OSWALDTWISTLE Players have again scooped the NODA North West award for their striking poster designs.

It is the third year in a row the players have won the trophy.

The NODA North West awards ceremony was held in Blackpool.

This year it was their poster for A Christmas Carol that received the accolade.

The designer was Jane Birtwell of D and AW, Blackburn and the illustration was done by David Haldane.

BURNLEY Youth Theatre presents an original adaptation of the classic tale of Robin Hood, between June 25 and 27.

Members of the 7-10 year-old group are split into three sections and each perform their own take on a courtroom drama, a prison scene and silver arrow competition, all involving the Lincoln green-clad hero.

The production takes place at the Burnley Youth Theatre between June 25 and 27.

Tickets cost £3.50, or £2.50 concessions. Call (01282) 427767 for details.

THE Rossendale Players have been forced to cancel their production of Alan Ayckbourn's Confusions, due to rehearsal difficulties. The play was due to have been staged at Rossendale's New Millennium Theatre between June 7 and 14.