GENERAL: Nominations are now being taken for the Blackburn and District Sports Council's annual awards.

Awards are made for club of the year, team of the year, official of the year, junior sports personality, senior sports personality, special award for services to local sport and award for international achievement.

Nominations forms are available from, and need to be returned to, Blackburn and District Sports Council, West Park Lodge, West Park Road, Blackburn, BB2 6DG. The awards evening will be held on Friday, March 16. For more details contact Steve Lee on 01254 697946.

Cricket: The Association of Cricket Umpires and Scorers have arranged three short courses.

All umpires and scorers are welcome to attend the courses which will be held at East Lancs CC on January 10, 17 and 24, February 14, 21 and 28 and March 14, 21 and 28. The sessions will take place between 7.3-9.30pm and the fee is £5 but includes the new law book.

There is a limit of 25 peole per evening and for more details contact Allen Parker on 01200 442614 or Bill Hobson on 01254 249288.

GENERAL: The annual general meeting of the Blackburn and District Sports Council will be held on Tuesday, December 5.

There are a number of vacancies on the executive committee and anyone interested should contact secretary Steve Lee on 01254 697946.

FOOTBALL: Brinscall FC, who play on Saturday afternoons, are looking for committed players for their Blackburn Combination Division Two side. For more details call David Hurst on 01772 436 558