A FUN day out for members of Maltby Residents Association in Great Lever was held in Blackpool.

The Big Lottery Awards for All provided a grant which enabled the residents to have four days out with meals and a party.

Forever Manchester provided two parties, Harper Green Area Forum gave a day out and Greater Manchester Transport also provided a day out.

Meanwhile Bolton at Home gave an award towards running costs for the association of £6,950.

MRA treasurer Margaret Willcock said: “We would also like to thank Odessa Cooked Meats and Café for the wonderful buffets they supply for our social afternoons and parties,

“Olympia Travel for coaches for our days out, and The Ellesmere Club for the use of the room for our meetings and events.

“Last, but not least our residents and friends and relations who support us in our own fundraising which goes towards further events.”

Mrs Willcock added: “On a more serious note we would like to offer our sympathy to the families of the four residents we have lost in the last three months. Maurice Cameron Derek Wolstencroft, Joan Camp and Eric Tonge.”