PATRICIA Turner, secretary of Whitehall Bowling Club in Darwen, is staging a display of old photographs and cuttings in the foyer of the town's library as a 'taster' for a book she is writing.

She said: "There are some fascinating stories about the early days of bowling in the area and this is just to encourage everyone who might have some old photos to get in touch."

The display runs till Friday, May 1 and for more information Patricia can be contacted on: 01254 707980.