The Children in Need appeal netted an estimated 5. And in Lancashire the response to the appeal saw Leyland comedian Phil Cool joining in the fund-raising. Along with the Mayor of South Ribble, Coun Jerry Jenkinson, he opened an event in Leyland which included appearances by the Evening Post band and the Leyland Morris Men
Sir David Attenborough strolls through Cuerden Park with young conservationists and a barrow load of bat boxes. Sir David was at Cuerden Park to promote the British Wildlife Appeal and helped the children put up the bat boxes
It may not have been Crufts, but Leyland Wellfield High School's pet show was a howling success. Everything from dogs and cats to mice and parrots took centre stage in a show organised by fourth formers Anne-Marie Nash and Tracey Ireland, who are pictured above with Ben
