PUBLIC relations consultant Judi Hibbert has been appointed Fund Raiser at the Sycamore Project in Farnworth.

The charity runs Zac's youth bar on Market Street, a social meeting place for local young people aged 11 to 18 which is free from alcohol and drugs.

It opens from 7pm to 10pm on Fridays and Saturdays. There are also mother and toddler and after school clubs.

Judi is working with a team of youth workers and volunteers to raise money. She hopes to convince local companies that supporting Zac's will be money well-spent.

Zac's now attracts about 150 children per week and £300,000 has been raised so far. Anyone with donations or fund raising ideas is asked to contact Judi on 01204 706200.