MEMBERS of the Unify Credit Union, which covers Leigh, agreed to accept a 2.5 per cent dividend at their annual meeting.

The community savings and loan co-operative offers savings with dividends and low cost loans to anyone who lives or works in the Leigh and Wigan areas.

Chairman Peter Kelly said: "We are stronger than ever with assets of about £150,000. Our membership has increased by 60pc, shares by 35pc and loans to members by 86pc." More information can be obtained from www.unifycu.org or call 01942 701706.

"We have been able to do this with the help of Wigan Community Credit Union Development Agency and Wigan Council and the support of a number of funding agencies.