A MIXED doubles event held at Feniscowles Bowling Club has made £565 for the Raise The Roof Appeal.

The round robin tournament was organised by club members Ian and Joan Jenkinson of Ulverston Drive, Rishton.

The couple are supporting the Lancashire Telegraph’s campaign to raise £125,000 to build a new roof over East Lancashire Hospice’s inpatient unit.

Mrs Jenkinson, 71, suffers from bile duct cancer and visits the hospice in Park Lee Road, Blackburn, twice a week.

Mr Jenkinson, 76, said: “Joan and all the members worked hard, the committee were brilliant and everyone at the club helped out.

“We couldn’t have had a better day.”

How to donate

  • By text - Send ROOF to 70700. Texts cost £5 plus network charge. East Lancashire Hospice receives at least £4.45. Obtain bill payers permission. Customer care 08448479800.

    Charity No 1075653.

  • Online - At eastlancshospice.org.uk/roof-appeal. Remember to add the word ‘roof’ in the comments section so it is clear the donation is for this appeal.
  • At a bank - Make a payment at any Yorkshire Bank, Account No 22741541, Sort Code 05-02-52. Locally there are branches in Accrington, Barnoldswick, Blackburn, Burnley, Chorley, Clitheroe, Colne, Nelson and Todmorden.
  • By post - Send a cheque to Roof Appeal, East Lancashire Hospice, Park Lee Road, Blackburn, BB2 3NY.
  • By phone - Pay by debit or credit card by ringing 01254 733410.

If surplus funds are raised they will be used for the general purposes of the charity.

Click on the link below for more information on the Raise The Roof campaign.