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Eagley help raise funds for hospital

A superb concert by Eagley Band has helped raise over £3,000 for the Christie Hospital in Manchester.

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  The band was able to present the NHS hospital with a hefty cheque thanks to their efforts

The Eagley Band recently performed its latest Victoria Hall concert in aid of the Christie Hospital in Manchester.

Presentation

Organised by MD Chris Wormald and Jeff Hartley, the President of Bolton Lions Club and himself a former patient at Christie's, together they presented the Christie Hospital with a cheque for £3,100 raised from the evening.

The photograph shows Jeff Hartley and Chris Wormald with Sue Kent of the Christie Hospital NHS Trust.

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