THE Leigh Townswomen's Guild have raised almost £1,000 for charity.

President for Year 2000 Mrs Mona Pugh, along with chairman Mrs Edith Wright are pictured presenting a cheque for £900 to Mrs Pam Houghton, specialist palliative care community nurse, McMillan Nurses, which was Mrs Pugh's chosen charity.

The presentation was held in the Derby Rooms, Leigh.