DON'T worry if you're fearful of those mounting pounds adding up over the festive period.

People wanting to shed any extra weight gained during Christmas are being invited to join a Christmas walk around the Grane Valley in Haslingden on December 30.

The event, which has been organised by the Rossendale branch of the Ramblers' Association, is part of the the national group's Festival of Winter Walks.

Those interested in taking part should gather at either the Kay Street car park, in Rawtenstall, at 10am or at the Holden Arms car park, in Grane Road, to set off at 10.15am.