RESIDENTS of Ramsbottom can root out their family history at a series of events taking place in the town's library.

The first family history help surgery was being held today from 2-4.30pm at the Carr Street library.

Others will be held in March and April attended by a member of the local branch of the Lancashire Family History and Heraldry Society.

Ramsbottom Library now has census records for the town and surrounding districts dating back to 1841 as well as records from local churches.

Bury Metro arts and culture spokesperson Siobhan Costello said: "For those whose families have lived in the area for some generations it could be the start of an interesting search back through the years.

"For others it will be an opportunity to find out just how they can go about tracing their ancestors."

Further sessions will be held on March 25 and April 25, both starting at 2pm.

After those dates regular sessions are planned for the third Monday of every month.