A CHURCH brought the beach to Leigh on Friday.

New Life Pentecostal Church on Ullswater Street hosted a free party between 6.30pm and 8.30pm which attracted around 35 adults and children in a range of seaside games.

A sand pit and an inflatable boat also entertained the youngsters.

Church leader Julian Matthews said: “It was great to get people together in the community to provide some fun entertainment for them.

“The adults seemed to enjoy themselves as much as the kids.”

The party was part of a monthly initiative by the church to provide free entertainment to families in Leigh.

The next event will be on September 22 with details released about it posted on the Facebook page New Life Church - Leigh in due course.