LONG-SERVING Leigh star David Hill has collected a testimonial cheque for over £13,300.

Hill's 10-year Hilton Park career reached it's climax when the full-back received his cheque at a celebration dinner at the club's Mick Martyn Suite.

A cheque for £12,000 was presented, with the balance being made up from profits on the night. The money has been raised over the last year from a host events around the town.

Testimonial Committee chairman Don Boyle said: "I think it's a mark of the high esteem in which David is held that such a high amount was raised.

"Everyone has been very supportive and I know David and his wife Mandy have been really moved."

Hill, far right, receives his testimonial cheque from Testimonial Committee members Kath Stott, Frank Sumner, Tom Boylan and Don Boyle.

Lifeline's Week 8 winners: C Meadows, St Helens Road, Leigh (£1,000); K Fairhurst, Widdows Street, Leigh (£150); K Davenport, Frances Place, Atherton (£100); E Grey, Twist Lane, Leigh, J Sharratt, Car Bank Street, Atherton (£50 each); G Henderson, St Helens Road, J Caldwell, Sandersons Croft, B Davies, Landside, J Johnson, Holden Road, all Leigh (£25 each).

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