A BIG thank-you has gone out to parents, staff and sponsors who turned a charity soccer match into a roaring success.

The match between parents and staff at Beardwood School, Blackburn, raised £1,109 for the East Lancashire SuperScan appeal and earned a Gold Award for the school.

Headteacher Roger Eckton and the school's community officer Nazmun Usman praised the involvement of governor Mohammad Anayat and Alan Child who was acting headteacher at the time.

Sponsors were Pyramids Takeaway; Rosseville Finance, Preston; Hollins Grove Sub-Post Office, Darwen; Kiddies, Victoria Street; Johnston Pharmacy; House of Halima; Riaz Jewellers; Pattmis Jewellers; Raja Upholstery; Tayyabah Bakery; Crown Fashion Wear; Lancashire Laundry; Carpet Clearance; Shorrock Alarms; Darwen Electrical; Addison Street Post Office; AJK's Fish and Chip Shop; Shahi Kebab House; Yorkshire Bank; C Adams, Burnley; Hyde Flooring; Granada Vending Services; MPN Joinery; Akhtar's Food Store; Hodkinson and Bennis; Morrisons. Raffle prizes were donated by Colin Hendry; Regency Fitness Suite; Plantz Florist; Roger Eckton; Bookers Cash and Carry; Mrs Jean Sumner.

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