The Queen then travelled to the Dunkenhalgh Hotel, Clayton-le-Moors where she was presented to the Chairman of the Urban District Council, Councillor Stuart Mercer who, in turn, presented other guests from Padiham who had been involved in Operation Springclean.

The Queen talking to members of Padiham's Action Committee. Partly hidden by the Queen is Councillor A. J. Parker (Chairman of Padiham Action Committee) and next in line are Mr W. Wood (Padiham U.D.C. Surveyor), Mr W. E. Speight (Padiham U.D.C. Parks Superintendent), Mr A. L. Simpson (Chairman of Padiham Round Table), all of Padiham, Mr H. Pickering (Rishton), and Mr D. Taylor (Editor of the Burnley Express).