HOSPICE helpers are needed desperately for collections which this year take place between August 3 and September 1.

In 2001, more than £23,000 was donated to Wigan and Leigh Hospice by generous and supportive people but this year, organisers find themselves short of volunteers to collect envelopes.

If you would like to help make this year's collection a record for this deserving cause, contact Brian Halliwell or David Garrington at the hospice on 01942 525566 leaving your name, address and a contact telephone number.