someone's just mentioned "dress down Fridays" in the office.

October 2017

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Wild Geese Photo
Wild Geese
James Pilkington

Have you ever wondered why geese fly in a 'V' formation?

October 2017

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Reverse Mentoring? Photo
Reverse Mentoring?
James Pilkington

There's a new 'fad' in the workplaces of wider the world - 'reverse mentoring'

September 2017

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Teacosy! Photo
Teacosy!
James Pilkington

The average person will suffer 4,944 injuries and minor ailments over the course of their lifetime, a survey has found. Each year, cuts, bruises, bugs and colds mean you'll be in pain or feel under the weather a total of 61 times.

September 2017

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