I WOULD like to thank everyone who has supported the Well Wishers Luncheon Club based at Mytton Fold Hotel over the past year, raising over £3,000.

For the fourth consecutive year, the ladies have chosen to support Make a Wish, the charity that grants wishes for children who live with life-threatening illnesses. During this time they have raised over £12,000. A staggering amount of money that is much needed.

Make a Wish puts love and laughter into children's lives. A wish can be anything from meeting an idol or owning a bicycle to having a makeover or going on an aeroplane. Each wish is special. Each wish puts a smile on the child's face at a time when it is most needed.

Without support of people like the ladies of the Well Wishers Luncheon Club we would not be able to grant so many wishes. So, once again, on behalf of everyone at Make a Wish - not least the children - many, many thanks.

Next year's lunches are already booked with the after lunch entertainment ranging from Arabic dancing to an afternoon with a pantomime dame! Anyone who would like details please contact Karen Rainford on 07801 446099.

KAREN RAINFORD, Lancashire Volunteer, Make A Wish.