A LOCAL reflexology practitioner is to take part in a national week-long celebration of the alternative therapy. Paulene Walsh will be at St Mary's Primary School, Spenbrook Road, Newchurch-in-Pendle, on Thursday, between 11am and 4pm as part of World Reflexology Week.

The promotion aims to highlight reflexology as an alternative therapy through events across the country and in 31 countries across the world with talks and demonstrations.

Reflexology involves a therapist stimulating points on the feet which relate to organs and parts of the body and is widely believed to have health benefits.