Hospice’s thirtieth birthday bash

ADAY celebrating 30 years of Rossendale Hospice care raised a whopping £18,730.

Some 160 ladies supported the hospice by attending their 18th luncheon at Nino’s Restaurant in Rawtenstall.

The day was organised by the Special Events Committee and sponsored by CFH design.

A thought provoking and quite humorous talk was given by Brenda Bottomley, an ex-patient and current Rossendale Woman of the Year along with her sister Denise.

Her testimony on behalf of the current patients was greatly received by the guests.

Guests enjoyed entertainment from ‘Dax on Sax’ and Joe Casserley was the host.

Sam Morris, fundrais- ing manager, said the amount raised in four hours was ‘phenomenal’, adding: “The Hospice is overwhelmed by the generosity of the Valley people and beyond.

“Local businesses and individuals donated prizes and bought tickets to support the Special Events Committee with their fundraising.”

Rachel Hall, Zoe Johnson, Lily Johnson and Rachael Pickup Joanne Green, Samantha Manyn and Cherie Cain Lisa Quick, Debbie Vines and Hayley Stansfield

Amy Hayden-Pawson, Andrea Hook, Debra Hayden Pawson, Linda Copley, Julie Henwood and Emma Rolwy

Leanne Royle, Jane Young, Louise Clawson, Tracey Earnshaw, Janice Jardin and Ashley Lynch

Vicky Millet, Stacey Barker, Michelle Peplow, Sam Shaw, Amanda Chadwick and Sarah Makin

Charlotte Lees, Jan Brewer, Sharon Laithwaite, Jan Ellis, Charlie Sumner, Jan Barker, Natalie Zangoura, Liz Gallan and Su Tindall

Georgia McGuire, Alison Griffith, Sharon Ashworth, Rosie Ashworth and Julie Terry

Pictures: AJM Photography Laura Crankshaw, Lisa Kennedy, Carole Ann Martin and Hayley Martin

Mandy Gillett and Alison Ingleby

Rachel Andrew and Adele Hall

Emily Rawstron, Janette Rawstron and Ruby Holmes

Yvonne Wilcock and Margaret Priestley