SHAKERS will kick-off the new campaign with a packed pre-season programme.

Bury's Premiership neighbours, Bolton Wanderers, will arrive at Gigg Lane on July 14 to start Shakers' five-match warm-up.

Four days later, Preece's charges travel to Stainton Park to take on Radcliffe Borough and to Leigh RMI's Hilton Park on July 23.

Then it's back to Gigg Lane to entertain Tranmere Rovers on July 26 and Oldham Athletic on July 29.