An infants' school will close its doors for the final time next week after a proud 92 year history.

The school bell will ring for the last time on December 16 at St Joseph's Primary, Railway Road, Chorley, and as from the new year all children will be taught from one site at Cedar Road.

Staff, children, parents and parishioners have been fundraising for the last two years and have raised £10,000 towards the cost of new classrooms.

Last week the school held an open evening to celebrate memories from the infant site.

More than 200 people attended the evening and saw a display in pictures and words of the history of the site produced by the current pupils.

Head teacher Martin Banks said: "It was a wonderful evening with many people with connections with the school coming from far and wide.

"In preparation of the event, the children have been involved in a wide range of activities, led by the school council. We are planning a time capsule at the new site which will include pictures of the old school, messages from the children and pens and pencils."

Alex Ellison, aged seven, designed a 'together as one' emblem which was used by the school to celebrate the event.

One family that has long connection with the school are the Creamers.

Frank Creamer, 83, taught at the school for 15 years before his retirement. His four children all attended and he was joined at the celebrations by his youngest granddaughter, Ellie, who is five and also attends the school.