VOLUNTEERS and community groups in Hindley and Abram will get a pat on the back at a thank-you celebration next month.

To mark their dedicated work for the community there'll be a big "thank you" event at The Monaco Ballroom on Wednesday, October 13 from 6-8 pm.

It's the latest in a series of similar events taking place throughout Wigan borough providing the opportunity for volunteers, community and voluntary organisations and sponsors to get together and celebrate what they have achieved.

More details from 01942 776163 or e-mail: thebigthankyou@wiganmbc.gov.uk