more than 120 ladies celebrated the special centenary of the Bolton Sport Federation Ladies’ Hockey League at a dinner held at the town’s Holiday Inn.

The evening marked 100 years of the league, which now has 11 teams playing in two sections. Welcome drinks were enjoyed by guests before a dinner, which was then followed by a raffle and talk from guest speaker, comedian and ex-cardiologist from Bolton Hospital, Kevin Jones. Money was raised from the event will go back into the Federation, and specifically into encouraging younger players to get involved with the league. w