THE next Burnden, Daubhill and Derby area forum is being held during the day to encourage more people to attend and will take place on Thursday at the Quebec Hall, off Quebec Street, Deane at 1pm.

"It is an experiment to give people who find it difficult to attend an evening meeting the opportunity to come to the forum," said its chairman councillor Dennis Barlow.

Items on the agenda are Rumworth Sure Start, the Commonwealth Games in Bolton and the Neighbourhood Renewal Fund.

More details from Nick Maher on Bolton 331065.