ORGANISERS behind Cleator Moor's Somme memorial event on Thursday say there are some great stories to be shared.

Cleator Moor Chamber of Trade chairman, Dave Farrell, who has been helping to collect family stories about the battle said there will be some "incredible stories" being shared on the day.

He said: "This won't be your regular memorial event, there will be stories from across the community shared which will show how this war has affected all of our lives."

The event begins at 6.30pm on Cleator Moor Square.

Cleator Moor Brass will play for half an hour then a brief service by the war memorial. Refreshments will be provided by Cleator Moor Town Council and served by the Methodist Church ladies in the Methodist Church hall following the service.

Phoenix Youth Project are preparing a display and will support the ladies to serve refreshments. There was competition held in PYP to design a logo for wreaths that will be used on the day.

Cleator Moor Town Council is supplying a prize for this and Cleator Moor Army Cadets will be providing support for the organisation of the event.