CHORLEY Harriers have handed over a cheque to Derian House for £450.

The money was partly raised through a recent Fun Run. Also member Pete Gallham did a sponsored parachute jump over Cyprus.

Members reckoned he would have raised more if he had done it without a parachute!

Martin Harrington, pictured lifting the Derian Dog, said: "We may complain about running and it's sometimes hard work, but a visit to Derian House soon makes you realise how fortunate we are.

"Our ten-mile road race next year will once again include a fun run for everyone to take part and thereby help to raise more money for this worthwhile cause."

Anderton Arms 10K

Now in its second year, this testing course proves to be quite a challenge for the runners. Mark Gibson who is enjoying his return to the running scene keeps improving with each race.

He finished 50th overall in an excellent time of 41 minutes 23 seconds. Lee Meredith is also getting back to shape after injury finishing in 45 minutes.

Recent new recruit Bernice Greenhalgh was the first Chorley Harrier lady in 47 minutes and 16 seconds. The next inter-club race is through the villages on November 5.