THE Classic World of Fitness opens its doors for a craft fair on Sunday.

The event, at the East Bond Street centre in Leigh, from 11am to 4pm, features stitching crafts, paintings, decorated eggs, decoupage and hand made cards. Admission is 30p. Hot off the press ... THE summer edition of Wigan Heritage Services' magazine Past Forward has hit the streets and is being snapped up by fans both at home and abroad. The 28th publication features a selection of old faithfuls and lots of new topics. Fred Holctoft features the tribunals which considered the cases of local men who applied for exemption from call-up. Copies are available from leisure services outlets. Plea for help AN animal sanctuary in crisis is appealing to Leigh's animal lovers for help.

Only Foals and Horses, based in Oswaldtwistle, has been closed because of dwindling funds. The haven's co-ordinator, Olive Lomas, said: "Our horses and ponies are going to be at risk this winter if we don't get a tremendous amount of work started. Please builders, tradesmen, trade suppliers, collectors, fund-raisers and volunteers help us now." Anyone who can assist should contact Mrs Lomas on 01254 235559. Sale at church A JUMBLE sale opens in the United Reformed Church Hall, Union Street, Leigh, tomorrow at 1.15pm. Admission is 10p.