ON behalf of the Good Deeds Trust committee I would like to express our sincere appreciation and say a big thank you to the community, the choirs and the church for supporting our annual memory tree event on December 1.

It was a very enjoyable evening.

This year we ran the event from two sites and had an incredible turnout – the best yet.

The evening started with the lights switch-on at Prospect House on Bolton Road.

There was entertainment by the Howe Bridge church and Leigh Community choirs at the Central Methodist Church, Atherton.

The memory tree was switched on by a representative of sponsors First Bus, and Santa made the evening special for all the children.

The memory tree is available to place tags on throughout December. They are £2 and you can write your message on them.

Come and have a look at the light display.

The funds raised are used by the local charity to support local people. For more details call 01942 888990.

Cllr Karen Aldred

Good Deeds Trust

Atherton