BENEVOLENT estate agent Simon Cooke is celebrating his company's 10th anniversary by backing the baby charity Tommy's.

Managing Director Simon who runs Cooke and Co based in Lord Street, Leigh, said: "We wanted to do something special and we are going to donate £10 for each exchange of contracts we handle until the end of October.

"We are hopping to raise £2,500-£3,000 and we will be asking our business contacts for their support.

"Tommy's is a good cause. It is a positive charity which is trying to save babies' lives."

Delighted Leigh based Tommy's volunteer fund-raiser Lesley Wardle said: "It is so generous of Simon to have Tommy's as his charity. His staff are brilliant and I am so grateful for his support for the Leigh branch of Tommy's."

Anyone interested in supporting Tommy's can ring 07973 875505 or 08707 707070 or email TommysNorthWest@aol.com

Between Monday January 19 and Sunday February 14 you have the chance to register your choice for Tommy's Parent Friendly Awards highlighting which shops or restaurants have the best baby facilities.

Introduced by Tommy's 11 years ago to encourage companies to provide a parent friendly service over 150 firms have been honoured.

Voting forms are available in many stores and supermarkets or vote on line at www.tommys.org