THE centre of Whalley will be closed to traffic on Thursday, December 6, for the village's annual Pickwick Night.

King Street will close between Station Road and Accrington Road from 5.30 to 9pm for the event.

Only accident and emergency vehicles will have access to the centre of the village during these hours.

Bus routes through the centre of the village will also be affected. Parking will be available at Oakhill College in Wiswell Lane and the Railway Sidings in Station Road.