LEIGH'S young visitors from Chernobyl wave farewell to the town this weekend.

Their fairytale month's break is over and they now head back to the harsh reality of life back in the Ukraine.

But they will return wiser and rejuvenated after a marvellous stay with local hosts from the Medicine and Chernobyl Leigh Support Group.

Now Group organiser Barbara Priestman hopes this will be the first of many such visits by youngsters from the nuclear disaster region. And YOU can help by volunteering to be a host.

Call Barbara on 01942 676627.

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