HILARY Proud is the new conference and events manager at St Mary's Chambers in Rawtenstall.

Hilary previously worked for the Last Drop Village in Bolton and has experience of running hotel, conferencing and banqueting facilities in both the UK and Europe.

St Mary's Chambers, formerly Haslingden Road Methodist Church and a grade two listed building, has been redeveloped by Rossendale-based Boys Holdings.

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