A LECTURE on the young men from in and around Ribchester who enlisted on the same day to fight in the First World War will take place at the weekend.

The talk will be given by Roy Skillbeck at the Longridge Heritage Centre on Sunday at 2pm.

Entry to the talk is by donation to the Ribchester War Memorial Fund and refreshments will be served during the event.

Roy's forthcoming book 'Village Pals' can ordered by contacting him on 01254 878530.