THE newly formed Hyndburn and Ribble Valley group of Friends of the Earth is holding its first annual general meeting on Wednesday, February 19, at The Dog Inn, Whalley, at 7.30pm.

We are an independent, non-political organisation working to safeguard and sustain the environment at local, national and international levels.

Anyone who is interested in environmental issues is welcome.

JENNIFER MORTIMER (Co-ordinator, Hyndburn and Ribble Valley group; Friends of the Earth), Edge End Lane, Great Harwood.