GENEROUS ladies at a Rishton slimming club decided to lose pounds to gain pounds.

Members of Slimmer UK who meet at Prime Space in Norden High School collected nearly £30 in 5p coins. The cash was donated towards the Association for Children with Heart Disorders.

Mrs Jean Westwell, whose one-year-old grandson Kyle suffers from a heart defect, suggested the cash be donated to the association.

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