I WOULD like to thank the people of Ramsbottom for their generosity during our annual Flag Day street collection on Saturday, September 29.

Our collection raised more than £330 for The Women's Trust for Cancer Research at Christie Hospital Manchester, a charity our club has supported since we were chartered in 1952. It once again features as one of our main charities in this, our Golden Jubilee Year, along with Bury and Rossendale hospices and the Alzheimer's Society.

My thanks also to our members who again gave of their time to collect for this very worthy cause.

Soroptimist International is an organisation of professional and business women committed to working together to make a difference through awareness, advocacy and action. New members who are currently active in their careers are welcome. Further information from Mrs Anne Cheetham on 01706 822070.

DENISE M. BALDWIN (Mrs),

president,

Soroptimist International

Club of Ramsbottom.