Darwen Local History Society are holding their next meeting at the Sports & Social Club, Bridge Street, Darwen on the 18th February.

Community Archaeology is the subject and the speaker for the evening will be Norman Redhead from Manchester University. Norman will be explaining how community digs are run, what is involved and what Darwen Local History Society can expect when it holds it own excavation 'Dig Darwen' in 2008/9.

So if you want to find out more about archeaology, history and community run projects or to become involved then come along at 7.15 on the 18th February.

For more info contact Pauline 01254-775707 See also: www.darwenlocalhistorysociety.co.uk darwenhs@hotmail.co.uk