SOME 27 teams will challenge for the Atherton Charity Cup this season.

The competition kicks off early next month with five teams already through to Round 2 on a bye.

The lucky handful in the draw made at Alder House were Daten, Leigh Phoenix A, Leigh Phoenix C, Pemberton and Pennington.

Full first round draw: Atherton S & S v Atherton Town, Little Hulton v Hindsford A, Hindsford B v Tyldesley United, Tyldesley Unit 7 v Leigh Phoenix B, Leigh Athletic Reserves v Church Inn, Atherton Town B v Breightmet United, Atherton Colls Veterans v Atherton C&N, Daisy Hill v Howe Bridge Mills, Atherton Colls v Hindley Town, Three Crowns v Westleigh Mechanics, Lion Inn LMP v Lodge Bank.

EX-SOCCER players with Bowling Green Inn are holding a reunion in Leigh's Bridgewater Arms on February 19. The team, managed by John Valentine, was formed in 1977 and folded in 1990.

Anyone interested in attending should call former player and Bridgewater landlord Ian Ainscough on 671762.

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