For the second year running, Marton Meadows Golf Club and AstraZeneca have swung into action to raise much-needed funds for the Silklife Foodbank.

£5,663 was raised for the foodbank through a Charity Challenge golf event and raffle. The total includes matched funding by AstraZeneca and gift aid.

The stars of the show this year Leigh Turner and the Shilling Horse Team who won the Golf Event.

That is a hole lot of money!

The Silklife Foodbank, Macclesfield exists to provide emergency food parcels for people facing a hunger crisis situation in Macclesfield and Bollington.

Dan Blackman, Team Lead Co-Ordinator at the food bank said "Returning to Marton Meadows Golf Club for a second year with our charity partner AstraZeneca was so exciting for Silklife Foodbank. Having been so successful in 2023, we knew that this event was going to be an amazing day full of fun and energy, and above all, a day of purpose in raising crucial funds to help those facing challenges times in our local community."

"Thank you to everyone who took part and helped us to help others."

A Silklife Foodbank donation point in Macclesfield refill shop Scoop and Scales.

Lisa Harrop, Assistant Manager said: "We were delighted to host this fun golf event for a second year and lend our support to the fundraising efforts of the Silklife Foodbank."

"Massive thanks to everyone who participated in the Texas Scramble, bought raffle tickets and dug deep on the day; we're thrilled (once again) with the monies raised and the opportunity to help such a worthy local cause!"

Silklife Foodbank is located on George Street.

Astra Zeneca, of Charter Way, near Hurdsfield.