BOLTON'S Irish community has raised £2705 for Bolton Hospice.

Members of Bolton Irish Community Association, which was set up at the Irish club in Lever Street in 1999, got together and held a series of functions to raise money for the hospice.

A popular party proved to be the "Pink Rose" night which involved guests wearing a flower in tribute to the hospice's original logo.

Pictured from left to right: Club president Patsy Mellew and Rose of Tralee entrant, Mairead McMahon present Bolton Hospice appeals co-ordinator Bernard Rhead with the cheque.