THE Fleece, in Penwortham, is set to hold its Christmas celebrations in March when it re-opens after a £500,000 refurbishment.

Licensee Valerie Appleton (pictured) is adding the final touches to her post festive celebrations at the historic pub in Liverpool Road.

Landlady for seven years, Valerie is eager to make the reopening a success.

She said: "We know how disappointed our regulars were when the doors closed just before Christmas, so this is an opportunity to put a smile back on their faces."

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