NELSON and Colne Round Table is to close after serving the community for more that 50 years.

The group's last event will be a Final Roll Call dinner at the Alma Inn, in Laneshawbridge, on Friday, June 18.

The guest of honour at the event will be founder member Donald Bottomley and the guest speaker will be David Brown. Former chairmen and members of Nelson and Colne Round Table who would like to catch up with old friends are invited to the farewell event.

Anyone interested in attending is asked to call Mr Biltcliffe on 01282 862063 or Mr Dent on 01282 690549 for tickets.