LOCAL businesses are being invited to join forces at a newly-formed business club set to open in Newton-le-Willows.

The club will give people the chance to listen to speakers on topics such as fire prevention, marketing, local authority help and training, as well as meeting fellow business owners from Newton and Earlestown. First meeting is on Wednesday, May 14, at the Newmarket pub in Market Street, Earlestown, between 6 and 8pm.

Anyone requiring further information or wishing to attend the meetings, which will run on a monthly basis can contact Tony Jump at NatWest Bank on 01925 630630.

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