Sporting stars gathered for a special version of A Question of Sport and the Latics Chairman hosted An Audience with Dave Whelan at a networking event.

Team A captain Steve Bruce was joined by snooker ace Ian McCulloch and rugby league's Garry Schofield.

Team B captain, and Kopite Phil Thompson was joined by Olympic gymnast Beth Tweddle and ex-Warrior Phil Clarke.
Eddie Hemmings, the evening's answer to Sue Barker, was on hand to host the quiz.

And the £38,000 was raised for the Trust from the quiz after a vow from guests and event organiser Martin Ainscough to donate £1,000 with each point won. Steve Bruce's team A came away as champions with 38 points.
Organised by The Prince's Trust North West Leadership Group, the evening also had a serious side.

Young Ambassador Joe Perry, 19, from Skelmersdale, spoke about how the Prince's Trust Team programme enabled him to get his life back on track after being made redundant from his job, getting into the wrong crowd and having nowhere to live.

Joe is now living in a flat of his own and is making plans to start his own business.
Chairman of the North West Leadership Group Andrew Donaldson, started his business with a start up loan from the Trust and now it boasts a £14m turnover.

Eight other business start-ups were also showcasing their work.
Andrew said: "In this our first year, in the North West alone we have raised £200,000, we have helped over 450 people get into employment and have helped launch 190 new businesses."

Claire Walls, 24, from Pemberton, started her online business SewSew in
April this year. Claire produces bespoke textile pieces and has already made positive links in Japan and America.

She said: "The Prince's Trust have been a fantastic support for me. It's one thing to give young people money to start their business, but it's another thing to teach them how to use it wisely."