THREE new committee members are needed to join the Friends of Sunnyhurst Wood, Darwen.

Chairman Dennis Gillibrand is appealing for people to fill the roles of vice-chairman, assistant secretary and events and funding officer.

The group works in the wood to improve facilities and help with maintainence. Recently, members have overseen the installation of large wooden sculptures on the Herbert Parkinson nature trail.

Four sculptures, paid for by Herbert Parkinson, a Darwen-based textile manufacturer, have already been installed, with two more – a badger and a woodpecker – set to arrive shortly.

An annual general committee meeting and evening social will take place in the Olde England Kiosk, in the wood, from 7.30pm on Tuesday, February 15.

For further details on the vacancies or the meetings, contact Dennis Gillibrand on 01254 723504.