A HOSPITAL support group is celebrating the end of its seventh successful year of fund-raising.

The Friends of Pendle Community Hospital will be marking the event at its two-day spring fair at the hospital next Wednesday and Thursday -- which they hope will be another major fund-raiser.

Group spokesman Gerry Newsham said it had been a lucky seventh year, with the Friends raising £5,660 at various events-- £1,300 up on last year's total.

The cash goes to buying extra aids for patients at the hospital.

Several extra gifts will be presented to the hospital during the fair, which opens at 10am each day.

Mr Newsham says the 12-strong group is always on the lookout for more members and anyone interested should contact them via the hospital.