IT was interesting to read about falling attendances in churches in Blackburn and nationally.

In Blackburn, non-churchgoers stand at 88 per cent. The younger generation have many things competing for their attention.

However, they may not have heard of AXIS, a social meeting for singles in their 20s, 30s and a few in their 40s at the Postal Order pub, Darwen Street, Blackburn, on Wednesday nights from 8pm onwards.

We discuss relevant issues concerning young people and Christianity and also present a friendly, mixed group aiming to provide an alternative to church attendance.

Non-christians are welcome.

BARRY WALSH, Calgary Avenue, Lammack, Blackburn.

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