PLEASE support the Royal Bolton Hospital's plan to become a centre for maternity and children's services.

Three supercentres are planned for the region and we must really hope that Bolton is one of them. We certainly have the basis, the reputation and the expertise but there definitely needs to be a public lobby to back up the local bid.

If you have either had children there or visited family and friends there you will know that it is a caring, professional centre which has brought hundreds of babies safely into the world.

The Bolton Evening News is campaigning to Back the Baby Unit and, even if you don't normally support campaigns, it is vital that you show your concern for our children's future right now.