CHORLEY has become a supernatural centre for fans of the county's growing fascination with eerie events.

The first meeting of the Lancashire UFO Society was recently held at Chorley Library - with some spellbinding footage of paranormal activity.

Society members have now set up home in the town which has had more than its fair share of ghostly goings-on in the past.

The audience was treated to exciting video footage and slides as an introduction to all things spooky.

Chairman Tim Mathews said: "The aim of the meeting was to introduce people who have never encountered the phenomenon before, to spread awareness, and to let them know that we investigate a variety of phenomena - not just aliens."

The conference covered topics from UFO history to recent sightings and military technology, and even revealed an important episode in Chorley's history.

Tim added: "In 1977, hundreds of pupils and teachers saw a disc-shaped object hovering over their school - a sighting which remains unexplained. We believe it happened at Southlands High, and if anyone can tell us more we'd be glad to know."

Local society representative Alan Brotherton, of Coppull, said: "Overall we were pleased with how the meeting went, with those attending showing a healthy interest.

"We want this interest to grow in the area and would encourage people to report any sightings they may have had."

If you think you have had a sighting, want to know more about the society, or remember the reported event at Southlands High, contact Alan Brotherton on (0410) 641070, after 6.30pm.

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