THE Rev Lawrence Laycock will be visiting the Friday morning Ladies Group this week where he will be telling them of his conversion from being a Joiner to becoming the village vicar.

The group meets between 10.30am and 12.30pm in Worsthorne Reading Rooms. Everyone welcome.

ONE hour Pilates classes are being advertised in Worsthorne Reading Rooms. Pilates is suitable for mobile adults of any age. Pilates help to improve posture, helps balance and flexibility, builds strength from inside out, helps correct muscle imbalance, strengthens abdominals, back and shoulders and firms the lower body. Contact Lesley on 0773 322 0856. Small groups of four to six.

WORSTHORNE Youth Club for five to 13-year-olds meets at Worsthorne Reading Rooms on Wednesdays between 4pm and 6pm. More information from Joe or Janet on 425011 x 2364. The Worsthorne Youth Club receives funding from the Lancashire Children's Fund.

BURNLEY Borough Council's Community and Recreation Service is offering day trips to various places for people aged over 50. On September 12 there will be a day trip to Cleveleys/Blackpool, including carvery at Westmorland and Windsor Hotel, Bispham -- £13.50. On October16 there will be a trip to Dewsbury Market, including meal at Navigation Inn, Saddleworth -- £13.00. To book your place contact Joan Smith on 01282 435916. A booklet detailing a full list of the trips is available on the noticeboard in Worsthorne Reading Rooms.

ART Classes are being held in Worsthorne Reading Room on Thursday mornings between 9.30am and 12.30pm. For information, call in on Thursday mornings.

PETER Pike MP held a lively and enjoyable coffee morning in Worsthorne last Thursday. Road safety issues were raised by residents and Mr Pike has promised to look into the possibility of some residential roads being given a speed limit of 20mph.

COMMUNITY bobby PC Glynn Grey can be contacted on 01282 423201.

THE Reading Rooms can be hired for £10 per session and are ideal for meetings, children's parties etc. To make a booking contact Mrs. Frost on 435582.

Women's Aid

seeks officials

BURNLEY Women's Aid is looking for women to serve on its management committee and as trustees.

The group offers help and advice to women suffering domestic violence.

For more information telephone 422024.