Although Christmas is the best time of year and everyone is having fun, unfortunate things can still happen and it's important you have the numbers of who to contact in case anything does go wrong, you especially need reliable businesses and we have the right ones for you.

Security

A lot of burglaries take place over the festive period as thieves know people tend to leave Christmas under the Christmas tree from Santa so here are some numbers to keep your house safe.

Westwood Electrical - (01204) 689937

Also if you're leaving your business premises empty over Christmas get in touch with

Leisure Guard Security - (01204) 689674

Central Heating

The winter weather is here and it's vital that your boiler is in good condition, but if the unfortunate happens and it breaks down, here are some numbers you could call to get it fixed in no time.

VPS Plumbing - (01204) 876692 and they don't even charge a call out fee!

P&D Heating and Bathrooms - (01204) 876758

Injury

We all know that some of us drink a little too much at Christmas, or we can even slip on the ice and hurt ourselves. If you need therapy then here's a great therapist you can get in touch with.

Bolton Therapy Centre - (01204) 689679

Car Trouble

Winter is the time of year where most car accidents happen, the ice on the roads and being stuck in snow is a great danger. Here are some numbers if you get in an accident

Perfect Finish - (01204) 689934

Whitecroft Garage - (01204) 374006

Roofing

If your roof suffers some damage from snow, rain or wind it's important that you get it repaired quickly, and especially by trusted tradesmen. Here's a great number

Danmarque Roofing - (01204) 374004

Taxi

A lot of us go out over Christmas, whether it's to a party or to see friends and family. It's important to get home safely with someone reliable. Especially as drinking and driving is a no-no!

Rapid Taxis - (01204) 684082

Christmas is a happy time for most of us but for some it can be a really lonely time, missing someone they love most or being alone at Christmas. If you would like a friendly person to talk to call Bolton Samaritans - (01204) 521200

Here are some other useful numbers:

Bolton central police (Bolton Town Centre, Halliwell, Rumworth) - (0161) 856 5629
Bolton East police (Astley Bridge, Bradshaw, Breightmet, Bromley Cross, Crompton, Tonge) - (0161) 856 5761
Bolton South police (Farnworth, Great Lever, Harper Green, Kearsley, Little Lever) - (0161) 856 5608
Bolton West police (Heaton & Lostock, Horwich & Blackrod, Hulton, Smithills, Westhoughton) - (0161) 856 5689

Bolton Careline - (01204) 335732 / (01204) 335733 / (01204) 335782
Bolton Council - (01204) 333333
Emergency Dentist - (01204) 462600
Emergency Doctor - (01204) 386655
NHS Direct - (0845) 4647

Have a safe and merry Christmas!