MEMBERS of East Lancashire's ethnic minorities liaison group held a meet and greet reception at Jan's Conference Centre, at the Barge Inn, Audley Street, Blackburn.

The event was attended by representatives from various parts of the community, including Coun Salim Mulla, chiwef fire officer Peter Holland, chief fire officer; deputy mayoress Jaqueline Lonsdale, deputy mayor Coun Tony Humphries, chairman of the firefighters committee Coun Robert Wilkies, chairman of the firefighters committee and racial equality officer Bhikhu Patel.