BIRD fanciers from across the country will flock together on New Year's Day for the 159th Ye Olde Annual Gamecock Show.

Held at the Old Dun Horse Hotel on Bolton Street, Ramsbottom, feathers are sure to be ruffled as entrants hotly compete for one of the many awards on offer.

The show is open to the public at 1pm and prizes will be presented at 4pm. Admission is 20p.