HAPPY holiday memories were recalled in November, 1970, when 700 local pensioners attended a reunion dance given by a local coach firm.

The pensioners, members of clubs that had travelled with Smiths Travel Agency and Hargreaves Coaches, were given free transport to the dance at the Rivington Barn.

Coach drivers and other staff served refreshments, and there was a cabaret. This picture shows staff of the coach firm joining in a "knees up" with some of their guests.