ST Margaret's Church, Hapton, was today holding a fund-raising market.

The event in the church car park in Manchester Road was running until 2pm. and included a tombola, various stalls, new to you, produce, bric-a-brac, refreshments, barbecue and a raffle.

Money raised will go towards providing a new kitchen.

A church trip to the Lord of the Dance show at Blackpool will leave St Margaret's on Friday at 5.45.

Members of the church will welcome the new parish vicar the Rev Mark Andrew Jones, his wife, Isobel and family, on Monday.

The institution by the Bishop of Blackburn, the Rt Rev Alan Chesters and the induction by the Area Dean, the Rev Dr Peter Pike, will take place on Monday at St Leonard's Parish Church, Padiham.

Anyone needing a lift from St Margaret's is asked to contact the Rev Eric Booth.