LOWTON TV and radio presenter, Alan Beswick, helped Atherton WI celebrate their ninth birthday with humorous tales about his life and career.

The ladies have been celebrating in style, first with a holiday trip to Malta and then a Spanish meal at Wigan and Leigh College's Leigh training restuarant, the Ruskin Suite.

They also visited the Bridgemere Garden Centre for lunch and an illustrated talk and flower arranging demonstration entitled "The Good, The Bad and The Tasty".