A youth group is brightening up the lives of youngsters in Halliwell -- and helping to clean up the area.

The Halliwell Action for Working Alongside Youth (HAFWAY) hold a youth club for children aged up to ten on Tuesdays from 5.30pm to 7pm at St Paul's church hall in Halliwell Road, Bolton.

A drama club at St Matthew's Church in Stowell Street, Bolton takes place on Wednesdays from 6pm to 7pm followed by a youth club for older children on Thursdays from 7pm to 9pm at St Paul's Hall. Youngsters can now join at litter-picking club at St Matthew's on Fridays from 4.30pm to 5.30pm. For details contact Marian Jackson on 01204 439148 or 07769 806011.