A COMMUNITY worked together to produce a gala day at the local neighbourhood centre.

Members of staff and residents of the Shadsworth estate, Blackburn, enjoyed the fruits of their labour with a sunny day for all the family at the neighbourhood centre.

The Mayor of Blackburn, Councillor Mary Leaver, was guest of honour, and youngsters enjoyed entertainment from a clown and played on a bouncy castle.

Anne Eaves, youth community worker at the centre said community group Action Factory had also helped to make the day a success.

She said: "The idea of the day is to bring the community together although we do hope to have raised some money towards the centre funds."

A series of workshops was held leading up to the fun day to help get more of the community involved.

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