PENWORTHAM Town Council's firework display this year was a wonderful celebration enjoyed by the whole community and once again we are enormously grateful to all those who contributed in any way to its success.

We can all be proud of the magnificent total of £1132.58 which was collected for my charities, including St Catherine's Hospice and Derian House Children's Hospice.

A big "thank you" all the councillors, volunteers and organisers and all who helped in any way to make the event so enjoyable.

The whole community is cordially invited to attend the event on November 5, 2005 when we look forward to creating an even more spectacular occasion.

Councillor Howard Gore, Penwortham Town Mayor