ON three Saturdays in December, Marks and Spencer stores at Middlebrook and Bolton town centre supported Bolton Hospice by holding "bag packing" days.

Students from Sharples, Rivington & Blackrod and Bolton School girls division, along with hospice volunteers, provided the service and generous contributions from customers made the events a great success, raising valuable funds, which will help support the work of Bolton Hospice.

The staff at Marks & Spencer, students and volunteers worked hard and enjoyed the days together and the service was much appreciated by customers at the stores.

On behalf of Bolton Hospice staff and patients, we would like to thank you all very much for giving up your time.

Thank you once again for your support.

Victoria Butcher, Fundraising co-ordinator, Bolton Hospice