A THOUSAND thanks to Blackburn Lions and everyone who supported our Breakthrough stand at the Gala in Witton Park.

As well as raising awareness and funds for the charity, we had a super view of the excellent entertainment -- the intrepid acrobats on the triple wheel, donkey derby and duck race, etc. and met up with friends old and new.

A warm day in the park certainly brought out everyone's smiles again!

RUTH and LAURENCE LOFT (Volunteers for Breakthrough Breast Cancer) Ryburn Avenue, Blackburn.