DARWEN Running Group has handed over £100 to mountain rescuers after they provided standby cover at Saturday’s Darwen Gala Fell Race.

Team leader Garry Rhodes said: “The whole team membership extends its thanks to the members of Darwen Running Group for supporting us in this generous manner.

“We are happy to continue our association with providing standby rescue cover for this annual event, which raised donations this year both for the team and for cancer charity Sarcoma UK.”