Festive event with brass band and barbecue raises hundreds for hospice
A Wigan community came together to celebrate Christmas and raise hundreds of pounds for a good cause.
Shirley and Brian Berry, who run The Swan pub in Hindley, joined forces with councillors James Palmer, John Vickers and Paul Blay to organise a festive event.
Golborne Brass Band performed Christmas carols, Santa met youngsters in his grotto, food was cooked on a barbecue and an auction was held for the chance to buy a signed Wigan Warriors shirt.
The event raised £700 for Wigan and Leigh Hospice, which is based in Hindley and helps terminally ill patients and their loved ones.
It has a deficit of £1m and needs to raise £12,000 every day just to keep its doors open, so relies on fund-raising events and donations.
The three councillors thanked Shirley and Brian Berry, their staff at The Swan and everyone who attended for supporting the event and helping the hospice.