BLACKBURN Drama Club is preparing to celebrate its 60th anniversary on January 30.

This event will take place at the Astley Bank Hotel in Darwen. There will be a sit-down buffet and speeches from the president, chairman and two past members, Coronation Street star Madge Hindle and Bill Shaw, who will talk about The Pleasurable Problems Of Being An Actor.

The meal starts at 8pm, but guests can arrive any time after 7pm. For more information call (01254) 247510. The price for the evening is £20.