THE British American Association holds its next monthly meeting at the Ladybridge Conference Centre, Chorley New Road, on Thursday.

The association promotes cultural links between the UK and USA and aims to develop understanding, friendship and fraternity between the two communities. Jennifer Shaw will be talking about Thomas Moran and his famous painting Nearing Camp on the Upper Colorado River.

All meetings are held at Ladybridge Conference Centre in Chorley New Road.

For further information call secretary Geoffrey Timmington on 844041 or chairman Brian Tetlow on 303623.