A FAMILY race night raised £440 for St Paul of the Cross Primary School coffers.

The takings, from the school's friends association event at Burtonwood Catholic Club, were up £46 on last year's figure.

Andy Cocker, head teacher at St Paul's, said: "I would like to take this opportunity to thank most sincerely the families who did attend and for the input particularly of Peter McConnell for co-ordinating the event and to Derek Orr who did a sterling job as compére for the evening. "Thanks also to all the local companies who sponsored the event in any way."