A HERITAGE group is forming a new committee when it holds a public meeting on its plans to found a museum.

Hyndburn Heritage and Community Group is raising funds and holding mobile exhibitions towards its goal of a permanent home.

The group is urging residents in the area to get involved with upcoming events and take an interest in local history. A new committee will be formed at the public meeting which will contain updates on plans to open a community museum.

The meeting is at 7.30pm on Monday at the Peel Park Hotel Accrington, Turkey Street, Accrington.