A CLUB is set to celebrate 40 years of helping East Lancashire firms break into overseas markets.

The Burnley Export Club is believed to be the oldest of its kind in the country.

Harry Twells, OBE, chairman of the National Export Clubs Advisory Committee, will address the event at the Sparrow Hawk Hotel, Burnley on November 13.

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