A CHEQUE for £1,340 was presented to Muriel Jobling, chairman of Hospice Care for Burnley and Pendle, during a visit to Pendleside Hospice, Reedley, by Muriel Syed, president of Burnley Soroptimists.

The money was raised during a casino evening organised by the group.

Hospice marketing manager Mark Sandamas is pictured taking the weight of the cheque with (from the left) Muriel Jobling, fundraising assistant Kaye Bartle and Muriel Syde.

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