MILNSBRIDGE Baptists are to celebrate the opening of their new church at the weekend.

A brass band will lead a procession from the village hall to the church at Bridgecroft Road at 10.15am on Saturday.

The new building will be dedicated by the Rev Ian Burley, minister at Oakes Baptist Church.

The service will be followed at 2.30pm by a fun day, including circus acts, competitions, face- painting and food.

Members will hold their first regular service at the church at 10.30am on Sunday, with more free fun events at 3pm.

The new church, which has facilities including a kitchen and access and toilets for the disabled, has been built on the site of the former church as part of a two-year project.