A FLOWERING Food Co-operative is fading fast after being fraught with a mass of motoring mishaps.

Clayton Brook residents formed the co-op last year, and the wheels were put in motion when Bamber Bridge Police donated a van to the scheme.

The group forked out to repair the brakes but when the van failed its MOT, chairperson Karen Martyniuk went bananas. Now she makes a desperate appeal to Citizen readers to help out.

Karen explained: "We've been working steadfastly on this project for ten months and our spirits are flagging. But we are determined to achieve our goal to benefit the whole community.

"We've come too far to give up now. The neighbourhood is eagerly awaiting the Food Co-operative's official launch and we aim to avoid disappointment.

"We are desperate for a roadworthy vehicle that will not need much attention for at least a year which can carry heavy loads of food. A mini-bus would be ideal as it would double as a community transporter for day-trips out for the over as and children, and to ferry the five-a-side football team.

"We also need someone or a Vehicle Repair Company to offer their services free of charge to attend to any repairs. We could arrange a sponsorship deal and put the company logo on the side of the van."

If you can help or want to get involved driving to market, bagging up and delivering orders, or even making cups of tea, contact Nicola Jolly at the Chorley Citizen on (01257) 269313.

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