Burscough St John's parish church opened its doors yesterday afternoon for some solitude and reflection following the sudden death of a young Priory Academy pupil.
This from the Real Burscough Community Forum: 'Following the sudden and tragic death of a year 7 pupil from Burscough Priory Academy, St John the Baptist Church would like to inform people that the church will be open today from 3:30-7:00pm.
'If you would like to find some quiet space, to pray, to light a candle or just to be, you are most welcome.
Our prayers are with the family at this sad and painful time.'