A CEILIDH will be held in Blackrod on Saturday evening to celebrate the Jubilee and the Spirit of Friendship in the run-up to the Commonwealth Games.

The Quiet Man band will provide the music at for the event at Blackrod Community Centre which begins at 7.30pm.

Children from Belarus, visiting Blackrod with the Friends of Chernobyl's Children, are expected to be guests.

More details can be obtained from Jean Hibbert on 01204 691575. Any profit will go to Queen Elizabeth's Charitable Trust.