SUMMER may be fading fast but the Edenfield and District Horticultural Society is welcoming September in full bloom with its autumn show.

The show will take place on Saturday, September 24 at St Philips Hall in Chadderton Road, Stubbins, and will be open to the public from 3pm after staging between 9am to 1pm and judging from 1pm to 3pm.

This year, visitors will able to experiment with their creative side to produce their own pottery on a potters wheel.

The Mayor of Rossendale, Mrs Anne Cheetham, will be presenting prizes from 4pm and the event, which has free admission, includes raffles and refreshments.