THE annual Carols in the Wood event in Sunnyhurst Wood was hailed a huge success by organisers.

More than 500 people gathered at the bandstand on Sunday to listen to The Ashleigh Singers and Darwen Brass perform a number of festive songs.

The event was organised by the Friends of Sunnyhurst Wood, with extra funding from Darwen Town Council and the Lancashire Telegraph.

Friends of Sunnyhurst Wood chairman Dennis Gillibrand said: “It was another popular event and the friends would like to thank everyone who turned up and donated more than £310, which will be used to maintain the wood.

“I think it was our best attended event yet and it is always nice to see so many people standing around, singing and enjoying themselves.”