Curtain falls on old Lowther

THEATRE in the open — work in progress on the £360,000 improvement scheme at Lytham's Lowther Pavilion.

Due to take nine months the project is to turn the 60 - year - old wooden pavilion into a brick - built leisure centre.

The building is being widened and enlarged to make room for badmin­ton courts and new dres­sing rooms.

When finished, it will be able to be used for events such as exhibi­tions, snooker, boxing, plays, conferences, festi­vals and fashion shows.

Fylde Council is meet­ing part of the cost of the scheme from the £154,000 insurance money from the burnt - out Ashton Theatre.