LAST Saturday saw an extremely successful table top sale being held at Padiham Town Hall.

The packed hall saw bargains being snapped up by an enthusiastic crowd who also took part in the raffle and tombola.

Many charities will benefit from this event and the Mayoress of Padiham, Mrs Hazel Rushton, thanked everyone who helped to make the event a resounding success.

IN THE Padiham police monthly report it is stated that incidents of juveniles drinking and causing damage at Memorial Park are increasing.

Coun John Kenyon added to this by saying that vandalism was also being caused at Padiham Cemetery.

PC Derek Mitchell, community beat manager, is to carry out joint patrols with park rangers to try to alleviate the problem. The youths' source of alcohol has been identified and measures are being taken to ensure that the supply is stopped.

A large number of thefts of stone flags from out-house roofs have been reported. Vigilant police have arrested four men and inquiries are proceeding.

Police are requesting that any member of the public who owns flagstones should mark them in some identifiable fashion.

All off-licences in Padiham and district are being visited by police officers to make sure that their staff are fully aware of the licensing regulations.

PADIHAM has a new councillor. Jean Cunningham who has filled one of the vacancies. There is still one vacancy for the Stockbridge Ward. Anyone interested may apply to the Town Clerk, Elizabeth Bolton at Padiham Town Hall.

THE Housing and Leisure Committee has met with Burnley Council's Marketing manager, Colin Hill. Mr Hill said that with the relaxation of the Market Charter it may be possible to hold different events at Padiham Market. He suggests that a thriving market could be the key to the town's prosperity. It may be possible to hold specialist markets and car boot sales which would draw many tourists to Padiham. The council were enthusiastic at this prospect and will give Mr Hill all the support necessary.

Cllr Mark Jinkinson said that an indoor market should be the aim of the town. Traders no longer want to brave the elements and a protected environment would encourage more vendors to form a permanent market.