THE 'Magnificient Seven' are chalking their pool queues in a bid for a national title.

The team from The Lomax Arms, Blackburn Road, Great Harwood, are taking on teams from across the UK in The John Smiths Pool Challenge Cup.

The Lomax Arms team is in the final round of 22 teams which will play on Sunday, February 1, in Blackpool's Winter Gardens.

Landlord Richard Daniels said: "They are very good team and we are wishing them well."

The 'Magnificient Seven' are Abby Malik, Jason Davenport, Steve Pinnock, Kalid Hussain, Michael Taylor, Michael Slattery and Dave Hoyle.