THE Mayor and Mayoress of Padiham Councillors Granville and Pat Lord attended the official opening of Padiham Snooker Club.

There they met snooker player Jimmy White.

The Mayor and Mayoress thoroughly enjoyed his company and remarked how friendly and approachable he was.

HAPTON Parish councillors were dismayed to be told that, yet again, there is no funding available for Christmas lights in the village.

Each year Burney Council erects a large tree in front of the village school and then decorate it with a string of lights. But parish councillors believe the lights are too dim.

ST LEONARD'S Church is running a 'Christianity Explored' course from tonight at 7.30pm and every Thursday until November 28. This will take place in the church rooms.

THE WINCHESTER Club in Hapton is holding a members night on Saturday. There will be a disco, free bingo and free raffle.