BOLTON'S Breathe Easy group attended a lunch at Astley Bank Hotel in Darwen held in conjunction with the British Lung Foundation.

Guest speaker Dr Kevan Jones, a thoracic doctor from the Royal Bolton Hospital, entertained the audience with his tales of medical school

Dame Helena Shovelton, Chief Executive of the British Lung Foundation, who was born in Bolton, was also present.

A cheque for £500 was handed over to the thoracic unit at the Royal Bolton Hospital and £500 was donated to the British Lung Foundation by the Breathe Easy group.