Bury Hospice has received a 'huge donation' in support of the annual Glaston-Bury fundraiser.

The donation was made after an appeal for support for volunteers and sponsors at the event.

Tesco Bury's community champion, Wendy Howarth, coordinated with colleagues from Tesco stores in Haslingden, Ramsbottom, Prestwich, and Rawtenstall to provide food and refreshments for the day.

Ms Howarth said: "The Glaston-Bury event has become a beacon of community spirit, raising over £300,000 since it began in 2014.

"When Bury Hospice appealed for support, it felt natural for us to come together and make a meaningful contribution.

"I'm incredibly proud of how our team stepped up, with community champions Emma Bailey from Tesco Rawtenstall, Olivia Lord from Tesco Ramsbottom, Karen Bones from Tesco Prestwich, and myself representing both Tesco Bury and Tesco Haslingden, all joining forces to provide a generous donation of food and drink for the event.

"We were overwhelmed with how amazing the hospice is and were very grateful to have the opportunity to meet the dedicated consultants, nurses, and the fantastic fundraising team who work tirelessly to provide care and support.

"Their commitment and compassion left a lasting impression on us.

"It's an honour to be able to support such a crucial part of our community and contribute to their outstanding efforts in fundraising."

The donation included tea, coffee, fruit, cakes, pastries, jams, crisps, milk, sugar, and prosecco.

Dale Mulgrew, events fundraiser at the hospice, said: "The team at Bury Hospice were really pleased our local network of Tesco stores could step up and come to the aid of the largest annual one-day music festival in our town centre, Glaston-Bury, which is arranged as a fundraiser for our hospice.

"The community champions went over and above donating food items and drinks to the wonderful team of volunteers who helped at the festival and to the event sponsors.

"All of us at Bury Hospice are truly grateful for such wonderful support from our local Tesco stores and their community champions."