POLICE officers gave residents in Dallam a helping hand during a friendly tug-of-war contest.

The pull was one of the highlights of a Whatever it Takes week which was held across Bewsey and Dallam.

Organised by Warrington Borough Council, events included history walks and activity sessions for children. But the highlight of the week, held during half-term, was a rugby training session with players from the Bank Quay Bulls at Dallam Rec.

Residents then got the chance to team up with the police to take on a team of rugby players.