MEMBERS of churches across Haslingden gathered in the cold to watch the blessing of new figures in the town's crib scene.

Clergymen from local churches led the united service on Sunday in front of around 50 people.

The crib scene is in the memorial gardens in Manchester Road.

Pictured from the left are the Rev Jeff Finch of St Peter's Church and the Mayor and Mayoress of Rossendale, Coun David and Denise Hancock with local children who came to see the figures.