FARNWORTH Performing Arts Society member Jackie Knowles was named Best Supporting Female (Drama) at the NODA North West Awards in Blackpool.

She won the award for her part as Ada in the play Post Horn Gallop staged by Farnworth PAC.

The society's next production is Comfort and Joy, a comedy by Mike Harding by arrangement with Samuel French Ltd at the Farnworth Little Theatre, from June 15 to 19. For tickets telephone the Box Office: 01204 527092