THE deadline for the Forest of Bowland’s Golden Anniversary Awards is next week.

The awards mark 50 years after it was designated an area of outstanding natural beauty.

They are designed to ‘recognise and highlight the work of some of the voluntary groups, businesses and individuals’ who contribute to the area.

Applications have been accecpted since Thursday, April 24.

The closing date for applications is Friday, August 29.

Winning awards will be presented at a special 50th anniversary dinner at Clough Bottom in Bashall Eaves, on November 1.

All of the proceeds raised at the gala dinner will be donated to Champion Bowland, a social enterprise charity helping to fund small local projects.