STAFF at Bury's leisure centres and pools will be taking a well earned rest over the festive period.

Goshen, Philips and Coney Green Sports Centres will be closed from December 22-January 1, but the Castle Leisure Centre will be open every day except Christmas, Boxing and New Year's Day.

In Radcliffe and Ramsbottom, the pools will be closed on the three main holidays plus Christmas Eve.

Ramsbottom will also close on January 2-4 while refurbishment work is carried out.