ROSSENDALE's top women were honoured at a lunch in Rawtenstall which also raised much needed funds for the Hospice.

Appeals director for Rossendale Hospice Liz Nelson said: "The Ladies luncheon raised £6,400. We got a lot of sponsorship from local companies and we had lots of things donated.

"Rossendale and Darwen MP Janet Anderson donated a dinner for two in the House of Commons and our raffle raised more than £1,000.