THE best bowlers in Pendle showed off their skills at the annual bowls championship.

The event, in Alkincoats Park, in Colne, featured 16 men from eight clubs and 14 women representing four clubs from across the borough.

Winners of each championship were presented with the Council Cup.

Coun Frank Clifford, Pendle Council's executive member for leisure, said: "This is one of a number of significant sporting events that the council organises each year in Pendle.

"The event is part of the council's commitment to encourage local people to be involved in sport and outdoor recreation."

Pendle mayor Coun Mohammed Iqbal also attended the championships.