ALPINE gardeners are invited to a meeting of the East Lancashire Alpine Garden Society.

Entertaining talks illustrated with informative slides are promised, covering all aspects of alpine plant cultivation.

The group organises practical workshops and garden visits, with the main event this year being the National Alpine Show, to be held at Tottington High School in March.

The first meeting will be held at 7.45 pm on Monday, January 15th at Ramsbottom Civic Hall where the group meet on a monthly basis.