A ROTARY Club in Church and Oswaldtwistle is celebrating winning a regional bowling competition.

The group has been crowned champions of the South East Lancashire region of Rotary clubs after winning its final game of the season against Ribblesdale Rotary.

The crown bowling league was set up by the late Fred Pickering, who was a member of Church and Oswaldtwistle Rotary, and has now been in operation for more than 20 years.

Applications are now open for Rotary clubs who wish to enter teams for next years competition.

Organising officer Mike Hindle said: “Without doubt this bowling competition is hugely successful. I would be delighted to see a further club or two to sign up for next season.”

Next season competition starts in May 2018. Call 01254 493037.