The Worshipful the Mayor of Pendle, Councillor Tony Beckett, invites you to come with him on a specially guided tour of Nelson Town Hall.
 
Councillor Beckett said:

"I hosted my first tour as Mayor last month and really enjoyed showing people around Nelson Town Hall.

"For the majority of people who came, it was their first time in the Town Hall and they very much enjoyed seeing the building and learning more about its history.

"One lady, Mrs Percival from Colne, was so impressed that she later made a donation to the Mayoress's Charity - my wife and I want to officially thank her for her kindness.

"The next tour is on Saturday 25th September - why not come along?

"This is a chance for anyone to come with us behind the scenes and find out about the Town Hall's fascinating civic history.
 
"You can also discover how the present day Pendle Council runs and what my job as the Mayor entails.

"The Town Hall belongs to the people of Pendle -it's only right that they get the opportunity to come and have a look around."

The tours will be held on the following Saturdays at 10am at Nelson Town Hall:
 25 September
 4 December.

Bernard Metcalfe from Nelson History Society will be the guide for the free, two hour long factual journey.
 
Visitors will be shown the old Police cells, the Council Chamber and civic insignia before having tea and biscuits in the Members' Room.

Groups, such as women's institutes, Brownies, Scouts and voluntary organisations, as well as individuals, are all welcome.
 
Up to 20 people can be accommodated on each tour.

If you are interested in coming along on a Town Hall tour, please contact the Mayor's Secretary on (01282) 661636 or fiona.standring@pendle.gov.uk.