AIRBUS workers downed tools and picked up their golf clubs for a charity event.

The 40 workers from British Aerospace, Samlesbury, took part in the tournament to raise cash for the Leukaemia Research Fund.

The event raised £300 which was matched by BAe as the fund is the firm's nominated charity for this year.

The golf tournament was the latest in a series of events staged by the Airbus team including a bowling night and a 24-hour mountain bike ride. So far the workers have raised more than £1,800.

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