Children set for music festival

GIFTED youngsters are looking forward to performing at the Leigh Music Festival, which kicked off yesterday.

Wooden cutter being restored

A WOODEN boat dating back to 1940 is being lovingly restored at the reopened Seaking boatyard in Old Leigh.

	Watch us building boats the old way
	A TRADITIONAL boat-building yard is set to be restored in Old Leigh, where visitors will be able to watch skilled craftsmen at work.

	Hair girls pass exams with flying colours
	TWO stylists from Strangeways hair salon were among just seven people in the country who received their Master Colour Expert degrees this year from the Wella World Academy in London.

Opposition to drink times

PLANS to extend the drinking hours outside a Leigh restaurant have been opposed by the town council.

Embroidery meeting

LEIGH: The Embroiderers' Guild's next meeting will feature a talk by Eliza McClelland.

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Christian Aid quiz

LEIGH: A quiz night is being held on Saturday to raise funds for Christian Aid.

	Adventure success
	TWO Belfairs pupils were successful on a three-day hiking, orienteering competition in the Lake District.

	Pupils wear pink to help Felicia
	PUPILS dressed in pink to show their support for Felicia Cantone, a little girl who lost her leg to bone cancer.

Bonfire out of control

FIREFIGHTERS were called out after a bonfire got out of control in Springwater Close, Eastwood.

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