DUE to the outbreak of foot and mouth disease, some of the Bolton Countryside Service events have been cancelled for health and safety reasons.

The cancelled events are as follows:

Wednesday March 14, Head for the Hills with the Bolton Countryside Service; Saturday March 17, Environmental Games with the Bolton Countryside Service, Sunday March 18, Dry Stone Walling with the Bolton Countryside Service and Saturday March 24 The Great Outdoors with the Bury Countryside Service.

For further information ring Tamzin Percival on 01204 334042. Step aerobics A NEW step aerobics class at Deane Community Leisure Centre will start on Thursday March 22. The session is open to people of all ages and different levels of fitness. There is no need to book. Just turn up and go at your own pace enjoying the benefits of this new step aerobics class which promises to be an excellent way of keeping fit. The classes start at 8.30pm to 9.30pm and cost £2.60.