A COMMUNITY celebrated over the weekend with a feast of fun, games and live music.

The historic Rughill Fair in Breightmet is now into its third year after being revitalised by the community.

Its origins stem back to Victorian times when farmers in the area dressed in woollen clothes or rugs and held a produce fair on the hill.

But now the emphasis is on positive community action and there was plenty to celebrate during Saturday's event at the Waggon Road Community Centre.

The fair was kicked off at noon by council culture chief Cllr John Byrne and housing board member Cllr Noel Spencer.

Event organiser Les Elvin of Breightmet Arts said the fair was also a chance for the many community groups and organisations in the area to get together, swap ideas and recruit new members.

Fair-goers were treated to some homegrown musical talent with a Breightmet bands showcase, the Withins School performed a special drama piece and youngsters brought a touch of colour to the proceeding by having their faces painted.

In opening the show Cllr Spencer said the fair was in its successful third year and he hoped for many more.

Organisers were also keen to get input from residents on how Government money earmarked for the area should be spent.

The Single Regeneration Budget initiative has seen more than £20m ploughed into east Bolton and councillors and organisers wanted to know what the people thought their area needed.

Mr Elvin said: "This event highlights all the positive things that are happening in this area and is a celebration of the great community spirit that exists."