A MEETING about the first scarecrow festival in Blackrod is being held tonight.

Organisers from a festival in Charnock Richard which was held last year will be giving some guidance and advice.

Plans are in the early stages but it is scheduled for the end of June or start of July.

The meeting is at St Katharine's Church, Church Street, Blackrod, at 7.30pm.

For more information contact Jean Hibbert on 01204 691575.