EAST Lancashire brewery Daniel Thwaites is toasting its nomination in two categories of the Publican Pub Food Awards 2004.

The brewery has been short-listed to the final four in the Company of the Year category and Judi Houghton, catering development manager, has been short-listed for Food Champion of the Year.

Last year, Judi and her team were also finalists in the Publican's Food Operator of the Year category.

She said: "To be nominated for two awards this year is wonderful. To have been singled out in the face of massive competition is a dream."

The awards are assessed on menu planning, food presentation, marketing and promotion.

Bernard's in town

COMIC Bernard Manning is to make a rare appearance at a Blackburn pub.

The funnyman will appear at the Hordens, Livesey Branch Road, on Tuesday, September 28.

Tickets for the show are priced at £7.50 and can be bought from the pub. The evening will also feature DJ Skippy's regular Tuesday night slot.