ROYTON Townswomen’s Guild has launched a recruitment drive as it prepares for another 12 months of fundraising for good causes.

Throughout 2018 members kept themselves busy with a string of activities and event for their chosen charity, Parkinson’s UK.

Their recently launched book club has been a great success and coincides with the five other sub-groups including knit and natter, walking and bowling that members can take part in.

Meeting on the third Tuesday of every month, organisers say it is a growing group full of fun and camaraderie with lots to offer fellow women of the borough.

Chairman Barbara Micklethwaite said: “It’s a new year and we want to share what the Guild does to encourage new members to join us.

“There is something for everyone to enjoy and joining in with the activities and events we have on offer is a great way to remain entertained through the winter months and beyond.”

Over the past 12 months, the Royton Townswomen’s Guild has hosted various speakers, tasted cheeses from across the UK at its cheese and wine evenings and enjoyed a play brought to them by Playhouse 2 to celebrate its suffragist roots.

Members have also had trips to the World of Wedgewood in Stoke-on-Trent, a visit to Capesthorne Hall in Cheshire and the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire to name but a few.

Anyone interested in becoming a member or to enquire about visiting a Guild meeting for a taster, phone 01706 841759 or email bmanilow07@aol.com