RIBBLE Valley mayor Charles Warkman (pictured) used the bank holiday weekend to try his hand at canoeing.

The 87-year-old councillor visited Clitheroe Canoe
Club at Chatburn to test new canoes bought with a £5,000 grant from Ribble Valley Council.

His visit was part of an open day attended by youth groups and local families to promote the club's facilities.

Jonathan Downing, of the dub, said: "He didn't get too wet. There were a few spots of water but he survived. "It was a great day and the bad weather didn't put people off. When you talk about canoes and kayaks a bit of rain doesn't matter."