THE mother of Private Thomas Sephton, who was killed while serving his country in Afghanistan last summer, has been thanking the staff at the Village Hotel for their fundraising efforts.

Angela Horn said: “I would like to send my sincere thanks and grattitude to the staff at the Village Hotel Warrington for raising over £500 towards the 1st Mercian Regiment who served alongside my son Thomas Sephton.

“Special thanks go to Scott Davies, the leisure manager of the Village and also to the ladies of Wonderland Face art who kindly donated their full takings of £126.”

Ms Horn also thanked Sue Hawksworth, of Halewood Indoor Bowling League, and Dave Hutchinson from Warrington Wolves for their help and support.