Close shave raises £800 for cause

MORE than £800 has been raised for a drop-in centre for people in poverty or who feel lonely or depressed.

Karen Gaskell, aged 55, raised £801.41 for the Olive Branch in Edgeley by having her head shaved.

Karen, who uses the centre, took part in Brave the Shave to help the centre continue to offer friendship and support.

●●Karen Gaskell presenting a cheque to the Olive Branch and celebrating the amount raised, left