THE Parish Councillors have enjoyed completing the Audit Commission's survey of views from Town and Parish Councils.

This survey is part of the Corporate Performance Assessment being undertaken by the Audit Commission on the Borough Council.

At the end of the process the borough council's performance will be rated on a scale from failing to excellent.

COUN Brenda Lambert has suggested that two new notice boards are needed for the parish, one for Pike Hill and the other for the village. The Parish Clerk is to obtain costings.

THE overgrown bushes between the hairdressers and the telephone box on Brownside Road are on the list to be attended to -- progress may be slowas there is a backlog of work.

WORSTHORNE School will exhibit some of the children's artwork at Pendle Heritage Centre from September 27, along with seven other schools of a similar size and character. Everyone is welcome.

THE Parish Clerk is to write to the new owners of the overgrown trees on Water Street pointing out that they are causing a nuisance to their neighbours. She will give the new owners a little time to settle in before drawing their attention to the problem.

POLICE Community Support Officer Dave Johnson, has been informed of the irresponsible parking of cars around the Spar Shop at Pike Hill. Residents can contact him on 472912.

VACANCIES exist at the Monday morning painting classes in the Reading Rooms. £21 for six weeks of tuition in water colours. Contact Pauline on 435582.

A NEW Tuesday afternoon group is now running between 1pm and 3pm in the reading rooms. At the moment it is free of charge. For more information and to book your place please contact Pauline on 435582.

THE Wine Circle would welcome new members. More information from Mr. Hobley on 700674.

THE Keep Worsthorne-with-Hurstwood Rural campaign group are holding a fundraising Quiz on Thursday September 25, at 8pm in the Bay Horse.

REHEARSALS for the Christmas Concert commence next Wednesday at 7.30pm in the church and will continue each Wednesday until the concert weekend on December 5 and 6. Singers, particularly altos tenors and basses, are welcome. More information from Philip 421139 or Derek 424955.