A COLLEGE'S hair and beauty department has thrown out an open invitation to the public - "Come and join our party".

The Nelson and Colne unit says the public is welcome to its annual awards evening at the The Comfort Hotel, Burnley, on April 22 at 7.30.

The Graham Seville hairdressing and beauty evening will feature competitions for students and the prizegivings, including presentation of the Seville Trophy - in memory of a former student - to the year's most promising student. Tickets £3 in advance or £4 on the door.

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