A CHEESE named after the Accrington Pals will commemorate the centenary of the First World War.

The Lancashire cheese, made by Longridge firm Grandma Singletons, will also raise money for today’s serving and former Armed Forces personnel.

Available at stores across East Lancashire, every 200g block of cheese sold will see 5p donated to Soliders Sailors Airmen and Families (SSAFA) — which provides lifelong support for the forces and their families.

Owner Tilly Carefoot said: “When I was approached by SSAFA to produce a cheese to commemorate the First World War, I was instantly eager to provide whatever support I could.

“My own son is a captain in the House Cavalry Life Guards and has seen active service in Afganistan, so I am acutely aware of the support that both our Armed Forces and their families can need.”

She continued: “My great-grandma first began making our delicious Lancashire cheese on her family farm shortly after the end of the First World War. It seemed fitting that our family business should mark this momentous centenary by producing a commemorative cheese using Grandma’s original Lancashire cheese recipe.”

SSAFA chairman, General Sir Kevin O’Donohue added: “I am delighted and very grateful to learn of Grandma Singleton’s commitment to support SSAFA. As the only national military charity in operator during the First World War, SSAFA was there to look after the families on the home front, and SSAFA is still here for our forces family today.

“Thanks to organisations such as Grandma Singletons, the retailers that support the commemorative product and the public that buy it, our forces can rely on SSAFA to be there whenever and however they need us.”

Grandma Singleton's is the strongest traditional Lancashire cheese available and is aged for a minimum of ten months. It is semi-soft in consistency and slightly crumbly with rich yellow colour and a strong, tangy flavour.